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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Compass Rose Theater, Annapolis, MD
Director: Madeline Austin
Musical Director: Jack Benedict
Costumer Designer: Michelle Hickman
Set Designer: Isabel DeCarvalho
Lighting Designer: John Purnell
Prop Designer: Susan Flynn
Sound Designer: Ryan Squires
Choreographer: Lindsay Zetter
Stage Combat: Matthew Crawford
Ensemble: Andrew Agner-Nichols (Orin, Snip, Mrs. Luce, Bernstein) Martin Egna (Mushnik), Barrett Johnson (Chiffon,) Sophie Love (Audrey) Amanda Matousek as Pods 1 & 4, Pregnant shopper), Keila Mumphord (Crystal), Elliott Petrilla (Patrick Martin), James Toler (Audrey II), Cristen Young (Ronnette), Tyler White (Pods 3 & 4, Customer, Mailman), Maxwell Wolf (Seymour Krelborn).
Photos: Josh Hubbell
REVIEWS: HELEN HAYES RECOMMENDED!
“Sci-fi spoof Little Shop of Horrors is hilarious at Compass Rose Theater.
Compass Rose Theater’s production of Little Shop of Horrors is a hilarious, jazzy musical. Directed by Madeline Austin, with musical direction by Jack Benedict, it is a fun musical to end the season with.
Director Madeline Austin keeps the energy high with lots of movement. The way Audrey II disposes of those it devours is clever. The actors hit the right comic and emotional moments. Little Shop of Horrors is great fun for the whole family, from those who grew up with the musical and know every song to those who have never seen it.” ~ DC THEATER ARTS, Charles Green, March 1, 2025
Week of February 23, 2025
#1 ~ The Little Shop of Horrors at Compass Rose Theater
“Who can resist a tale of love, greed, and carnivorous plants? For more than 40 years, the musical The Little Shop of Horrors has delighted audiences around the globe…. Now, Compass Rose Theater in Annapolis has made this kitschy, classic musical their own.
Under the direction of Madeline Austin, Maxwell Wolf leads this talent cast as the bumbling amateur botanist, Seymour….This cast delivers strong vocals and even acting from beginning to end. They are a delight to watch.”
~ MARYLAND THEATRE GUIDE, Susan Nolan, March 3, 2025
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