Young Frankenstein - The Musical Cast

Cameron is a Junior Acting Major at Ohio University; he's taken on such roles as: (Shrek) Shrek the Musical/ Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center. (Chip/Olive's Dad) 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee/Cambridge Performing Arts Center. (Jimmy Winter) Nice Work if You Can Get It / BTHS. (Gomez) Addams Family the Musical / BTHS. (Jordan Starkweather) Murder in the Heir/ BTHS. (Harry) Across the Stars [Written and directed by Michael Mylen] / Ohio University Lab Shows. (Marc Hunter) Slasher/ Ohio University Lab Shows. This is Cameron's first OVST production, and he is extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside all these amazing people, and he's proud of everyone involved with this wonderful show. Enjoy the show!! -Frederick FRONKENSTEEN

In his big boy job, TJ is a high school intervention specialist at Athens High School. He lives in Buchtel with his wife, two kids, and five cats. Previous roles include Emerald City Guard/Hunk (Wizard of Oz), Audrey II Puppeteer (Little Shop of Horrors), Dewey Finn (School of Rock), Dwayne (9-to-5, the Musical), Dr. Scott (Rocky Horror Show), and Thelonious (Shrek, the Musical).

Katie is going into her 4th year at Ohio University. She is getting a BFA in Musical Theater and a minor in dance performance and choreography. Some of her past theater experiences includes Ohio University: 9 to 5 (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Medea (Chorus), Squeakers (Squeakers u/s), Everybody (God/Understanding u/s). Other: Millersport Community Theater: Chicago (Roxie), Ohio University Lab Show: The Final Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Molly), Ride the Cyclone (Choreographer), The Lightning Thief (Choreographer), Ohio University Lancaster: Rent (Alexi Darling), Legally Blond (Serena). ABC Players: Spring Awakening (Thea), Logan High School: Shrek (Fiona), High School Musical (Choreographer)

BFA, Musical Theater, Fourth Year. Ohio University: Yerma (Washer 2/Maria u/s), See Rock City (Assistant Director); Reefer Madness (Mae) The Lost Flamingo Theater Company; …and others (Director), The Lightning Thief (Director/Music Director) Lab Show Series. Film: I won’t be here for long… by Connie Broadbeck (Girl); If I Were A Worm (Nurse) AVW Studios; The Loss of Light by Matthew Valdovinos (Rachel), 20 Days of Silence by Bryce Goodman (Sister). Other: Rent (Dance Captain/Ensemble) Ohio Valley Summer Theater. Upcoming: A Little Night Music (Mrs. Segstrom) Ohio University.

Summer is a 22 year old dental hygienist who grew up in Athens, OH. She currently is living in Lancaster working at a periodontists office. When she’s not treating people with gum disease she is on stage working with different community theater groups. She was previously in “Gypsy” with ABC players in the ensemble. She has 5 years of theater experience and her favorite roll was the wicked witch of the west in her high school’s production of “The Wizard of Oz”.

Sarah Biernacki is a rising senior at Ohio University in their BFA Musical Theater program. She is incredibly excited to be in her first show at OVST, and especially a show as hysterical and spooky as Young Frankenstein! Previous credits include: Judy (See Rock City And Other Destinations) Dancer (Head Over Heels), Jack’s Mother (Into the Woods), Maya (…And Others), Captain/First Goth (Titus Andronicus), and Morticia Addams (The Addams Family). IG: @biernacki_sarah TT: @joyugotnolife

Ohio University BFA Performance, Musical Theater, Third Year. Ohio University Mainstage: 9 to 5 the Musical (Bob Enright, Ensemble) Tantrum Theater, Shining Girls: An Original Immersive Play (Kermit), Carrie the Musical (Tommy) Tantrum Theater, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Ensemble, Balaga u/s) Tantrum Theater. Other Ohio University: …and others (Randall) SOT Lab Productions, Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (CB) SOT Lab Productions. Other local: RENT (Benny) Ohio Valley Summer Theater. Many special thanks to friends, family, and those who help to catch this monster. Be on the lookout!

Grace Boerger (she/her) is currently pursuing a Master of Education in School Counseling at Ohio University. She has previously performed and directed shows with the Lost Flamingo Theatre Company. She is incredibly thankful to have been given the opportunity to be in Young Frankenstein and hopes everyone enjoys the show!!

Michael Mylen [He/Him] (The Hermit/Ensemble/Igor u/s) Past credits include: Ohio University School of Theater Laboratory Productions: The Final Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Andy), Across the Stars (Bing Bing Bfjalkfjlakdasdfsa), The Solve it Squad! (Everyone Else). Center for Theater Arts: Urinetown (Officer Lockstock). Michael would like to thank the entire cast and crew for such a wonderful experience!

Some people are born for roles. Others just so happened to be playing trivia with the director at the exact time when a role needed to be filled, the day before the read-through. Honestly, I'm just happy to be here working alongside an incredibly talented cast for such a fun show. It's experiences like this that remind me why I love this art form so much, and I plan to hold onto these new skills, memories, and friends as I take my next steps into the big city. I'm thankful for my family and friends for their continuous support, and I know I'm making them proud every time I step onstage. Performing is the Family Business, after all.

Benson is a 5th Year Vocal Performance Major at Ohio University. As a Vocal Performance Major, he has been in multiple operas with the Ohio University Opera Theatre, but Young Frankenstein will be his first musical. Benson worked as stage crew during OVST’s production of Rent last year, and he is very excited to be apart of this production as a performer. OVST has continued to be a joyful experience full of memories and opportunities to learn the intricacies of theatre, and he is extremely thankful to have been able to work with everyone involved with the show.

Ohio University BFA Musical Theater; Second Year. Ohio University Lab Show: The Lightning Thief (Katie, Mozart, Squirrel). Other: Steinbrenner Theatre: The Addams Family (Morticia Addams), Love/Sick (Emily), Into the Woods (Cinderella); Broadway Magic Foundation: Chicago (Velma Kelly); Patel Conservatory: Cinderella (Ensemble); Ohio University Film School: Struggles (Chloe).

Melanie Moore is thrilled to join the cast of Young Frankenstein for her first performance with OVST. She has had a wonderful time working with such talented peers. Melanie’s most recent performance was in Urinetown: The Musical with Aurora Community Players. Melanie would like to thank her partner, Coreena, for her endless encouragement throughout this process.

Kaitlyn Smart [she/her] (Featured Dancer): BFA, Musical Theater, entering 4th Year. Ohio University Lab Shows: Dog Sees God (Marcy), Throuples Counseling (Lav), For the Tenth Time (Mary), Lavender Grace (Female Understudy), The Spitfire Grill (Shelby), Little Women (Meg). Kaitlyn is excited to be apart of the wonderful production of Young Frankenstein and to work with all the amazing people involved.

Sara Webb, (she/her), is majoring in Speech and Hearing Science. Sara has been doing theater since she was 7. She has performed in many shows including Mary Poppins as Mrs.Cory, Little Mermaid as Ariel, Madagascar as Private the Penguin, and Romeo and Juliet as Friar Lawrence. Sara has loved every minute of being in this show and she cannot wait for you to see it!