Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan • Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks • Orchestrations by Doug Besterman & Mark Cumberland
“Put Ze Candle…Back.” This iconic line from Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks’ 1974 classic comedy (filmed in black and white), is but one of countless moments in the parody above all parodies. Our musical version is not black and white…it’s filled with color. Colorful characters, and colorful language–a staple of parodies.Think of the timeless tale of Frankenstein told in the most ridiculous, please don’t take it seriously way, stuffed with double entrendres of the sexual variety and I can’t believe I’m laughing at this outdated joke moments. Dr. Frankenstein (er, Fronk-en steen) inherits a castle, builds a monster, man meets girl (“Roll in the Hay”), monster destroys the town (“He’s Loose”) and learns to tap dance (“Puttin’ on the Ritz”). Some of the jokes may go over the heads of young children, but the PG-13 Parental Guidance Recommended rating is well-warranted, due to the adult humor. If you know and love Mel Brooks (The Producers, High Anxiety), there will be no surprises. If not, do a little research before purchasing so you don’t want to Put Ze Ticket…Back!
Young Frankenstein (West End Version) Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Cast and Crew
* indicates Missoula Community Series debut
Director: Rosie Ayers
Musical Director: Arielle Nachtigal
Choreographer: Colleen Rosbarsky
Stage Manager: Jacob Mucha
Scenic Design: Abbey Mosely
Costume Design: Linda Muth
Lighting Design: Blain Radford
Properties Master: Lesley Washburn
Sound Design: Gregory Boris
Light Board Operator: Ashley Stratton
Sound Board Operator: McCabe Thomas
Vortek: Barb Fortunate
Spot Light Operators: Jesse Ballard, Tim Ballard and Joseph Harriman
Dresser: Elena Bandza
Deck Manager: Rebecca Je erson
Deck Crew: Tim Heuermann and Arrow Cox
Dr. Frankenstein – Adrian Adams
Elizabeth Benning – Paisley Thornton
Igor – Brennan Buhl
Inga – Carolyn Toner
Frau Blucher – Teresa Waldorf
Monster – Dylan Wright
Inspector – Nathan Poukish
Hermit – Joseph Licitra
ENSEMBLE
Sage Wright
Jeroen Thornton
Jess Heuermann
Natalie Renk
Marcus Milyko*
James Cox
Jack Broadway
Enrique Mendez*
Jasmine Sherman
Lucy Taylor
Linnea Connery
Mike Painter*
Kim Mize*
UNDERSTUDIES
Dr. Frankenstein – Jack Broadway
Elizabeth Benning – Natalie Renk
Igor – Marcus Milyko*
Inga – Linnea Connery
Frau Blucher – Mike Painter*
