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The Hartford Players Production of

The Mel Brooks Musical
Young Frankenstein

Book by
Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan

Music and Lyrics by
Mel Brooks

Original Direction and Choreography by
Susan Stroman

“Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Irving Berlin

 

Directed by
Abigail Ford and
David P. Pecsi

 

Choreographed by
Abigail Ford and
Megan Jakubowski

 

 

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

 

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast of Characters
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein Adam Iverson
Igor Adrian Ford
Inga Summer Kleppek
Elizabeth Benning Rebecca Ruiz
Frau Blucher Cobi Tappa
The Monster Ben Johnson
Inspector Kemp / The Hermit Simon McGhee
Ensemble Ian Dutler
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Shay Feiter
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Jen Feucht
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Luke Fredricks
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Matt Gehrman
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Gabriella George
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Grace Hennen
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Caleb Joyner
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Sam Kolo
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Jules Schramek
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Bailey Schultz
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Sarah Yudkovitch

 

Production Staff
Directors Abigail Ford and David P. Pecsi
Choreographers Abigail Ford and Megan Jakubowski
Costumer Brianna Deans
Additional Costumes Provided By Ezra Fiala and Lori Matasek
Set Design Michael Mularski
Lead Makeup Artist Justin Schultz
Technical Director David P. Pecsi
Lighting Assistant Hannah Centinario
Sound Design Dan Wiebe
Stage Manager Stephanie Pecsi
Assistant Stage Manager Nick Marzinski
Spotlight Operators Hannah Centinario and Abigail Ford
Producer Tim Dondlinger
Scenes

ACT I

Transylvania Heights 
The Johns, Miriam, and Anthony Hopkins School of Medicine 
Hudson River Pier
Transylvania Heights Train Station
Woodland Clearing
Outside the Castle Frankenstein 
Castle Library
The Laboratory 
The Town Hall
The Laboratory 
Castle Courtyard

 

ACT II

The Forest
The Laboratory 
A Remote Cottage
The Dungeon
Transylvania Heights Theatre 
The Cave
The Laboratory 
The Village Square

 

Musical Numbers

ACT I

The Happiest Town in Town Kemp, Ziggy, and Villagers
The Brain Frederick and Medical Students
Please Don’t Touch Me Elizabeth and Passengers
Together Again Frederick and Igor
Together Again (Reprise) Frederick and Igor
Roll in the Hay Inga, Frederick, and Igor
Join the Family Business Victor and Frankensteins
He Vas My Boyfriend Frau Blucher
The Brain (Reprise) Frederick
The Law Kemp and Villagers
Life, Life Frederick, Inga, Igor, Frau Blucher, Ensemble
He Vas My Boyfriend (Reprise) Frau Blucher
Welcome to Transylvania Kemp and Village Quartet
Transylvania Mania Igor, Frederick, Inga, and Villagers

 

ACT II

He’s Loose Kemp and Villagers
Listen to Your Heart Inga
Surprise Elizabeth, Igor, Frau Blucher, and Entourage
Please Send Me Someone The Hermit
Please Send Me Someone (Reprise) The Hermit
Man About Town Frederick
Puttin’ On the Ritz Frederick, The Monster, Inga, Igor, and Villagers
He’s Loose (Reprise) Kemp and Villagers
Deep Love Elizabeth
Hang the Doctor Kemp and Villagers
Frederick’s Soliloquy Frederick
Deep Love (Reprise) The Monster and Villagers
Finale Ultimo Company

 

“Puttin’ on the Ritz”: Words and music by Irving Berlin. © 1928, 1929 by Irving Berlin (ASCAP) © Renewed.

Special Thanks

The Hartford Players extends special thanks to:
Terror on Rural Street / Hartford Community Service, Inc.
Claire Becker
Matt Gehrman
Kate Hauser
Mark Venenga, Zach Staley, and the staff of the Schauer Arts Center

We also thank the following who efforts were not included in the printed program:
Gee, we really credited everyone?? Terrific!

Season Donors

The Hartford Players thanks each of its donors who provide funding and in-kind donations to make the Hartford Players productions and mission a reality. We appreciate their generosity and dedication and thank the following individuals and organizations for being our sponsors. Please contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

Encore ($1,000+)
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Jerry & Karen Becker
Katherine Hauser

Standing Ovation ($750 – $999)
Hartford Community Service, Inc.

Marquee ($500 – $749)

Leading Role ($250-$499)
Dave & Marilyn Dondlinger
Timothy & Mary Dondlinger

Supporting Role ($100 – $249)
Michael Mularski

Patron (up to $100)

You can help support the Players’ theatrical productions and scholarships, too. Please donate at hartfordplayers.ltd/donate. Thank you for your support!

Company Biographies

Check out the Transylvania Heights inhabitants:

The
Young Frankenstein
Company