Little Shop of Horrors
Company
Richard Hopkins, artistic dir.; Rebecca Hopkins, managing dir.; Jill Zakrzewski, general mgr.; Howard Ashman, book-lyrics; Alan Menken, music; Darren Server, music dir.; Joe Piserchio, casting and hiring coord.; Jakob Harding, casting and hiring intern; Sean Daniels, dir.
Seeking Equity actors for roles in "Little Shop of Horrors." Note: All roles will be understudied. Synopsis: The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!
Actors & Performers
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Oct. 24; runs Nov.14-Dec. 31 with a possible extension through Jan. 21, 2024 in Sarasota, FL.
Compensation & Contract Details
Key Details
- Aug 30, 2023: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT
- lunch, 1-2 p.m.
- Sep 6, 2023: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT
- lunch, 1-2 p.m.
Sarasota, FL; New York City, NY
Additional Instructions:
For NYC audition: EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
For Florida: An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Prepare
a cut of an uptempo and a ballad in the style of the show and a short
monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Bring your headshot and
resume
stapled together.
For more info, visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org.
Equity’s
contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and
encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment
opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such,
Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and
ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Additional Materials
"Little Shop of Horrors"
All actors auditioning for Principal Tracks will also be considered for Understudy Tracks.
Seeking:
Seymour
(he/him) - Masculine-Presenting. Open ethnicity. 20s-30s. A young
florist who’s down on his luck. Kind to a fault with a childlike
naivete. Despite his clumsiness and lack of social skills, he’s actually
very smart. Tenor. (Vocal Range: A2 – G4)
Audrey (she/her) –
Feminine-Presenting. Open ethnicity. 20s-30s. Seymour’s coworker, an
honest and sweet woman. Sort of clumsy, with a very poor sense of
self-esteem. “Views her life as her own ‘B’ movie.” A Fay Wray type
actress. Mezzo-Soprano. (Vocal Range: G#3 – D4)
Mr. Mushnik
(he/him) - Masculine-Presenting. Open ethnicity. 50s+. The owner of the
flower shop Audrey and Seymour work at. Quick to anger and extremely
profit-driven, to the point of being manipulative. Baritone. (Vocal
Range: G2 – F4)
Orin (he/him) - Masculine-Presenting. Open
ethnicity. 40s+. A sadistic dentist and Audrey’s abusive boyfriend.
Tall, dark, and handsome, he’s the kind of tough guy who wears leather
jackets and rides a motorcycle. Slightly narcissistic. May also double
as parts in the ensemble. Baritone/Tenor. (Vocal Range: G2 – G4)
Voice
of the Plant (Audrey II) (he/him) – Masculine-Presenting. 20s-50s. An
anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado, the plant
has an appetite for human flesh that is appeased by Seymour. The voice
is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues
voice is best. A strong bass. (Vocal Range: G2 – G4)
The Plant
(Audrey II) – Puppet. An anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap
and an avocado, the plant has an appetite for human flesh that is
appeased by Seymour. Puppeteer doubles as other sizes of the plant.
Crystal
(she/her) – Feminine-Presenting. BIPOC. 20s-30s. A sassy Skid Row
resident who sings in a hip, narrative style, acting as the occasional
Greek Chorus, providing a running commentary on the action. Young,
fabulous, and all-knowing. (Vocal Range: Ab3 – F5)
Ronnette
(she/her) – Feminine-Presenting. BIPOC. 20s-30s. A sassy Skid Row
resident who sings in a hip, narrative style, acting as the occasional
Greek Chorus, providing a running commentary on the action. Young,
fabulous, and all-knowing. (Vocal Range: Ab3 – F5)
Chiffon
(she/her) – Feminine-Presenting. BIPOC. 20s-30s. A sassy Skid Row
resident who sings in a hip, narrative style, acting as the occasional
Greek Chorus, providing a running commentary on the action. Young,
fabulous, and all-knowing. (Vocal Range: Ab3 – F5)
