Director Megan Cipolla is thrilled to direct this summer’s Youth Theatre, Little Shop of Horrors! Our Summer Youth Theatre, which originated in 1997, showcases the talents of teens, ages 14 to 20, in all areas of theatre including onstage, backstage, and orchestration. Little Shop of Horrors is the perfect, creative summer outlet for these teens! A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, this musical never fails to entertain! Megan has assembled a fantastic cast of young talent, as follows: Crystal-Madison Auge; Ronette-Arianna Morgan; Chiffon-Julia Frazell; Audrey-Emma Lutrell; Seymour-Wes Hunt; Mr. Mushnik-Rusty Brost; Orin (Dentist)-Frank Drew; Audrey II-David Brown; Derelict and Bum-Brian Williams; Bernstein and Bum-David Jordan; Skip Snip and Chorus-Farris Abou Hanna; Mrs. Luce and Chorus-Natalie McMillion; Interviewer and Chorus-Megan Troglio; Chorus and Audrey II Puppeteer-Hayley Jones; Chorus and Audrey II Puppeteer-Peyton Donahue. Megan’s Production Staff includes: Deric Kimler-Music Director; Megan Manley-Choreographer; Erica Greskoviak-Set Design; Scott Moore-Set Construction; Sharon Stanard-Props; Costumes-Carrie McMillion; Production Secretary-Josh Hammond; Stage Manager-Erin Pantages; Advising Director/Board Liaison-Jimmy Ulrich; Sound-Nicholas Cassidy; and Lights- Wayne Carey. Performances include August 6, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm, and August 10 at 2:00. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for patrons 18 and younger, and will be on sale July 14. Call 688-4473 or feel free to use the PayPal option on our website. Catch a sneak preview of the show — join the cast at the East Peoria Farmers Market on Friday evening, July 18 between 5:30 and 6:30. The Farmers Market is located in The Levee District downtown area on the pedestrian promenade near Target.
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