The initial submission deadline has passed: (March 23, 2025)
Young Frankenstein (WEST END VERSION)
Book by: Mel Brooks, Thomas Meehan
Music by: Mel Brooks
DIRECTED BY: CASEY HEBBEL: www.caseyhebbel.com
Rehearsals: May 31 - June 24, 2025
Performances: June 25, 2025 - August 10, 2025
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (West End Version)
The 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, 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.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein – Character is Male age 30s/40s. Brilliant brain surgeon, professor, and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. Baritone. Skills: Tap, Comedy
The Monster- Character is Male, any age- imposing stature. The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Baritone. Must be able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds. Skills: Tap
Igor – Character is Male, any age. Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend–with a hunchback. Baritone. Cockney accent.
Inga – Character is female, age 20/30s. Frederick’s bubbly, naive young assistant. Sexy, attractive. Resident of Transylvania. Soprano w/ belt & yodeling. Skills: Tap, German accent.
Elizabeth Benning – Character is Female, age 20s/30s. Self-loving, “madcap”, boisterous fiancé of Frederick. Mezzo w/ strong belt.
Frau Blücher– Character is Female, age 40-60s. Intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein estate. Former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Alto. Romanian accent.
Inspector Hans Kemp / Blind Hermit – Character is Male, age 40-60s. Head of the police in Transylvania, with a wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven. Baritone. Skills: German or Romanian accent.
Ensemble – Diverse ensemble cast with strong tap & theater dance skills. To portray various feature roles including a barbershop quartet, gravediggers, villagers, medical students, passengers, and mad scientists. Skills: Tap, accents, comedy.
Breckenridge Theater (121 South Ridge) 137 seat proscenium theatre. Breckenridge, CO 80424
Rehearsal & Production schedule: (Exact schedule TBD)
Rehearsals: May 31 - June 24, 2025
Previews: June 25 & 26, 2025
Opening Night: June 27, 2025
Performances: June 27 - August 10, 2025 (roughly 32 performances)
Meet our Director / Choreographer!
Casey Hebbel (director/choreographer) - Casey Hebbel is overjoyed to have been invited to join the Breckenridge team this summer to bring this electrifying, monster of a musical comedy to LIFE! She is a proud graduate of Belmont University’s musical theatre program and holds her MFA in directing from the University of Idaho. Some of her favorite creative credits include: The Muny, Waitress, The Little Mermaid (assistant director); Studio Tenn, The Play That Goes Wrong (choreographer); Art Farm at Serenbe, Little Shop of Horrors (assistant director/associate choreographer); Nashville Repertory Theatre, 9 to 5 (assistant director); Belmont University, Swing (director), The World Goes Round (director/choreographer), Hello Dolly (choreographer/assistant director); Trevecca University, Freaky Friday (choreographer); A.D. Players, The Sound of Music (assistant director). Favorite performance credits: Gypsy (Electra), Mamma Mia (Ali), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Auntie). Casey is forever grateful to her family for dreaming big dreams alongside her and being the absolute best teammates. Follow along @caseyhebbelcreates & www.caseyhebbel.com
working with us
DEI: BBT is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages actors of all types to audition for any role regardless of perceived genders or types that are listed in a cast breakdown. BBT follows the Community Standards for Theatre for Colorado.
Our performance and rehearsal space is at the Breckenridge Theater- 121 S. Ridge Street. The stage and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please reach out to us with housing accommodations requests / additional accessibility questions at info@backstagetheatre.org.
If you do not have accommodations in Summit County, we will provide housing for performers. Please let us know if you DO have local accommodations.
STAGE MANAGERS, Designers and other contractors
Come work in the beautiful mountains of Breckenridge, CO!
We accept submissions on a rolling basis year-round. Please send your information our way! Make sure to note whether you have access to local housing in Summit County, in Denver, or would need to housing provided.
We are accepting resumes for the following:
Teaching Artists (experience with ages 3-18)
Guest Directors & Music Directors
Production Managers and Technical Directors
Stage Managers and Asst. Stage Managers
Designers (Scenic, Lighting, Costume, Sound, Props, Projection)
Sound and Lighting Board Operators
Master Electricians
Graphic Designers, Photographers, and Videographers
Email your resume, website, and/or any supporting materials you may have to info@backstagetheatre.org
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