NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR:

First, THANK YOU to everyone for your interest in joining our Little Shop of
Horrors! I am extremely excited for the opportunity to collaborate with such a
talented production team on such a fun show! I know that we are going to see some
amazing talent, and so in preparation for the auditions I would like to pass along a few
helpful tips, so here goes:
Please do not attempt to recreate the actors from the movie we are doing the
musical, not a recreation of the well-known movie. While it is great, we will
create our own magic on the stage!
ALL cast members will be singing throughout several numbers in the show,
therefore ALL who wish to be considered for any role MUST sing at their
audition and be prepared for a singing call-back.
Call-backs: Yes, we WILL be having call-backs on Saturday please make sure
your schedule is open to accommodate the time.
Many roles will double as Skid Row residents in several scenes so the ability to
switch between multiple personas is very important BE FLEXIBLE to change.
The age ranges listed below are somewhat flexible it is more important that
your look fits the age range, even if your actual age does not
Although the characters in Little Shop of Horrors may seem stereotypical,
they have potential to be much more and need to be played with depth and
sincerity. Make sure you show us your ability in the audition.
Finally, HAVE FUN! This show is a perennial favorite and I know that were going to
create a memorable and fun experience for cast and audience alike. I look forward to
seeing you all at auditions!

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SHOW SYNOPSIS

On the 21 of September, not so long ago, creatures from outer space invaded our
galaxy intent on world domination. Some of them took the form of plants. Seymour
purchased one of the plants and brought it back to Mushniks Skid Row Florist shop
where he worked. He tended the plant lovingly naming it Audrey II after his fellow
assistant, Audrey.
Audrey II proves to be a draw in the shop which starts to attract many visitors. The major
problem, however, is that Audrey II's food happens to be blood - fresh blood! As the plant
starts to grow, so does its appetite and its demands.
Audrey has a sadistic boyfriend, a dentist Orin, who regularly appeases his sadistic
desires on Audrey, who ultimately realizes that she really does have a friend in Seymour.
Seymour has been feeding Audrey II with his own blood but is gradually growing weaker
as the plant's appetite increases. In exchange for fresh blood, Audrey II says he will grant
Seymour's hearts desire. When Seymour goes to confront him, Orin overdoses on
laughing gas Audrey II, however, has her first human victim.
Mushnik begins to suspect the worst and thus becomes the second victim when he
stumbles on the secret of Audrey II's growth. By this time Audrey II is growing rapidly and
entraps Audrey. Seymour heroically rescues a fatally injured Audrey and tells her the
whole story of Audrey II and her victims. Audrey wants to join them - and does.

Seymour is then visited by a representative of World Botanical Enterprises (W.B.E.) as

they wish to propagate Audrey II. When they've gone, Seymour tries to kill off the
bloodsucking plant but is pulled into its heart. The representatives from the W.B.E. return
and take their cuttings. World domination looms - here come Audrey II, and III and IV
and .....

CHARACTER LIST/DESCRIPTIONS
SEYMOUR KRELBORN:
Employed in a run-down East Side Flower Shop in skid row. He is the insecure,
nave, put-upon florists clerk our hero. Hes sweet and well-meaning, somewhat
shy, awkward; lacking in social skills. A menial laborer at Mushniks Flower Shop.
Nebbish-like, he feels much put-upon. In spite of his flaws, hes a sweet and wellmeaning little man. Seymour becomes the owner of the carnivorous plant, Audrey
II. He has a whole lot of insecurity going on, but as the show progresses and the
plant grows more powerful, so does his confidence. Comic timing a must.
Male, 18 30s
Vocal Range:
A2 A4
AUDREY:
The other employee of Mushniks Flower Shop, she is honest and attractive, but
has very low self-esteem and therefore dresses like trash, attracting all the wrong
guys. Not well-educated, and a bit air-headed, she is the gum-snapping, bleachedblond secret love of Seymours life. Lacking in education and self-esteem, she
suffers from feelings of hopelessness at her situation in life, including her abusive
relationship with her boyfriend, Orin Scrivello. Seymour names his plant after her.
Female, 18 30s
Vocal Range:
Sweet-sounding Mezzo-Soprano with strong belt ability G3 D5
CRYSTAL, RONNETTE and CHIFFON:
Street urchins who function as both participants within the action of the play, and
as doo-wop chorus girls outside it. They are our primary story-tellers who help
move the story along and provide some narrative. Theyre hip, smart, and the only
characters who really know whats going on. They occasionally sing to the
audience directly, with a secret smile that says, we know something you dont
know.
Female, 18 30 yrs old
Vocal Range:
Must sound funky, soulful, jazzy and huge with every note
sung.
Low Alto to supremely high belt.
MR. MUSHNIK:
Owner of the flower shop; the boss. He is a failure as a florist. Jewish middle class
New York. Sweats a lot. Mushnik is given to cursing in Yiddish. He is a man who
seldom smiles and often yells. This almost retirement-aged Jewish store owner has
pretty much one thing at his core self preservation. He has somewhat fatherly
tendencies towards Audrey, but oddly enough, NOT towards Seymour, who he
eventually adopts. His personality has the ability to be conniving and dark, but
then turn on a dime and be sweet, happy and the life of the room.
Male, 40-65 yrs old
Vocal Range:
Baritone, G2 - F4
ORIN SCRIVELLO:
Egotistical, rough and insensitive; Audreys abusive boyfriend. Hes a sadistic
dentist, dressed like a greaser, but thinks like an insurance salesman. Hes in love

with the sound of his own voice. A motorcycle-riding, black leather jacket-wearing
tough-guy. He is tall, dark, handsome, and sadistic. His fondness for his own nitrous
oxide proves to be his undoing. Orins addiction to causing others pain is both his
motivation for life, and the eventual cause of his death.
Male, Late 20s-30
Vocal Range:
Baritone, G2 - G4
*PLEASE NOTE: The roles of Mr. Bernstein, Mrs. Luce, Skip Snip, Customer, and Radio
Announcer may be cast between one or multiple people

MR. BERNSTEIN:
MRS. LUCE:

a fast-talking media hotshot

a wealthy representative from Life Magazine; a schmoozing business

type; puts on airs (MAY BE PLAYED BY A MALE IN DRAG)

SKIP SNIP:

a smooth, trench-coated East Coast talent agent

CUSTOMER:

An overly enthusiastic passer-by

WSKID RADIO ANNOUNCER

PATRICK MARTIN:

a sleazy opportunist

VOICE OF THE PLANT:

An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart
'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. [ROLE HAS BEEN PRE-CAST]