Casting Teen Performers for "Little Shop of Horrors" Play
Casting teen performers for the play "Little Shop of Horrors." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Told in the musical style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo‐wop, and rhythm and blues, a down-and-out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul‐mouthed, R&B‐singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! Charming, tuneful, and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, Little Shop of Horrors never fails to entertain. Additional info: Rehearsal Dates: Beginning in early November through opening on January 17, with reasonable breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. The typical rehearsal schedule is Sunday through Thursday evenings. While you may not be called for every rehearsal, please only audition if you do not have multiple recurring conflicts on those nights. Performance Dates: January 17-26, 2025 best shows off your talents and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided (bring sheet music) or have an audio backing track cued and ready to go (Bluetooth speaker). DANCE: You will be given stage movement and/or dance to follow. Please dress comfortably with the correct shoes to move. READS: Please prepare one of the sides for the character for which you are auditioning. Individuals must be able to sing the part they are auditioning for as written. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
8 roles
Vocal: Tenor; A2 - G4. Lead Role East Side Flower Shop clerk in Skid Row. He is a somewhat insecure, a little naïve, somewhat put‐upon orphan florist’s clerk, plant aficionado – and our story’s unexpected hero. He’s sweet and well‐meaning, somewhat shy and awkward. Seymour becomes the owner of the mysterious carnivorous plant, Audrey II. He has a lot of self-doubt, but as the show progresses and the plant grows more powerful, so does his confidence.
Voice of the Plant Vocal: Baritone; G2 - G4.Lead Role Voiced by an offstage actor synchronizing with the onstage plant puppet. The voice is a cross between Otis Redding, Barry White, and Wolfman Jack. Out for blood… and world domination. A charismatic, funky, conniving villain– R&B’s answer to Richard the Third. Extremely strong voice actor and singer
Vocal: Mezzo Soprano; G#3 to D5 (belt). Lead Role The secret love of Seymour’s life. She is honest and kind has painfully low self‐esteem, dresses a little tacky, attracts the wrong guys, has big dreams, and is self‐sacrificing to a fault. Another clerk in Mushnik’s flower shop. She suffers from feelings of hopelessness in her situation in life (in a cheery sort of way), including her abusive relationship with her boyfriend, Orin. New York accent. Mover.
Vocal: Mezzo Soprano; Ab3 - F5 (belt). Supporting Roles Three Black female street urchins who function both as participants in the action and as a Greek Chorus narrating it. They’re young, wise-cracking, hip, smart, and soulful, and the only characters who know what’s going on. Together, they are a top-notch 50s/60s girl group (Chiffons, Ronnettes, Dixie Cups, Supremes, Blossoms, Crystals). They are our storytellers and very much drive the action.
Vocal: Mezzo Soprano; Ab3 - F5 (belt). Supporting Roles Three Black female street urchins who function both as participants in the action and as a Greek Chorus narrating it. They’re young, wise-cracking, hip, smart, and soulful, and the only characters who know what’s going on. Together, they are a top-notch 50s/60s girl group (Chiffons, Ronnettes, Dixie Cups, Supremes, Blossoms, Crystals). They are our storytellers and very much drive the action.
Vocal: Mezzo Soprano; Ab3 - F5 (belt). Supporting Roles Three Black female street urchins who function both as participants in the action and as a Greek Chorus narrating it. They’re young, wise-cracking, hip, smart, and soulful, and the only characters who know what’s going on. Together, they are a top-notch 50s/60s girl group (Chiffons, Ronnettes, Dixie Cups, Supremes, Blossoms, Crystals). They are our storytellers and very much drive the action.
Vocal: Baritone; G2 - F4. Supporting Role Jewish owner of the flower shop; the boss. A failure of a lower East Side florist. About to throw in the towel. Grouchy. Opportunistic but with a moral compass. Thick New York accent. He seldom smiles but often sweats. Mover.
Vocal – Baritone; G2 - G4. Supporting Role A dark, handsome, sadistic, laughing gas inhaling, dentist with a motorcycle, and black leather jacket. An egotistical pretty boy; dresses like a greaser but thinks like an insurance salesman and talks like a radio announcer. This actor doubles in several other roles (Wino #2, Customer, Mr. Berstein, Mrs. Luce, Skip Snip, Patrick Martin) and must be a strong, versatile character actor. Strong mover.
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