Compass Rose Theater, a professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, is performing “Little Shop of Horrors” from February 28 through March 30 at Maryland Hall.
With music by Alan Menken and lyrics and book material by Howard Ashman, “Little Shop of Horrors” won a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical. One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows, this charmingly tongue-in-cheek musical comedy has captivated theatergoers for over 30 years.
It features a delectable sci-fi storyline and an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score. The story follows Seymour Krelborn, a meek floral shop assistant who discovers a peculiar plant, which he names "Audrey II" after his crush. Little does he know, this unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a smart mouth and an insatiable hunger for humans.
The Compass Rose Theater show will feature Andrew Agner-Nichols as Orin Scrivello/Skip Snip/Bernstein/Mrs. Luce, Marty Egna as Mushnik, Barrett Johnson as Chiffon, Amanda as Puppeteer/Shopper, Sophie Merbaum as Audrey, Keila Mumphord as Crystal, Elliott Petrilla as Wino/Deliveryman, James Toler as Audrey II/Wino, Tyler White as Customer, Maxwell Wolf as Seymour Krelborn, and Cristen Young as Ronnette.
“This production will pay homage to the sci-fi, horror films that captivated audiences in the 1950s,” said “Little Shop of Horrors” director Madeline Austin.
In addition to directing, Austin is an off-Broadway producer and producing director with CWNYi (www.madelineaustin.com).
The Compass Rose Theater artistic and production team includes Austin, Barbara Webber (producer), Lisa Rodvien and Jack Benedict (musical directors), Isabel Simoes deCarvalho (set designer), John Purnell (lighting designer), Alejandro Ramirez (stage manager), Michele Hickman (costume designer), and the production team of Peter Katz, Susan Flynn, Logan Herard, Assata Snowden and Ryan Squires.
Since its founding in 2011 by Lucinda Merry-Browne, Compass Rose Theater has produced over 50 shows, garnering a Helen Hayes Award for “A Chorus Line,” five Helen Hayes Award nominations, and several Helen Hayes Award recommendations.
Compass Rose Theater is at Maryland Hall, located at 801 Chase Street in Annapolis. Show tickets are $15 to $55, available until showtime while supplies last. Ticket prices and availability are subject to change. Reduced prices are offered for students, seniors, military members and veterans, and groups of 12 or more. Purchase tickets at www.compassrosetheater.org or by calling 410-980-6662.
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