BLANK CANVAS THEATRE Auditions for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Groffith Directed by Patrick Ciamacco Musical Direction by Bradley Wyner If Interested: Email Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com> (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. *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. Audition Date: Tuesday September 3 or Wednesday September 4 Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm What to prepare: 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. *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. Performance Dates: October 18 - November 2 Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sunday performances will be at 7:00pm. * There may be a possible midnight show 10/26. Rehearsals: Begin Monday September 16th Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. Pay: Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly. *At this time there are no AEA Contracts for this show. However, we may explore the option if needed. Location: Blank Canvas Theatre 1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) Cleveland, OH 44102 The Story: This show will have a SPLATTER ZONE!!! 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 (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) 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! Character Breakdown: SEYMOUR KRELBORN (Male-identifying, 20s-40s, all ethnicities) 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. AUDREY (Female-identifying, 20s-40s, all ethnicities) 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. MR. MUSHNIK (Male-identifying, 50s-60s, all ethnicities) 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. ORIN SCRIVELLO, DDS, AND OTHERS (Male-identifying, 30s-40s, all ethnicities) 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. CRYSTAL, RONNETTE AND CHIFFON (Female-identifying, seeking BIPOC actors ages 18 and up) 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. AUDREY II (Any gender/age/ethnicity) 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. PUPPETEER (Any gender/age/ethnicity) 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. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!