Skylight Music Theatre: Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors
Skylight Music Theatre is accepting video submissions for their fall production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Skylight is an Equity, SPT 8+ theatre and encourages people of all races, ages,
ethnicities, abilities and gender identities to apply. Skylight is committed to a policy of
equal employment opportunities; to being a positive model of diversity and to the
elimination of discrimination in theatre.
We are planning to produce this show live on stage, with a combination of Zoom rehearsals until tech and in-person rehearsals starting at tech. The team at Skylight has created a safety plan to
minimize risk for our artists and our audience. The plan includes wearing masks in the
theater; socially distanced scenic design and staging; health screenings and weekly
COVID testing, among other protocols. The entire safety plan can be provided upon
request.
Seeking local* performers.
*Please note - housing and travel will not be provided, local housing required. Actors
must reside or have housing in the Milwaukee area.
Seeking the following:
Seymour Krelborn
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. Age:
25-35 years old.
Gender: Male identifying
Vocal range top: G4 to A2
Audrey
Bleached-blond, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education,
but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Age: 25-35
Gender: Female Identifying
Vocal range top: D5 to 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. Age: 55 to 65
Gender: Male Identifying
Vocal range top: F4 to G2
Orin Scrivello
An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's
abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Age: 30 to 40
Gender: Male Identifying
Vocal range top: G4 to G2
The Plant
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. This is a very physical track - the performer will not be seen.
Voice Of The Plant - Audrey II
An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.'
A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Age 20 to 50
Gender: Male Voice
Vocal range top: G4 to G2
Crystal
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the
occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who
have a grip on reality. Age: 20 to 35
Gender: Female Identifying
Vocal range top: F5 to Ab3
Ronnette
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the
occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who
have a grip on reality. Age: 20 to 35
Gender: Female Identifying
Vocal range top: F5 to Ab3
Chiffon
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the
occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who
have a grip on reality. Age: 20 to 35
Gender: Female Identifying
Vocal range top: F5 to Ab3
Production Dates:
Rehearsal: 10/20/2020
Opening: 11/13/2020
Closing: 12/27/2020
Creative Team, reviewing submissions:
Director: Michael Unger
Music Director: David Bonofiglio
Casting Associate: Susan Varela
Please prepare song(s) and scene(s) for the role(s) you are interested in, found here
Prepare the scene and song attached. Please include in your introduction your current
location AND a statement of acknowledgement about our local housing requirement.
- Performers interested in Chiffon, Ronnette and Crystal: please read all the lines
in the scene as one person.
- For performers interested in the role of The Plant (physical puppet operator)
ONLY: please submit a video introducing yourself and giving us your theatrical
experience.
Record videos in landscape mode (if using a smartphone or tablet) and submit videos
to: auditions@skylightmusictheatre.org
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
For future consideration, please submit your updated head shots and resume to the following address. No phone calls, please.
Director of Artistic Operations
Skylight Music Theatre
158 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202