Little Shop of Horrors
by Wimberley Players
Feb. 26 - Feb. 27 (2018)
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!
Audition Dates: Monday, Feb. 26th, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Wimberley Playhouse
Tuesday, Feb. 27th at 7:00 pm at Texas State University, Theatre Building Rm. 206
Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, March 6th from 7-10pm, at the Wimberley Playhouse is located at 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley TX 78676
Process: Please prepare 16 bars of a song and be prepared to read from the script.
Please schedule a reserved audition time by emailing the address below and bring a headshot and resume. Callbacks will be by invitation only. Not all potential cast members will be called back.
For information and to schedule audition, please email auditions@wimberleyplayers.org
Production Dates: June 29th-July 22nd. Performances are Fri., Sat. nights and Sunday matinee. There will be two added Thurs. performances July 12th and July 19th.
Director: Jason Kruger
Characters:
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.
Gender: Male
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.
Gender: Male
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.
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ensemble Roles- Customer, Radio Announcer, Mr Bernstein, Mrs Luce, Skip Snip, Patrick Martin, and Skid Row Inhabitants
