Novel & Cerita Monologues From Little Shop Of Horrors

If you're prepping for an audition and want to knock 'Little Shop of Horrors' out of the park, Seymour's 'Grow for Me' is a fantastic choice. It's got this sweet, awkward charm that lets you show off both vocal range and acting chops—you get to play hopeful, desperate, and a little bit nerdy all at once. The lyrics are packed with personality, and the melody’s catchy without being overly complex. Plus, it’s early in the show, so you don’t have to dig into the darker material right away.

Another standout is Audrey’s 'Somewhere That’s Green.' It’s a heartbreakingly tender ballad that reveals her dreams and vulnerabilities. The way it contrasts her grim reality with this idealized domestic fantasy is pure gold for actors. You can really lean into the wistfulness or play it with a touch of irony, depending on your interpretation. Either way, it’s a monologue that lingers in the audience’s mind long after the audition.

The dentist's monologue in 'Little Shop of Horrors' always cracks me up—it's this wild, chaotic rant about how much he loves pain. Steve Martin delivers it with this manic energy, swinging between glee and menace like a pendulum. The way he describes his childhood obsession with torture devices, then segues into how dentistry lets him legally inflict suffering? Pure dark comedy gold. It's got this twisted logic that makes you laugh while low-key horrified.

What elevates it is the physical comedy—Martin's exaggerated gestures, the way he mockingly mimics patients screaming. The lyrics are absurdly graphic ('I thrill when I drill a bicuspid'), but the real punchline is his delusional pride in being a 'dentist by trade but an artist by nature.' It's a masterclass in how to make villainy hilarious. I still quote 'Nitrous oxide isn’t laughing gas—it’s happy gas!' at inappropriate moments.

Oh, 'Little Shop of Horrors' is such a gem when it comes to blending dark humor with catchy tunes! While it's primarily a musical, there are definitely moments that feel like comedic monologues—especially from Seymour. His nervous rants about Audrey and the plant’s demands are packed with that awkward, self-deprecating humor that makes you cringe and laugh at the same time. The dentist’s scene, though more of a song ('Dentist!'), has this exaggerated, almost stand-up comedy vibe with its over-the-top villainy.

And let’s not forget Audrey II’s manipulative speeches—they’re delivered with this sly, sarcastic tone that turns what could be a horror moment into something hilariously sinister. The way the plant sweet-talks Seymour into its schemes feels like a twisted comedy routine. It’s not traditional monologue material, but the script’s witty dialogue and character quirks create these bursts of solo hilarity that stick with you.