AUDITIONS: FRANKENSTEIN 1930

TITLE: FRANKENSTEIN 1930

AUTHOR: Fred Carmichael 

DIRECTOR: David Scaglione

RUN:  Sept. 23 – Oct. 21, 2023

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. 

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:

Dates: Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, August 1, 2023 

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks: By Invitation Only.

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023

Times: 7pm – 10pm

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, Aug. 5th, 2023, noon to 4pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, Monday through Thursday, 7pm – 10pm.  Saturdays, noon – 4:30pm

(Please see Beginning Rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

Victor Frankenstein has created a living creature, reanimated from the remains of the dead, but what of the creature’s soul?  Mary Shelly’s great novel has been resurrected from this translation of the 1931 motion picture bearing the same name: Frankenstein. The creature is relentless in his destruction with no regard for human life and Victor Frankenstein must stop his Creature’s wanton destruction or risk having his world brought down around his ears. 

The action takes place outside of Vienna, the time 1930’s.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles.

JALNA / MOTHER (F, 24-85): Jalana is a reactionary local townsperson. Mother is mourning the death of her criminal son. (English lower-class accent required. Part will double these roles.)

MARIA / DAUGHTER: (F, 10-28): Maria is young serving-class townsperson who meets The Creature. Daughter is a less-emotional daughter/sister, mourning her brother. (English lower-class accent required.  Part may double other roles.)

HORST / GRAVE DIGGER (M, 18-85): Horst is a frightened and reactionary townsperson. Grave digger is a drinker and would rather have a pint than dig a grave. (Cockney accent required. Parts will double other roles.)

GRAVE DIGGER / SECOND MAN (M, 20-40): Grave digger is a drinker and would rather have a pint than dig a grave. Second Man is an angry local townsperson. (Cockney accent required. Parts will double other roles.)

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (M, 20-40): A headstrong man of science and fiancée of Elizabeth. (Upper class English accent required.)

ELIZABETH (F, 20-38) Victor’s love and a brave and honest soul. (Upper-class English accent required.)

GORGO (M, 18-85): A classic henchman – think Igor. (Part can have any accent.)

AUNT FREDERICA (F, 38-85) The head of the Frankenstein house and the voice of authority. (Upper-class English accent required.)

BERTA (F, 16-24): Serving person, afraid and shy. (Cockney accent required.)

HENRY LOVITZ (M, 18-38): Leading man type. Is the friend of Victor and harbors feelings for Elizabeth. (Upper Class English accent required.)

DR. HELLSTROM (M, 40-85): Intelligent yet twisted doctor and teacher to Victor. (Upper Class English accent required.)

THE CREATURE (M, 18-40): Remorseless and strong, a physically commanding presence.

KORDA (M or F, 18-45): A townsperson who is the father/mother of Maria. (English lower-class accent required. Part may double other roles.)

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: