LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

All those cast in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS are required to become a KVTA member at some level (minimum $28) by a certain date during the rehearsal process. One parent being a member of KVTA does cover the membership requirement for all family members 17 and under. Memberships paid during the 2023-2024 season will also fulfill this requirement. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the cast member being removed from the cast.

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PERFORMANCE DATES/LOCATION:

September 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2023

KVTA Studios  1 Stuart Dr  Kankakee IL 60901

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CAST LIST

Thank you to all who auditioned. Everyone was so incredibly talented, and we are so grateful to all of you. You definitely made our jobs difficult as it was very hard to cast such a small number of people. Please be sure to come back and audition for more with KVTA. Read thru will be Monday July 10th at 6pm. To accept your role please email the Director, Jordyn Clark, at jordynward223@gmail.com by Saturday July 8th at 12pm. Our costumers will be taking measurements during the read thru. If you are not able to be there please email Jordyn and she will connect you with the customers. 

 

Thank you all,
Little Shop of Horrors Staff
 

Seymour - Kevin Soto

Audrey - Anna Maria D’Ortenzio

Mushnik - Paul Snyder

Orin - Kyle Cassady

Audrey II - Miles Kolby Meador

Audrey II Puppeteer - Scott Christensen

Doo-Wops - Aisa M. Rogers, Katherine Carl, Trinity Dunn

Ensemble - Bryar Homan, Riley Lingo, Melissa Daniels

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AUDITION INFORMATION:

We are looking to cast 11-12 people. All auditioners must be 18 and older by September 16, 2023. Proof of age may be requested. All auditioners must complete an audition form, a conflict calendar, and sign our KVTA policies acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes and socks. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: the purchase of show recording, a picture CD, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Child care is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals. All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated by the Director.

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KVTA Policies: PDF

KVTA Policies Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF

All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their auditioner agrees to instruct and provide information to their auditioner regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA. If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org

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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Seymour

Shy, a bit clumsy, unsure of himself but does right by his people. Meek. He started life as an orphan on Skid Row but was taken in by his current boss Mr. Mushnik. Taking care of plants and learning about them are his joy. He is likable and well-meaning, but his naïveté often gets him into sticky situations.  Strong actor and singer.

 

Audrey

Kind-hearted, a dreamer. She is stylish and attractive and uses her beauty more as a means of survival. She has a warped sense of self-worth from a painful past, but it does not define her.  A life lived in Skid Row has not tarnished her ability to dream a way out of a desperate circumstance. Strong acting and singing; comedic timing skills a plus.

 

Mr. Mushnik

A struggling flower shop owner with a bit of a chip on his shoulder. Nosy, father figure to Seymour. Brutally honest and hard on his employees. Profit-driven. Beneath his rough exterior is a man just trying to survive and who truly cares about Seymour and Audrey. Strong character actor with some singing.

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Orin Scrivello

Audrey’s Dentist boyfriend. He is arrogant, self-satisfied, and abusive. Handsome and can light up a room with his toxic charm. Constantly asserting his masculinity and abusing power in attempts to maybe hide his own vulnerability. His sickness lies in deriving pleasure in causing things pain and abusing nitrous oxide.  Strong character actor and singer who can also deliver a comic edge.

 

The Plant (Audrey II) Male or Female

A non-speaking puppeteer (experience not required) who manipulates various stages of the plant as it gets bigger. Strong physical acting skills and the ability to portray character and emotion purely through movement. Has stamina to operate the large, heavy final puppet.

Please contact the Director, Jordyn Clark, at jordynward223@gmail.com if interested.

 

Voice of the Plant (Audrey II)

Actor/vocalist located offstage.  Larger than life, their voice carries wondrous weight and presence. Foul-mouthed. Smooth, Sweet-talking and street smart. They ooze the rhythm and blues. The Plant is very persuasive and excels at getting what it wants. Strong character actor and singer. Has excellent funky R&B vocal chops. 

 

Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon aka The Street Urchins

Street-styled girl group with infectious energy and confidence. They are the light and soul of Skid Row who can sing well and know it. They are the no-nonsense driving force of the story; essentially a funky Greek chorus who comment on the action and have the strongest grip on reality. Strong harmony singers with excellent movement skills that can synchronize well within a group.

 

Ensemble

Includes roles such as Mr. Bernstein, Mrs. Luce, Skip Snip, Patrick Martin, Radio Announcer, Customers, Winos

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Questions? Send an email to: jordynward223@gmail.com  Put Little Shop of Horrors Auditions in the subject line. 

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Thank you,

Little Shop of Horrors 2023 Staff