Summer Place Theatre in Naperville, IL is holding open auditions for actors aged 18 and up for their production of “Little Shop of Horrors!” NOTE: This is an unpaid, non-Equity production.
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.
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!
Book and Lyrics by: Howard Ashman
Music by: Alan Menken
Audition Info
Who:
Directed/Choreographed by: Jake Ganzer
Music Director: Ali Kordelewski
Produced by: Matt Whalen
Sign up Here:
https://tinyurl.com/r6rfsvr2
If you want to submit a video audition, please select that slot in the sign up. We will be in contact with you regarding requirements and where to send materials. If sending a video, it is due to us by Tuesday, April 22nd by 7pm
Audition forms will be emailed as a confirmation of your appointment. You may print and fill them out beforehand, or we will have them to fill out at auditions.
When:
Monday, April 21st 7-9pm
Tuesday, April 22nd 7-9pm
Callbacks: Thursday, April 24th (callback notices will be sent out Tuesday night to those who are called back. Please watch your email.) If you did not receive a callback, it does NOT mean you are not in the show!
Where
Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center
305 Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
(parking lot is on the second level, entrance is on Mill Street. Check in in the lobby on the second level)
Audition Structure
Material to Prepare
In addition to a Headshot/Resume (if you have one), please prepare to sing one minute of a song in the style of the show that shows off your voice and is not from the show. Bring sheet music of the song you've prepared. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella or recorded music. Note: there will be no dance audition, but may be a component for certain roles at callbacks, if needed.
Please bring any conflicts between April 27th-June 29th. No conflicts submitted after the first read-through will be accepted.
Offers will be made by phone between April 24 and April 26. If you are not cast, you will receive an email no later than April 26.
Time Commitment
First Rehearsal: Sunday, April 27th 5pm-9pm
Typical Rehearsal Schedule Monday-Thursday evenings, 6-9. Sundays 5-9. Tech/closer to Tech rehearsals will go after 10 pm. Memorial Day and Mothers Day will be off days. Not everyone will be called every day.
Tech week begins the weekend of June 15th. Attendance to all rehearsals during tech week (June 15,16,17,18, 19) are required.
Rehearsals will take place at Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Naperville Central High School, and Fort Hill Activity Center, all in Naperville.
Performances: Naperville Central High School Auditorium (440 West Aurora Ave Naperville, IL 60540) June 20th-June 29th. Fridays: 7:30 pm Saturdays: 2pm and 7:30 PM Sundays 2pm. Call times are 1.5 hours before curtain
Mandatory strike after Sunday, June 29th performance
CASTING BREAKDOWN - All ages listed are stage ages. We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, body types, and abilities to audition
Seymour Krelborn: 20s+, Tenor/Bari-tenor. Put-upon florist looking for a way out of Skid Row. Pines for Audrey from a distance. Willing to sacrifice a lot to get a little.
Audrey 20s+, Mezzo-Soprano. Ever-hopeful dreamer looking for a way out of Skid Row. Pines for “Somewhere That’s Green.”
Mr. Mushnik 40s+, Baritone. Burnt-Out florist shop owner looking for a way to survive the next pay period and beyond. Pines for success.
Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. / Patrick Martin / Ensemble 20s+, Baritone/Bari-tenor. Manipulative, abusive dentist looking for power. Also plays Patrick Martin, a sleek and pitiless opportunist.
The Plant (Audrey 2) Any age, non-singing. Strong movement/coordination skills.
The Voice of the Plant / Ensemble Any age, Alto/Bass, A powerhouse voice, able to toe the line between seductive and explosive.
Crystal 18+, Mezzo Soprano. A part of a Greek Trio who knows a bit more than they let on. Seeking a Black performer who moves well.
Ronnette 18+, Alto/Mezzo Soprano. A Greek Trio who knows a bit more than they let on. Seeking a Black performer who moves well.
Chiffon 18+, Mezzo Soprano. A Greek Trio who knows a bit more than they let on. Seeking a Black performer who moves well.
Ensemble/Understudies: Ensemble acts as understudies, with two internal/performing swings covering ensemble tracks
Customer / Ensemble Any age, any voice part.
Interviewer / Ensemble Any age, any voice part
Bernstein / Ensemble Any age, Baritone
Mrs. Luce / Ensemble Any age, Alto+
Skip Snip / Ensemble Any age, Baritone
Swing 1 / Ensemble Any age, Soprano/Alto
Swing 2 / Ensemble Any age, Tenor/Bass
In case you would like to familiarize yourself with the songs from the show and which songs each character sings, we have provided a list below -
Song List
Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors)
Skid Row (Downtown)
Da - Doo
Grow for Me
You Never Know
Somewhere That’s Green
Closed for Renovations
Be A Dentist
Mushnik and Son
Sudden Changes
Git It (Feed Me)
Now (It s Just the Gas)
Call Back in the Morning
Suddenly, Seymour
Suppertime
The Meek Shall Inherit
Sominex
Finale (Don’t Feed the Plants)
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