Little Shop of Horrors Auditions

Hello and Welcome from Marriott Theatre!

Please read all audition information before submitting! Video submissions will be due JUNE 20th at 11:59pm CT. Please submit your audition material via our AIRTABLE FORM. Videos must be received as an UNLISTED Youtube link or Vimeo link.

CALLBACK INFORMATION:

In person callbacks will be held in Lincolnshire, IL during the days of July 21st - July 23rd. Please indicate on the audition form if you are not available during those days.

COVID - 19 INFORMATION:

All cast members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to appear at an in-person callback and be cast in the show. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

First Rehearsal: January 1st, 2026

First Preview: January 21st, 2026

Press Opening: January 28th, 2026

Closing: March 15th, 2026

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS CREATIVE TEAM / WHO WILL VIEW SUBMISSIONS

Tommy Rapley (He/Him) - Director/Choreographer

Ryan T. Nelson (He/Him) - Music Director

Peter Blair (He/Him) - Producer

Peter Sullivan (He/Him) - Artistic Director

Katie Johannigman (She/Her) - Associate Artistic Director

Kavin Moore, CSA (He/They) - Artistic Coordinator

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Casting Note: Kavin Moore, CSA

Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming casting process. The team strives to lead with respect, kindness, and generosity. In regard to the character descriptions – they outline the characters as described in the script and in consultation with the creative team. They do not aim to be all-encompassing representations of who might fill these roles. We aim for an expansive and deliberate casting process. We acknowledge that the characters in the script are traditionally presented as either male or female (using he/him or she/her pronouns). We warmly welcome submissions from individuals who identify as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, or non-binary for the roles that resonate most with their identity.

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Please reach out to Kavin Moore at Kavin.Moore@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ex. 1 if you have any questions or access needs.

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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN & AUDITION PREPARATION:

Preparation: Prepare the material for the role(s) you are most interested in. ALL AUDITION MATERIAL CAN BE FOUND HERE. Please submit your audition material via our AIRTABLE FORM.

SEYMOUR (Male/Masc, late 20s to 30s, Any Ethnicity) A self-doubting, overworked florist's clerk who is the improbable hero of the story. He is a sincere, well-intentioned man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. In love with Audrey and will do anything to protect her.

SEYMOUR MATERIAL:

Seymour & Audrey Side #1

"You know, sometimes I think"

Seymour & Audrey Side #2

"What a day..."

Grow For Me

m.8 - 32

Suddenly Seymour

m.8 - 32

AUDREY (Female/Femme, Any Ethnicity, late 20s to 30s) She is all heart beneath her peroxide blonde hair and suggestive outfits. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. She has beautiful dreams for the future despite the hopelessness of her abusive situation.

AUDREY MATERIAL:

Seymour & Audrey Side #1

"You know, sometimes I think"

Seymour & Audrey Side #2

"What a day..."

Suddenly Seymour

m.32 - 56

Somewhere That's Green

m.48 - end

MR. MUSHNIK (Male/Masc, Any Ethnicity, 50s+) The weathered owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's boss. He is hungry for a profit, but not afraid to be gluttonous and manipulative.

MUSHINK MATERIAL:

Mushnik Side #1

“Well, don’t just stand there…”

Mushnik & Son

m.30 - 62

‍ORIN (Male/Masc, 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity) An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.

ORIN MATERIAL:

Orin Side #1

“Next!”

Be A Dentist

m.1 - 78 (cut m.36 - 45)

AUDREY 2 (VOICE OF THE PLANT) (All Gender Identities, 18+) An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a street-smart, funky, conniving villain. A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best.

AUDREY 2 (VOICE OF THE PLANT MATERIAL:

Audrey 2 (Plant) Side #1

“Feed Me Food”

Git It (Feed Me)

m.1 - 33

Suppertime

m.33 - 78

URCHINS - CRYSTAL, RONNETTE AND CHIFFON (Female/Femme, Black, 18+) the street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young. Energetic and street smart with a sharp sense of humor. The only ones who have a grip on reality. Strong singers and movers.

URCHINS MATERIAL

Skid Row

m.1 - 33 (sing top line or sing middle harmony line)

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*All roles will be understudied