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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">BLANK CANVAS THEATRE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Auditions for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Groffith<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Directed by</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Patrick Ciamacco<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Musical Direction by</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Bradley Wyner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If Interested:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Email <a href="mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com">Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com</a> (include "LITTLE SHOP"
in your subject line) to sign up for one of the below dates and include your ideal time for auditioning. Otherwise, we will just assign you the best available slot. We will do our best to accommodate you. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">*If you cannot make auditions, please email us your headshot and resume for consideration. If possible, submit a video audition for consideration. We do our best to see and consider additional
people, but attending auditions is always ideal. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Audition Date:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Tuesday September 3 or Wednesday September 4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Time:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> 7:00pm-10:00pm <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What to prepare: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please prepare one or two brief musical theatre songs, or in the style of the show, showing range. Please
bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">*If interested in being a puppeteer you do NOT need to sing for your audition but could use a puppet to lip sync to a song, or dance.</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Performance Dates:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">October 18 - November 2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sunday performances will be at 7:00pm. <i>* There may be a possible midnight show 10/26.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rehearsals:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Begin Monday September 16th<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Pay: </b>Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">*At this time there are no AEA Contracts for this show. However, we may explore the option if needed.</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Location:</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Blank Canvas Theatre <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Cleveland, OH 44102 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Story:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This show will have a SPLATTER ZONE!!!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Little Shop of Horrors is a non-stop blast, sci-fi horror comedy, love story and rock musical that has devoured the hearts of theater goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken
(<i>Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin</i>) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most treasured pieces of American musical theatre.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!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Character Breakdown:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">SEYMOUR KRELBORN </span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(Male-identifying, 20s-40s, all ethnicities) </span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A
nebbishy, under-confident/over-worked orphan who lives and works in a run-down flower shop on Skid Row--spends his time doing menial tasks and dreaming of his co-worker, Audrey. Seeking a skilled and dynamic actor/singer with comic chops and great personal
appeal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">AUDREY</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <i>(Female-identifying, 20s–40s, all ethnicities) </i>Seymour’s sweet and vulnerable
co-worker, who is all heart beneath her bleached blonde hair and overly suggestive outfits. Aspirational and surprisingly astute, Audrey battles low self-esteem which makes it impossible for her to leave her abusive boyfriend, even while she dreams of a better
life far from him and Skid Row. Seeking a skilled and dynamic actor/singer, with a powerhouse belt and great comic abilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">MR. MUSHNIK </span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(Male-identifying, 50s-60s, all ethnicities)</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Seymour’s
beleaguered and often agitated boss. A brash, older New Yorker and quasi-father figure, whose desperation drives him to put profits over people. Seeking a comedic character man who sings and moves well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ORIN SCRIVELLO, DDS, AND OTHERS </span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(Male-identifying, 30s-40s, all ethnicities)</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Audrey's
abusive Dentist boyfriend. Insanely egotistical with sadistic tendencies and a maniacal passion for leather and pain. Seeking a very strong comedic actor who sings and moves well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">CRYSTAL, RONNETTE AND CHIFFON </span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(Female-identifying, seeking BIPOC actors ages 18 and up) </span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The
tough, young street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Energetic and street smart with sharp senses of humor, great voices and stellar moves. Confident and unafraid to speak the truth. Seeking dynamic and charismatic singer/actors with powerhouse
vocals. Strong movers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">AUDREY II </span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(Any gender/age/ethnicity)</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Off-stage
actor/vocalist, voicing the unique and mysterious plant that Seymour discovers during a total eclipse of the sun. Foul-mouthed. Smooth, sweet-talking and street smart. The Plant is very persuasive and excels at getting what it wants. Strong character actor
and singer. Must have excellent, funky, R&B vocal chops.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">PUPPETEER </span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(Any gender/age/ethnicity) </span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A
non-speaking puppeteer who manipulates various stages of the plant as it gets bigger. Strong physical acting skills and the ability to portray character and emotion purely through movement. Must have the physical stamina to operate the large, heavy final puppet.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you have any questions feel free to contact us at patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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