Little Shop of Horrors
SHOW INFO AND CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
Director: Jeremy Webb
Musical Director: Sarah Richardson
Choreographer: Liliona Quarmyne
Rehearsal Dates: February 11 - March 14, 2025
Show Dates: March 11 - May 18, 2025, with a potential extension to May 26 (tbc).
About the show
Feed Me Seymour! A dweeb named Seymour, who lives in a terrible part of town, is broke, and works for a cranky old man at his flower shop, is in love with a local girl named Audrey. The day after a meteor shower, he finds a talking plant that he names Audrey 2.
Surprise - the plant is an ALIEN who wants to eat HUMAN BEINGS.
Character Breakdown:
Note: The genders and ages listed are descriptions of the characters, as specified by the creators of the show. For our production any actor can play any role in this show, and all are welcome to apply to whichever role is of interest
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.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Audrey
Bleached-blond, 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.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Mr. Mushnik
The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative.
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Orin Scrivello
An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
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.
The artist performing the puppet will also play an ensemble track, taking on a selection of roles throughout the show. A comedic actor with a strong singing voice.
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.
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Crystal
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ronnette
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Chiffon
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
