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"Feed Me"
Sheeraz Hyder
Issue date: 4/13/07 Section: Campus News
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"Feed me," a giant man-eating plant named Audrey II; a nerdy florist, his flirtatious coworker, and their frugal boss - these are some of the treats that await in the Dramatic Society's spring musical production of Alan Mencken and Howard Ashman's 1982 off-Broadway classic comedy The Little Shop of Horrors. The Stute was recently given exclusive press access by the Dramatic Society to sit in on a dress rehearsal days before opening night. The Dramatic Society did not disappoint, as flower shop Mushnik & Son on 1313 Skid Row looked ready for business. Casting for The Little Shop of Horrors already took place back in January, so this represents a little under four months of give-it-their-all effort by the cast and crew who made the show possible.
Business Manager Gus Rath '09 stars as Seymour, the introverted but gifted botanist who yearns for his stunning co-worker Audrey, played by Alicia Mahon '08. Will Estes '10 shines as Mr. Mushnik, their penny-pinching boss who never misses an opportunity to bedevil his workers. Finally, Dave Bazzano '08 provides the groovy voice of the malicious and blood-thirsty, man-eating plant known as Audrey II.
The orchestra is comprised of true talent in pianist Frank Riccobono '10, guitarist Russell Jones '09, bassist Amanda Rogers '08, and percussionist Jake Mower '09. Under the direction of Music Director Tim Rosser, the orchestra keeps the score moving at a pace perfectly fitted for the unpredictability of the Little Shop of Horrors.
Props shine under the astute management of Erin McDonnell '11 and show the devotion that McDonnell and her assistant Alina Bayer '10 put into the production. Especially noteworthy was Audrey II, which moves with a mind of its own under the masterful puppetry of Vice President Andrew Keane '08 and Abel Alvarez '11. The effort shown by the 14 cast members, 20 crew people, and five musicians who make Little Shop of Horrors what it is, clearly shined in this dress rehearsal.
Little Shop of Horrors is comprised of two acts with a total running time of two hours including the intermission. Why should people come? Dramatic Society President John Frega '07 put it best when he said, "It's the best dollar you'll ever spend at Stevens." Frega '07 also stated, "There are a lot of reasons to come, whether it's the giant man-eating plant or really just the fact that a lot of talented people have poured their hearts and souls into this production." Matthew Trombetta, who was chosen as Director for Little Shop of Horrors by the Dramatic Society, also offered, "People who don't see Little Shop are honestly missing out on a classic." Rath said Little Shop of Horrors "is a story that people are familiar with and to see a different interpretation of it is definitely worth it."
The show opened on Thursday, April 12 and Little Shop of Horrors will be playing in the Grace E. and Kenneth W. DeBaun Auditorium in Edwin A. Stevens Hall Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. as well. For Stevens students, tickets cost $1 in advance or $3 at the door and for general admission the cost is $5 in advance or $7 at the door. The Dramatic Society will also be holding a raffle during the intermission of each of performance and will be selling Little Shop of Horrors t-shirts at a cost of $15 through closing night.
John Frega, current President of the Dramatic Society, served as Managing Editor of The Stute in the Spring of 2005.
Business Manager Gus Rath '09 stars as Seymour, the introverted but gifted botanist who yearns for his stunning co-worker Audrey, played by Alicia Mahon '08. Will Estes '10 shines as Mr. Mushnik, their penny-pinching boss who never misses an opportunity to bedevil his workers. Finally, Dave Bazzano '08 provides the groovy voice of the malicious and blood-thirsty, man-eating plant known as Audrey II.
The orchestra is comprised of true talent in pianist Frank Riccobono '10, guitarist Russell Jones '09, bassist Amanda Rogers '08, and percussionist Jake Mower '09. Under the direction of Music Director Tim Rosser, the orchestra keeps the score moving at a pace perfectly fitted for the unpredictability of the Little Shop of Horrors.
Props shine under the astute management of Erin McDonnell '11 and show the devotion that McDonnell and her assistant Alina Bayer '10 put into the production. Especially noteworthy was Audrey II, which moves with a mind of its own under the masterful puppetry of Vice President Andrew Keane '08 and Abel Alvarez '11. The effort shown by the 14 cast members, 20 crew people, and five musicians who make Little Shop of Horrors what it is, clearly shined in this dress rehearsal.
Little Shop of Horrors is comprised of two acts with a total running time of two hours including the intermission. Why should people come? Dramatic Society President John Frega '07 put it best when he said, "It's the best dollar you'll ever spend at Stevens." Frega '07 also stated, "There are a lot of reasons to come, whether it's the giant man-eating plant or really just the fact that a lot of talented people have poured their hearts and souls into this production." Matthew Trombetta, who was chosen as Director for Little Shop of Horrors by the Dramatic Society, also offered, "People who don't see Little Shop are honestly missing out on a classic." Rath said Little Shop of Horrors "is a story that people are familiar with and to see a different interpretation of it is definitely worth it."
The show opened on Thursday, April 12 and Little Shop of Horrors will be playing in the Grace E. and Kenneth W. DeBaun Auditorium in Edwin A. Stevens Hall Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. as well. For Stevens students, tickets cost $1 in advance or $3 at the door and for general admission the cost is $5 in advance or $7 at the door. The Dramatic Society will also be holding a raffle during the intermission of each of performance and will be selling Little Shop of Horrors t-shirts at a cost of $15 through closing night.
John Frega, current President of the Dramatic Society, served as Managing Editor of The Stute in the Spring of 2005.
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