Local AEA & Non-Union Auditions | Little Shop of Horrors
PTC Announces Local AEA and Non-Union Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman | Screenplay by Charles Griffith
A CO-PRODUCTION WITH ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY
PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY DATES:
September 28 – October 23, 2026 (Rehearsals)
October 23 – November 7, 2026 (Performances)
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY DATES
All performers will also be contracted for the following:
November 23 –29, 2026 (Rehearsals)
November 29 – December 20, 2026 (Tucson Performances)
January 9 – January 24, 2027 (Tempe Performances)
Directed and Choreographed by Gerry McIntryre
Musical Direction by Helen Gregory
On Skid Row, Mr. Mushnik plans to shutter his failing florist shop when his timid staffer Seymour presents an exotic-but-wilted flytrap named Audrey II. Convinced it will boost business, Seymour encourages Mr. Mushnik to display the peculiar plant, which Seymour successfully revives. As Audrey II draws much-needed crowds to the shop, Seymour makes a disturbing discovery: It needs fresh blood (and lots of it) to grow — a secret that forces Seymour into a Faustian bargain to keep his fame and fortune intact.
Rehearsals run:
Monday – Saturday: Up to eight hours daily (with a break) between the hours of 10:00AM and 8:00PM
Additional hours will be added for Technical Rehearsals beginning October 16.
This audition is for local Actors. Out of town actors may submit to Geoff Josselson Casting for New York auditions held mid- May.
Audition Information
- Actors must audition in-person, Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
- 1:00-2:00 PM (AEA Members ONLY)
- 2:00-4:00 PM (Non-Union & AEA Members)
Call backs are by invitation only. More information: TBA
Audition Location
Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
300 South 1400 East, Room 245
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
- To audition, please prepare 32 bars of song in the style of the show that shows vocal range and personality. An accompanist will be provided. Bring your own music book as well as a hard copy of your current headshot & resume (in addition to submitting headshot/resume online). If you are invited to the callbacks, you may also be asked to sing and/or read from the sides that will be provided along with the callback details.
Audition Sign-Up
Sign-up opens Friday, May 1 at 9:00 AM MST.
AEA MEMBERS ONLY – Sign-up here for an audition appointment:
NON-UNION ACTORS – Sign-up here for an audition appointment:
Non-union actors may only sign-up between 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Cast Breakdown for Little Shop of Horrors
All roles listed in character breakdown below are available. Pioneer Theatre Company is seeking all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, actors with disabilities, and actors of all ages for roles in this production. In reference to the character descriptions below- most characters we encounter currently are written with man/woman, he/him, or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. However, limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
Seymour Krelborn: (Male Identifying, 25 – 35, Any race) 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. Tenor. Vocal range top: G4 and bottom: A2.
Audrey: (Female Identifying, 25 – 35, Any race) 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. Mezzo. Vocal range top: D5 and bottom: G#3.
Mr. Mushnik: (Male Identifying, 55-65) The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour’s nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Baritone. Vocal range top: F4 and bottom: G2.
Orin Scrivello: (Male Identifying, 30 – 40, Any race) An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey’s abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Will also play multiple character cameos in the show. High Baritone. Vocal range top: G4 and bottom: G2.
The Voice, Audrey II: (Male Identifying, 22-50, Any race) An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart ‘villain.’ A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Bass/Baritone. Vocal range top: G4 and bottom: G2.
The Plant, Audrey II: Puppeteer of the 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.
Crystal: (Female Identifying, 20 – 35, Black) Skid Row resident, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Mezzo.
Ronnette: (Female Identifying, 20 – 35, Black) Skid Row resident, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Alto.
Chiffon: (Female Identifying, 20 – 35, Black) Skid Row resident, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Soprano.