Auditions for both of our productions are announced! Scroll down to see information on Legally Blonde auditioning May 19th and 20th Direct any questions to auditions@summerplacetheatre.org
Summer Place Theatre in Naperville, IL is holding open auditions for actors aged 18 and up for their production of “Little Shop of Horrors!” NOTE: This is an unpaid, non-Equity production.
A 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!
Book and Lyrics by: Howard Ashman
Music by: Alan Menken
Audition Info
Who:
Directed/Choreographed by: Jake Ganzer
Music Director: Ali Kordelewski
Production Manager: Adam Milne
Produced by: Matt Whalen
Sign up Here: https://tinyurl.com/r6rfsvr2
Audition Form: once you sign up, you will get an email confirmation with more information and the audition form within a day or so.
If you want to submit a video audition, please select that slot in the sign up. We will be in contact with you regarding requirements and where to send materials. If sending a video, it is due to us by Tuesday, April 22nd by 7pm. Callbacks will be in person
Audition forms will be emailed as a confirmation of your appointment. You may print and fill them out beforehand, or we will have them to fill out at auditions.
When:
Monday, April 21st 6-9pm
Tuesday, April 22nd 6-9pm
Callbacks: Thursday, April 24th in Naperville, Location TBA (callback notices will be sent out Tuesday night to those who are called back. Please watch your email.) If you did not receive a callback, it does NOT mean you are not in the show!
Where
Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center
305 Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
(parking lot is on the second level, entrance is on Mill Street. Check in in the lobby on the second level)
Audition Structure
Material to Prepare
In addition to a Headshot/Resume (if you have one), please prepare to sing one minute of a song in the style of the show that shows off your voice and is not from the show. Bring sheet music of the song you've prepared. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella or recorded music. Note: there will be no dance audition, but may be a component for certain roles at callbacks, if needed.
Please bring any conflicts between April 27th-June 29th. No conflicts submitted after the first read-through will be accepted.
Offers will be made by phone between April 24 and April 26. If you are not cast, you will receive an email no later than April 26.
Time Commitment
First Rehearsal: Sunday, April 27th 5pm-9pm
Typical Rehearsal Schedule Monday-Thursday evenings, 6-9. Sundays 5-9. Tech/closer to Tech rehearsals will be til 10+. Memorial Day and Mothers Day will be off days. Not everyone will be called every day.
Tech week begins the weekend of June 15th. Attendance to all rehearsals during tech week (June 15,16,17,18, 19) are required.
Rehearsals will take place at Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Naperville Central High School, and Fort Hill Activity Center, all in Naperville.
Performances: Naperville Central High School Auditorium (440 West Aurora Ave Naperville, IL 60540) June 20th-June 29th. Fridays: 7:30 pm Saturdays: 2pm and 7:30 PM Sundays 2pm. Call times are 1.5 hours before curtain
Mandatory strike after Sunday, June 29th performance
CASTING BREAKDOWN
All ages listed are stage ages. We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, genders, body types, and abilities to audition
Seymour Krelborn: 20s+, Tenor/Bari-tenor. Put-upon florist looking for a way out of Skid Row. Pines for Audrey from a distance. Willing to sacrifice a lot to get a little.
Audrey 20s+, Mezzo-Soprano. Ever-hopeful dreamer looking for a way out of Skid Row. Pines for “Somewhere That’s Green.”
Mr. Mushnik 40s+, Baritone. Burnt-Out florist shop owner looking for a way to survive the next pay period and beyond. Pines for success.
Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. / Patrick Martin / Ensemble 20s+, Baritone/Bari-tenor. Manipulative, abusive dentist looking for power. Also plays Patrick Martin, a sleek and pitiless opportunist.
The Plant (Audrey 2) Any age, non-singing. Strong movement/coordination skills.
The Voice of the Plant / Ensemble Any age, Alto/Bass, A powerhouse voice, able to toe the line between seductive and explosive.
Crystal 18+, Mezzo Soprano. A part of a Greek Trio who knows a bit more than they let on. Seeking a Black performer who moves well.
Ronnette 18+, Alto/Mezzo Soprano. A Greek Trio who knows a bit more than they let on. Seeking a Black performer who moves well.
Chiffon 18+, Mezzo Soprano. A Greek Trio who knows a bit more than they let on. Seeking a Black performer who moves well.
Ensemble/Understudies: Ensemble acts as understudies, with two internal/performing swings covering ensemble tracks
Customer / Ensemble Any age, any voice part.
Interviewer / Ensemble Any age, any voice part
Bernstein / Ensemble Any age, Baritone
Mrs. Luce / Ensemble Any age, Alto+
Skip Snip / Ensemble Any age, Baritone
Swing 1 / Ensemble Any age, Soprano/Alto
Swing 2 / Ensemble Any age, Tenor/Bass
In case you would like to familiarize yourself with the songs from the show and which songs each character sings, we have provided a list below -
Song List
Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors)
Skid Row (Downtown)
Da - Doo
Grow for Me
You Never Know
Somewhere That s Green
Closed for Renovations
Be A Dentist
Mushnik and Son
Sudden Changes
Git It (Feed Me)
Now (It s Just the Gas)
Call Back in the Morning
Suddenly, Seymour
Suppertime
The Meek Shall Inherit
Sominex
Finale (Don't Feed the Plants)
Summer Place Theatre in Naperville, IL is holding open auditions for actors 16 and up for their production of Legally Blonde the Musical!
Book by Heather Hach
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Audition Info
Who:
Director: Taylor Weisz
Producer/Associate Director: Mike Frale
Music Director: Shawn McIntire
Choreographer: Maddie Shelton
Sign up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA9A929A3F5C52-47961342-summer
When:
Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th at Fort Hill Activity Center: 20 Fort Hill Drive Naperville, IL
Callbacks: Thursday, May 22nd: Rubin Center: 305 W. Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL (callback notices will be sent out Tuesday night to those who are called back. Please watch your email.) If you did not receive a callback, it does NOT mean you are not in the show!
Audition Structure
Auditions will be 60 minutes consisting of a vocal audition and a dance audition and a fight audition. If you are auditioning for Callahan, you do not need to participate in the dance portion.
Material to Prepare
In addition to a Headshot/Resume, please prepare to sing one minute of a song that shows off your voice and is not from the show. Bring sheet music of the song you've prepared. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella or recorded music. Dress comfortably for the dance and fight audition.
Please review the dance audition video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihYxqPnp_iY
Please bring any conflicts between May 27th-August 3rd. No conflicts submitted after the first read-through will be accepted.
Offers will be made by phone between May 23-26. If you are not cast, you will receive an email no later than May 26th.
Time Commitment
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 27th: 7pm
Typical Rehearsal Schedule: Sunday, 6-9pm, Monday-Thursday, 7-10pm
Sitzprobe: Thursday, July 17th
Tech week begins Sunday, July 20th
Rehearsals will take place at Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Naperville Central High School, and Fort Hill Activity Center, all in Naperville.
Performances: Naperville Central High School Auditorium (440 West Aurora Ave Naperville, IL 60540) Friday, July 25th-Sunday, August 3rd.
Performance times: 8 performances - Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm
Pickup Rehearsals: Thursday, July 31st at 7pm
Mandatory strike after Sunday, August 3rd performance
CASTING BREAKDOWN - All genders are as presented in the script. We will also be casting a number of ensemble members to fill out featured parts.
Elle Woods (Gb2-G5 Soprano Belt) Elle is a bubbly college-age girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School.
Emmett Forrest (B2-A4 Tenor) Emmett is a smart, quirky, sensitive and personable law student.
Paulette Buonofuonte (A3-A5 Soprano Belt) Paulette is the owner of Hair Affair, a local salon.
Professor Callahan (A2-F#4 Baritone) Callahan is a pompous and manipulative law professor at Harvard.
Warner Huntington III (Eb3-Ab4 Tenor) Warner is attractive and charming but very self-absorbed.
Vivienne Kensington (A3-F5 HUGE Soprano Belt) Vivienne is an overachieving, stuck-up, savvy law student.
Brooke Wyndham (A3-G5 Alto or Soprano) Brooke is an exercise video star. It is expected that she can jump rope and belt at the same time!
Pilar/Ensemble (G#3-F5 Belt) Member of Elle's entourage who follow her through the story as her "Greek Chorus."
Margot/Ensemble (G#3-F5 Belt) Member of Elle's entourage who follow her through the story as her "Greek Chorus."
Serena/Ensemble (G#3-F5 Belt) Member of Elle's entourage who follow her through the story as her "Greek Chorus."
Kyle B. O'Boyle/Ensemble (no vocal requirement) Kyle is a physically fit, smooth-talking UPS deliveryman.
Enid Hoops/Ensemble (G3-G5 Soprano Belt) Enid is a strong, opinionated, feminist law student at Harvard.
Elle's Mom/Ensemble (C4 - E5 Alto) High society socialite from Malibu.
Elle's Dad/Ensemble (D3 - E#4 Baritone) High society golfer from Malibu.
Kate/Chutney (Bb3 - Eb5 Alto) Delta Nu scholastic chair!/Brooke Wyndham's jealous step-daughter.
We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, genders and abilities to audition.
NOTE: This is an unpaid, non-Equity production.
In case you would like to familiarize yourself with the songs from the show and which songs each character sings, we have provided a list below -
Song List
Act 1
Omigod You Guys: Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar and Delta Nus
Serious: Warner and Elle
What You Want: Full Company
The Harvard Variations: Emmett and Students
Blood in the Water: Callahan and Students
Positive: Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar and Greek Chorus
Ireland: Paulette
Ireland (Reprise): Paulette
Serious (Reprise): Warner and Elle
Chip on My Shoulder: Full Company
So Much Better: Elle and Ensemble
Act 2
Whipped Into Shape: Brooke, Callahan and Ensemble
Take It Like a Man: Elle, Emmett and Ensemble
Bend and Snap: Serena, Margot, Pilar, Paulette, Elle and Ensemble
Gay or European?: Elle, Callahan, Enid, Vivienne, Emmett, Warner, Brooke and Ensemble
Legally Blonde: Elle and Emmett
Legally Blonde Remix: Full Company
Find My Way/Finale: Full Company
What type of theatre is Summer Place Theatre?
Summer Place Theatre, is a community theatre located in Naperville, IL (a suburb of Chicago).
Who can audition for shows at Summer Place Theatre?
Auditions are open to all performers, whether you’re a seasoned actor or exploring theatre for the first time. We encourage anyone with a passion for performing to consider auditioning or getting involved!
What is the rehearsal and performance schedule like?
Rehearsals typically begin 6-9 weeks before the opening of each show, with around 4-5 rehearsals per week. These usually take place on weekday evenings and occasionally on weekends, depending on the director’s schedule and cast availability. All rehearsals are held in Naperville, IL.
Are actors paid or provided with housing?
Actors participate on a volunteer basis, as we do not offer payment or stipends for performers. Additionally, we do not provide housing, so local residency or travel accommodations are the responsibility of each actor.