NBFT Audition Video Submissions for Little Shop of Horrors and Beauty And The Beast
UPDATED 01/18/22 – Thank you all who have submitted. We have now closed submissions for both show.
For consideration, submit one minute each of two contrasting pieces in the style of (but not from) the show that demonstrates vocal and acting range (no more than two minutes total). Send submissions to casting@nbfestivaltheatre.com
Union and Non-Union contracts available.
Little Shop Of Horrors Production Team – Wendy Hall, executive prod.; George Charbonneau, artistic dir.; Elizabeth Bettencourt, asst. artistic dir.; Erin Thompson, dir.; Andrew Austin, music dir.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses March 21-April 6 2022; performs April 7-10 in New Bedford, MA.
Beauty And The Beast Production Team – Wendy Hall, exec. prod.; George Charbonneau, artistic dir.; Elizabeth Bettencourt, assist. artistic dir.; Diane DiCroce, dir.; Steven Bergman, music dir.; Andrew Winans, choreo.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses July 4-21, 2022; performs July 22-31 in New Bedford, MA.
Little Shop Role 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.
Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 55 to 65
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.
Gender: Any
Age: Any
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.
Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 25 to 35
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.
Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: G2
Audrey
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.
Gender: Female Identifying
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: D5 – Vocal range bottom: G#3
Chiffon, Ronnette, Chiffon
Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are 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. Strong movement required.
Chiffon
Gender: Female Identifying
Ages: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Crystal
Gender: Female Identifying
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ronnette
Gender: Female Identifying
Age: 20 to 35 – Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Beauty And The Beast Role Breakdown
Belle
A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: E3
Gender: Female Identifying
Beast
The cursed Prince and master of the castle
Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F4 – Vocal range bottom: A2
Maurice
Belle’s slightly addled genius inventor father
Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 45 – 60
Gaston
A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him
Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: E4 – Vocal range bottom: A2
Lefou
Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright.
Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F#4 – Vocal range bottom: B2
Lumiere
A charming French valet who fancies himself a ladies man; becomes a candelabra
Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: F#2
Cogsworth
An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle clock Gender: Male Identifying
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: E4 – Vocal range bottom: A2
Mrs. Potts
A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother to Chip; becomes a teapot
Gender: Female Identifying
Age: 35 – 55
