Assumption College’s Department of Art, Music and Theatre will present Little Shop of Horrors, its 5th annual spring production at downtown Worcester's Hanover Theatre, on March 23 and 24.
Based on one of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows,
this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name. A
down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he
discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving. Soon, "Audrey
II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore
who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite.
Audrey II finally reveals itself to be an alien creature poised for global
domination. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, Little Shop of Horrors
never fails to entertain. The music is hip and fun, while the budding love
story accompanied by an unexpected ending keeps audiences engaged until the
very end.
Approximately 30 Assumption
College students and faculty are members of the cast and crew. Sophomore
Jonathan Souza will play Seymour, the main floral assistant who is in over his
head. Sophomore Nicole Gamberale will play the role of Audrey II. Assumption
College Professor Brian Tivnan is directing and producing the performance.
Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m.
The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge
St., Worcester, Mass.
Tickets cost $20 for adults, $10 for students and children,
and $15 for seniors. Call The Hanover box office at 877-571-7469 or visit www.thehanovertheater.org for more information.
Half of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to
the Worcester County Food Bank. Audience members are encouraged to bring
non-perishable food items to donate to the Worcester County Food Bank.