The Heritage Players present
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Directed by Nik Nemec
Music Direction by Travis Rigby
Choreography by Chelsea Fredrickson
PERFORMANCE DATES:
October 24-25 & November 1 at 7:30PM
October 26 & November 2 at 2:30PM
October 31 at 10:00PM
AUDITION DATES:
Wednesday, August 6, 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Friday, August 8, 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Callbacks: Saturday, August 9, 6:30PM (details to follow)
AUDITION SIGN UP:
https://heritageplayers.org/audition?id=37
Auditions are open to actors aged 18+. Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Walk-ins will be seen as time allows. Video auditions will be accepted from those unable to attend either day of auditions; to sign up for a video audition, visit
https://heritageplayers.org/audition?id=37&type=video.
All rehearsals and performances will be at the Elizabeth Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Ave, Pittsburgh (Brookline), PA 15226. Rehearsals will typically be weekday evenings and weekends; specific days/times TBD.
QUESTIONS?
Email the Heritage Players at
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ROLES AVAILABLE:
Note: the role of the Voice of Audrey II has already been cast. All other roles are available.
Seymour Krelborn
20s-30s; Male Presenting; Ethnicity: Non Specific
Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: A2
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.
Audrey Fulquard
20s-40s; Female Presenting; Ethnicity: Non Specific
Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: G#3
Secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor.
Mr. Mushnik
40s-60s; Male Presenting; Ethnicity: Non Specific
Vocal range top: F4; Vocal range bottom: G2
The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative.
Orin Scrivello
30s-40s; Male Presenting; Ethnicity: Non Specific
Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: G2
An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.
Voice of Audrey II
*This role has been cast*
Crystal
18-40s; Female Presenting or Non-Binary; Ethnicity: Person of Color, typically Black
Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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.
Ronette
18-40s; Female Presenting or Non-Binary; Ethnicity: Person of Color, typically Black
Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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.
Chiffon
18-40s; Female Presenting or Non-Binary; Ethnicity: Person of Color, typically Black
Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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.
Ensemble
To play 18-50s; Any Gender Identity; Ethnicity: Non Specific
6 actors to play various ensemble roles and puppeteer the plant.
The Heritage Players do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Meek flower shop assistant Seymour discovers a mysterious plant that thrives on blood and promises him fame and fortune. As the plant grows more demanding and sinister, Seymour must grapple with the moral implications of his newfound success. Amid dark humor and catchy tunes, the story spirals into a thrilling tale of ambition, love, and the consequence of unchecked desire.
Book & lyrics by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken. Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). n Kennedy
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