Episode 12 - Little Shop of Horrors

The Whole Note

Episode 12 - Little Shop of Horrors

“On The 21st Day in the month of September…..”

Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy rock musical with music by Alan Menken and lyrics and a book by Howard Ashman. The story follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The musical is loosely based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film The Little Shop of Horrors. The music, composed by Menken in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several well-known tunes, including the title song, "Skid Row (Downtown)", "Somewhere That's Green", and "Suddenly, Seymour". The musical premiered Off-Off-Broadway in 1982 before moving to the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway, where it had a five-year run. It later received numerous productions in the U.S. and abroad, and a subsequent Broadway production. The musical was also made into a 1986 film of the same name, directed by Frank Oz, starring Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene as Seymour and Audrey.

About The Host

Kenneth L. Waters, Jr. (He/Him) has been involved in theater for over a decade around the DMV area. He is a graduate from The College of Southern Maryland and Frostburg State University with degrees in Theatrical Design and Performance. He is currently the Production Stage Manager at Roxy Regional Theatre in Clarksville, Tennessee. He has been involved in numerous productions both on and off stage.

About The Guest

Stacy Reynolds Oosterink (She/Her) has been a member of Community Theater in Southern Maryland almost as long as there has been Community Theater in Southern Maryland! Taking part both onstage and backstage, she has acted, produced, directed, costumed, and wrangled props for the Port Tobacco Players, The Newtowne Players and the now defunct Patuxent Playhouse. She currently serves on various committees at The Newtowne Players, and is the host for their bi-weekly podcast called “The Green Room.” A “jack of all trades,” she is excited and grateful for the return of live theater after such a long hiatus. Stacy lives on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay in an empty nest with her husband Bill and their furry menagerie. She is grateful for her talented children Ashley, Kylie, Madelyn, and Bradley who have helped fill her life with music and excitement. She is also VERY grateful to Kenny for the opportunity to guest on his fabulous show, and encourages everyone listening to support the arts however possible. Become a member, an audience member or a sponsor, because Community Theater doesn’t exist without the COMMUNITY, and without the arts, the world is a MUCH less beautiful place to be.

RIGHTS TO “Little Shop of Horrors”

The Original 1982 Off-Broadway Version

https://www.mtishows.com/little-shop-of-horrors

The 2003 Broadway Version

https://www.mtishows.com/little-shop-of-horrors-broadway-version

THE WHOLE NOTE - A Musical Theatre Podcast

Hosted By Kenneth L. Waters, Jr.

Edited By Kenneth L. Waters, Jr.

Singing Grading Scale By Marsé Alaundra

Image and Design By Gayle Howe

Intro and Outro Music

“The Bumble” Inspired by “The Flight of the Bumblebee”

By Joshua Pyron

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