If you are auditioning for a Hold the Applause Productions show and have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us: holdtheapplauseproductions@gmail.com
Little Shop of Horrors
Auditions will be held at 6909 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite G (entrance is on the east side of the building)
We will have TWO AUDITION DAYS for you to choose from! The production team is also accepting VIDEO SUBMISSIONS until Wednesday, May 4th. Please contact natalie@hapabq.org for more information.
Saturday, April 30th:
- Singing auditions 11:00-2:00
- break from 2:00-3:00
- General movement/dance call from 3:00-3:50
*Some dancers will be asked to stay for a more advanced dance call from 4:00-4:50
OR
Wednesday, May 4th:
-Singing auditions 4:30-5:30
-Break from 5:30-5:45
-General movement call from 5:45-6:30
Callbacks will be on Thursday, May 5, from 4:30-6:30pm.
Sign up for a time slot here:
We will have TWO AUDITION DAYS for you to choose from! The production team is also accepting VIDEO SUBMISSIONS until Wednesday, May 4th. Please contact natalie@hapabq.org for more information.
Saturday, April 30th:
- Singing auditions 11:00-2:00
- break from 2:00-3:00
- General movement/dance call from 3:00-3:50
*Some dancers will be asked to stay for a more advanced dance call from 4:00-4:50
OR
Wednesday, May 4th:
-Singing auditions 4:30-5:30
-Break from 5:30-5:45
-General movement call from 5:45-6:30
Callbacks will be on Thursday, May 5, from 4:30-6:30pm.
Sign up for a time slot here:
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR: We *STRONGLY* encourage actors of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and body types to audition for this show. Forget any preconceived notions about any previous productions you may have seen. The overall vision for this production is to cast a beautifully diverse troupe of performers to tell this wildly fun and crazy story!
FOR THE AUDITION: Please prepare 16-32 bars of music (between 1-2 minutes of music) to sing. An accompanist will be provided at the audition for you. Please put your sheet music in a three ring binder. Please dress appropriately (or bring a change of clothes) for the dance audition.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Natalie Shields, Artistic Director, at natalie@hapabq.org.
FOR THE AUDITION: Please prepare 16-32 bars of music (between 1-2 minutes of music) to sing. An accompanist will be provided at the audition for you. Please put your sheet music in a three ring binder. Please dress appropriately (or bring a change of clothes) for the dance audition.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Natalie Shields, Artistic Director, at natalie@hapabq.org.
Character Breakdown
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 top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G2
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 top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon: the 3 street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Orin Scrivello: An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
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 top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
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.
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 top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G2
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 top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon: the 3 street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Orin Scrivello: An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
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 top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G#3
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.