PERFORMANCES AT PEORIA PLAYERS THEATRE
January 30-February 1 and February 5-8, 2026
SYNOPSIS
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes this monster of a new musical, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. A wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend, based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy masterpiece film, the story follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterwork and bring a corpse to life. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is a scientifically proven, monstrously good time at the theatre.
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.
AUDITIONS
At Peoria Park District Recreation Center in Lakeview Park
October 3rd 5pm-9pm
October 4th 10 am-5 pm
October 5th 1 pm – 5 pm
First Cast Meeting will be October 11th from 5pm-7pm.
We will start rehearsals on November 3rd! This hilarious show needs strong singers, comic actors, tap dancers, and combinations thereof!
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein - Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
Gender: male/Age: 25 to 35/Vocal range: Bb2 - G4
The Monster - The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.
Gender: male/Age: adult/Vocal range: Db2 - Bb4 (Operatic voice a plus!)
Igor - Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback.
Gender: male/Age: 25 to 35/Vocal range: Bb2 - G4
Inga - Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania.
Gender: female/Age: 20 to 30/Vocal range: G3 - A5 (Yodeling is a plus!)
Elizabeth Benning – Frederick’s boisterous fiancé.
Gender: female/Age: 25 to 35/Vocal range: F#3 - F5
Frau Blücher - Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein.
Gender: female/Age: 40 to 60/Vocal range: E3 - C5
Inspector Hans Kemp - The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg.
Gender: male/Age: 40 to 50/Vocal range: A2 - F4
The Hermit - A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend.
Gender: male/Age: 30 to 60/Vocal range: Ab2 - F4
Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein - The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick’s grandfather.
Gender: male/Age: 45 to 65/Vocal range: C#2 - F4
Ziggy - The village idiot.
Gender: male/Age: 18 to 30/Vocal range: D3 - Eb4
Ensemble (Several great features!)
Gravediggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists
Gender: any/Age: 18-80/Vocal range: Low Bass, Tenor, Alto, Soprano, High Soprano
Not interested in being on stage? No Worries!
Join our production staff; we will need:
· Stage Assistants
· Fly System operators
· Fly System Lead
· Assistant Stage Manager
· Costume Crew
· Set Builders and Painters
Reach out to Steve Hausler directly via email at
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PRODUCTION STAFF
Director: Steve Hausler
Music Director: Susan Somerville Brown
Choreographer: Michelle Loeffler
Stage Manager: Lisandra Torres
Assistant Stage Manager: Meredith Wahl
Production Secretary: Michelle Elam
Props: Edie Wood
Fly System Lead:
Fly System Crew:
Hair/Makeup: Anna Larson, Courtney Moore
Special Effects Makeup: Juliet Tabacchi
Costumes: Karen Stringer, Deb Nuske
Costume Support Staff: Sandy Cheeseman
Lighting Design: Wayne Carey
Lighting Execution: Kayla Geeseman, Trisha Glenn
Set Design: Megan Troglio, Steve Hausler
Set Construction: Howard Gorman, Scott Moore
Sound Execution: Jace McCance
Rehearsal Pianist: Aleta Hoff
Board Liaison: Steve Bortolotti
You may also like the following events from Peoria Players:
- This Saturday, 19th July, 08:00 am, Peoria Players Work Day in Peoria
- This Sunday, 20th July, 02:00 pm, Peoria Players Get Acquainted in Peoria
- Next month, 6th August, 07:30 pm, Beetlejuice, JR. in Peoria
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