Sept. 10 & 11
Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for the musical “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 11am to 2pm and Sunday, September 11 from 6pm to 9pm. Callbacks by invitation only will be held on Monday, September 12 at 7pm.“YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder. This is a non-equity, non-paid production led by Director/Choreographer Alison Mattiza and Musical Director Catherine Rahm, produced by Lori A. Marple-Pereslete by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International. Performance dates are November 11 to December 17, 2016 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. (with one possible Thursday night performance added) Auditions and performances take place at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045. Those auditioning should allow time to sign-in and complete paperwork. Please bring a current headshot and resume with you as well as your calendar. A rehearsal schedule will be posted at auditions and you will be asked to note any conflicts. Be prepared to sing 32 bars from a standard legit musical theater song. An accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance. No appointments are necessary. If you have any questions, please email the production team at [email protected]. All roles are singing and all require the ability to dance or move well. Please note many of the actors in the ensemble will play multiple roles. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition for all roles. For more information about Kentwood Players including our current production and upcoming auditions, please visit the Kentwood Players website at www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find Kentwood Players information on Facebook and Twitter.