On Skid Row, shy florist Seymour Krelborn discovers a mysterious plant he names Audrey II after his crush, Audrey. The strange plant brings fame and fortune to the failing flower shop, but it has a sinister secret: it feeds on human blood. As Audrey II grows, Seymour is driven to commit murder to keep it alive, hoping to win Audrey’s love. Ultimately, Seymour realizes the plant’s plan for world domination, but his attempts to destroy it come too late, and the monstrous Audrey II triumphs.

Content Disclaimer

Little Shop of Horrors contains mature themes and theatrical depictions of violence. The production includes references to domestic abuse, onstage violence and deaths, gunshot effects, blood, mild horror elements, dark humor, and occasional profanity.

When:

• Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: Lakeside Community Theatre - 6303 B Main St, The Colony, TX 75056

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Callbacks: May 20, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, by invitation only

Callback Information: All performers requested for callbacks should prepare the following:

• Performers will be asked to read from sides provided from the show
• Prepare selected song cuts from the show, which will be provided in advance
• Participate in a dance call featuring choreography from the production
• Please arrive in clothing and footwear appropriate for movement
• A live accompanist will be provided for vocal selections
• Plan to stay for the full duration of callbacks unless otherwise released
• Callback materials will be available no later than one week prior to callbacks for review
• Performers will be notified if they are needed for callbacks, and for which roles, on Tuesday, May 19, in the evening following the conclusion of auditions

Credits

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the Film by Roger Corman
Screenplay by Charles Griffith

Production Crew

Director / Scenic Designer: Hayden Casey
Music Director: Christina Major Davis
Choreographer: Mikki Hankins
Stage Manager: Rustin Rolen
Assistant Stage Manager: Emma Bottorff
Fight / Intimacy Director: Carlo Aceytuno
Costume Designer: Theater Threads & More (Nita Cadenhead, Lee Anne Gierisch)

Audition Details

• Audition Form
• Sign Up
• Sides
• Prepare a 32-bar cut of a song in the style of the show: 1960s musical theatre, Motown, doo-wop, or early rock
• Bring sheet music in the correct key for the live accompanist, clearly marked
• Prepare one of the provided pre-selected monologues
• You should be familiar with it, but it does not need to be memorized
• Sign up for an audition time in advance using the audition sign-up link
• There will be no dance call for this production
• Once you have completed your audition (song and monologue), you are free to leave unless asked to stay for additional readings
• Please bring a Headshot and Resume, if available and not submitted through the audition form

Actors will receive a small stipend.

COVID-19 Policy

All cast and crew will be expected to follow Covid-19 protocols set forth by LCT. Protocols will be updated as the CDC updates safety recommendations. For everyone’s safety and to ensure the show’s success, we highly recommend that eligible cast and crew members be vaccinated for Covid-19.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances

Actors are required to attend Strike directly after the closing performance.

Rehearsals

• Rehearsal Calendar
• Monday - Thursday evenings, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Not all cast members will be called for every rehearsal
• A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided after casting
• Performers should be prepared to attend all scheduled rehearsals and communicate any conflicts in advance
• Tech week: August 3 - 6, 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Performances

• August 7, 8:00 PM
• August 8, 8:00 PM
• August 14, 8:00 PM
• August 15, 8:00 PM
• August 21, 8:00 PM
• August 22, 8:00 PM
• August 28, 8:00 PM
• August 29, 8:00 PM

Characters

Casting Disclaimer: At Lakeside Community Theatre, we believe that storytelling is most powerful when it reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful casting process that actively embraces artists of all gender identities, races, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, body types, abilities, and lived experiences. We encourage performers from all backgrounds to audition and commit to creating a welcoming and affirming environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and heard.

Seymour Krelborn
Tenor

Tragic anti-hero. A sweet but insecure orphan who dreams of a better life. He’s easily manipulated by the promise of fame, love, and success. His moral decline is central to the plot. He goes from feeding the plant his blood to committing murder. He represents the “everyman” caught in a system that rewards exploitation and punishes integrity.

Audrey
Mezzo-Soprano, belt

Kind, tender, and tragically self-deprecating. She’s stuck in an abusive relationship but dreams of “somewhere that’s green” (a safe, loving home). Despite her trauma, she radiates hope and empathy. Her arc is heartbreaking: she sees Seymour as her way out, but the toxic system consumes her too.

Mr. Mushnik
Baritone

Runs the failing flower shop. He takes Seymour in like a son, but his affection is clearly transactional. He serves as a symbol of small-business capitalism, initially sympathetic, but quick to betray for personal gain. His moral line is murky: manipulative, but not evil.

Audrey II
Baritone / Bass, soul / funk / R&B style

A sentient, alien plant that feeds on human blood. It starts small and persuasive but becomes increasingly powerful and demanding. It manipulates Seymour with promises of success. Symbolically, Audrey II represents capitalism, greed, and the consuming nature of unchecked ambition.

Audrey II Puppeteer
Open to any SATB voice part, not a soloist

A sentient, alien plant that feeds on human blood. It starts small and persuasive but becomes increasingly powerful and demanding. It manipulates Seymour with promises of success. Symbolically, Audrey II represents capitalism, greed, and the consuming nature of unchecked ambition. May also play a wino and other characters in Act I.

Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.
High Baritone / Tenor, rock

Analysis: Audrey’s abusive, narcissistic dentist boyfriend. Orin enjoys causing pain (literally and emotionally) and is a caricature of male dominance. He’s a bully who has found societal permission to torture others under the guise of a respectable profession. He is a crucial catalyst for Seymour’s first act of moral compromise.

Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon
Mezzo-Soprano Trio, tight Motown harmonies

These women serve as a Motown-style Greek chorus. They exist inside and outside the action, sometimes commenting, sometimes participating. They are streetwise, charismatic, and function as the show’s tone-setters. They also provide insight into the themes of poverty, survival, and consequence.