Character guide
Audrey
Audrey is the warm-hearted, downtrodden florist's assistant in Little Shop of Horrors who dreams of a quiet, better life far from Skid Row.
- Show
- Little Shop of Horrors
- Premiered
- 2003
- Role
- Lead
- Composer
- Alan Menken
Who is Audrey?
Audrey works alongside Seymour in Mr. Mushnik's flower shop, and beneath her fragile exterior is someone who has endured a difficult life and still holds onto hope for something gentler. Her friendship with Seymour is one of the emotional anchors of the show, built on mutual kindness in a world that has not been kind to either of them. Her dreams of an ordinary, peaceful home life become one of the show's most touching threads.
Audrey's vulnerability paired with her resilience is what makes her such a beloved figure in the Little Shop of Horrors story, giving the show real heart amid its dark comedy.
Playing Audrey on stage
Audrey is a lead role that requires a delicate balance of comedy, heartbreak, and vocal tenderness. The part is known for demanding a voice capable of real emotional nuance, moving between fragile, wistful moments and more powerful, soaring passages.
Audiences connect with Audrey because her longing for something simple and safe feels universal. She is not a typical showy leading lady, and that grounded, human quality is exactly what makes her performance so affecting.
Frequently asked
What show is Audrey from?
Audrey is a lead character in Little Shop of Horrors, with music by Alan Menken.
Is Audrey a lead or supporting role?
Audrey is a lead role in Little Shop of Horrors, central to both the comedy and the emotional core of the story.
Who wrote the music for Little Shop of Horrors?
Alan Menken wrote the music for Little Shop of Horrors.
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