LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

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People of any or no gender identity may be considered for any roles they wish to audition for. 

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SEYMOUR - 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. Vocal range: A2-G4.

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AUDREY - Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Vocal range: G#3-D5.

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MR. MUSHNIK - The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Vocal range: G2-F4.

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ORIN SCRIVELLO (The Dentist) - An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Vocal range G2-G4.

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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 as well as understudies for the principals.

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VOICE OF THE PLANT - An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Vocal range G2-G4

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CRYSTAL, RONNETTE, AND CHIFFON ARE BLACK STREET URCHINS, ACTING AS THE OCCASIONAL GREEK CHORUS. YOUNG, HIP, AND SMART, THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO HAVE A GRIP ON REALITY.*

 

*A Dance Captain will also be cast and will serve as an understudy/swing for Ronnette, Crystal, and Chiffon.*
 

CRYSTAL - Vocal range AB3-F5      RONNETTE - Vocal range AB3-F5   CHIFFON - Vocal range AB3-F5 

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*To uphold the integrity of the production, the roles of Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon will only be considered for actors of color. All BIPOC artists are allowed to audition for these roles.*

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