Kentwood Players will hold auditions for the comedy rock musical “Little Shop of Horrors” with book by Howard Ashman and music and lyrics by Alan Menken, on Saturday, July 13 from 11am-4pm and Sunday, July 14 from 6-9pm, with callbacks on Monday, July 15 from 7-10pm.at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045. Production dates are September 13-October 19, 2013 for a six-week run on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm. The production is directed by Michael-Anthony Nozzi, with Musical Director Dave Boyer, and produced by Shari Barrett and Sheridan Cole Crawford by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
“Little Shop of Horrors” is based on the 1960 science-fiction film by Roger Corman about a hapless florist shop worker named Seymour who raises a man-eating plant he calls “Audrey II.” The music, composed by Alan Menken in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop, and early Motown, includes several well-known tunes, including the title song, "Skid Row (Downtown),” "Somewhere That's Green,” and "Suddenly, Seymour.” The musical was also made into a 1986 film of the same name, directed by Frank Oz.
The plot centers on Seymour, a down-and out skid row floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. He names her "Audrey II" after his real lady love, but the plant soon grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding her growing appetite. A sadistic nitrous-oxide inhaling dentist is just one of Audrey II’s gustatory delights as she eats her way through Seymour’s friends and acquaintances. When botanists want to make cuttings to send all over the world, Seymour discovers the truth about Audrey II and knows he must stop her before it’s too late.
Please come to the auditions prepared with headshot and resume, and 16 bars of a song that will show off your range (both vocal and acting), preferably a song from “Little Shop of Horrors” or rock song in the same vein. Bring sheet music, accompanist will be provided. Script sides will be provided at the auditions and be prepared to learn a short dance routine. No advance appointment required. Rehearsal schedule will be posted in the lobby during the audition period, so please bring your calendar to list scheduling conflicts. For further information, please contact the production team at littleshop@kentwoodplayers.org.
Casting the following roles:
SEYMOUR (M 18-30) Insecure, naive, put-upon, florist’s clerk. Sweet and well meaning. Not looking for a Rick Moranis ‘copy’. (Tenor Low Bb to High A)
AUDREY (F 18-30) Sweet, vulnerable and a little slow. Stuck in Skid Row. Not looking for an Ellen Greene ‘copy’. (Alto Low A to High D)
MR. MUSHNIK (M 40-60) The boss of the failing Skid Row florist shop. Seldom smiles. (Baritone Low Ab to High F)
ORIN (M 25-45) Leather-clad, sadistic misogynist dentist. Dating Audrey. (Baritone Low A to High F)
AUDREY II [VOICE] (M age open) Street smart, funky and conniving with an R&B flavor. Actor will also play Wino #1, Sings offstage. (Bass/Baritone Low F to High G)
CRYSTAL, RONNETTE and CHIFFON (F 18-30, race open) Singing street urchins. They participate in the show while acting as the Greek chorus. (Belt Low E to High G or higher)
WINOS (M/F age open) 3-4 Street people. May also play SKIP SNIP, CUSTOMER, MR. BERNSTEIN, MRS. LUCE, and PATRICK MARTIN. (Low F to C)
PUPPETEERS (adults, teens, tweens) Puppeteers to control Audrey II during show in her various stages. Will also play Wino, Bag Lady or Street Urchin at top of show.
For more information about Kentwood Players including our current productions, upcoming auditions, and our Kentwood Kids Children’s Theatre classes and productions, please visit the Kentwood Players website at www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find Kentwood Players information on Facebook and Twitter.
To meet the “Little Shop of Horrors” production team and learn more about Kentwood Players and what goes on at the Westchester Playhouse, the public is invited to attend our general membership meetings, which are free and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
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