Performers Needed for Theatre Audition ""Little Shop of Horrors"
Looking to cast male and female talent for the "Little Shop of Horrors" show. Please see more details below. Synopsis: Musical comedy will be in full bloom with this perennially-popular, award-winning musical. Little Shop of Horrors blends doo-wop, rock, and Motown tunes into a charming and totally-twisted, monster hit. A strange and unusual plant seems like just the thing to save the troubled Skid Row flower shop and its unfortunate employees, Seymour and Audrey. But when that plant turns out to feed on human blood alone with plans of world domination… well, things get messy. With Grammy and Academy Award-winning songs, you’ll laugh and cringe at this darkly comedic horror musical. Additional info: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show - please bring sheet music. All roles are open. Performance Dates: October 4-6 and August 10-12, 2024 Rehearsals will start in August. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
Shy, a bit clumsy, unsure of himself but does right by his people. Meek. He started life as an orphan on Skid Row, but was taken in by his current boss Mr. Mushnik. Taking care of plants and learning about them are his joy. He is likable and well-meaning, but his naïveté often gets him into sticky situations. Strong actor and singer. Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: A2
Kind-hearted, a dreamer. She is stylish and attractive and uses her beauty more as a means of survival. She has a warped sense of self worth from a painful past, but it does not define her. A life lived in Skid Row has not tarnished her ability to dream a way out of a desperate circumstance. Strong acting and singing; comedic timing skills a plus. Vocal range: bit of belt Vocal range top: D5 – Vocal range bottom: G#3
A struggling flower shop owner with a bit of a chip on his shoulder. Nosy, father figure to Seymour. Brutally honest and hard on his employees. Profit-driven. Beneath his rough exterior is a man just trying to survive and who truly cares about Seymour and Audrey. Strong character actor with some singing. Vocal range top: F4 – Vocal range bottom: G2
Audrey’s Dentist boyfriend. He is arrogant, self-satisfied and abusive. Handsome and can light up a room with his toxic charm. Constantly asserting his masculinity and abusing power in attempts to maybe hide his own vulnerability. His sickness lies in deriving pleasure in causing things pain and abusing nitrous oxide. Strong character actor and singer who can also deliver a bit of a comic edge. Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: G2
The Street Urchins Street-styled girl group with infectious energy and confidence. They are the light and soul of Skid Row who can sing well and know it. They are the no-nonsense driving force of the story; essentially a funky Greek chorus who comment on the action and have the strongest grip on reality.Strong harmony singers with excellent movement skills that can synchronize well within a group Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: Ab3
The Street Urchins Street-styled girl group with infectious energy and confidence. They are the light and soul of Skid Row who can sing well and know it. They are the no-nonsense driving force of the story; essentially a funky Greek chorus who comment on the action and have the strongest grip on reality.Strong harmony singers with excellent movement skills that can synchronize well within a group Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: Ab3
The Street Urchins Street-styled girl group with infectious energy and confidence. They are the light and soul of Skid Row who can sing well and know it. They are the no-nonsense driving force of the story; essentially a funky Greek chorus who comment on the action and have the strongest grip on reality.Strong harmony singers with excellent movement skills that can synchronize well within a group Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Audrey II (Male or Female, 20-50) Actor/vocalist located offstage. Larger than life, their voice carries wondrous weight and presence. Foul-mouthed. Smooth, Sweet-talking and street smart. They ooze the rhythm and blues. The Plant is very persuasive and excels at getting what it wants. Strong character actor and singer. Has excellent funky R&B vocal chops.
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