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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 A NOTE FROM THE GRAND’S DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DIRECTOR’S NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CAST OF CHARACTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MUSICAL NUMBERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PRODUCTION STAFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 GRAND THEATRE DONATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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elcome to the Grand Theatre! We are delighted to have you join us—whether this visit is your first, second, or beyond—as we continue our 2014-2015 season with the cult classic musical, Little Shop of Horrors. The timeless doo-wop singing, the wonderfully written characters, and the amazing leafy, green plant Audrey II (she made me write that last part as you can see in our picture) bring this musical to the top of many people’s lists, including mine.

After a sold out run of Forever Plaid, Little Shop of Horrors is the second show in the Grand’s fantastic season which moves to Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth in March, and then closes with the incomparable Always…Patsy Cline. The Grand Theatre also has a fantastic “Backstage at the Grand” series, a Grand Youth Program, and a to-be-announced new play by an up-and-coming playwright. As you can see, we are in the middle of a full season and I hope you will join us for everything we have to offer here at the Grand Theatre.

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Deneece Huftalin Interim President Salt Lake Community College

Special Thanks to

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Presents

Little Shop of Horrors Book and Lyrics by

Music by

Howard Ashman

Alan Menken

Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith

Kenneth Plain Music Director Halee Rasmussen

Set Design & Technical Director

Seth Miller

Mรกire Nelligan

Properties Design

Adam Day

Lighting Design

Sound Design

Amanda Reiser

Marcella Pereda

Costume & Wig Design

Stage Manager

Stage Direction and Choreography by

David Schmidt 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 Shubert Organization.

Little Shop of Horrors was originally directed by Howard Ashman with Musical Staging by Edie Cowan

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A NOTE FROM THE GRAND’S DIRECTOR

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ittle Shop of Horrors is one of my favorite musicals, and I’m very excited to bring it to our stage! This classic features music in 1960s doo-wop style. The characters straight from “Skid Row” are perfectly written to bring together comedy, romance, and suspense. With songs like Suddenly Seymour and Somewhere That’s Green, this award winning musical will have you rocking-out in your seat. David Schmidt (director/choreographer) has given wonderful life to this classic and has put together a great cast. We’re also very pleased to welcome so many new faces to the Grand’s stage, as well as a few of our returning favorites, even though you may not SEE one of them…you’ll certainly hear him.

We are so proud to call the Grand Theatre the “Community’s Professional Theatre,” where we bring in local artists, actors, directors and designers to help produce the amazing theatre you are about to see. We hope you will join us for the remainder of our season that includes Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth and Always…Patsy Cline starring Erica Hansen.

Enjoy the show and watch out for that leafy, green plant Audrey II – she bites!

Sincerely,

Seth Miller Interim Director

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE

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tories: the oldest form of communication. Storytelling predates writing, with the earliest forms being usually oral combined with expressions and gestures. These stories regale success, failure, love and even loss. We use these stories to teach, to learn, to express and to feel. Actors are often referred to as storytellers. They take words and give them the breath of life. They translate punctuation into pause or even suspense. In my own home, we share the stories of our past, the desires of our future and the lessons we have or think we may learn. As adults, we seek to teach our youth through stories and experiences. We simply seek to tell you a story and share a lesson.

Our intentions are never to bore, or to scold, or bring fear into your heart. We share with the sincere hope that history shall not repeat the atrocities of the past, but be enhanced for the better through the lessons previously learned.

From my most early memory as a very young boy growing up in Lancaster, New York, I have been fascinated with the concept of selling one’s soul to the devil. Being a Catholic Altar Boy, I knew that I needed to stay pure so the devil would not over take me. But, having had many life experiences since then, I have found that I often do the opposite of what many may think is the right or correct thing to do (I shall not bore with the details, but find me after the show for a good laugh). Nature vs Nurture? Faust did it…why can’t I? Our beloved character Seymour appears to share in my plight.

He wants to be good, he seeks to be good, but the chance to win over the girl of his dreams proves too much of a temptation. He succumbs, and inevitably loses everything. Sweet, tortured Audrey ends up sacrificing herself for the success of her one true love. Simply the human condition? Or mistaken desires?

We are not telling a tale of redemption in this story (Les Misérables). SPOILER ALERT: Everyone loses everything in this show. What can we as a troupe of actors aspire to teach you?

1. Don’t feed the plants.

2. Don’t seek to be poor and live on Skid Row. 3. Love is life’s greatest joy and pain.

Today these lessons will be taught through the profound music of Alan Menken and the words of Howard Ashman. Thank you, to a great cast and creative team. FEED ME!!!!!

David Schmidt Director

Special Thanks to

George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation for their generous financial support LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Cast

In order of appearance

A Voice Not Unlike God’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID HANSON Chiffon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEGAN CASH Crystal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARY NELSON Ronnette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BECCA ROSE ROBERTS Mushnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KIM BLACKETT Audrey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELIZABETH SUMMERHAYS Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TREVOR DEAN The Voice of Audrey II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID HANSON Audrey II Manipulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JACOB ELTZROTH Orin, Bernsten, Luce, Snip and Everyone Else. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DERRICK DEAN Wino #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JACOB ELTZROTH Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEVIN REY BARNEY, WILSON HICKEN, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ARJANA SANFILIPPO, LIZ TERRY, JULIE WAITE

Understudies

Understudies never appear for a listed player unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

For Audrey and Chiffon – JULIE WAITE; For Interviewer – LIZ TERRY Musical recording provided by The MT Pit L.L.C. www.themtpit.com

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MUSICAL NUMBERS Act 1

Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette

Skid Row (Downtown). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company Da-Doo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette Grow for Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seymour Don’t It Go to Show Ya Never Know. . . . . . Mushnik, Chiffon, Crystal Ronnette, Seymour Somewhere That’s Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey Closed for Renovations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik Dentist!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orin, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette Mushnik and Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mushnik and Seymour Feed Me (Git It). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seymour, Audrey II, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette Now (It’s Just the Gas). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seymour and Orin Coda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crystal, Chiffon, Ronnette ~ 10 minute intermission ~

Act 2 Call Back in the Morning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seymour and Audrey Suddenly, Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seymour and Audrey Suppertime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey II The Meek Shall Inherit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company Suppertime (reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey, Audrey II Somewhere That’s Green (reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey Finale (Don’t Feed the Plants). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST DEVIN REY BARNEY (Ensemble) is a freshman in the Musical Theatre Program at the University of Utah, and is THRILLED to be making his Grand Theatre debut!! Previous favorite roles include: Neville in The Secret Garden, Reverend Hale in The Crucible, and Ren in Footloose!

KIM BLACKETT (Mushnik) has acted professionally in Utah for the past 30 years. Most recently, he appeared at the Grand Theatre in Urinetown and Xanadu.

At The Egyptian Theatre in Park City, he has appeared in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, the hit musical Pageant, Urinetown and as seven leading men in Little Me. His performances for the Salt Lake Acting Company include M. Butterfly and the ‘camphorror’ BatBoy, the Musical. In addition to stage performances, Kim has appeared in film and television as well as numerous national and local television and radio commercials.

MEGAN CASH (Chiffon) is an actress and lyric soprano who performs a variety of styles, which has allowed her to perform with Utah Opera as Violetta in Fatal Song and Lauretta in Gianni Schicci; at Centerpoint Legacy Theatre as Eve/Mama Noah in Children of Eden, and as Lily in The Secret Garden; as a Soprano Soloist at Cathedral of the Madeleine in Poulenc’s Gloria and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass; at Hale Center Theatre as Edith in Pirates of Penzance. Ms. Cash holds her Master’s Degree in vocal performance from the University Of Utah. She has taught voice lessons for over 15 years including adjunct positions at the U and BYU.

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DERRICK DEAN (Orin, et. al.) marks his third attempt at Little Shop of Horrors, after playing Seymour twice previously. Derrick has also previously performed as Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Dick in 9 to 5, Dickon in The Secret Garden, and many more stage, film and voice over productions.

Recently, he thrilled audiences nationwide with his mesmerizing portrayal of the title role character in Waiting for Godot. Derrick holds a BA and MA. TREVOR DEAN (Seymour) has performed in theaters throughout the Rocky Mt. Region, including Salt Lake Acting Company, Hale Centre Theatre, Zigfeld Theatre, Wasatch Theatre Co., Jackson Hole Playmill, and Terrace Plaza Playhouse. In Spring 2015, he hopes to graduate with his degree in Musical theatre from Weber State under Jim Christian and Tracy Callahan. Some of his favorite roles include Ralph Waldo Emerson (Charm), Feuilly/Joly (Les Misérables), Evlyn Oakley (Anything Goes), Bob Wallace (White Christmas) and ‘Bud’ Rasmussen (Saturday’s Voyeur 2012-13). This is Trevor’s fourth time in Little Shop, but his first time on the outside of the plant! Enjoy the show and please, don’t feed the plants!

JACOB ELTZROTH (Audrey II Manipulation, Ensemble) is a native of Syracuse, Utah and is currently a junior in the Actor Training Program at the University of Utah working towards his BFA. Past credits include Tybalt in Romeo & Juliet (Studio 115), Trekkie Monster in Avenue Q (Babcock Theater) and Ike in Geography Club (Studio 115). the-grand.org

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST DAVID HANSON (Audrey II’s Voice) returns after having appeared in the Grand’s productions of Our Town, La Cage aux Folles, Not the Messiah, Death of a Salesman and The Crucible. He recently played Richard in Pinnacle Theater Company’s production of The Lion in Winter, as Sweeney Todd with ARTE and MJ Productions, Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers at the Covey Center for the Arts, and many other roles throughout the region. David has also directed recent shows such as Fame, Wait Until Dark, Joyful Noise, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, and War of the Worlds, which he also adapted.

WILSON HICKEN (Ensemble) is a freshman in the University of Utah’s Musical Theatre Program. He recently portrayed Courfeyrac in Les Misérables at the Scera Shell amphitheater. This is his first show at the Grand and loves the experience.

MARY NELSON (Crystal) is excited to make her debut on the Grand stage.

Her favorite roles include Lucy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sugar Factory Playhouse), Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Midvale Main Street), and Aida (Timpanogos Arts Council). She has performed the national anthem at Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake games ,and won two prize packages from Vocal Sport IV at The Covey Center. Mary studies voice under Barry and Debra Bounous of VoiceWorks Studio in Provo.

BECCA ROSE ROBERTS (Ronnette) has been in numerous productions around Utah County, but this is her first opportunity to act LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

at the Grand Theatre! She has performed at the Hale Center Theatre of Orem in A Christmas Carol, Hairspray and Civil War the Musical. She was also in Ragtime at the Hale West Valley. She’s excited to perform this show with such an amazing cast.

ARJANA SANFILIPPO (Ensemble) is a Sacramento native, making her Utah debut. Some of her credits include Seussical, The Marvelous Wonderettes and Little Shop of Horrors. She is currently a sophomore in the University of Utah’s Musical Theatre Program.

ELIZABETH SUMMERHAYS (Audrey) is excited to be working at the Grand again, where she has appeared in many past productions, including 1776, Quilters, and The Secret Garden. Other recent credits include Jane Austen’s EMMA (Pioneer Theatre); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Hello, Dolly! (Hale Centre Theatre); Macbeth, Hay Fever, and Moliere’s The Would Be Gentleman (Babcock Theatre). She also recently appeared in the Jewish American Songbook at the Deer Valley Music Festival for Utah Symphony | Utah Opera. Elizabeth holds a BFA from the University of Utah’s Actor Training Program.

LIZ TERRY (Ensemble, Interviewer U/S) is thrilled to be performing at the Grand for the first time!

A sophomore majoring in musical theatre at the University of Utah, she intends to pursue a life on the Broadway Stage. Her two favorite roles in high school at

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST/CREATIVE STAFF Pocatello, ID were Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible and Aunt March in Little Women.

JULIE WAITE (Ensemble, Audrey U/S, Chiffon U/S) is returning to the Grand’s stage for the 5th time, having been seen in the choir of Not The Messiah, as Mrs. Gibbs in Our Town, Ms. Sherman in Fame, and The Witch in Into the Woods. Julie has a BA in Musical Theatre from Weber State University.

Who’s Who on the Creative Staff ADAM DAY (Sound Design) graduated from the University of Utah’s Performing Arts Design Program in 2013. His recent credits include sound design for Forever Plaid (the Grand Theatre) sound design and live mix for Little Shop of Horrors (Draper Arts Council) and Feast (NOW-ID). Other credits include sound design for POPUP@LEO’s Mind|Matter, Love, and Senses 5, sound design and live mix for Spring Awakening (Babcock Theatre), live mix for Hair (Babcock Theatre) and sound designs for Vernon God Little (Babcock Theatre), The Wild Party (Studio 115) and Bug (Studio 115) at the University of Utah.

SETH MILLER (Lighting Design) came to work at the Grand Theatre in 2007 as the Technical Director. He is now in his seventh season with the Grand and is currently the Executive Producer. He started out working in the Local 99 stage hands union, after which he attended the University of Utah for a degree in theatrical design. Seth began working at Lagoon Amusement Park in 1997 for their Entertainment Department as Staff Lighting Designer and still designs lights for their shows today. From 2001-2006 he worked at The Egyptian Theatre in Park City. He also works as a free-lance Lighting Designer for a variety of local theatre companies, as well as many corporate events around the country, including Walt Disney World for Disney Event Group and Harley Davidson’s Annual National Dealer’s Conventions.

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MÁIRE NELLIGAN (Properties Design) received a B.F.A. in theatre from Marietta College before attending graduate school at AU. She worked as a techie, a designer, an actor, and a director in the Midwest and Southwest before moving to Salt Lake. Máire took over as Properties Master for the Grand several seasons ago, debuting with Man of La Mancha. While her favorite show tends to be whichever she is currently working on, Miss Evers’ Boys and The Wizard of Oz are particularly memorable, and dressing last season’s La Cage aux Folle may well go down as the most fun ever. Máire also works part-time for SLCC’s Fine Arts Department. Past performances include roles in Fuddy Meers, On the Verge and Dead Man’s Cell Phone.

MARCELLA PEREDA (Stage Manager) is excited to be joining the team at the Grand for the first time. She works as both a stage manager and actress. Past productions include stage managing Hansel und Gretel (Oper im Park), Once Upon a Mattress (Babcock Theatre), Pomp and Circumstance and Reasons to Be Pretty (Lab Theatre). Marcella holds a B.F.A. in Theatre from the University Of Utah.

KENNETH PLAIN (Music Director) has worked professionally as a music director, composer, arranger, pianist and coach. Regional theaters include: Powerhouse, Theatre East, Sundance and Pioneer Theatre Company. Credits include: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (workshop), Les Miserables, White Christmas, Elf, It Happened One Night and Spellbound (starring Sally Field), Into the Woods, Company, The Golden Apple, West Side Story and the world premiere production of Jones and Schmidt’s Mirette. As a composer, he collaborated with playwright Marcus Gardley on …And Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi, which was performed at the 2006 Sundance Institute Lab. Performing as a conductor and pianist has given Ken the opportunity to work with Gregory Hines, Carole King, Kristen Chenoweth, Klea Blackhurst, Victoria Mallory and The Utah Symphony. He has accompanied master classes for Broadway veterans Jason Graae, Karen the-grand.org

WHO’S WHO ON THE CREATIVE STAFF Morrow and L.A. vocal teacher, Seth Riggs. In 2002, he was the Live Sites and Venues musical director/arranger for the Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games. From 1992-2007, Ken was on the musical theatre vocal faculty at Weber State University. His students have performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours and regional stages across the country.

HALEE RASMUSSEN (Set Design) received her B.F.A. in the Performing Arts Design Program from the University of Utah with a double emphasis in technical direction and set design.

She is now a member of the staff at the U of U as the Assistant Technical Director and Scenic Charge Artist for the Department of Theatre.

Halee is happy to be back for her fourth year designing at The Grand Theatre. She also has design credits with Utah Lyric Opera, Utah Cultural Arts Center, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Great Lakes Theatre Company, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Salt Lake Shakespeare Company, Alligator Press Productions, and the University of Utah.

AMANDA REISER (Costume Design) is proud to join the Grand Theatre team for a third season.

Her favorites from the last two years at the Grand are Noises Off, Our Town, La Cage aux Folles, and Into the Woods. Last month, she opened her first show at Hale Centre Theatre, She Loves Me, where

she is also a cutter/stitcher. She costumed her 5th season with Salt Lake Shakespeare Company with Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Last Five Years. Other credits with SLC are Two Gentlemen of Verona, Comedy of Errors, Henry VI Part I and Taming of the Shrew. She has a BFA in Costume Design from the University of Utah.

DAVID SCHMIDT (Director, Choreographer) is the Head of the Voice Area for the Department of Theatre at the University of Utah, and helped to bring back the Musical Theater Department in 2007 after a 30 year absence. David is the co-founder and past Board President of the Salt Lake High School for the Performing Arts, Salt Lake City’s first performing arts high school.

He is also the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Utah Light Opera Company. David’s Opera and Operetta directing credits include Die Entfuehrung aus dem Serail, Don Pasquale and Hänsel unt Gretel at Oper im Park in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria; Die Zaubeflote, Pirates of Penzance and The Gondoliers for Utah Light Opera. David has directed Avenue Q, Sweeney Todd, The Wild Party and Songs for a New World at the University of Utah, and Once Upon a Mattress for the Salt Lake Shakespeare Festival.

He has music directed Hair, The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the Department of Theatre.

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PRODUCTION STAFF Resident Staff

Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard E. Scott Interim Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seth Miller Operations Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Staufffer Asst. Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Felter Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Fidel

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House Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Gren, Jared Lim

Running Crew

Lightboard Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cara Ann Pomeroy Sound Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Day Deck Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Powell Spot Operators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Vinson, Megan Willis

Build Crew

Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cara Ann Pomeroy Electricians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Buelte, Josh Martin, Tim Swensen, Megan Willis Scenic Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iris Salazar Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 | Fax: 212-397-4684 | www.MTIShows.com

Special Thanks to

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$50,000 - $74,999

$500 - $999

$50 - $99

• Lindy Davis • Lorri Castro-Zenoni • Salt Lake County’s • Stephanie Harpst • $50 - $99 • Magna Hahnel ZAP Fund • Julie & Devon Glenn • Aden Ross • Marlene & Thomas • Cultural Vision Fund • Richard Scott • Alene Bentley Fortie • Alternative Visions • Kathie Taggart • Amy Allred • Michael & Inga Fund • Lynda G Wendel & • Anita Booher Bilello David Felt • Anna Szabados • Nancy Brown • Patti Davies • Anne-Marie Jensen • Nancy Ferrin • Barbara M. Bannon • Patricia Derrick $15,000 - $24,999 • Bob & Sue Millard • Sharon Odekirk $250-$499 • George S. and • Deneece Huftalin • Susan Valentine Dolores Doré Eccles • Erica Hansen • Gordon Storrs • William & Mary Foundation • Judy & Ron • Brent Schneider Ann Payne Cameron • Tolford & Mary • Anonymous • Kent Frogley Young • Cara A. Pomeroy • Lori Hansen $10,000 - $14,999 • Gary & Joann • Chantelle M Bender • Mary Johnson Rieben • Donna Bachman • SLCC Fine Arts & • Mary Migliorelli • Leslie Peterson • Mozelle PrestridgeLectures • Michelle Andersen • Sharlee Smith Orton • Anonymous • Nathan & Heather • Adrien Swenson Sachs • Andra Harbold $100 - $249 • Richard Jewkes • Anonymous $2,500 - $9,999 • Robert Dastrup • April Fossen • Anonymous • Robert Walton• Anonymous • Ashley D Carlson • Crista Ryan Steadman • Bastian Foundation • Janet Staker • Bradley Bishop • William Vogel • Salt Lake City Arts • David Hanson • Bob & Sharon Council • Esther M. Pomeroy Mantyla • Utah Arts Council • Gail Davis • Anne Cullimore $1 - $49 • Utah Division of • Jacob Tonks Decker • Leroy Peterson Arts & Museums • Kirk Bowden • Brad Massey • Jan Abramson • Mark Fossen • Ed & Debbie • Debra King • Megan McDowell Rufener • Barry Mortenson • Natalie A Easter • Janice Ryan $1,000 - $2,499 • Beliwa Maathuis • Rachel Colledge • Janice Schmidt • Anonymous • Brandon H. Rufener • Mike Smith • Jerry & Marcella • Rocky Mountain • Bryan Griggs Borrowman Power • Catherine Walker • John McCormick • Boyce Yanik • Denise Blackett • Karen Krieger • Morlene Dangerfield • Maria Garciaz • Diane Dangerfield • Kenneth Parrish • James B Pace • Michelle • Utah Humanities • Jean Brown Gottfredson Council • Joyce Riches • Karyn Olsen • Kevin Rusch LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

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You Can Help In So Many Ways Grand Theatre Wish List *Power Tools *Pneumatic Tools *Hand Tools

*Props *Specific cash donations to update and maintain equipment

Volunteer Opportunities: Ushers & Accounting Services

Financial Contribution

Please send your tax-deductible donation to: Grand Theatre 1575 South State Street We accept all forms of payment.

Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801. 957. 3322

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GENERAL INFORMATION Audio Enhancement Equipment is available for theatre patrons who are hearing-impaired.

The Box Office has Comtex wireless personal receivers which allow a patron to sit anywhere in the theatre and receive high fidelity audio.

Because there is no charge for this service, you will be requested to leave your driver’s license with the cashier until the equipment is returned.

Babies and Small Children often make it uncomfortable for other theatre patrons.

Therefore, no children under 5 are allowed.

Small children must have their own seat.

Disabled Patrons may use wheelchair seating areas in the theatre. Row D – left & right – accommodate four wheelchair patrons and companion chairs. Seating is also available in the rear of the theatre for four additional wheelchairs and companion chairs. Ticket prices vary for each section. Aisle seats may be requested by patrons who can be assisted in the transfer from wheelchairs to theatre seats.

Box Office Hours are 12:00PM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday and 12:00PM to 8:00PM on the night of a performance, including Saturdays.

Latecomers will not be seated in their reserved seats until the end of a scene. Latecomers will be seated in available seating that will not disturb punctual theatre patrons.

Lost and Found will be held by the head usher until the end of the performance. Thereafter, please contact the Box Office at 801. 957.3322.

All items, after a period of 24 hours, will be taken to Administrative Services in Room 1-060. They may be contacted at 801.957.3301.

Photography, Audio or Video Recording of any performance or the possession of any such device inside this theatre without the written permission of management is prohibited.

Offenders may be requested to leave and may be liable for damages and other lawful remedies.

Theatre Parking is available at no charge in Student Parking areas on the East side of the building. Patrons who are unable to walk from the parking area to the theatre may be dropped off and picked up at the building doors on the North side of the College. Ticketing will occur when parked in the disabled parking areas without a proper Utah pass. Please note that parking meters are still active during performances.

Special Thanks to

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