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Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Director: Andrew Kuhlman
Musical Director: Gene Ditch
Audition Information
Act Two Theatre seeks a diverse cast of actors for its 2017 production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Audition information is as follows:
AUDITION & CALLBACK DATES/TIMES
● Tuesday, August 15 (Audition Day One) – 7pm to 10pm – Please sign up for a 5-minute audition slot using the link below.
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● Thursday, August 17 (Audition Day Two) – 7pm to 10pm – Please sign up for a 5-minute audition slot using the link below.
● Sunday, August 20 (Callbacks) – 2pm to 5pm – Those invited to callbacks will be notified by email no later than 12pm on Friday, August 18.
WHAT TO PREPARE
● For your audition appointment, please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary Broadway song with accompaniment. Please provide a copy of the music for our accompanist in the key you will be singing (no a cappella auditions).
● Additional music and sides will be distributed, worked, and read at callbacks
● IMPORTANT: Please complete in advance and bring your audition form with you to your audition. Please do not send it in electronically. DOWNLOAD AUDITION FORM HERE
● Please also bring an acting resume and headshot, if available
PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES
6 performances: November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
Evening performances begin at 7:30pm, Sunday matinees begin at 2pm
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals leading up to tech week are Sunday afternoons, Tuesday evenings, and Thursday evenings. The rehearsal schedule will expand for tech week leading up to opening night.
PLOT DESCRIPTION
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!
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN*
Seymour Krelborn
An insecure, put-upon florist’s clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills.
Audrey
Bleached-blonde, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour’s life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor.
Mr. Mushnik
The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour’s nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative.
Orin Scrivello
An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey’s abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.
The Plant (Audrey II)
Puppeteer. 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.
Voice of the Plant
An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart ‘villain.’
Crystal
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Ronnette
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Chiffon
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
*There is the potential for a small ensemble of additional street characters, but the Director will determine whether or not this is necessary/viable based upon auditions.
For more background information on LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and its characters, please visit: http://www.mtishows.com/little-shop-of-horrors
Theatre Location for Auditions
St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
One St. Peters Centre Blvd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
Performing Arts Theatre is in the City Hall building, Western(far right) most building at the opposite end from the Rec-Plex. Act Two Theatre performs in St. Peters to one of the largest average audiences of local St. Louis area theatre companies. Each show runs 6-8 performances with attendance numbers ranging between 1000-1800 per run. Act Two’s loyal, large and enthusiastic season ticket subscriber base allows many to receive the gift, joy and magic of live theatre that our talented actors, directors, tech crew and volunteers create.
Act Two Theatre
2018 Audition Dates will be announced in the Fall of 2017.
About Act Two Theatre:
2017 marks Act Two Theatre’s 24th season. We are proud to present another year of high-quality theatre in St. Peters, Missouri. We are located in the beautiful 318-seat Performing Arts Theater at the St. Peters City Hall Cultural Arts Centre, adjacent to the Rec-Plex. The theater has comfortable seating and a terrific stage!
Act Two Theatre performs to one of the largest average audiences as compared to other local St. Louis area theatre companies. Except for the Muny and Stages no other professional, regional or community theatre company boasts a larger following. Act Two’s loyal, large and enthusiastic season ticket subscriber base allows many to share in the joy and magic of live theatre that our talented actors, directors, tech crew and volunteers create.
