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