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Auditions - Little Shop of HorrorsBook and Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by: Martin Wadsworth
Choreographed by TBC
Musical Direction by Collette Stevenson
Audition date(s): Saturday 07 February / 14 February - 12noon to 4pm
No. of performances: 10
Performance dates: Friday 24th July 2026 - Saturday 1st August 2026 (incl. matinees)
The action opens in Mushnik’s struggling flower shop on Skid Row, where we meet the timid Seymour, the sweet but troubled Audrey, and their irritable boss, Mr. Mushnik. Business is bleak - until Seymour unveils a mysterious, exotic plant he’s been cultivating. Dubbed Audrey II, the strange plant begins to attract attention, fame, and fortune.
But as Audrey II grows, so does its appetite... and its influence. With a lively Greek chorus of streetwise singers guiding us through the action, Little Shop of Horrors spirals from quirky charm into something far darker—and far funnier—than anyone could expect.
Character Breakdown
The musical is set in 1950s America – Accents MUST reflect this
SEYMOUR KRELBORG
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. Has a crush on Audrey and owns the plant Audrey 2.
New York accent or close to it.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
AUDREY
Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like ( see movie Born Yesterday), secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanour.
New York Brooklyn accent.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
MR. MUSHNIK
The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative.
New York Yiddish accent.
Gender: male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G2
ORIN SCRIVELLO
An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.
American accent. May have to play other characters so flexibility in adapting to other characters would be an advantage but not essential.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
CHIFFON, RONNETTE, and CRYSTAL
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.
Must be prepared to perform choreographed movements and dancing while singing. ( See “Ronnettes”)
Typically Bronx accent but a general American accent.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
VOICE OF AUDREY
An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice with an American accent. Low vocal range.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS - Customer, Bernstein, Mrs. Luce, Skip Snip, Patrick Martin
These characters don’t have a singing part and are cameo appearances but important to the storyline. These could be cast separately or can be doubled.
Guide Bridge Theatre auditions are open to all. Click https://forms.gle/wxaG79z4YrAXSBuK9 to register your interest in auditioning for particular parts in Little Shop Of Horrors. We will then finalise an audition schedule with timed slots and send out audition packs.
Please note
All actors offered a part in a GBT production must become an Active Member of Guide Bridge Theatre within 14 days of being cast. For more information see the Membership page of our website (www.gbtheatre.co.uk).
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Audenshaw Road, M34 5HJ Manchester, United Kingdom, 15 Audenshaw Road, Manchester, M34 5HJ, United Kingdom, Droylsden
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