LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Equity Principal Actors - Florida Studio Theatre Auditions

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - Sarasota, FL EPA Florida Studio Theatre | Sarasota, FL

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To set up an audition appointment please go to:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA8AE2AA4FCC16-epalittle .

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$776 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (See breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a cut of an uptempo and a ballad in the style of the show and a short monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Please also bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Florida Studio Theatre

1241 N Palm Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236-5602

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Richard Hopkins

Managing Director: Rebecca Hopkins General Manager: Jill Zakrzewski

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken

Musically Directed by Darren Server

Expected to attend:

Casting and Hiring Coordinator: Joe Piserchio Casting and Hiring intern: Jakob Harding Director: Sean Daniels

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals begin – 10/24/2023

Show opens – 11/14/2023

Show closes – 12/31/2023

Possible extension(s) through – 1/21/2024

OTHER

www.floridastudiotheatre.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

SYNOPSIS: 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!

All actors auditioning for Principal Tracks will also be considered for Understudy Tracks.

SEEKING:

SEYMOUR (he/him) - Masculine-Presenting. Open ethnicity. 20s-30s. A young florist who’s down on his luck. Kind to a fault with a childlike naivete. Despite his clumsiness and lack of social skills, he’s actually very smart. Tenor. (Vocal Range: A2 – G4)

AUDREY (she/her) – Feminine-Presenting. Open ethnicity. 20s-30s. Seymour’s coworker, an honest and sweet woman. Sort of clumsy, with a very poor sense of self-esteem. “Views her life as her own ‘B’ movie.” A Fay Wray type actress. Mezzo-Soprano. (Vocal Range: G#3 – D4)

MR. MUSHNIK (he/him) - Masculine-Presenting. Open ethnicity. 50s+. The owner of the flower shop Audrey and Seymour work at. Quick to anger and extremely profit-driven, to the point of being manipulative. Baritone. (Vocal Range: G2 – F4)

ORIN (he/him) - Masculine-Presenting. Open ethnicity. 40s+. A sadistic dentist and Audrey’s abusive boyfriend. Tall, dark, and handsome, he’s the kind of tough guy who wears leather jackets and rides a motorcycle. Slightly narcissistic. May also double as parts in the ensemble. Baritone/Tenor. (Vocal Range: G2 – G4)

VOICE OF THE PLANT (AUDREY II) (he/him) – Masculine-Presenting. 20s-50s. An anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado, the plant has an appetite for human flesh that is appeased by Seymour. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. A strong bass. (Vocal Range: G2 – G4)

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.

CRYSTAL (she/her) – Feminine-Presenting. BIPOC. 20s-30s. A sassy Skid Row resident who sings in a hip, narrative style, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus, providing a running commentary on the action. Young, fabulous, and all-knowing. (Vocal Range: Ab3 – F5)

RONNETTE (she/her) – Feminine-Presenting. BIPOC. 20s-30s. A sassy Skid Row resident who sings in a hip, narrative style, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus, providing a running commentary on the action. Young, fabulous, and all-knowing. (Vocal Range: Ab3 – F5)

CHIFFON (she/her) – Feminine-Presenting. BIPOC. 20s-30s. A sassy Skid Row resident who sings in a hip, narrative style, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus, providing a running commentary on the action. Young, fabulous, and all-knowing. (Vocal Range: Ab3 – F5)