Singing Audition for "Little Shop of Horrors" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Little Shop of Horrors" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score. Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names “Audrey II” after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for human blood. Additional info: Please prepare 16-32 measures of a song that shows off your voice and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Auditionees may also bring recorded accompaniment; a cappella is permitted but discouraged. The audition will include choreography, so please dress comfortably, and bring your jazz shoes (if you have them). The first read-through will tentatively be held August 19, and rehearsals will generally be held Monday-Friday evenings. This is subject to change depending on the cast’s availability. PERFORMANCES: October 18-20, 24-27 & November 1-3, 2024 Thursday-Saturday performances at 7:30 pm Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Additional Saturday, November 2 matinee at 2 pm
8 roles
An insecure, put-upon, florists’ clerk who becomes the hero of the story; above all, he is a sweet, genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Vocal range: A2-G4, Baritone/Tenor
The secret love of Seymour’s life, also employed at the shop; she has a damaged sense of self-worth and no education; she is vulnerable to a fault. Vocal range: G#3-D5, controlled belt, Contralto/Mezzo-Soprano
Seymour's boss and father figure; he owns a failure of a run-down East Side florist shop; under a gruff and blustery exterior he cares about Audrey and Seymour; a good man at heart but overcome by the temptations of wealth. Vocal range: G2-G4, Baritone/Tenor
Audrey’s handsome, dentist boyfriend, he is narcissistic, arrogant, and abusive to Audrey; in spite of all this, he is a charmer in a "bad boy" kind of way. This actor may also play other minor roles such as Mr. Bernstein, Mrs. Luce, Skip Snip, and Patrick Martin. Vocal range: G2- G4, Baritone/Tenor
Strong harmony singers with good movement skills to perform tight choreographed movement; seeking diverse actors for these characters; these three female "street urchins" function as participants in the action (when they have dialogue) and a Greek chorus commenting and narrating the action (when they sing) Vocal range: Ab3-F5, three-part tight harmonies, Mezzo-Soprano/Soprano
A sweet-talking, street-smart, rhythm and blues version of the devil; provided by an actor on an offstage microphone, lip-syncing to the movements of the puppets; his voice is a cross between Otis Redding, Barry White, and Wolfman Jack. This actor may also play other minor roles such as a bum, a customer of the shop, and a radio voice. Vocal range: G2-G4, Baritone/Tenor
A man-eating plant that is a cross between a giant Venus flytrap and an avocado; a non-speaking puppeteer (experience not required) who manipulates various stages of the plant as it gets bigger; the role requires someone with physical acting skills to portray character and emotion purely through movement, and stamina to operate the large, heavy final puppet. This actor may also play other minor roles such as a bum and a customer of the shop. Vocal range: Any
There may be a small ensemble of up to three strong singers/actors to appear in two or three numbers in the show; they may also portray various people on the street, bums, and florist shop customers. These performers will also serve as additional puppeteers for the larger versions of the plant. Vocal range: Any
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