"Something Rotten!" (2022) at Korda Artistic Productions. Photo by Jen Gurniak Photography

NEXT AUDITIONS

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

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AUDITION DATES & TIME & LOCATION

• Monday, July 6, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

• You need to attend ONE of these two dates for your audition.

• All auditions will be held at The KordaZone Theatre, 2520 Seminole Street.

• We will start PROMPTLY at 7:00 p.m., and ask that you please plan to stay for the full session.

• CALLBACKS: Will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

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BOOKING YOUR AUDITION

• To book your audition, please email LSOHKorda@gmail.com with the subject line: “Little Shop Auditions”.

• Please provide your full name and indicate which day you plan to audition, or if you are available for either day.

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WHAT TO PREPARE & EXPECT​

• Please complete and print a hard copy of the audition form that you will be sent through email when you book your audition time.

• Attach to the form a recent photo of you (a scanned photo is sufficient).

• Bring the form and photo with you to the audition (extra forms will be available at the audition).

• Please also prepare the following:

• 32 measures of a song in the style of the show – but not a song from the show.

• Please bring recorded accompaniment (a speaker will be available) or you may sing a cappella. 

• A one- to two-minute comedic monologue.

• Wear comfortable clothing for dancing and be prepared to learn and perform a short dance routine.

• On the audition day, each person will do a solo audition in front of the group that includes their song, followed by the monologue.

• Once everyone has had the chance to sing, the show’s choreographer will teach the group a short routine and then auditioners will perform it in small groups.

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​​AVAILABLE ROLES

 

​​Thanks to a grant from the City of Windsor’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund (ACHF) Grant Program - www.ACHFWindsor.ca - all performers in this production will be paid an honorarium. 

 

• No roles have been pre-cast; all roles are available. 

• Ages listed are suggested age ranges for the characters.

• Auditioners may try out for any role, but they must be 16 years of age or older at the time of auditions. 

• The gender of each character must remain as written in the script; however, auditioners of any gender identity and expression may audition for any role.

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Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon

These three characters are street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these ladies are the only ones who have a grip on reality. PLEASE NOTE: These characters are intended to honour the “Girl Groups” of 1960’s Motown whose singers were primarily women of colour. As such, we ask that only actors of colour audition for these roles. We encourage those who are auditioning for one of these roles to consider auditioning for the role of Audrey, as well.  

• Gender: woman

• Age: 20 to 35+ 

• Vocal range top: F5

• Vocal range bottom: Ab3

 

Seymour

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: man

• Age: 25 to 35 

• Vocal range top: G4

• Vocal range bottom: A2

 

Audrey

Secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth, but she is kind and has a sweet and vulnerable demeanor.

• Gender: woman

• Age: 25 to 35 

• Vocal range top: D5

• Vocal range bottom: G#3

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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: man

• Age: 55 to 65 

• Vocal range top: F4

• Vocal range bottom: G2

 

Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.

An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.

PLEASE NOTE: You may appear onstage in one or more scenes/numbers in other smaller roles.

• Gender: man

• Age: 30 to 40 

• Vocal range top: G4

• Vocal range bottom: G2

 

Voice of the Plant (Audrey II)

An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues singing voice is best for the role. PLEASE NOTE: You may appear onstage in one or more scenes/numbers in other smaller roles.

• Gender: any

• Age: any

• Vocal range top: G4

• Vocal range bottom: G2

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​​​PLEASE NOTE: Korda encourages actors of all gender identities and expressions, racial and ethnic backgrounds, body types, and physical abilities to audition. Korda Artistic Productions is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting.

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SHOW SYNOPSIS AND OUR PRODUCTION

Book by Howard Ashman

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Based on the Film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith

Directed by Kimberley Babb

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is an award-winning comedy horror rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh! The musical is based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film of the same name, directed by Roger Corman. The deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy has been produced worldwide to incredible success. In 1986, Frank Oz directed another film adaptation, this one based on the musical itself. Menken composed the music, in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown. Show hits include the title song, “Skid Row (Downtown)”, “Somewhere That’s Green”, and “Suddenly, Seymour”.  The musical premiered Off-Off-Broadway in 1982, moved to the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway for a five-year run, and later enjoyed a Broadway production. This popular show was the winner of three Best Musical awards (Drama Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, and Evening Standard Award), as well as capturing the Outer Critics Circle Award.  Korda co-produced the show in 2016, and it returns now as a "From the Vault" offering for 2027 - helping to mark our 20th Anniversary Season of performances at our home in The KordaZone Theatre! 

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"No matter how many times you've seen the show... the hook-filled, doo-wop–style tunes, easily Menken's best score, sound just as good as you remember."
- New York Stage Review

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"Exceptional. The show was funny, silly, scary and sad… loved it!"
- Broadway.com

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"...A grotesque, gothic story, if one played for laughs. ... [It] is a little thing that packs a big punch."
- The Guardian - Review of the 1986 Film

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"[A] revitalizing revival of this genially gruesome classic [that] becomes a sly morality tale for the age of universal celebrity."

- The New York Times

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"...a score that's timelessly sweet and soulful, and a story that's teasingly kinky yet weirdly old fashioned."
- Variety

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PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

• January 29, 30 & February 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2027, at 8:00 p.m.

• January 31, 2027, at 2:00 p.m.

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REHEARSAL DATES & TIMES

• Twice per week beginning the end of July - days and times will be determined after the show is cast.

• Increase to three times per week possible in December and January.

• Tech Week will run January 24 – 28 and will have rehearsals every night from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Please note that the cast will be asked to participate in a few promotional events, as well as take promotional photos, days and times TBD. One event will be the Windsor-Essex Pride Parade on August 9th, 2026, from morning until early afternoon.

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HELPFUL LINKS

• Facebook Audition Event - Click HERE. Please 'Like' and share. 

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THINK YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, OR HAVE A QUESTION?

Please email the director, Kim Babb, at LSOHKorda@gmail.com.

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU SOON!!!​​​​​​

 

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