Mushnik’s Flower Shop on Skid Row is about to go under until Seymour, a tragically shy assistant, stumbles upon a new breed of plant with an unusual appetite — for blood.
“Little Shop of Horrors,” a musical comedy hit and sci-fi homage to B-movies, plays in the Marian Theatre April 25-May 12, and kicks off the summer season at Solvang Festival Theater, June 13-July 7. Tickets available at pcpa.org or contact the Box Office, 805-922-8313, email boxoffice@pcpa.org
Director/choreographer Keenon Hooks describes “Little Shop of Horrors” as “Becoming a beloved classic story through its many incarnations. Whether from the original 1960 black comedy film, the original Off-Broadway Musical, or the 1986 movie musical, this story has lasted through the generations and continues to capture our hearts even with its dark humor.”
“We follow the journey of Seymour Krelborn, a guy who grew up with nothing and believes he also doesn’t have much worth,” Hooks said. “Yet dreams start coming true as he cares for a strange new breed of plant he’s discovered while working in a flower shop. He goes from having literally nothing, to finding fame, fortune, and the secret love of his life.”
The cast includes Alexander Pimentel as Seymour Krelborn, Molly Dobbs as Audrey, Diva LaMarr as the Voice of the Plant, Billy Breed as Mr. Mushnik, George Walker as Orin Scrivello and others, Brezae Weeks as Ronnette, Etasha Caston as Chiffon, Marisa Moenho as Crystal, Michael Gould and Andrew Missael Banderas as the Plant Puppeteer/Wino’s; and joining on stage as a live band Michael Wilkins on the keyboard, Chris Mariscal on the bass, Nolan Lemay on guitar, and Jason Wells on percussion.
The show’s creative team includes Hooks, Music Director Michael Wilkins, Costume Designer Caroline Rein, Lighting Designer Cody Soper, Scenic Designer Joe C. Klug, Sound Designer Tony Angelini, Voice/Dialect Coach Kitty Balay, and Stage Manager Jack D. Myles.