Newburgh Free Academy Performed Little Shop of Horrors thanks to the generous donation of the intricate plant props needed to interact with the cast to make the story come to life. The life-sized props were donated by Bill Diamond Productions and Diamond Custom Fabrication. Additionally, alongside his daughter Dakota Diamond, Mr. Richard Diamond donated his time and expertise to operate the man-eating prop plant for rehearsals and the shows. Dakota has been involved in productions in Fostertown Elementary School and South Middle School.

Little Shop of Horrors follows meek but well-meaning Seymour, as he works for a flower shop on Skid Row. One day, Seymour’s luck begins to change when a mysterious, smooth-talking, plant appears out of nowhere, promising the young botanist fame, fortune, and the love of his life, Audrey, for the mere price of human blood. A parody of 1950s horror and science fiction movies, Little Shop of Horrors explores the lengths we are willing to go in order to succeed. Disclaimer/Content Warning: References to abuse, violence, and death. (Source: The Arts Club Theatre Company).

Cast & Crew information below.

PHOTOS | NFA Fall Musical Little Shop of Horrors

UPCOMING PERFORMANCE EVENTS

NFA Drama Production - Clue............................ November 15-16

NFA Dance Department Winter Production - The Little Mermaid

................................................................................... December 6

NFA Music Winter Concert I.................................... December 19

NFA Music Winter Concert II....................................... January 16

NFA Spring Musical Production - Footloose............. March 21-22

NFA Talent Show................................................................ April 9

NFA Dance Department Spring Concert........................... April 25

NFA Music Spring Concert I............................................... May 1

NFA Music Spring Concert II.............................................. May 8

NFA Senior Showcase........................................................ May 21

End of the Year Coffee House.............................................. June 5

Book & Lyrics By Howard Ashman
Music By Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman
Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director). Originally Produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Schubert Organization 
Based on the film by Roger Corman Screenplay by Charles Griffith
 
Directed by MANDY CLIFFORD
Choreography MANDY CLIFFORD
Costume Design JORDAN TALAS
Scenic Design RICH DIAMOND

CAST

Seymour.................................................................. Jonathan Black

Audrey................................................................... Penelope Batelic

Mushnik............................................................. Maxwell Vegliando

Orin...................................................................... Vincent Shelinsky

Audrey II, Voice.................................................. Stephanie Romano

Urchin, Ronette......................................................... Samaya Lassie

Urchin, Chiffon............................................................... Renee Pena

Urchin, Crystal............................................................. Aaliyah Fryar

The Plant, Audrey II..................... Rich Diamond, Dakota Diamond

Customer .............. Amelia Moore-Marmol

STUDENT PRODUCTION STAFF 

Student Production Manager............................... Dakota Diamond

Student Director, Tech Cooridnator............. Amelia Moore-Marmol

Production Tracks & Sound FX.................................... Maya Simms

Stage Manager............................................................ Daisy Aquino

Prop Manager........................................................ Dakota Diamond

Costume Manager.................................................... Tahiri Landolfa

Costume/Props Assistant...................................... America Palacios

Stage Crew.................................... Liliana Reyes, Dennise Vaquero,

.................................................................................... Ann Quintero,

Set Construction & Painting.................................. Dakota Diamond,

.......................................................................................... DJ Clifford,

........................... Ann Quintero, Amelia Moore-Marmol Emilio Bell,

..................... Vincent Shelinsky, Maxwell Vegliando, Daisy Aquino

PRODUCTION STAFF

Director..................................................................... Mandy Clifford

Music Director..................................................................... TJ Swetz

Choreography........................................................... Mandy Clifford

Set Design........................................... Rich Diamond, Bill Diamond

Set Construction.................................... Rich Diamond, Don Clifford

Set & Prop Assistance............................................... Kristy Diamond

Technical Support................................................... Anthony French

Costume Design............................................................ Jordan Talas

Production Assistant................................................. Ellisyn Granda

Lighting Design........................................................ Mandy Clifford

Publicity and Community Relations...... Cassie Sklarz, Ed Schindler

Playbill........................................................................ Mandy Clifford

Online Ticket Sales.................................................................... Cur8

Printing................................................................. NECSD Print Shop

Shirt Printing & Design.......................... Continental Screen Design

SPECIAL THANKS

Kristen Johnsen - Director of Fine & Performing Arts
NFA & NECSD Administration
NFA Custodial Staff
NFA Security Staff
The Diamond Family
Cigar Box Studios
Don & DJ Clifford
Kevin Foster
Kristina Morano
Daniele Crineri
Dr. Cassie Sklarz

Little Shop of Horrors Is Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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