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Produced and Directed byTod Booth*

Originally Produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York Cityby the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and

the Shubert Organization

Tod Booth is a proud member of Stage Directors and Choreographers, the union for professional directors, New York, New York.

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Books & Lyrics byHoward Ashman

Costume Designers Sound Design

Dave Dionne

Camala Pitts & Dorinda QuilesProperties Lighting Design Stage Manager

Shain Stroff*Daniel Dungan

Linnay Bennett

Patti Eyler*

Choreographer Musical Director Scene DesignerShain Stroff* Cathy Murphy Giddens

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Based on the Film byMichael Borth

Vocal ArrangementsRoger Bean

OrchestrationsBets Malone

Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangement and with all performances materials supplied by Music Theatre International, www.mtishows.com

Music byAlan Menken

Based on Screenplay byCharles Griffith

*Actors' Equity Association

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If you don’t walk out of here saying, “Feed me, Seymour,” at least once, I’ll be surprised. This is such a fun show. It’s a classic and, at the same time, it always feels fresh and current. If you missed The Marvelous Wonderettes, you missed a great show with tons of fun music. This season is gearing up to be really fun for all of us. Five Guys Named Moe will knock your socks off. The music is powerful, the voices are big and I know you’ll have fun. It’s going to be one of those shows that catches Moe-mentum as it goes on, so do yourself a favor and make your reservations early so you don’t miss out. If you were here for our first Buddy Holly show several years ago you’ll remember Todd Meredith, one of the best Buddy Holly tribute artists in the country. If you haven’t seen him, you’ll want to. He’s here with his band, The Rave-Ons, for a concert-style show March 28 - April 1, and it’s selling fast. They’ll play all of Buddy’s hits plus a lot more from that era. This is the Buddy so many of you have asked to have back. I also want to take a moment to share some good news and I want to thank you. We set an attendance record in 2017, selling more than 86% of our tickets. This is an incredible achievement for any theater, let alone one that people thought was dead just a few short years ago. We owe it all to you for being loyal and for spreading the word about this special jewel of a theater. So many people in our community are deeply and positively impacted by your support. Our actors, our staff, our stake holders and the tens of thousands in Jacksonville who love this place like I do. Words alone can not convey my appreciation. I’m glad you’re with us. It means the world.

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Managing Partner.........................................................Craig SmithPartners......................Bill Barnett, Fraser Burns, E. Karl FrischExecutive Chef................................................................DeJuan Roy Sous Chef...........................................................................Dale LittleDirector of Sales & Development...............................Gary SmithGroup Sales, Box Office Manager..............................Becky Uibel Food and Beverage Manager........................................Jim Martin Bar Manager..........................................................Bobby NewberryLegacy Servers.............................Lois Adkins, Pam Carmichael, Joey Nicholas, Paul Nickas, Eric MaidaAccounting Director.......................................................Lisa Smith Marketing..................................................MediaShare Consulting Marketing Coordinator......................................Hannah Johnson Print Production...............................................................Tim Ware

Producer, Director..........................................................Tod Booth*Choreographer.............................................................Shain Stroff*Musical Director......................................Cathy Murphy GiddensStage Manager..............................................................Shain Stroff*Assistant to the Director.....................................Jereme Raickett*Dance Captain...........................................................Jessica Booth*Costume Designers......................Camala Pitts, Dorinda QuilesSet Designer.........................................................................Ian BlackLighting Designer...................................................Daniel DunganSound Designer.......................................................Linnay Bennett Technical Director/Designer...................................David Dionne Company Manager......................................Lisa Valdini* (Booth)Wardrobe Supervisor.....................................................Julia FallonProperties.........................................................................Patti Eyler*

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UnderstudiesVictoria Miller and Tod Booth*

Chiffon.........................................................................Linzy Lauren*Crystal.........................................................................Sarah SandersRonnette..........................................................................Meka King*Mushnik..................................................................Tony Dietterick*Audrey..........................................................................Jessica Booth*Seymour.................................................................Benjamin Smith*Orin, Bernstein, Snip, Luce...................Daniel Robert Sullivan*Audrey II (Voice)..................................Rendell Anthony DeBoseAudrey II (Puppeteers)...............Luke Holt and Victoria Miller

(in order of appearance)Cast of Characters

*Actors’ Equity AssociationActors’ Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 50,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiate wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.

Musical NumbersAct I

Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors).....................Chiffon, Crystal, & RonnetteSkid Row (Downtown).....................................................CompanyDa-Doo.............................................Chiffon, Crystal, & RonnetteGrow for Me.........................................................................SeymourYou Never Know................................Mushnik, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette, & SeymourSomewhere That’s Green......................................................AudreyClosed for Renovations...............Seymour, Audrey, & MushnikBe A Dentist.........................Orin, Chiffon, Crystal, & RonnetteMushnik and Son.........................................Mushnik & Seymour

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Musical Numbers

Act IICall Back in the Morning.............................Seymour & AudreySuddenly, Seymour.........................................Seymour & AudreySuppertime.........................................................................Audrey IIThe Meek Shall Inherit....................................................CompanyFinale (Don’t Feed the Plants)........................................Company

Git It (Feed Me)..........................................Seymour & Audrey IINow (It’s Just the Gas)........................................Seymour & Orin

Act I (cont.)

Victoria Miller AUDREY II (PUPPETEER)Victoria Miller graduated from Jacksonville University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre and a minor in Dance. This is Victoria's third show at the Alhambra, her first two being The Addams Family and Christmas Carole. She would like to thank her family, fiancé, and her church for all of their support!

Luke Holt AUDREY II (PUPPETEER)Luke Holt studied theatre at the University of South Florida. This is his first Alhambra production on stage. His backstage experience includes Steel Magnolias, Annie, Dixie Swim Club, The Addams Family, Christmas Carole, and The Marvelous Wonderettes. After being recently inspired to start performing on stage, this will be the beginning of his journey. He wants to thank his friends and family for all the support they have given him... it means everything!

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Meka King* RONNETTEMeka King is a singer, actor and worship leader from central Florida. She has toured the globe, sharing her gift in six continents. Meka also appeared in acclaimed productions for Cirque Du Soleil, Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. She is honored to be a part of this cast and is grateful to God, the directors and her amazing village that has supported her every step of the way! mekakinglive.com

Sarah Sanders CRYSTALJacksonville native, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts graduate and Jacksonville University alum, Sarah Sanders is best known as local celebrity singer/songwriter "Mama Blue." Sarah has great passion for the arts in all forms and loves to inspire others through her work in the arts! She serves in the community as

a teacher, teen mentor and advocate for seniors in need. Some of her past productions include Nunsense, Carousel and Alhambra's Big River.

Linzy Lauren* CHIFFONThis will be Linzy’s 10th appearance on the Alhambra stage. She can be seen around the city with her ukulele as a local artist at the Riverside Arts Market (as well as other venues) and as an actor and host for the Dinner Detective Murder Mystery franchise. Her love of performing has brought the most rewarding collaborations into the picture. With no plans of stopping, Linzy has an open-minded approach to her opportunities. With a passionate and zealous energy and work-ethic, the sky is the limit. Grazie il mio toro per il tuo amore, incoraggiamento e ispirazione.

Tony Dietterick* MUSHNIKTony has been a professional actor for the past 23 years. This is his fourth show at the Alhambra, having also appeared in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, My Fair Lady, and Phantom. Tony has also acted at every single theme park in Orlando, FL, playing roles from Beetlejuice to Santa Claus!

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Benjamin Smith* SEYMOURBenjamin is ecstatic to be returning to the Alhambra stage in this dream role! He was last seen as Tom Sawyer in Big River, and as the Cat in the Hat in Seussical. Some of his favorite regional theater credits include Reefer Madness (Jimmy Harper), Bye Bye Birdie (Harvey Johnson), Into the Woods (Jack),

Pinkalicious (Peter Pinkerton), Hairspray (Corny Collins), and Avenue Q (Princeton). Benjamin performs regularly at Universal Studios’ Diagon Alley in Tales of Beedle the Bard and at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Finding Nemo - The Musical.

Jessica Booth* AUDREYJessica is thrilled to be back home! She just finished traveling the world as a singer on AIDA Cruise Lines. She was last seen at the Alhambra in Come Blow Your Horn with her parents. Her favorite roles include Princess Fiona (Shrek), the Narrator in Joseph, Allison (First Date), Ilse (Spring Awakening), La Marquise de Merteuil (Les Liaisons Dangereuses), and Babe (Pajama Game). Jessica can also be seen in the new short film "49." She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from the Univeristy of Central Florida and is a graduate of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Thank you for supporting the Alhambra!

Daniel Robert Sullivan*ORIN/BERNSTEIN/SNIP/LUCEDaniel has performed as Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys more than 1,000 times with the Las Vegas, Toronto, and touring companies. He spent the last year playing music icon Barney Ales in the national tour of Motown the Musical. Daniel is also the author of a theatrical memoir, Becoming a Jersey Boy, the award-winning play, Prospect High: Brooklyn, and his new book Finding Middle Ground: A Liberal's Journey Through Trump's America. danielrobertsullivan@gmail.com

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Tod Booth* PRODUCER/DIRECTORAfter 54 years in the business (30 years in Jacksonville) and the continued support of his artistic staff and management of the Alhambra - Tod continues to live his dream!

Shain Stroff* STAGE MANAGER/CHOREOGRAPHERRecent direction/choreography credits include: Hairspray (director/choreographer) and Spamalot at American Stage Theatre, Mame at the freeFall Theatre - all located in Saint Petersburg, FL where Shain received Broadway World & Theatre Tampa Bay nominations for all three shows. Pippin (choreographer) at the Show Palace Theatre. Alhambra choreography credits include: Annie, Christmas Carole (2011-17), Honky Tonk Angels, Nunsense, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, South Pacific, & Willy Wonka.

Cathy Murphy GiddensMUSICAL DIRECTORCathy has musically directed many productions both regionally and off-Broadway. Her New York directing credits include multiple concerts in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Her Alhambra credits include Anything Goes, Christmas Carole, Honky Tonk

Angels and Big River. Cathy has a Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in Teaching from Jacksonville University.

Rendell Anthony DeBose* AUDREY II (VOICE)Rendell is excited to join the cast of Little Shop ofHorrors. National tours: Memphis (Bobby Dupree) and Elf the Musical (Store Manager). Princess Cruise Lines/Holland America: Music of Denali. Regional: Shrek (Donkey). Broadway Palm Theatre: Dreamgirls

(Jimmy Early). Springer Opera House: Peter Pan (Smee) and Big River (Jim). He'd like to thank God and his family for their support.

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