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Little Shop of Horrors

Directed by Bryan Blanks
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SHOW DATES

Sept 9-10 and 15-17 (7:30 pm)
Sept 11 and 18 (2:00 pm)
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PRE-SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

A musical about a man-eating plant?  How could that not be entertaining?  Well that is exactly what is in store as Little Shop of Horrors will be produced as the opening show of Peoria Players 104th season.  It's been many years since the show has been produced by adults in the Peoria area, and director Bryan Blanks jumped at the chance to do this show. "Due to my schedule, I don't always get the chance to direct during the school year, but I couldn't miss the opportunity to direct a show that I've loved since I was a kid." Many audience members know Little Shop of Horrors due to the film adaptation starring Rick Moranis, and for many performers of color, it was refreshing to see black actresses in featured roles on the big screen. "The Urchins trio is what drew me into Little Shop of Horrors the most. Their vocal styling, their dancing...I couldn't get enough of it. I would do the moves with them as I watched the movie over and over as a kid." Speaking of our Urchins, Peoria Players is proud to have Michelle Watson, Anita Foster and Juanita Williams return to the stage as they round out the trio for this production. The show is also led by Deric Kimler as Seymour and Kelly Kooken-Nehls as Audrey. The show will also feature newcomers Caden Mills as the Dentist and Chris Ennis as Mushnik. The voice of the plant will be played by Treyvon Campbell, with Kayla Harvey as the Skid Row Vagrant.

The show is cast in a similar fashion to the original Off-Broadway production written by Howard Ashman with music by Alan Menken, who brought us the score to The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. Menken and Ashman were very clear in the fact that this story was intended to be told with a very small intimate cast. “Little Shop is strange, it is funny, but it also has so much heart, and I think this unique combination of qualities coupled with an amazing score, is why audiences love it so much. I'm truly humbled to be working with this talented cast and crew with Music Direction by Dedra Kaiser." Tickets for Little Shop can be purchased online at peoriaplayers.org or by phone at 309-688-4473. Performances include September 9-11 and 15-18.  Little Shop of Horrors is sponsored by Essential Wellness Pharmacy, Brown Animal Hospital, Janice Harvey and Rachel Mitchell.


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PRODUCTION STAFF

Director/Choreographer: Bryan Blanks
Music Director: Dedra Kasier
Stage Manager: Erin Pantages 
Costumes: Jill Moritz and Darah Hannan
Set Design:   Julie Wasson
Set Builder: John Goodell

Props: Julie Duran and Julie Campbell
Light Design: Wayne Carrey
Sound: Jace McCance
Hair/Makeup: Monica Kalman











CAST LIST

Seymour: Deric Kimler
Audrey: Kelly Kooken Nehls
Urchins Trio: Michelle Watson, Anita Foster, Juanita Williams
Orin (Dentist) Bernstein, Snip, Luce and "everyone else": Caden Mills
Mushnik: Chris Ennis
Voice- Audrey II: TreVeon Campbell
Derelict: Noah Mollet
Skid-Row Vagrant: Kayla Harvey
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Location

4300 N. University St.
Peoria, IL 61614

BOX OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Note: Hours vary around the holidays.

Contact Us

Email:
players@mtco.com

​Phone:

(309) 688-4473

@2020 Peoria Players Theatre
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  • Shows
    • Current Season >
      • Little Shop of Horrors
      • Misery
      • Holiday Inn
      • Gypsy
      • In The Heights
      • The Wedding Singer
    • Special Events >
      • Normies
    • Past Seasons
    • Summer Youth Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Attending a Show
  • About the Theatre
    • History
    • Box Office
    • Board of Directors
    • Rentals
    • Newsletters
    • Contact
  • Get Involved
    • Auditions
    • Volunteer
    • Membership
    • Scholarships
    • Play Submissions
  • Support
    • Cast of Patrons
    • Our Affiliations