French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for... LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book & Lyrcs by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the Film by Roger Corman and Screenplay by Charles Griffith Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization Directed by Katie Lupica Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Seymour Krelborn, a failing florist's assistant, dreams of escaping his luckless life on skid row. After he stumbles upon a first-of-its-kind flower, his fortunes start to turn around. But when the potted plant suddenly won't bloom without blood, Seymour must choose: success...or slaughter? Mixing Motown with the macabre, Little Shop of Horrors is a can't-miss, frightening musical feast! PERFORMANCES October 12-28, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SHOW FRIDAY, OCT 26TH AUDITIONS Friday, July 6 5:00-7:30pm - by appointment Callbacks to immediately follow Call (440) 949-5200 x221 to schedule a 5-minute slot PREPARATION Actors encouraged but not required to bring a resume and headshot. Materials will be provided at the time actors make their appointment. SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY: Crystal, Chiffon (F, flexible age range, any race/ethnicity): A Motown girl-group greek chorus at the heart of a darkly comedic cautionary tale. All-knowing, vocal powerhouses with a story to tell. These roles will be tailored to fit and showcase the actors cast. They create the world for the audience and other characters. Orin Scrivello, DDS (M, mid 20s-30s, any race/ethnicity): A charming semi-sadist at the center of his own universe. Reliable for a good time on his bike or in the dental chair...at your own risk. This actor will also play other roles. An excellent opportunity for a multitalented comedic actor. Mr. Mushnik (M, mid 40s-60s, any race/ethnicity): Practical, old-school owner of Skid Row Florists. A hard worker whom the struggling economy of his city has left behind. A pragmatist. Generous to a point. Note that this character will not speak in any special dialect or be presented as from a specific heritage. All actors cast receive a stipend. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR KATIE LUPICA came to NEO as the 2017-18 Cleveland Play House Artistic Directing Fellow. At CPH, she served as director for the 2018-19 Season Announcement and Cicada in the New Ground Theatre Festival and assistant director for Shakespeare in Love and Macbeth. NYC directing includes work at Access Theatre, La MaMa (NYC Fringe), Ugly Rhino, Gallery Players, and NYU Steinhardt. Regional directing includes the Hangar Theatre (Drama League Fellow), Williamstown Theatre Festival, SUNY Brockport (in assoc. with Geva Theatre), and Cincinnati Fringe (Producer's Pick Award). Select assisting credits include: Godspell (Broadway, Circle in the Square); Peter & The Starcatcher (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Rep. St. Louis); Stupid F**king Bird (The Pearl NYC); and Pygmalion (Williamstown). She is a graduate of Columbia University (summa cum laude) and an associate member of SDC; more at www.katielupica.com<http://www.katielupica.com>. Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>