Show debut of Little Shop of Horrors.
The Department of Theatre & Music previewed the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” on Oct. 4.
The production took place in Ransburg Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
The theatre department began auditions for the musical during the first week students arrived on campus.
The cast and crew had only about a month to prepare before opening night.
Freshman theatre major Elise Delap, who plays Audrey, noted that development of the play was not hindered, despite the short time period.
Freshman Elise Delap performs as Audrey, in the musical“Little Shop of Horrors” playing Oct. 19 and 20. Photo by Kelbi Ervin
“It’s a lot of work, but it is only a month, you know, compared to other shows that have a little bit longer of a time period. So it has come together really well,” Delap said.
Based on the 1959 film by Roger Corman, “Little Shop of Horrors” centers around Mr. Mushnik’s Florist Shop on skid row. Seymour, played by Andy Wegg, and Audrey work in Mushnik’s rundown shop, which is at risk of closing.
“Seymour finds a little plant in a shop on the side of the road and brings it to Mushnik’s florist. It’s this huge sensation, becomes this big hit,” Delap said. “People from all over the world want to come see this plant, but the only thing is that it grows and gets bigger off of blood. By the end of the show, it actually eats people whole.”
Sophomore biology pre-med major Stephanie Harris said that she did not expect what she saw at “Little Shop of Horrors.”
“I thought it was really funny, and I really liked the music,” Harris said. “The plant was my favorite, and Seymour was pretty good, too.”
The musical showcased the talents of Wegg and Delap as the leads, both of whom are freshmen.
“As a freshman, I didn’t really know what to expect,” Delap said. “So it was a big shock when I got a call back and got the actual part. I was just so humbled by it.”
Although the concept of a giant, human-eating plant may seem downright crazy, the hidden meanings in “Little Shop of Horrors” represent issues that occur in society today.
“It’s a great musical. It’s a lot of fun for everybody. It’s a big, upbeat show,” Delap said.
The musical will be performed at 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20.
