Auditions – LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

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Marietta Theatre Company (MTC) encourages and embraces participation from cast, crew, volunteers, and patrons of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and ages.

WHEN

  • Open Auditions: Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4, 6 – 10pm with your choice of one required, 45-minute dance call at 6pm on either day
  • Required Dance Call:
    • You may come to either Dance Call, irrespective of your audition slot timing. Dance Call participation is REQUIRED for casting consideration
      • Friday, October 3, 6pm OR
      • Saturday, October 4, 6pm
  • Virtual Submissions due no later than Wednesday, October 1 at 11:45pm
    • Please do not send a virtual submission if you can attend Open Auditions
    • No dance component is required for virtual submissions; if called back, you may be asked to dance during callbacks
    • If submitting virtually, you MUST be available for in-person callbacks (if invited)
  • Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Friday, October 10, 6 – 10pm

WHERE

Open Auditions & Callbacks:

MTC Rehearsal Studio (the basement of Mystic Owl Tattoo)

646 Roswell Street, NE, Marietta, GA 30060

*Please park up the street at the school. No parking is allowed in the Mystic Owl parking lot during auditions.
 

Performances: 

Marietta’s Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064

WHAT TO DO/PREPARE

  • Please prepare a cut of your preferred song in the style of the show, avoiding songs from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
    • Musical theatre selections are preferred, but any song in the style of the show (not from the show) is acceptable
    • Song should not exceed 60 seconds in length
    • Please provide a digital backing track for your audition, downloaded before you arrive. MTC will provide multiple interfaces to plug in your track on your personal device
      • A capella accepted
      • Accompaniment will not be provided
  • Collect your headshot and resume, digitally, for uploading on the audition sign-up page (printed copies are not needed)

*Click HERE to Claim an In-Person Audition Slot (Friday, October 3 or Saturday, October 4; Your Choice of Dance Call at 6pm Either Day)

*Click HERE to Submit a Virtual Audition (Due No Later than Wednesday, October 1, 11:45pm)

KEY DATES

  • In-Person Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Friday, October 10, 6-10pm
  • Read-Through: Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 – 10pm
  • Rehearsals Commence: Tuesday, November 11
  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-10pm; Saturdays, 10am – 5pm
    • Added rehearsal Monday, December 22, 6:30pm – 10pm
    • No rehearsals:
      • Thanksgiving Day
      • Saturday after Thanksgiving
      • Tuesday, December 23 – Sunday, December 28
  • Mandatory Tech Week Rehearsals: Select Dates from Tuesday, January 13 – Tuesday, January 20
  • Performances: Wednesday, January 21 (Friends & Family Night Performance – 8pm); Thursday, January 22 (8pm); Friday, January 23 (8pm); Saturday, January 24 (2pm & 8pm); Sunday, January 25 (2pm); Thursday, January 29 (8pm); Friday, January 30 (8pm); Saturday, January 31 (2pm & 8pm). 
  • Strike: Sunday, February 1

All cast members will receive a $400 stipend and should be vaccinated against COVID-19, when possible.

Casting Information

Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant.
 
Director: Michael Stewart
Music Director: Chance Harbin
Choreographer: Leah Boresow Groover
 
ROLES:

MTC encourages auditions from any background or age and urges you not to be literal about the character descriptions. All roles are available. Some roles may be doubled. Character breakdowns provided by Music Theatre International.

Seymour Krelborn – Male, 25 – 35
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.

Audrey – Female, 25 – 35
Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour’s life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredible good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor.

Mr. Mushnik – Male, 55 – 65
The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour’s nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative.

Orin Scrivello – Male, 30 – 40
An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey’s abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.

Voice of the Plant – Male, 20 – 50
An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart ‘villain.’ A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. This role may be staged to be visible in the actor’s body on stage at various points.

Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon: Female, 20 – 35
Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.

Please email info@mariettatheatre.com with any questions. We look forward to having you at auditions!