Washburn Rural High School presents 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Feb 18, 2003 by Capital-Journal

MIKE SHEPHERD/The Capital-Journal

Sam Atkin plays Seymour in Washburn Rural High School's production of "Little Shop of Horrors."

Synopsis: Seymour, a down and out Skid Row florist, becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon Audrey II (the plant) grows into an ill-tempered, greedy, R&B singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination. One of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of the 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Playwright: Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman, with screenplay by Charles Griffith

Director: Connie Archer-McGinnis

Local director: Ken Forsyth

Technical director: Rob Owens

Running crew chief: Tegan Robinson

Lighting designer: Todd Keefover

Costume mistress: Laura Koger; assistant, Rachel Deffenbaugh

Prop master: Tamara Beyer; assistant, Kayla Bunker

Sound designer: Bret Palmer

Makeup designer: Laura Emery

Publicity crew chief: Chelsey Hutton

Stage manager: Norah Jones; assistant, Alyssa Wrightsman

Cast: Seymour (Sam Atkin); Audrey (Kenzie Dikeman); Mr. Mushnik (Blake Allen); Orin (Corey Wood); Ronnette (Eva Peterson); Chiffon (Olivia Marsh); Crystal (Bethany Ayers); voice of Audrey II (Brenton Hoyos); Audrey II puppeteer (Mike McGloin); Mrs. Luce, Customer and Bum (Laura Stratton); Skip Snip, Bum, Customer, Mr. Bernstein, and Mr. Martin (Cole Ridley)

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Where: Auditorium of Washburn Rural High School, 5900 S.W. 61st

How much: $6. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 339-4100