The Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA Presents:

AUDITIONS FOR

Monday, January 15th

5:30-8:30pmAt the Ritz Theater, Scranton PA

**Open to all High School Students**

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION

SINGING AUDITIONPlease prepare 32 bars of a song of your choice (bring sheet music for accompanist). Also prepare one of the songs included in the packet to be sung with a piano accompanist.

Please learn one of the songs found at the end of this packet. We will also review songs at the audition. Rehearsal tracks can be found on youtube to practice at home as well.

ACTING AUDITIONAll of the audition scenes are also found at the end of this packet. The scenes do not need to be memorized, though you should be VERY familiar with them. Please look over the specific roles/scenes you are interested in. In addition, the director may choose other scenes from the packet for you to read.

DANCE AUDITIONThere may be a separate dance audition for this production. Please wear/bring appropriate shoes to move in.

General InformationThank you so much for your interest in CaPAA’s production of Little Shop of Horrors!Please let us know you are coming by contacting Sheri Melcher at sheri@capaa.org.

AuditionsAuditions will take place on Monday, January 15th from 5:30-8:30pm. Please be prepared to stay for the entire time. If you cannot make it on 1/15, please contact Sheri at sheri@capaa.org. Please bring or wear a pair of shoes suitable for a dance call. Come to STUDIO A (2nd floor of the Ritz Building-222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton PA)- take lobby hallway to the end and go up the back left stairwell to CaPAA’s studios.

Audition MaterialsPlease prepare 32 bars of a song of your choice (bring sheet music for accompanist). Also prepare one of the songs included in the packet to be sung with a piano accompanist. Please also look over the scenes provided.

Cast List Will be sent out by email before the first rehearsal.

Rehearsals Sundays 2-4, Mondays 5:00-9:30, Wednesday’s 5:00-9:30 as needed. We will work around those participating in Wed night Tap/Musical Theater Dance Class. Please note that not all cast members may need to be called to all rehearsals. A rehearsal schedule will be sent out before the 1st rehearsal on WED, Jan. 24th.

Tech & Dress Rehearsals: Mon May 14 through Thurs May 17th. Please hold the hours between 5-9pm.

Performance DatesFriday May 18 (Daytime Shows for Local Schools TBD), Evening ShowsSaturday May 19 Afternoon and Evening Shows TBASunday May 20 Afternoon and Evening Shows TBA

PRODUCTION FEE: $325

Crews and Volunteers We are always in need of extra hands with costumes, publicity, concessions, spotlights, backstage help, and an assortment of other tasks! Please let us know if you, or anyone you know is interested in any of these positions!

CaPAA STAFFDirector: Mandy Bruno BogueMusic Director: Sheri MelcherChoreographer: Cristina Sohns WilliamsProducer: Michael MelcherProduction Managers: Dana Bozym/Sheri Melcher

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS CONFLICT SHEET**IMPORTANT** PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN AT THE AUDITION

PRODUCTION REHEARSAL SCHEDULEIn general, we will rehearse on Sundays, Monday and Wednesday evenings. Please hold 2-4 pm on Sundays, 5:00-9:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays on the following dates for rehearsals. Once we receive all cast conflicts, we will revise the schedule and send to all families. Not all cast members may be needed for the full time at all rehearsals. Please note, if your child participates in MT Dance Class on Wed nights, we will work around his/her schedule.

Please CIRCLE any dates below that you are unavailable from 2-4pm on Sundays, and 5:00-9:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays.If your child has a regular weekly conflict, please advise below. Please note, that while we will do our best to accommodate your child's schedule, we cannot base an entire schedule around every cast member’s individual conflicts. The number of conflicts your child has, will be taken into consideration when casting.

JANUARY:24th (First Cast Meeting/Rehearsal from 5:30-8:30pm)28th, 29th, 31st

FEBRUARY:4th, 5th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 26th, 28th

MARCH:4th, 5th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 28st

APRIL:1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 29th, 30th

MAY:2nd, 6th, 7th, 9th,

TECH WEEK!May 13th-17th– hold 5-9:30pm- exact schedule TBA

SHOWS!May 18th (daytime for local schools TBA), evening showMay 19th- afternoon, evening shows TBAMay 20th- afternoon, evening shows TBA

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

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. Male- Age 25-35 (A2 to G4)

Audrey- Bleached-blonde, 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. Female- Age 25-35 (G#3-D5)

Mr. Mushnik- The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Male- Age 55-65 (G2-F4)

Orin Scrivello- An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Male- Age 30-40 (G2-G4)

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.

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. Male OR Female

Crystal, Ronette, Chiffon- Crystal, Ronette and Chiffon are street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Female- Age 20-35 (Ab3-F5)

Ensemble- We can have a variety of different types of singers/actors/movers in the ensemble. The ensemble will appear in a variety of musical numbers.

Little Shop of Horrors AUDITION FORMPlease fill out and bring to your audition

Name:__________________________________________ Age:_________ Grade: ______

Mother’s Name _________________________Father’s Name __________________________

Home Phone:_________________________ Parent Cell Phone: ______________________

Student’s Cell Phone:_________________________ School: _________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

Contact Email:___________________________________________________________**It is important that this email address is checked frequently for any updates

Clothing sizes: SHIRT ___________ PANTS ___________ SHOES __________

Experience/Training:

Acting:Have you had any formal training? YES NOWhere/When:______________________________

Vocal/Instrumental Music:Have you had any formal training? YES NO If yes, number of years:_____

Dance:Have you had any formal training? YES NO

What types?:_____________________________________________ If yes, number of years:_________

Special or unusual talents or abilities? (ie. juggling, gymnastics, etc.

___________________________________________________________

Role/Roles I would like to be considered for: ______________________________________

Little Shop of Horrors Talent Release FormPlease fill out, sign and return at auditions

I, __________________________________________parent/guardian of

______________________________ (actor’s name), hereby give my permission to the Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA (CaPAA from here forward) to use the image and/or voice, either in whole or part, of my child

______________________________ (actors name) in promotional and informational resources of CaPAA, including, but not limited to, newspaper articles, Facebook, and other CaPAA affiliated websites.

Signed:______________________________ Date:________________ Parent or Guardian

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My Little Shop of Horrors Commitment:

By completing this form, I hereby commit:During all rehearsals and productions, I must follow all rules and guidelines set out by CaPAA.I must provide my own shoes and socks for the production, and I will notify a staff member if this is not possible.To attend all tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances, unless I have previously notified CaPAA.That I have marked all schedule conflicts on the attached rehearsal schedule.If I miss any rehearsals I will get help from my friends, or arrange a time that works with staff members to catch up.I will work hard, and honor the commitment I am making to this production.

Signed:_______________________________ Signed:_________________________(Actor) (Parent/Guardian)

SEYMOUR. (Looking up from the floor) Hi, Audrey – you look radiant today. Is that new eyemakeup?

AUDREY. (Picks up some pots; taking them into the workroom) I’ll clean it up before any of thecustomers get here.

(AUDREY and SEYMOUR exit.)

MUSHNIK. Well that ought to give you plenty of time. (Crosses away) Look, God, what an existence I got! Misfit employees, bums on the sidewalk, business is lousy. My life is a living hell. You! Urchins! Off the stoop! It ain’t bad enough I got the winos permanently decorating the storefront? I need three worthless ragamuffins to complete the picture?

AUDITION MATERIALS

Side One: Mushnik, Audrey, Seymour

Everyone is offstage, except MR. MUSHNIK. We hear a crash offstage, caused by SEYMOUR, then AUDREY enters; she is late for work – she has a black eye.

MUSHNIK. (to SEYMOUR) What did you break now, Krelborn?

SEYMOUR. (offstage) Nothing, Mr. Mushnik.

MUSHNIK. (to AUDREY) So, she finally decides to come to work.

AUDREY. Good morning, Mr. Musknik.

MUSHNIK. What morning? It’s two o’clock in the afternoon. Not that we had a customer. Who has customers when you run a flower shop in Skid Row?

AUDREY. I’m sorry.

(We hear another crash from SEYMOUR.)

MUSHNIK. Seymour, what is going on back there?

SEYMOUR. (offstage) Very little, Mr. Mushnik.

MUSHNIK. Audrey, you’d better go back there and see what he’s ... Audrey. Where’d you get that shiner?

AUDREY. Shiner?

MUSHNIK. Audrey, that greasy boyfriend of yours – he’s been beating up on you again? Look, Iknow it’s none of my business, but I’m beginning to think maybe he’s not such a nice boy.

AUDREY. You don’t meet nice boys when you live on Skid Row, Mr. Mushnik.

(SEYMOUR enters.)

SEYMOUR. I got these plants repotted for you, Mr. ... (He trips over his feet and falls, sending trays and pots flying across the room.)

MUSHNIK. Seymour! Look what you done to the inventory!

AUDREY. Don’t yell at Seymour, Mr. Mushnik.

ORIN. (pleased) That’s better. (to SEYMOUR, aggressively friendly once again) I’m telling you, kid, this thing’s a big green goldmine. Get your butt outta this dump and take the plant with you. Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists? Feh, it’s like a joke. You hear me talkin’?

SEYMOUR. I hear you.

AUDREY. Shouldn’t we be leaving now? (ORIN turns quickly toward her with a threatening attitude) I’m sorry.

ORIN. Sorry, what?

AUDREY. (desperate to placate him) I’m sorry, Doctor... Doctor...Sorry, Doctor.

ORIN. (satisfied, he turns to SEYMOUR) You gotta train ‘em, eh stud? (He gives SEYMOUR a macho punch on the arm. SEYMOUR timidly tries to return it in kind. A dismal failure.)

Side Two: Orin, Audrey, Seymour

AUDREY and ORIN are offstage. SEYMOUR is in the shop, putting things in order. ORIN pokes his head in.

ORIN. Hey, how ya doin’?

SEYMOUR. Fine, thank you. But the shop’s closed.

ORIN. (enters shop) I’m not here to shop, I’m here to... (sees THE PLANT and crosses to it) Hey. This must be that plant they’re talkin’ about on the news. Whatdya call it?

SEYMOUR. An Audrey Two.ORIN. Cute name. Catchy. Nice plant. Big.

SEYMOUR. Thank you, I raised it myself. Now, if you don’t mind I’m not really supposed to letanyone...

ORIN. I hear it’s some kind of new species or something.SEYMOUR. That’s what they tell me. But you’ll have to leave now, we...

AUDREY. (enters from back room) It’s okay, Seymour. This is my boyfriend. Seymour, Orin Scrivello. (ORIN snaps a finger at her) D.D.S.

ORIN. (putting an arm around SEYMOUR) I’ll tell you something, guy. You say you raised this thing, right?

SEYMOUR. Right.ORIN. (punctuating his remarks with friendly but painful little side-jabs, arm-punches and neck-grabs) Well if I were you I sure as hell wouldn’t keep it under a barrel down in a Skid Row dump like this. This avocado here could be your ticket to the stars. You could take it to any florist shop in town and name your price. Hell, somebody’d make you a darn partnerto get their hands on this.

AUDREY. Seymour’s very loyal.

ORIN. (drops SEYMOUR and turns to her sharply) Somebody talking to you?

AUDREY. Oh . . . no . . . (beat) Excuse me.

ORIN. Excuse me what?

AUDREY. Excuse me, doctor.

Side Four: Audrey, Ronette, Chiffon, Crystal

(Audrey Enters)

CRYSTAL. Well look who’s here.

AUDREY. Hi Crystal, Hi Ronnette, Hi Chiffon. Am I late? Did I miss it?

RONNETTE. Sure Are.

CHIFFON. And sure did.

AUDREY. Seymour’s first radio broadcast, I wanted to cheer him on. I tried to be ontime but.....

CRYSTAL. Don’t Tell Me

THREE GIRLS. You got tied up.

AUDREY. No. Just...handcuffed.....a little.

RONNETTE. Girl, I don’t know who this mess is you hangin out with, but he is sure hazardous to your health.

AUDREY. That’s for sure, but I can’t leave him.

CHIFFON. Why not?

AUDREY. He’d be angry. And if he does this to me when he likes me, imagine what he’d do if he ever got mad.

CRYSTAL. So dump the chump, get another guy, and let him protect you.

CHIFFON. And we got one all picked out

RONNETTE. A little botanical genius.

CRYSTAL. And she ain’t talking about George Washington Carver.

AUDREY. Seymour?

ALL THREE. Bingo

AUDREY. Oh, we’re just friends. I could never be Seymour’s girl....I’ve got a past.

Side Three: The Plant, Seymour

Even though the actor supplying the voice of Audrey II (the Plant) will be offstage, the actor auditioning for the part should be onstage with the actor trying out for Seymour, and relate to that actor just as if you will both be on stage together.

SEYMOUR is turned away from THE PLANT. THE PLANT is somewhat behind and off to the side.

THE PLANT. FEED ME! FOOD! FOOOOOD!

SEYMOUR. Lay off, Twoey. Can’t you see I’m busy?

THE PLANT. Tough!

SEYMOUR. Watch your attitude!

THE PLANT. GRUB!!!

SEYMOUR. Gimme a break! I’ve gotta finish my speech for the lecture tour. It’s all aboutYou. Gimme some peace and quiet or I’ll tell ‘em the truth.

THE PLANT. Don’t get cute with me. I made you and I can break you.

SEYMOUR. Go ahead, break me! You think it’s easy living with the guilt?

THE PLANT. Aw, cut the crap and bring on the meat!

SEYMOUR. (crosses to the other side of THE PLANT) If only you’d eat meat. If only you’d touch a mouse or flies. But no...you’re so particular.

THE PLANT. (in a childlike falsetto) C’mon, Krelborn. Feed me. I ain’t et since Mushnik and that was a week ago!

SEYMOUR. (without turning to face it) Look, just hold out one more night, can’t you? That’s all I ask. Life Magazine will be here in the morning to take our pictures...

THE PLANT. (ominously) And then you’ll find me somebody?

SEYMOUR. (with meaning he obviously does not want to divulge) Then you’ll never be hungry again. I promise.

Seymour and Audrey:CHIFFON. And who amongst us has not?

AUDREY. I don’t deserve a Sweet, considerate, suddenly successful guy like Seymour.

RONNETTE. mm. mmm. Mmm. This child suffers from low self‐image.

CHIFFON. You have a point.

CRYSTAL. She have a problem.

Orin:

Mushnik:

Audrey II

Ronette, Chiffon, Crystal- (if interested, please learn all harmony lines from m5-20).