Description:

The Beverly Arts Center announces auditions for its professional non-equity production of Little Shop of Horrors directed by Scott Sowinski and music directed by Jeff Otto. Auditions will take place December 10th from 6pm-10pm and December 14th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Callbacks will take place December 14th from 8:30pm- 10:30pm (as needed).

All actors will receive a stipend for this production. Stipend amounts may differ based on the time commitment of each role.

All Characters must show comedic and dramatic ranges. Although this piece is a musical, the comedy and camp is driven through honest acting and intention. The Beverly Arts Center is committed to diversity in all facets of this production. Age ranges and descriptions are fluid.

Seymour Krelborn
Passionate. Prone to manipulation but well intended. Awkward and insecure.
Male Presenting
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Audrey
Vulnerable and endearing. A purist who believes in the good in everyone (even if they don't show it to her). Loving and driven by emotion.
Female Presenting
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G#3

Mr. Mushnik
At the sunset of his achievements. Motivated by money and success. A tendency to manipulate and disregard the feelings of others to benefit himself.
Male Presenting
Age: 40 to 65
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Orin Scrivello & Others
A narcissist with an egotistical desire to be liked and appreciated.
A mix of sex appeal and sleaziness.
A strong character actor (will also play additional featured roles - Bum, Customer, Bernstein, Mrs. Luce, Agent, & Patrick Martin)
Male Presenting
Age: 30 to 45
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. Interested party should contact emilyn@beverlyartcenter.org directly.

Voice of the Plant
A Vocal Dynamo. Conniving, Comedic, & Compelling.
Gender Fluid in Presentation
Age Range: Ageless
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Crystal, Ronnette, Chiffon
Knowing despite their perception as young and naive. A Greek Chorus of sorts.
Contemporary and relatable. Honest and pointed.
Female or Male Presenting (must be able to sing in appropriated vocal range).
Age: 18 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3