MANSFIELD, PA-Mansfield University will present Young Frankenstein on March 2-5 at Straughn Hall.
The Mel Brooks musical is based on the 1974 movie 
Young Frankenstein, written by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks.
Auditions were held at the end of the fall semester, giving students a chance to learn music and lines over winter break. Cast members include Robbie Flora (Music Education) as Frederick Frankenstein, Victoria Royal (History Education) as Inga, Jake Wilson (Music Technology) as Igor, Cassie Zinkan (Vocal Performance) as Elizabeth, Alex Taylor (Music Education and Vocal Performance) as Frau Blucher, Austin Boroch (Communications) as Inspector Kemp and Nick Duffy (Music Education) as The Monster.
The show will be directed by Professor Sheryl Monkelien (music and stage) and 1993 MU graduate Peter Davis (technical and stage), with choreography by 2011 graduate Jocelyn Mullins.
The production has colorful, fun characters, memorable songs, and is just plain fun. It is rated PG-13 due to some suggestive material.
For a full cast list and more information on the production, including ordering tickets online, go to mansfield.edu/theatre/
Performances will be Thursday, March 2, Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 5 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. They can be purchased online or at the door one hour before performances. MU students with valid ID will be admitted free.
The production is funded in part through student activity fees.