[Capdist-announce] Little Shop of Horror opening this Friday at The Ghent Playhouse

[Linda Murawski]

The Ghent Playhouse stage will become Mushnik’s Flower Shop on Skid Row as
the Playhouse begins its 41st Season with *Little Shop of Horrors*.  The
play will open on Friday, October 9 and run through Sunday, October 25 with
performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2
p.m.



What do you feed a plant that promises to make all your dreams come true?  Mix
up a big batch of rock and roll, black comedy and Motown.  Add some horror,
doo-wop and crazy characters.  Finish the zany concoction with infectious
songs and gallons of blood.  What could possibly go wrong?

Inspired by the 1960 science fiction film by Roger Corman, the script and
lyrics for *Little Shop of Horrors* were penned by Howard Ashman.  Allen
Menken composed the music.  This musical had an extended off-Broadway run
and continues to delight audiences anywhere it plays!



This production at the Playhouse is directed by Michael Mensching and
produced by Joanne Peal with Musical Direction by Joanne Mensching.  The
set was designed by Michael McDermott with costumes by Joanne Mauer.



Joseph Sicotte (Seymour) is from West Stockbridge, MA and last appeared on
the Ghent stage in *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* as William
Barfee.

Kelly Sienkiewicz (Audrey) is from Catskill, NY and this production her
first with GPH.  She has appeared in productions with Upstage Productions,
Lights Up Productions and The Two of Us Productions, which include *Legally
Blonde*, *Into the Woods* and *Les Miserables*.

Mark Fingar (Mr. Mushnik) is from Hudson, New York and has been in several
shows at GPH, the last of which was *Fallen Angels* last fall.

Michael Meier (Oren)  of Chatham, New York has also been a regular on the
GPH stage, appearing in such productions as *You're a Good Man, Charlie
Brown*, *The Countess *and *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee*. He
is also a member of the Pantoloons, appearing in their annual Pantos held
at GPH.

Nellie Rustick (Chiffon) is from Chatham and is a formally trained opera
singer.  She also enjoys theatre and has appeared on the Ghent Playhouse
stage, as well as that of PS21, the West Sand Lake Arts Center, and SUNY
Albany and Russell Sage College.

Katie K. Snyder (Crystal) is from Nassau, NY.  This is her first time with
GPH, but has worked with Circle Theater Players, OurOwnProductionS, Not So
Common Players and Highlight Acting Troupe.

Another newcomer, Elizabeth Corey (Ronette), from East Greenbush, NY has
worked with FPNENY, Schenectady Light Opera Company and Steamer 10,
appearing in such productions as *Avenue Q*, *Grease*, and *The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee*.

This also marks Hollie Miller's ( the voice of Audrey II) first time
working with the Ghent Playhouse.  Hollie is from Troy, New York.

Matthew Coviello of Pittsfield, MA and Robert Walker of North Chatham, NY
round out the cast.  Matthew is no stranger at the Ghent Playhouse, having
played the title character in *You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown*, and
appearing in several pantos as a member of the Pantoloons.  He has also
worked with the Town Players of Pittsfleld and Berkshire Community College.
Robert made his acting debut in the Ghent Playhouse's production of *The
Grapes of Wrath* in 2014 and has continued to be an integral part of each
and every one of its productions ever since, building sets for productions
such as *Fallen Angels*, *Heroes*, *Rabbit Hole* and *Little Shop of
Horrors*.

Be sure to get your tickets early – Audrey II wants to know just where you
are sitting!



Tickets are $20 each, $17 for Friends of the Playhouse and $10 for Students
with ID.  Tickets may be reserved by calling 1-800-838-3006 or going to the
website at www.ghentplayhouse.org.

-- 
Linda Murawski, Office Manager & Publicity person for The Ghent
Playhouse
6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY  12075  (518) 392-6264
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