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Seeking Talent for 2025-2025 Season Show

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 285077Exp: 5/28/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for 2025-2025 season show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS First Rehearsal: 1/1/2026 First Preview: 1/21/2026 Press Opening: 1/28/2026 HEARTBREAK HOTEL First Rehearsal: 3/19/2026 First Preview: 4/8/2026 Press Opening: 4/15/2026 Closing: 5/31/2026 A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC First Rehearsal: June 4th, 2026 First Preview: June 24th, 2026 Press Opening: July 1st, 2026 Closing: August 16th, 2026 Rate: Dinner Theatre $970 weekly minimum Additional info: Please prepare a short song cut (equivalent to 1 minute) and bring your book in case the team needs to hear more. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

34 roles

SEYMOURMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A self-doubting, overworked florist's clerk who is the improbable hero of the story. He is a sincere, well-intentioned man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. In love with Audrey and will do anything to protect her. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

AUDREYFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

She is all heart beneath her peroxide blonde hair and suggestive outfits. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. She has beautiful dreams for the future despite the hopelessness of her abusive situation. Any ethnicity. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

MR. MUSHNIKMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The weathered owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's boss. He is hungry for a profit, but not afraid to be gluttonous and manipulative. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

DENTISTMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Any ethnicity. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

VOICE OF THE PLANTMale18-56 y.o.African-American

A vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a street-smart, funky, conniving villain. A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

URCHINS - CRYSTAL, RONNETTE AND CHIFFONFemale18-29 y.o.All ethnicities

The street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young. Energetic and street smart with a sharp sense of humor. The only ones who have a grip on reality. Strong singers and movers. "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

ENSEMBLEBoth genders20-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Multiple roles, including record executives, fans, musicians, and radio personalities. Strong singers and movers who help bring the energy of the era to life. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

ELVIS PRESLEYMale20-29 y.o.White / Caucasian

A young, ambitious musician with raw talent, charisma, and an undeniable stage presence. He evolves from an unknown performer to a groundbreaking rock ‘n’ roll icon. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

SAM PHILLIPSMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Elvis’ first producer. Outspoken, tough but sensitive southern man. Had a true ear and passion for authentic music, especially “Rockabilly. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

SCOTTY MOOREMale20-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Elvis’ first guitarist and an essential part of his early sound. Doubles as: GLEN, Elvis’ guitarist later in life. Requires guitar ability. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

BILL BLACKMale20-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Elvis’ bassist. The yin to Scotty’s yang. Doubles as: JERRY, Elvis’ bassist later in life. Requires bass guitar ability. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

DJMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Elvis’ drummer. Doubles as RONNIE, Elvis’ drummer later in life. Requires drum skills. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

COLONEL TOM PARKERMale40-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

A shrewd, controlling businessman who eventually takes over as Elvis' manager. Charismatic but manipulative, he sees Elvis as a ticket to immense financial success. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

GLADYSFemale50-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

Elvis’ mother, Warm, Devoted, and protective of her son. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

VERNONMale50-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

Elvis’ father. Doubles as FRANK SINATRA. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

PRISCILLAFemale20-29 y.o.White / Caucasian

Elvis’ wife whom he meets while in the army, intelligent, composed, and mature beyond her years. Struggles with Elvis’ celebrity lifestyle. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

DIXIEMale20-29 y.o.White / Caucasian

Elvis’ high school sweetheart. Doubles as Ann Margaret: a famous actor/singer/dancer who had a romantic fling with Elvis while filming Viva Las Vegas. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

BETTYFemale20-29 y.o.African-American

A clerk at the record store Elvis frequented a lot as a child. Bonds with Elvis over music. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

OTISMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

One of Elvis’ neighbors growing up who teaches him about the blues. Doubles as Jackie Brenston: A musician who had a heavy influence on Elvis Presley. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

CHUCKMale20-29 y.o.African-American

One of Elvis’ neighbors growing up who teaches him about the blues. Doubles as REV. BREWSTER: Pastor of Betty’s church. ROY BROWN: A blues singer who had a heavy influence on rock and roll and R&B. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

DEWEY PHILLIPSMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A fast-talking, enthusiastic Memphis DJ who is instrumental in introducing Elvis’ music to the world. A larger-than-life personality with humor and a love for rock ‘n’ roll. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Mrs. NordstromFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

Mrs. SegstromFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

Mrs. AnderssenFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-Soprano/Alto "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

Mr. ErlansonMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

Mr. LindquistMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

FREDRIK EGERMANMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A successful widowed middle-aged lawyer. Once upon a time, he had an affair with an actress named Desiree, whom he has never forgotten. He is married to the 18-year-old Anne and has one son from his previous marriage, Henrik. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

HENRIK EGERMANMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Fredrik’s gloomy, ignored son who is studying to become a minister. He is secretly in love with Anne, his stepmother, but temptations abound in the person of Petra, the family maid. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

PETRAFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Anne's maid and closest confidante. She is lusty, earthy, and practical about her status in life. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

DESIREE ARMFELDTFemale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A self-absorbed, once-successful actress, now touring the countryside in what is clearly not the glamorous life. She bore her daughter, Fredrika, after an affair with Fredrik (he does not know). Like her mother, she has had many lovers and knows how to “handle” men but is getting tired of that lifestyle. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

MADAME ARMFELDTFemale60-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Desiree's mother, who has had liaisons with royalty. She had many lovers over the years, making sure she secured something of monetary value from each relationship, but never truly finding love. She dispenses wisdom to her granddaughter, Fredrika, whom she cares for while Desiree is on the road. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

COUNT CARL-MAGNUS MALCOLMMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A military man who is pompous, arrogant, & egomaniacal. He is married to Charlotte while having an affair with Desiree. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

CHARLOTTE MALCOLMFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

The put-upon wife of Carl-Magnus, Charlotte is fully aware of his repeated infidelities but is powerless to stop them. Childless, she has devolved into a cynical depression and is willing to take down everyone else with her. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"

FRIDMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Frid is Madame Armfeldt’s butler/manservant who is attracted to Petra. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC"