TITLE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical

AUTHOR: Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice; Music and Lyrics by Andrew Pippa; Orchestrations by Larry Hochman

DIRECTOR: Gregory Cohen

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear

CHOREOGRAPHER: Kysa Cohen

RUN:  June 29th – August 4th, 2024

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: Tuesday, April 30 & Wednesday, May 1, 2024 

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

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks: By Invitation Only.

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Times: 7pm – 11pm,

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, May 4, 2024; Noon – 4:00pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, May 6, 2024; Monday – Thursdays (7pm – 10pm); Saturdays (9am – 1pm); and some possible rehearsals Sundays (6pm – 9pm)

(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Please bring 16 bars of a musical theatre song in style of the show (an accompanist will be provided.) You will need to bring your own sheet music for your audition song. Please no Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown songs as these are hard to sight-read in an audition setting. All auditioners will need to sing with the accompanist – no a capella or recorded tracks.

Please be prepared to dance.

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a “normal” nice young man.  It’s time to introduce the families and, Gomez, Morticia, Fester and the rest of the classically dark and morbid family must alter their behaviors to keep their beloved daughter happy (and her boyfriend’s family intact).

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered for all roles.

GOMEZ ADDAMS (M, 40s-60s) The patriarch of the Addams Family – a loving father, a passionate husband, and (possibly) a homicidal maniac. (Vocal Range: Bb2-G4)

MORTICIA ADDAMS (F, late 30s-60s) The mother of the brood and object of Gomez’s adoration.  She is a strong matriarch and a beautiful, but potentially dangerous, presence. Strong dance skills a plus. (Vocal Range: G3-Bb5)

UNCLE FESTER (M, 30s-70s) Gomez’s oddly sexless brother.  He is in love with the moon (literally).  The narrator of the show. Willing to shave head a plus. (Vocal Range: C3-G4)

GRANDMA (F or M, Ancient) The Addams grandmother (unsure what side).  Tiny, yet fierce, matriarchal figure, whose witchlike presence creates dire consequences for the families. (Vocal Range: G4-F5)

WEDNESDAY ADDAMS (F, 18-early 20s) The main focus of the love story within the production. She is battling her natural dark nature with the discovery of the brightness of being in love. (Vocal Range: A3-E5)

PUGSLEY ADDAMS (M or F to play Male, Pre-teen to Teenager) Wednesday’s younger brother.  Fears losing the torturous relationship he has with his sister.  Ideally on the chubby side. (Vocal Range: A3-F5)

LURCH (M, 20s – 80s) The Addams incredibly tall, possibly undead, mostly silent butler.  Has very few lines beyond grunts and growls, but does have one solo in the finale. (Vocal Range: Eb2-E4)

LUCAS BEINEKE (M, 20s) Wednesday’s love interest.  A good-looking, wealthy, seemingly normal young man who is inexplicably attracted to the dark beauty that is Wednesday. (Vocal Range: C3-C5)

MAL BEINEKE (M, 40s-60s) Lucas’ stuck-up businessman father.  Must be able to bring the humor to this humorless banker-type and show the marital love buried deep within his complacency. (Vocal Range: C3-A4)

ALICE BEINEKE (F, 40s-60s) Lucas’ frustrated, yet loving mother.  She longs to break the bonds of marital boredom and find passion once more. (Vocal Range: Ab3-G#5)

ADDAMS ANCESTORS (4 M, 4 F) The ensemble for the show.  Must have strong vocal and dance skills.

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

AUDITIONS: DETROIT ’67

AUDITON NOTICE:

TITLE: DETROIT ‘67

AUTHOR: Dominique Morisseau

DIRECTOR: Robyn Hastings

RUN:  May 18 – June 15, 2024

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, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 2024

 (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, March 27, 2024

Times: 7pm – 10pm

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, March 30, 2024, Noon – 4pm.

Regular Rehearsal: Starting April 1, Monday – Thurs. 7pm – 10 pm; Saturdays 10am to 2pm, and Sunday,  April 28, 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

(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:  

“Detroit ’67“ is a play that explores the lives of a brother and sister who run an after-hours bar in their basement during the 1967 Detroit Riots.  Chelle and Lank inherit their parents’ house and each have a different dream for their inheritance.  Lank wants to use their inheritance to buy a bar downtown, but Chelle wants the stability the money brings. When a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the ’67 Detroit uprising. As tensions explode in the streets, will Chelle and Lank be able to hold onto their fragile family ties and their ever present dreams?

“Detroit ‘67” is originally a part of a trilogy of plays called The Detroit Project which examines the history and culture of the city of Detroit in different decades. 

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

CHELLE  (F, late 30’s to early 40’s)  Black woman. Strong, steadfast, firm and not easily impressed. A widow, mother and sister. A loving heart beneath her pride. 

LANK (Langston) (M, early to late 30’s)  Black man. Cool, loving and charismatic. A dreamer. He has a special effect on women – but is not a womanizer. Chelle’s younger brother.

BUNNY (Bonita) (F, 30’s to 40’s) Black woman. Sexy, spunky, fun and joyful. A friend and sometimes a lover. Never lets nothing get her down.

SLY (Sylvester)  (M, late 30’s to early 40’s) Black man. Hip, slick and sweet-talking. An honest hustler and numbers man. Fiercely loyal. Lank’s best buddy.

CAROLINE (F, late 20’s to early 30’s) White woman. Beautiful, quiet strength, troubled, soft and mysterious. There is a world of danger behind her eyes.

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

AUDITIONS: HAMLET

AUDITION NOTICE:

TITLE: HAMLET

AUTHOR: William Shakespeare, Adapted by James Rice and Amanda Karr

DIRECTOR: James Rice

RUN:  April 5, 2024 – May 4, 2024

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, Feb. 12, 2024 & Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 

(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, Feb.14, 2024

Times: 7pm – 10pm

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Noon – 4 p.m.

Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, Feb. 19: Monday – Thursday, 7pm – 10:30pm; Saturdays Mar. 16 & Mar. 23, Noon – 4p.m. Other possible Saturday Rehearsals may be added at the same time if needed.

(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Please Prepare a 1 min. Shakespearean monologue from the show.  Monologue Sides are provided BELOW.  Please Choose only one to prepare.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

In the Shakespeare play, Hamlet copes with his mother’s treachery, his father’s death and the corrupt king and uncle, who marries his mother. In this adaptation, set in a 19^th century asylum, we discover a young inmate struggling with their father’s death. To cope, they relive the Hamlet saga in their mind over and over. After a psychotic break, we enter their mind and see their four other personalities re-enact Shakespeare’s play.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered for all roles.

HAMLET/CORE  (F or M, 25 – 30) Patient Zero and Nephew of Claudius, son of Gertrude. 

HAMLET/VENGEANCE (M, 25 – 30) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s vengeance.

HAMLET/JUSTICE (M or F, 25 – 30) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s justice.

HAMLET WISDOM (F, 20 – 75) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s wisdom.

HAMLET/INNOCENCE (F or M, 18 – 25 reads young) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s innocence.

CLAUDIUS (M, 55 – 65) Hamlet’s Uncle, King of Denmark. Chief Doctor in Prologue. Conniving and ambitious

GERTRUDE (F, 55 – 65) Hamlet’s Mother, Queen of Denmark. Matron in Prologue. Domineering, sexually manipulative.

POLONIUS (M, 45 – 65) Lord Chamberlain – Claudius’ court. Doctor in Prologue. Affable and voice of wisdom.

LAERTES (M, 25 – 30) Polonius’ son, Ophelia’s brother. Visitor in Prologue. Fiercely protective of Ophelia, rival of Hamlet.

OPHELIA (F, 20 – 25) Polonius’ daughter, Laertes’ sister. Patient in Prologue. Loves Hamlet.

HORATIO (M, 25 – 35) Hamlet’s close friend. Orderly in Prologue

MARCELLUS (M or F, 20 – 75) Soldier who sees ghost with Hamlet. Orderly in Prologue

CHORUS (F or M, 18 – 75) Looking for 4 ensemble members to play Ghost, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, Player King & Player Queen, Clown, Priest, Osric, and the patients in the prologue.

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

MONOLOGUE SIDES:

FULL HAMLET SCRIPT:

AUDITIONS: BEN HUR

TITLE: BEN HUR (A Comedy)

AUTHOR: Patrick Barlow (based on the novel by General Lew Wallace)

DIRECTOR: Gregory Cohen

RUN: February 24 – March 23, 2024

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: Tuesday, Jan. 2 & Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 

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

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks: By Invitation Only.

Date: Thursday, January 4, 2024

Times: 7pm – 10pm

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 – Noon – 4pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday Jan. 6, 2024: Mon.-Thurs., 7pm – 10pm. Possible rehearsals on Saturday mornings, if necessary, from 9am – Noon.

(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.  (Also available BELOW.)

SHORT SYNOPSIS: 

From the playwright who brought us the hilarious The 39 Steps, comes BEN HUR, the epic tale based on one of the best-selling books of the nineteenth century, now told with only four actors! An ill-equipped and understaffed theatre company mounts a full production of the classic biblical epic made famous by the Charlton Heston film classic, complete with chariot race, sea battle, stage combat, and actors struggling with professional rivalries and offstage romances. Can this plucky band of thespians retell one of the largest stories ever told?

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: Looking to cast wonderful character actors with imaginative minds,  great comic timing, and high energy physical comedy skills!

All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered for all roles.

DANIEL VEIL   (M, 20s – 40s) The owner, producer, director of the Daniel Veil Theatre Collective (who also happens to be the star of this production).  He is highly confident of his theatrical abilities (not so much in his ability to win the love of Crystal, his leading lady).  He plays Judah Ben Hur, Melchior, and a Nubian dancer.

CRYSTAL SINGER (F, 20s) Pretty, sweet, and smart leading lady (and object of Daniel’s affections).  She plays Mary, Tirzah, Esther, Ancient Slave, Nubian Dancer, Catalinya, Naboth, and Mrs. Pilate.  Ability to do a wide variety of characters and accents a necessity. (Must be comfortable with kissing Omar.)

OMAR LORD (M, 20s – 30s) Very good looking local weatherman/game show host type making his debut in this production and the object of Crystal’s affections.  He plays Messala, Jesus, Caspar, Archangel Gabriel, Galley Captain, Roman Captain, Galley Slave, Nubian Dancer and Valentinyo. Ability to do a wide variety of characters and accents a necessity. (Must be comfortable with kissing Crystal.)

EDGAR T. CHESTERFIELD (M, 40s – Death) Classically trained Shakespearean actor past his prime.  He plays Balthasar, Sarah, Centurion/Slave-Driver, Quintus Arrius, and Pontius Pilate. Ability to do a wide variety of characters and accents a necessity.

1 MALE and 1 FEMALE ENSEMBLE/UNDERSTUDY (20s-40s) These understudies will not only be understudying all the roles, but will appear in every performance as “backstage crew that are understudies.” These will be very funny additions to the main cast.

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUDITION PROCESS:

SIDES:

AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES

TITLE: Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES

AUTHOR: Adapted by T. James Belich from the novel by Agatha Christie

DIRECTOR: Phyllis B. Gitlin

RUN:   Jan. 13 – February 10, 2024

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:

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

Dates:  Monday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.  

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks: By Invitation Only. 

(You will be notified by the Stage Manager by email if called back.)

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023

Times: 7pm – 10pm

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, Noon – 4:00 pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting Nov. 13, Mon. – Thurs. 7pm – 10 pm; Saturdays 9 am – 12 noon.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

Thanksgiving Break: Off Nov. 23-26.

Holiday Break: Off Dec. 22-25.

New Year’s Break: Off Dec. 31 & Jan. 1.

(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Please prepare a memorized monologue of the genre.

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions for those without a prepared monologue.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

The year is 1917 and injured in WWI, Lt. Hastings finds himself convalescing at the manor of his old friend, John Cavendish. A crime is committed and Hercule Poirot, the famed Belgium detective, is called in to solve the mystery. Adapted from Agatha Christie’s first novel and the first appearance of her famous detective, Hercule Poirot.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles.  All roles except for Poirot require a British accent. POIROT requires a Belgian accent.

LT. ARTHUR HASTINGS: (M, 20-30). A romantic and aspiring detective. Old friend to John. Recovering at Styles from a war related injury. (Role requires a British Accent.)

JOHN CAVENDISH: (M, 30-40). Emily’s eldest son. Trained as a lawyer but settled down to be a country squire. Older brother to Lawrence, husband to Mary. (Role requires a British Accent.)

LAWRENCE CAVENDISH: (M, 20-30). Trained as a doctor, now an aspiring poet. Shy and reserved. Younger brother to John. (Role requires a British Accent.)

HERCULE POIROT: (M, 40+). A Belgian detective, impeccable in manner and dress. Obsessive with a wry sense of humour. (Role requires a Belgian  Accent.)

DR. BAUERSTEIN: (M, 50+) Medical specialist in poisons. (Role requires a British Accent.)

ALFRED INGLETHORP: (M, 30-40). Recently married to Emily, her former secretary. An odd bird. (Role requires a British Accent.)

DETECTIVE JAPP: (M, 30-65). An inspector for Scotland Yard. Worked with Poirot. (Role requires a British Accent.)

EVIE HOWARD: (F, 40-60s). Sensible, very organized, loyal companion to Emily. (Role requires a British Accent.)

MARY CAVENDISH: (F, 20-30s). Very smart with a dry sense of humour. Married to John. (Role requires a British Accent.)

CYNTHIA MURDOCH: (F, 20s). Works at pharmacy at hospital, full of life. Ward of Mrs. Ingelthorpe’s. Lively and quick witted. (Role requires a British Accent.)

EMILY INGLETHROPE: (F, 60-70). Mistress of Styles Court, autocratic, socialite. Step mother to John and Lawrence, newly married to Alfred Inglethorp. She runs numerous charitable societies, but is too busy to notice the danger around her. (Role requires a British Accent.)

DORCAS: (F, 30+). Loyal parlor maid at Styles Court. (Role requires a British Accent.)

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

AUDITION NOTICE:

TITLE: Jane Austen’s EMMA

AUTHOR: Adapted by Michael Bloom from the novel by Jane Austen

DIRECTOR: Lauren Velasco

RUN: November 4th – Dec. 2nd, 2023

Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. 

Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. No benefit performance will be on Thanksgiving.

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

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:

Dates: Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th, 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, September 13th

Times: 7pm – 10pm

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, Sept. 16th, 2023

Time: Noon – 3pm

Regular Rehearsals: Starting Sept. 18th, 2023

Sundays: 6pm – 9pm

Mondays – Thursdays: 7pm – 10pm

Possible rehearsal on Saturday Oct 21st: 10am – 12pm

Open to work with conflicts except for tech dates and performances. Not everyone will be called every day.

(Please see the beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring a headshot and resume. 

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.

British accents are required for all characters. 

Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

This adaptation of Jane Austin’s classic novel Emma is the story of a bright but proud young woman who believes she has a gift for matchmaking. Set in the Regency era, this story follows the romantic misadventures that arise from Emma’s miscalculations and the humbling lessons which come with growing up.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages. 

Some roles may be double-cast as household servants.

MISS EMMA WOODHOUSE (F, early 20s) An accomplished, intelligent, clever, stubborn, and sophisticated woman whose vanity lies in her confidence that she is always right. She has good intentions but also loves to play games with the lives of those she cares about. (Part requires a British accent.)

MR. GEORGE KNIGHTLY (M, mid 30s – early 40s) A witty, rational, and charitable gentleman who always maintains a sense of integrity. He is dear friends with the Woodhouse family. He is the only one that manages to stand up to Emma and eventually falls in love with her. (Part requires a British accent.)

MR. HENRY WOODHOUSE (M, 50s – 70s) Emma’s endlessly worried father. He is a homebody to a fault and resists any sort of change. He is a doting father to Emma and is blind to any faults she may have. (Part requires a British accent.)

MISS HARRIET SMITH (F, 18 + to play 17) A soft and naïve young woman who adores Emma. She is an orphan living at the local boarding school. She is uncertain in her own mind and seeks approval. (Part requires a British accent.)

MRS. ANNE WESTON (F, 30s – 50s) Emma’s former governess and Mr. Weston’s new wife. Her former name was Miss Anne Taylor. She is a close friend of Emma’s. She is a kind woman that essentially raised Emma and was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her. (Part requires a British accent.)

MR. WESTON (M, 50s – 60’s) The kind, cheerful, optimistic, and easy-going neighbor of the Woodhouse family. He is the father of Frank Churchill from an earlier marriage wherein his first wife passed away. (Part requires a British accent.)

MR. PHILIP ELTON (M, mid 20’s) The ambitious rector of Highbury. He possesses an air of self-importance and is seeking the right marriage to climb the social ladder. (Part requires a British accent.)

MR. ROBERT MARTIN (M, mid 20s) A shy, straightforward young farmer in love with Harriet Smith. He is not the most sophisticated of men, but very capable. (Part requires a British accent.)

MISS BATES (F, 40s-60s) A unmarried woman who others would describe as a spinster. She is not particularly clever and she is overly talkative, but she’s very warm-hearted. She lives in genteel poverty with her sickly mother. (Part requires a British accent.)

JANE FAIRFAX (F, early 20s) The niece of Miss Bates who comes to visit Highbury.  She is an accomplished, talented, gracious, and beautiful young woman. (Part requires a British accent.)

FRANK CHURCHILL (M, early 20s) The son of Mr. Weston. He is charming, well-mannered, and handsome. He was raised by his aunt and is visiting Highbury for the first time. (Part requires a British accent.)

MRS. AUGUSTA ELTON (F, 20s-30s) Her former name was Miss Augusta Hawkins.  A vain, superficial, and well-to-do woman who marries Mr. Elton. (Part requires a British accent.)

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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: