Little
Shop of Horrors
Directed by Mark J. Dibble
October 5-7, 2001
Winner of a TANYS Merit Award for Exceptional Choreography of Movement and Vocals for their role as the Greek Chorus, Neighborhood Observers and The Players
A
musical comedy by Howard Ashman and Alan Menkin
Meek, nebbish Seymour Krelbourn, stuck in a dead-end job as a florist’s assistant in a less-than-successful flower shop on Skid Row, has his life turned around when he comes across an unusual tiny plant. Naming the plant "Audrey II" after the salesgirl who is his secret love, Seymour attempts to grow the plant, to no avail...until he discovers the essential element of its diet: blood. As the plant thrives, bringing Seymour the attention, fame, and fortune he craves, the two strike a Faustian deal: Audrey II agrees to attract publicity if Seymour continues feeding its growing appetite. Seymour, his boss Mushnik, Audrey, and her abusive dentist boyfriend are eventually swept into the plant’s evil machinations as its true motives become clear.
Andrew
P. Alesso on piano
Jeff Carson as Seymour
Chris Mackowski as Mushnik
Miranda Marsh as Crystal
Pottsy on drums
Betty & Jerry Spindler as the Audrey II puppeteers
Fontilla A. Timmons as the voice of Audrey II
Eric L. Van Druff as Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.
Ardyth R. Van Scoy as Chiffon
Meredith R. Van Scoy as Ronette
Cristin Winegard as Audrey
Special Appearances by
Tony Atti as A Voice Not Unlike God’s
Marie Costello as The Interviewer
The Audrey II Singers
| Brandon Baney | Blair Barrett | Nicole Clark | Erin Graham |
| Alex Greek | Katlyn Hillard | Alicia Hodgdon | Chelsey Lekas |
| Tom Lekas | Annette Skaggs | Dian Tancar | Joseph Tancar |
| Amanda Waid |
The Crew
| Director & Designer | Mark J. Dibble |
| Production Manager | Chris Mackowski |
| Assistant Production Manager | Anne Davenport-Leete |
| Vocal Director | Michael Grady |
| Assistant Vocal Director | Eric Van Druff |
| Choreography | Meredith Van Scoy |
| Sound | Jim Pasinski |
| Lights | Tara Macdonald, Tony Atti |
| Do-Wop Costumes | Regina Van Scoy, Meredith Van Scoy |
| Stage Crew | Kyoko Amano, Marie Costello, Jim Pasinski, Sharie Radzavich, Stephanie Mackowski |
| Set | Jeff Carson, Anne Davenport-Leete, Julie Dykstra, Chris Mackowski, Heidi Mackowski, Stephanie Mackowski, Miranda Marsh, Pottsy, Sharie Radzavich, Eric Van Druff |
| P.R. | Sharie Radzavich, Chris Mackowski |
| Artwork | Dan Wintermantel & Studio 4 East |
| Photography | Glenn Melvin |
| Printing | Ferguson Printing |
Welcome to the Theatre!
On behalf of BLT, and all the folks who’ve had a hand in its formation, please allow me to thank you for the support of the arts in Bradford that has brought us to the opening of our fifth anniversary season. We open this season mindful of the events that have touched us over the last few weeks.
As
with all anniversaries, we pause to reflect on the past and dream of the
future. We remember the events in our REAL lives that have affected who
we are and make us the people and performers who have come together to
produce this show.
Looking back at the past was part of what brought us to the choice of Little Shop. As a tongue-in-cheek homage to some of the cheesiest movies ever made, horror films especially, the show takes us on a walk through the pitfalls of timidity, greed and unbridled ambition. It is a spoof of all that has come before it, from King Kong to The Blob to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller." We intend to poke fun at our fears and stereotypical thinking.
The ‘column and cube’ set was chosen to allow the audience’s imagination help tell the story, because, as I was reminded several years ago by a very wise designer, "the audience enjoys helping to tell the story !" The set design is a tribute to our dear friend, John "Shortie" Shortencarier, an award-winning designer who passes away recently.
Looking ahead to our future, we see bright things. Based on the support you’ve shown us in our first five years, the future looks rosey indeed.
We thank YOU for our past and invite you to share our future.
Enjoy!
MD