Theatre 55 Audition Method
For Theatre 55, auditions are about a lot more than finding the right actor for the right role. They’re also about establishing a safe space for folks who may be trying something entirely new, or returning to the stage after many years.
Whether you’re a complete novice or have a credit list that goes on for pages and pages, we know that every actor that walks through the door is seasoned with life experience, and we’re excited to see what you have to offer.
Auditions are open to actors aged 55 & up. All experience levels welcome.
Current Auditions
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein Audition Information
Who: Actors/Singers/Dancers aged 55+
Where: Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave. Minneapolis
When: Monday, August 10 & Tuesday August 11. Callbacks, Thursday, August 13. 6:00–9:00pm
Rehearsal dates: August 24–October 2, M–F, 6–9pm, AND October 5–8, M–Th, 6–10:00pm
Performances: October 9–25, 2026
Performance Location: Gremlin Theatre, St. Paul
Stipend Paid: $500
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.
Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.
Audition Materials to Download
Character Descriptions
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein
Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.
Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback.
Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania.
Frederick’s boisterous fiancé.
Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein.
The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg.
A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend.
The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick’s grandfather.
The village idiot.
Gravediggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists
