Little Shop of Horrors

First Impressions Theatre is casting Little Shop of Horrors, the classic musical comedy, in Vancouver, BC. This is a stage acting role within a full theatrical production featuring dedicated music direction by Jenaya Barker and choreography by Alice Battista. The role suits performers with musical theatre training who are comfortable holding their own in comedic material and vocal performance.

About the Role

Little Shop of Horrors is a full musical production with a cast receiving stipends for their work throughout the rehearsal and performance run. Actors will move through a structured audition and rehearsal process typical of community and independent theatrical production, working alongside a credited creative team. The production is grounded in comedic musical theatre performance, requiring actors who can deliver character-driven material with strong vocal technique.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a role in a fully staged musical theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors from rehearsal through closing night.
• Prepare and execute comedic monologue work and musical audition cuts that reflect your range as a performer.
• Work within a choreographed musical theatre production, taking direction from both the music director and choreographer.
• Learn and perform role-specific musical cuts, including material from Skid Row, Be A Dentist, and Suddenly Seymour depending on casting.
• Maintain professional rehearsal conduct consistent with the production schedule set by First Impressions Theatre.
• Collaborate with the creative team to serve the comedic and musical demands of the piece as written.

What You Bring

• Experience in musical theatre performance, whether through community theatre, independent production, or formal training.
• Strong comedic acting instincts and the ability to prepare a polished 1 to 2 minute comedic monologue for audition.
• Solid vocal ability with experience preparing and delivering an audition cut in a musical theatre context.
• Familiarity with the Little Shop of Horrors score is helpful, though audition material must be drawn from outside the show.
• Ability to work within an accessible rehearsal and performance environment at First Impressions Theatre facilities in Vancouver.

Why This Role

First Impressions Theatre is a Vancouver-based company committed to accessible, inclusive theatrical production and actively encourages submissions from artists across a broad range of backgrounds including race, Indigeneity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical ability. All actors cast in Little Shop of Horrors receive a stipend. The company offers ground-level accessible rehearsal and performance spaces, and will work with artists to address any barriers to submission.

Apply now for the Little Shop of Horrors cast at First Impressions Theatre and bring your musical theatre credits to a Vancouver production that values both craft and community.