May 3-13, 2017
Comedy genius!
Young Frankenstein
by Mel Brooks
MTW's Apple Blossom, 2017 Musical
in Partnership with the Numerica PAC
Directed by Cynthia Brown
Produced by Selina Danko
Performances: May 3-6 & 10-13, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Matinee: May 7 at 4:00 PM and May 13 at 2:00 PM
Numerica Performing Arts Center
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added and such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz.” Recommended for ages 13 and older.
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 side-kick, 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.
Young Frankenstein book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks. Original Direction and Choreography by Susan Stroman and recreated by Cynthia Brown and Melissa Miller Port. “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Irving Berlin. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
CAST
Megan
Allen
Farmer's wife, mad scientist, Ritz tapper
Nilce
Alvarez
Fruit seller, Mad scientist, Ritz tapper
Stewart
Anderson
Victor�- Innkeeper, Priest, Quartet, Ritz tapper
Kelly
Atwood
Frau Blucher
Mason
Atwood
Baker, Quartet, Mad Scientist, passenger, Ritz tapper
Paul
Atwood
Igor
Marlon
Browne
Tailor�- student, Hermit, Shoeshine boy, Quartet,�US Kemp
Laura
Carreno
Gypsy, student, audience
Skylar
Cuthill
Inspector Kemp: US Frederick
Julie
Davis
Florist, student, audience,�US Blucher
Kailen
Duffield
Weaver, Sasha, Mad scientist, Ritz tapper, Student
Christy
Kimmel
Innkeeper's wife, student, Cruise Director, Masha, Audience
Julie
Kuntz
Soapmaker, passenger, Mad scientist, Ritz tapper
Maycee
McQuin
Milkmaid, Tasha, Lab assistant, Audience, student,�US Elizabeth
Vicki
Michael
Milliner, mad sceintist, Ritz tapper
Victoria
Olson
Gypsy, Student assistant, passenger,�
Katie
Renggli
Cheesemaker, Mad scientist, student
Coby
Russell
Farmer�- undertaker, student, mad scientist, Audience, passenger
Maggie
Ryan
Gypsy child, Mad Scientist, Ritz tapper
Zach
Savage
Gravedigger,�Quartet, passenger, mad scientist, Ritz tapper, Horse, Dracula
Dani
Schafer-Cloke
Sheperdess (Bo-peep style), Passenger, mad scientist, Ritz tapper
Jacob
Scott
Herald, Bob, student, mad scientist, Ritz tapper, Horse, passenger,�US Igor
Eloise
Sheets
Inga
Jonathan
Shipman
Blacksmith, undertaker, Student #1, Steward, Signalman, Executioner
Louise
Simons
Elizabeth Benning
Vern
Smith
Monster
Emma
Standerford
Inkeeper's daughter,student, Basha, Ritz tapper, Mad Scientist,�US Inga
Sheryl
Sutherland
Embroiderer�- passenger, Mad scientist, Ritz tapper
Levi
Swafford
Ziggy, Mr. Hilltop, Luggage Handler, Werewolf, Janitor,�US Monster
Dave
Williams�
Frederick Frankenstein