NFA Fall Musical Little Shop of Horrors | Recap
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 |
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................................................................. ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ Print Shop
Shirt Printing & Design.......................... Continental Screen Design
SPECIAL THANKS
Kristen Johnsen - Director of Fine & Performing Arts
NFA & ¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ 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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