Audition for Singing in "Frankenstein" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Frankenstein" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: An adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel, in which the story of Frankenstein is interwoven with elements of Shelley's own life and the origin of the Frankenstein legend. Victor Frankenstein seeks to conquer Death, bringing life to flesh through his mastery of alchemy and galvanism, but his actions have disastrous and unforeseen consequences. The Creature leaves death in its wake in this tragic Gothic horror as the dangers of arrogance and unchecked hubris meet the rapid technological development of the early 18th century. At the same time, Mary Shelley tells this story in the famed Villa Diodati to her poet husband, Percy, and their companions, Claire Claremont, John Polidori, and the dangerous Lord Byron Additional info: Callbacks: Saturday, 24 August Time: 3-5 pm Please prepare a dramatic monologue of your choice, 1-2 minutes, particularly one that will showcase a range of heightened emotion. Please apply if interested.
14 roles
The author of Frankenstein; young, quiet, but determined to prove her literary worth. Daughter of the political philosophers William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary’s fiancé, the famed Romantic poet, author of “Ozymandias”, “To A Skylark”, and Prometheus Unbound.
The famed Romantic poet, a friend and contemporary of Percy. The inspiration for the modern version of vampires. Author of Don Juan and Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage. “Mad, bad, and dangerous to know.”
Mary’s younger stepsister, in the middle of an affair with Lord Byron.
Lord Byron’s personal physician and traveling companion, and author of The Vampyre, the first modern vampire story.
A scientist obsessed with achieving dominance over life and death.
Victor’s creation, full of pain and rage at his Creator. Note: This role will likely require the use of makeup and/or prosthetics, as well as extensive physical movement.
Victor’s closest friend since childhood.
Victor’s adopted sister and fiancé
Victor’s adopted sister and William’s governess
An Arctic explorer who finds Victor in the snow.
A professor at the University of Ingolstadt. Voiceover only. German accents
A professor at the University of Ingolstadt. Voiceover only. German accents.
The second of Victor’s creations. Note: This role will likely require the use of makeup and/or prosthetics.
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