A-State Theatre Presents 'Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical' This Month

This November, Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre opens its doors to a production of “Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical.” Performances will be held in the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 15 and 22.

JONESBORO – This November, Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre opens its doors to a production of “Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical.”

Performances will be held in the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 15 and 22.

Based on the 1960 film, “Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical” features music by Alan Menken and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman. Step into the vibrant, offbeat world of Skid Row, where a down-on-his-luck florist, Seymour, discovers a strange, unusual plant that promises fame, fortune, and a chance at love. As the plant grows, so does its appetite, pulling Seymour into a thrilling and dangerous bargain he may not escape. Featuring an unforgettable score inspired by doo-wop, Motown and rock and roll, this cult-classic musical delivers humor, heart and just the right amount of horror in a theatrical experience audiences will not soon forget.

The cast includes Zander Bishop of Trumann, as Seymour Krelborn; Kelly Clarke of Johannesburg, South Africa and Lynzee Owens of Clarksville, as Audrey; Alaina Hogan of Howell, Mich., as Crystal; Celeste Harmon of Beebe, as Ronnette; Ella Scott of Jonesboro, as Chiffon; Jackson McGinnis of Marion, as Mushnik; Adam Arizaga of Russellville, as Orin and other characters; Katherine McDaniel of Paragould and La’Ray Watson of Trumann, as Audrey II/Plant Voice; Allyson Hyatt of Harrison, and William Hankins of Pocahontas, as Puppeteers.

The artistic team includes, DayDay Robinson, assistant professor, director, intimacy choreographer and dialect coach; Libby Wills of Russellville, dance choreographer; Dr. Kristen Sullivan, assistant professor, music director; Jeff McLaughlin, associate professor of theatre, scenic designer; Joshua Gilpin, assistant professor, lighting designer; Claire Abernathy, professor, costume designer; Jarrett Robinett, instructor, sound designer; Skylar Hilderbrand of Jonesboro, assistant costume designer; Olin Hahn of Jonesboro, assistant lighting design; Jace Hahn of Jonesboro, assistant director; and Isaiah Wallis of Harrison, fight choreographer and assistant dance choreographer.

The production crew includes Ash Outlaw-Miller of Cabot, stage manager; Kamyron LeFebvre of Harrison, Walker Sloan of Brookland, Conner Ernes of Jonesboro, assistant stage managers; Jaleaha Sage of Cabot and Wesley Thompson of Mammoth Spring, properties managers; Samiyyah Burkhalter of Little Rock, light board operator; Olivia Steward of Batesville, A1-Mix engineer; Maliah Anderson of Jonesboro and Alice Weatherford of Norfork, A2-deck engineer; Jacklyn Stokes of Jonesboro and Newt Livingston of Salem, spotlight operators; Dakota Lundberg of Little Rock, Harrison Herget of Jonesboro, Grayson Goad of Jonesboro, Garrett Veal of Paragould, backstage crew; Kadarious Williams of Jonesboro, Allison Trebilcock of Jonesboro, Milo Smith of Memphis, Morgan McNutt of Forrest City and Josh Williams of Marion, wardrobe crew; Emalee Gillean of Jonesboro and RJ Moad of Leachville, house managers.

Content Warnings: depictions of domestic abuse, murder, comedic/campy violence, mild language and a man-eating plant. Suggested rating: PG-13/ Teen+.

Tickets may be purchased 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the A-State Box Office in First National Bank Arena or by calling (870) 972-2781. Tickets may also be purchased online. Prices range from $15 to $20 per ticket. A-State student tickets are free at the box office with a student ID.