| Character |
Gender |
Role Size |
Min Age |
Max Age |
Description |
| Seymour Krelborn |
M |
Lead |
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Clerk at Mushnik's Florist. A sweet, well-meaning, insecure, naive and put-upon young man. He is a hero for the down-on-their-luck. He is NOT a stereotypical "nerd," although he is mistakenly played this way sometimes. Sings solo, manipulates smaller plant puppets. |
| Mr. Mushnik |
M |
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Seymour's boss, in his 50's or 60's. A father-figure to Seymour, but only because he is the only "father-figure" around. When it comes down to it, he puts himself first, although it is clear that his circumstances require this. Sings solo. |
| Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon |
F |
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Three "street urchins" who are part of the action, but also speak to the audience. They function as a Greek Chorus, as they are the only characters in the show who know what is really going on. They sing throughout the show and resemble The Supremes and other girl groups of the 1960's. |
| Girl Chorus |
F |
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Five back-up singers for Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon. Must move/dance well. No lines but must be able to act well in their scenes. |
| Audrey |
F |
Lead |
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A sweet and vulnerable girl with zero self-esteem and an abusive boyfriend. Desperate to get out of Skid Row. She and Seymour harbor secret feelings for each other. |
| Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. |
M |
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A sadistic dentist; dating Audrey. Dies at the end of Act I. Sings solo; requires strong character actor, but NOT over the top. |
| Audrey II (The Plant) VOICE |
M |
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The voice of the man-eating plant. A street smart villain. Needs to be a HUGE, TOUGH, CONFIDENT voice. The plant is completely in control and bullies Seymour. Sings solo. |
| Winos/Shoppers |
M/F |
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Skid Row Occupants/shoppers at Mushnik's florist. |
| Customer |
M |
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A small, but funny part in the "Da Doo" Number. Extremely upbeat and interested by the plant. |
| Mr. Bernstein |
M |
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Fast-talking producer from NBC. Tries to woo Seymour into doing a t.v. show. Sings solo in "The Meek Shall Inherit." |
| Mrs. Luce |
M/F |
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The wife of the editor of Life Magazine. Extremely rich and likes to show-off. Tries to woo Seymour into doing a photo shoot. Sings solo in "The Meek Shall Inherit." |
| Skip Snip |
M/F |
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Slimy agent from William Morris. Tries to woo Seymour into signing with him. Sings solo in "The Meek Shall Inherit." |
| Patrick Martin |
M |
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Bit part near the end of the show. Works for World Botanical Enterprises and is sent to the flower shop to study Audrey II. |
