Artisan Center Theater
announces auditions for
Little Shop of Horrors
Book by Howard Ashman | Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Based on the film by Roger Corman | Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Joshua Maxwell
“Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant!”
AUDITION DATES: Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 7:00 – 10:00pm. ** Callbacks, if needed, will be Saturday, August 13, 2021 at 6:00pm.
· Audition form and more information at:
https://www.artisanct.com/auditions
· Auditions will be held at Artisan Center Theater located at 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst, TX 76053
· Rehearsals begin August 22, 2022 and are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm
· Actor ages: 17 and above
PRODUCTION DATES:
October 7 – November 5, 2022 performances will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30pm, and Saturdays at 3:00pm and 7:30pm.
AUDITIONS:
· Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show that best displays your vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided, and it is preferred that performers bring sheet music instead of a CD or electronic device with their accompaniment.
· Actors will be doing cold readings from the script, so it is encouraged that everyone auditioning is familiar with the material.
· Possible dance audition.
Please see registration link for conflict calendar. It is critical that you let Artisan Center Theater know all of your conflicts when you register to audition. Artisan Center Theater will be unable to accept conflicts after casting is done unless they are emergencies.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
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 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!
*Parental guidance advised
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Seymour Krelborn – An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. Age: 18 to 35 | Vocal range top: G4, bottom: A2
Audrey – Secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Age: 18 to 35 | Vocal range top: D5, bottom: G#3
Mr. Mushnik – The owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. Age: 45 to 65 |Vocal range top: F4, bottom: G2
Orin Scrivello – An egotistical dentist and Audrey's abusive boyfriend. Age: 25 to 40 | Vocal range top: G4, 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.
Voice of The Plant – An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' Age: 18 and above | Vocal range top: G4, bottom: G2
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon – Street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart. Age: 17 to 35 | Vocal range top: F5, bottom: Ab3
Ensemble – will play various roles including winos and reporters. Age: 17 and above | Vocal range top: F5, bottom: G2
ABOUT THE THEATER:
Artisan Center Theater produces year round, full scale Broadway style musicals in their 195-seat theater-in-the-round. On Second Stage, Artisan Children's Theater produces children's shows each year where children perform for children. As part of their mission to create opportunities to experience uplifting family-friendly theater, Artisan offers a complete program of theatrical education, dance and performing arts classes throughout the year. Opening in 2003 Artisan has been blessed to serve, entertain, and offer theater opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people around the DFW metroplex. Artisan Center Theater is located at 444 E Pipeline Rd. in Hurst, Texas. The theater is closed on Sunday. For more information on Artisan visit
www.ArtisanCT.com.
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