Casting Announcement: Kathryn Kramer

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT: Kathryn Kramer as Baroness Amelia Frankenstein

February 6, 2011

Kathryn Kramer

 Kathryn Kramer will be playing the Baroness Amelia Frankenstein in the film adaptation of MONSTER MANIA!  The role as originated by Ryan Nees (as Baron A. Frankenstein) in 2003 and played Marianne Westrick in the 2007 production.  Kathryn is very happy to make her onscreen debut in the upcoming film.  However, she is no stranger to craft as she has an extensive resume of stage work including such roles as Magenta (THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW), Rusty (FOOTLOOSE), Demeter (CATS), and Patty Simcox (GREASE).  

When asked about being cast in the role she had the following to say: "Finally a role where I get to be angry...really angry!"

Kramer landed the role after a single reading of the script.  She was able to project the bossiness, authority, and intimidation that the role calls for. 

Kramer as Demeter.

Casting Announcement: Zachary Ryan Allen

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT: Zachary Ryan Allen as Kharis the Mummy

February 4, 2011,

Zachary Ryan Allen

Zachary Ryan Allen will return to Castle Frankenstein to reprise the role of Kharis in MONSTER MANIA, which he originated in the 2003.  He also played the role in the 2007 "resurrection" of the production.  Zachary is excited to be returning to the role: "I've grown somewhat attached to this role.  After all, I was the first one to ever play him; however, I will admit I was a bit intimidated by Kharis at first.  I mean, he's kind of crazy and wild.  I grew to become more comfortable letting him take over my body for the duration of the production.  Now he's back and crazier than ever...I've just come to accept that he is a part me...just the part that I never let show in public!"

Zachary's many stage credits include The Scarecrow (THE WIZARD OF OZ), Dreyfus (THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN), Dr. Frank N. Furter (THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW), Charlie Brown (YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN), Marcellus (THE MUSIC MAN in concert), and he appeared in the company of the workshop production of THE CIRCUS IN WINTER (based on the novel by Cathy Day).  He has also appeared in the films Love (Jim) and Face (Karl Brandon).  He is currently filming for the new movie Little Unexpected Surprises in which he plays the role of The Grad Student.

Zachary Ryan Allen as Kharis in the 2007 stage production with Kristen M. Tepe as The Phantom Bride.

Welcome to Monster Mania!

Welcome to the Official Blog of Monster Mania!: The Movie.  Monster Mania! is based on the stage play of the same name, which premiered in the fall of 2003 (and later revived fall of 2007).

Here we will be bringing you the latest news and updates on casting, filming, and other aspects of production.  We hope you enjoy the blog and continue to follow us.  Most of all, we hope you enjoy the finished product: Monster Mania!