Seymour Krelborn (played by theatre junior Juan Rivera) talks to the trio of Skid Row street urchins, Crystal, Chiffon, and Ronnette (played by theatre freshman Samantha Marchena, theatre junior Olivia Bynum, and theatre sophomore Lillian Jones) about his rising popularity and hatred of Orin Scrivello, Audrey’s sadistic boyfriend.
During the opening number “Skid Row (Downtown),” Mr. Mushnik (played by theatre senior Daniel Reiter) leans on a broom, contemplating his life in the decrepit town.
Mushnik lifts Seymour into his arms as they belt out the closing of “Mushnik and Son,” a song in which Mushnik decides to adopt Seymour to ensure he remains loyalty to the shop, maintaining the fame and glory he brought with the creation of Audrey II.
Mushnik hoists a bloodied lab coat into the air to force Seymour to reveal the truth and motive behind Scrivello’s death: he was fed to the carnivorous plant to help it thrive and keep Audrey safe (and single).
Theatre sophomore Nicolette Clivio looks toward theatre junior Maggie Bohanek as they sing the ensemble parts of “Skid Row (Downtown).”
Reaching toward Seymour, Mushnik is consumed by Audrey II after being convinced that money needing to be deposited had been stored inside of the plant.
Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. (played by theatre senior Ryan Lamontagne) reveals his insanity and savage dental practices during “Dentist!”
Seymour plots the death of Audrey II, detailing to Audrey (played by theatre senior Grace Trainor) the various methods he planned on using to ensure it would be killed, from stabbing it with a machete to harming it with rat poison.
After she died from an attack by Audrey II, Seymour carries Audrey to the plant, fulfilling her dying wish by giving it another meal that would allow it to flourish and perpetuate his fame.
The entire cast of “Little Shop of Horrors” comes together on stage for the finale, “Don’t Feed the Plants.” In this number, Audrey and Seymour come together after both being eaten by Audrey II as a final reminder for the audience to never feed the plants.
“Thank you five” echoed backstage as students bounced between dressing rooms and the costume shop before conducting their warm ups. Props were set on stage, lights were readjusted from the catwalk, and mics were taped on actors. As the house lights dimmed, theatre junior and ensemble member Carsten Kjaerulff stumbled to his feet to welcome the audience, and the cast rushed out of the wings for the opening number. The show’s beginning marked the end of Meyer Hall productions for this year.
“After four years at Dreyfoos, this is my final musical,” Reiter said. “This show means a lot to me: it’s my big role, I’ve made my best friends, and I’ve been able to be a leader and mentor throughout the process.”
For two hours, the audience watches as Seymour — a klutzy orphan with a big heart, carnivorous plant modeled after an avocado and venus fly trap, and hopeless desire to impress his coworker Audrey — navigates sudden fame through doo-wop and Motown-style songs originally created by Alan Menken in 1982.
“It’s such a fun show. It’s deep. It’s funny and it’s lighthearted at the same time, but it’s also kind of scary. It touches on every genre,” Trainor said. “I think music is so masterful, and through Audrey, I’ve been able to access a lot of myself in terms of heart and emotions.”
After the bows, the cast motions toward the audience to recognize all of the crew and management members that made the show possible backstage. “As much as I have loved helping to create this show, I certainly feel that sort of sinking feeling that this is nearly the last,”production manager and theatre senior Sunaina Singh said. “It’s been amazing being able to do tech here, and I wouldn’t give it up for anything.” (Lexi Critchett)
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