Next semester, Parkland will be bringing Come Blow Your Horn and Young Frankenstein to their stages, and they’ve got auditions set for both on Saturday, December 1st from 9 a.m. to noon. You do not have to be a Parkland student to audition — community members and U of I students are also encouraged to participate. Call backs will be December 2nd, time to be determines. Here are the details:
Come Blow Your Horn” by Neil Simon
Directed by Melissa Goldman
- Casting seven actors ages 16 and over
- Performances will run in Parkland Theatre’s Second Stage February 7–17.
Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Directed by Chelsea Collier Zych
- Casting a diverse group of 25+ actors, ages 12 and older
- Actors will perform a 32-bar cut from a song in the style of Young Frankenstein (but please, no songs from the show).
- Actors will also read from sides which can be found here. This includes ensemble roles in the musical.
- Performances will be held in the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre April 4–21.
Those interested in auditioning should sign up for a slot here. Those with additional questions can contact Heather Layman at [email protected].