Theater Emory brings the cult classic musical “Little Shop of Horrors” to the stage this spring, running at the Mary Gray Munroe Theater in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts from Thursday, April 11, through Sunday, April 21. The performance features Emory College students and Theater Emory, Emory University’s professional theater company.
“Little Shop of Horrors” is the story of meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn, who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names Audrey II after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s origins and intent toward global domination.
The last musical produced by the Emory University professional theater company was “The Boys of Syracuse” in 2016.
“Theater Emory is proud to be producing a musical after so many years,” says Caitlin Hargraves, Theater Emory co-artistic director. “Emory students have so much musical talent, and we’re thrilled for the opportunity to showcase their many skills in ‘Little Shop of Horrors.’ We’re also excited by the particular challenges that come with producing a musical, and grateful to have some of Atlanta’s top musical theater professionals at the helm.”
Director and choreographer Ricardo Aponte echoes Hargrave’s statement.
“I am thrilled to guide courageous and imaginative college students who will infuse fresh energy into the project. The show is wrapped in a witty B-movie horror setting and features the most iconic songs and characters in musical theater history,” says Aponte. “Our production aims to pay homage to its original incarnation while providing a fresh perspective.”
The cast includes Edmund Acquaah, Ashley Alves, Jared Block, Makalee Cooper, Fenner Eaddy, Julia Green, Arianna Hardaway, Tai Jackson, Jake Krakovsky, Noah Lian, Emma Ramos, Morgan Schatmeyer, David Seo and…
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