Upcoming Auditions...

Runway Theatre is excited to hold auditions for Young Frankenstein, the Mel Brooks Musical by appointment January 25 and 26, 2026 at Runway Theatre. The production will run March 27, 2026 - April 12, 2026  (Fri-Sun) and will be directed by Amy Jackson, with music direction by Kristin Spires and choreography by Gena Loe. Please do not reach out to the box office with additional questions. Instead, email publicity@runwaytheatre.com.

Audition Dates: Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26, 2026. Schedule your appointment.

Audition Location: Runway Theatre: 215 N. Dooley St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Audition Details: Prepare a one-minute song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music (no acapella or digital tracks allowed) a headshot, and resume, along with conflicts from February 16 - April 12. Callbacks for main characters will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, by invitation. Auditioners will receive an email notifying them of their callback time with sides, following their initial audition appointment. Rehearsals will typically be Mon-Thur 7-10pm with select Sat/Sun calls as needed.

When you attend your appointment, you'll meet much of the production team and sing about one minute from any song in the style of the show. Our Music Director, Kristin Spires will be on hand to play and she's great at spending a few moments with you before you sing to determine tempo, check volume and in general support your best presentation. Please take full advantage of this and don't feel rushed to slate.

We'll hold a dance call for all main characters who dance and ensemble dancers before reading sides at callbacks. Two things to note: if your primary skill set is singing and you are not planning on auditioning for a main role, you will not need to attend this dance call. All dancing main characters and featured dancers will need to attend and will receive more information after their vocal audition. Our goal is to run through a combo together and in groups from 7pm to 7:45pm and to hold anyone wishing to show off their tap skills with a short routine the choreographer will provide after that. Main character readings will occur after 8:00pm. If you're a main character who doesn't dance (IE: The Blind Hermit) you won't need to arrive until 8:00pm.

Here is a link to a Dance Call Prep video and a link to the tap 8-count for any featured dancers. Please review the video, practice, and be ready for the dance call OR, if you are unable to attend callbacks, submit a video of you dancing the combo, ensuring we can see your entire body throughout the combo, to amyjdesigns@gmail.com before your vocal audition appointment.  

Casting Details: 3F/5M + 4-6 dancers and 4-6 singers for an ensemble filled with lines, solos, and quirky featured characters

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (M)
Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
Bb2-G4

The Monster (M)
The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.
Db2-Bb4

Igor (M)
Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback.
Bb2-G4

Frau Blücher (F)
Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein. 
E3-C5

Inga (F)
Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania.
G3-A5

Elizabeth Benning (F)
Frederick's boisterous fiancé. 
F#3-F5

Inspector Hans Kemp (M)
The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg. 
A2-F4

The Hermit (M)
A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend. May also take part in ensemble roles.
Ab-F4 2