Whats a good Song/Monologue for an audition for Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors?
Pick a monologue that matches his personality and characteristics. Mr. Mushnik – their boss. A failure of an East Side florist. His accent, if he has one, is more that of middle class New York than of Eastern Europe. He seldom smiles but often sweats. (Vocal range = low G to high E-flat) Mushnik is a baritone so I suggest songs from musical that feature other baritones. Two good featured baritones are harold hill from the music man and Emile from South Pacific. As in the way of songs: “Ya got trouble” “Seventy six trombones” “Put on a happy face”-if you can get at the higher tenor notes. Also “Kids” “Some enchanted evening” “You’re never fully dressed without a smile” “Dites-Moi””Edelweiss” These are from Bye Bye Birdie, The Music Man, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, and Annie. If I knew your range I could choose some more songs for you that best suite your range.
