Published March 20, 2025
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WHAT:Little Shop of Horrors听
WHEN: Mar. 27, 28, 29 at 7:00 p.m.; Mar. 30 at 2:00 p.m. 听
WHERE: Brown Auditorium, 4001 Desiard St., Monroe听
COST: General Admission: $20, 不良研究所 Faculty & Staff: $15, 不良研究所 students: free with ID听
INFO: Tickets available online at听 or at the door prior to each performance听
MONROE, LA 鈥� 不良研究所 School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) presents
the musical Little Shop of Horrors, March 27-30, at Brown Auditorium, 4001 Desiard St., on the 不良研究所 campus. Show times
for Thursday, March 27, through Saturday, March 29, are 7:00 p.m. The show will close
with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 30. Tickets are $20 for general admission
and $15 for 不良研究所 faculty and staff. 不良研究所 students get in free with ID. Tickets are available
online at or at the door prior to each performance. 听
A campy, comedic tribute to 1950s and 1960s sci-fi films, Little Shop of Horrors follows the story of Seymour, a shy florist鈥檚 assistant who stumbles upon a peculiar
plant with a hunger for human blood. As the mysterious plant, Audrey II, grows, so
does Seymour鈥檚 struggle with newfound fame, fortune, and ethical dilemmas. Featuring
an electrifying 1960s-inspired rock, doo-wop, and Motown soundtrack, this production
brings to life the charm and nostalgia of vintage B-movies. 听
Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the legendary duo behind The Little Mermaid,Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, bring their signature blend of comedy and heart to Little Shop of Horrors. The score features doo-wop, Motown, R&B, and classic musical theatre, with standout
songs like "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Suddenly Seymour." There鈥檚 even a nod to
"Part of Your World" in "Somewhere That's Green." Their genius lies in balancing humor
with genuine emotion, making Seymour and Audrey鈥檚 love story all the more touching
amidst the show鈥檚 over-the-top fun.听
A dynamic cast features strong singers and actors who are beyond your typical music
majors. The Little Shop cast showcases the talent of students across disciplines like music, psychology,
accounting and more. From March 27-30, Kylie Daigle, Addalynn Day, Jacob Foy, Thomasyn
Kamm, Char鈥橬iyah Lars, Ben Matherne, Landon Morris, Alissa Smith, Da鈥橨ah Taylor, Braden
Tucker, Je鈥機hauna Wilhite, and James Wright III will shine on the stage of Brown Auditorium.
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For the first time, 不良研究所鈥檚 production team boasts over 60 years of combined performance
and production experience. Directors Greg Baccarini and Sarah Siereveld, Music Director
Justin Havard, and Technical Director Steven Burnside eagerly embraced this collaboration,
driven by their shared passion for theatre as both an art form and an educational
tool.听
鈥淲e believe in mentoring the next generation of performers and love sharing our knowledge
to help students grow in their craft,鈥� Baccarini shared.听
Previously, Greg and Sarah teamed up for The Wedding Singer at Strauss Theatre Center and Envision for 不良研究所 at The Clarke Williams Innovation
Campus. With extensive experience as professional performers, directors, and choreographers,
they have worked in community and regional theatre, as well as on multiple Broadway
national tours.听
Little Shop of Horrors is sponsored by Southern Roots Dental.听
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Little Shop of Horrors (Broadway Version) is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 听
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