Seymour watches as his newly adopted father, Mr. Mushnik falls victim to Seymour’s blood-hungry plant, Audrey II. This is one of the first examples of the twists and turns in Little Shop of Horrors, which only continued throughout the remainder of the play. The show runs April 19 through 21 at 7:00 p.m., but admission the first night is free.
“The show took so much work and commitment. It is so much harder than what people believe and I already know they will love the play as much as I do,” sophomore Gabi Montes de Oca said. She is a chorus member in the show.
Seymour, who is played by freshman Stephen Aderton, is as an orphan who works in a flower show owned by Mr. Mushnik, played by junior Harris Fitzgerel. Seymour works for long hours along side a young woman named Audrey, played by junior Gwen Levey.
Seymour acquires a strange unknown plant from a chinese man during a mysterious solar eclipse, who he names Audrey II. The plant attracts positive and lucrative attention and the business begins to grow once again. As the money begins to come in Mr. Mushnik demands Seymour to make the plant grow, which can only be achieved through feeding it blood. Disaster ensues as romance develops, leaving a gripping story. The play’s hidden message expresses the idea that two wrongs do not make a right.
One of the most enjoyable parts is the trio of narrators; Crystal, Chiffon, and Ronette, who are played by freshman Deanna Gowland, senior Susie Sowa and junior Laura Hackfield. Another performance the audience will enjoy is sophomore James Barker’s, who plays Audrey’s abusive boyfriend Orin.
The play is aided by a live band. The students who comprise the band plays a variety of instruments which suit the mood of the play. The props and backgrounds were well-made and looked professionally done. The details of the setting, costumes and song choices played well with the era and characters.
Artistic director George Bennett is proud of his work.
“This one is going to be one of the best shows yet,” Bennett said.
Little Shop of Horrors will never cease to amaze the audience.
Peggy Aderton • Apr 20, 2012 at 9:07 am
Hope all get to see this production…quality in every way. From the music to the acting, the set and the great puppetry, the singing and the humor – all make it an enjoyable evening! Well done to all! Fantastic!
P. S. Steve Aderton’s given name is spelled Stephen :)