Press release:

Burien Little Theatre announces auditions for the world premiere production of "Frankenstein," adapted by Roxanne Ray from the novel by Mary Shelley. This production will feature an original background score written by composer Allan Loucks, who composed for stage and film.

Characters range in age from mid 20's to late 50's/early 60's. Some actors will be playing multiple characters.

Synopsis: The thrilling horror story of a young scientist's disastrous attempt at playing God. Appalled by the deformed monster he has created, Victor Frankenstein abandons his innocent, bewildered creation. Rejected in horror by everyone he meets, the creature becomes increasingly vengeful and bent on finding his creator--to make a ghastly bargain.

Performances are at Burien Little Theatre in Burien from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30.
Auditions are Monday, Aug. 1 and Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. Callbacks are Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. Rehearsals begin Aug. 13.

Stage director Steve Cooper.
$100 stipend provided.

Please prepare two contrasting short contemporary monologues (serious/comedy) totaling 3 minutes maximum. Bring resume and headshot. Callbacks will consist of cold readings from the script.

Please make audition appointment: audition@burienlittletheatre.org, 206-242-5180. Auditions and callbacks will be held in the theater at the Annex to the Burien Community Center, 4th Ave. S.W. and S.W. 146th St.

For directions, go to www.burienlittletheatre.org.

Character Descriptions

Creature -- created by Victor Frankenstein. (This part is already cast)

Victor -- Victor Frankenstein, creator of the Creature. 20s/30s.

Caroline – Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein, Victor’s mother, and Elizabeth’s adoptive caretaker. Married Alphonse two years after doing manual labor to support her ill father, who then died, and then being placed by Alphonse under the care of a relative. 40s.

Alphonse -- Alphonse Frankenstein, Victor’s father, and Elizabeth’s adoptive caretaker. 50s/60s.

Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Lavenza, orphan of a German mother and Milanese noble father; fostered by peasants; adopted by Victor’s parents, and thought of by Victor as his cousin, his “more than sister.” Early 20s.

Madame Moritz -- mother of Justine. 50s.

Justine -- Justine Moritz, servant to Elizabeth’s household; had been the favorite of her father’s four children, but ill-treated by her mother after her father’s death. Early 20’s.

William -- younger brother of Victor, pre-pubescent. Could be played by youthful-looking actor in his 20s.

De Lacey _- blind, father of Felix and Agatha. 50s.

Felix -- son of De Lacey. Late 20s.

Agatha -- daughter of De Lacey. Early 20s.

Safie -- guest and paramour of Felix. Early 20s.

Prosecutor -- at Justine’s trial. 50s.

Peasant woman -- from whom Caroline adopts Elizabeth. 50s.

Minister -- who marries Victor and Elizabeth. 50s.