Characters & Audrey

Music

Characters

1. Did any of the characters change or grow in the course of Little Shop of Horrors? Try to identify the specific moments of change.

In a way, the plant encouraged Seymour to grow some confidence and courage. Even though that courage was the plants downfall, Seymour was once a clumsy awkward guy but at the end of the film, he grew a spine.

2. Which character did you sympathize the most with? Why?

I could sympathize with Seymour because he was the protagonist and the film/musical was designed to make it that way. But regardless, he was kind of the underdog in a way, and I root for those kind of characters who cheesily get what they want in the end.

3. Did you recognize anything that reminded you of yourself in any of the characters?

Seymour is generally awkward and meek and I share that disadvantage also. But I've also changed over the years.

4. What does the title of the show tell you about the characters? If you had to think of a different title for this piece, what would it be?

The title suggests that there is this massive horror, yet its quirky because the shop is small. So in relation to the characters, it makes them sound quirky yet weak against this big horror. I would rename the title, "Horrors of Little Shop". Something on the lines of that, but the name is fine how it is.

5. Make a list of details about one character in Little Shop of Horrors. How did you learn this information – from dialogue, lyric, music, or design elements such as costumes?

• Full name Orin Scrivello, he's Audrey's boyfriend which is hinted in the dialogue.
• He's a dentist, which was found out the lyrics and the his dentist costume.
• He's very sadistic and this is found out in his actions, the music and lyrics.
• He earns a lot of money. Learned this through dialogue and just the knowledge that dentists make a lot of money. Also, the motorcycle and leather jacket look very expensive.

Audrey

1. What does Audrey want? What prevents her from getting it?

She wants a nice peaceful life where the grass is greener, instead of downtown city life. She also wants a peaceful partner, preferably Seymour.

2. Why does Audrey stay with Orin?

Because he earns a lot and its better than nothing, that's always her reasoning when she gets asked.

3. How is Audrey changed by falling in love with Seymour?

It "opens her eyes" and she realizes a lot of things about how she was really treated by Orin. She starts to look after herself and she becomes stronger for that.

4. Why does Audrey want her dead body placed in the plant?

Because that's what she wanted. So the plant gives him all the things he deserves.

Critical Analysis

Little Shop of Horrors in my opinion is a mix of a cliche plot line and cheesy jokes. But overall, I found it quite enjoyable because it was purposely highly exaggerated and extravagant (also known as a comedic farce). The dialogue was also very over exaggerated with some character and the reactions were too. The musical began with the narrator delving into the context of the show and afterwards fully started off with a song.