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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken

Tue 5 - Sat 9 June 2012

Thomas Becket School
Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton

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Mindy Robinson, director

When I was first approached about directing Little Shop of Horrors I have to say I wasn’t sure if I had heard correctly.  I mean, I’ve performed in over 20 musicals and have directed three shows previously for Masque, but to take on such a big production as LSOH to celebrate Masque’s 80th anniversary,  would be no mean feat.

So I intend to be surrounded by dedicated people both on and off stage. A synopsis of the characters are:

• Seymour Krelbourne Male, 18-30s  Tenor, Low Bb to Top A. Sweet and well meaning, he doesn’t always get it right (if ever). Seymour has a whole lot of insecurity going on, but as the show progresses and the plant grows more powerful, so does Seymour’s confidence. Comic timing a must.

• Audrey Female, 20s-30s Alto Belter, but needs a sweet sound at times. Low A to Belted D. The bleached blond secret love of Seymour’s life. If you took Judy Holiday, Marilyn Monroe and Goldie Hawn, removed their education and feelings of self-worth, dressed them as a 1940s film-noir vixen with a bit of wilting flower thrown in… that’s Audrey.

• Orin Male, 25-50  Baritone, Low A to top F. A tall, dark, handsome dentist with a black leather jacket and sadistic tendencies. An egotistical pretty-boy - thinking like an insurance salesman and talking like a radio announcer.

• Mr Mushnik Male, 40s-60s. Baritone, Low Ab to top F. Their boss, a failure of an East Side florist. His accent is more that of middle class New York than of Eastern Europe. He seldom smiles but often sweats.

• Ronette, Chiffon, Crystal (The Trio) Females, age indeterminate. Must sound funky, soulful, jazzy and huge with every note sung. Ranges from Low Alto to supremely high belt.  Three street urchins who function as participants in the action and a Greek Chorus outside it. They’re young, hip, smart, sassy and the only people in the whole cast who REALLY know what’s going on. They need to be fit – they will be on stage in some form or another from start to finish. Decent level of dance ability is preferred.

• Voice of the Plant (Audrey II)  Male or Female, 18+ Provided by an actor on an offstage microphone.  The sound is a cross between Otis Redding, Barry White, and Wolfman Jack. Think of The Voice as that of a street-smart, funky, conniving villain - Rhythm and Blues’ answer to Richard III. Character may also appear in an ensemble role.

• The Plant An anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado. It has a huge, nasty-looking pod which gains a shark-like aspect when open and snapping at food. The creature is manipulated by a Puppeteer. Character may also appear in an ensemble role.

• Supporting derelicts and skid row occupants

• Chorus

Also needed are the all important backstage crew including a Producer.

I am looking forward to the challenge of directing this fantastic show.  Please contact me for details 01604 467865

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Adults: £12.00
Members: £10.00
Concessions: £7.00
Children: £5.00 (aged 16 and under)