Drury Laane's Little Shop of Horrors: Virtual House Program

DRURY LANE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS INC. PROUDLY PRESENTS

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Directed & Choreographed by Michael MacLennan * Musical Direction by Anne Barnshaw Stage Mananged by Barb Osborne Produced by Carrie Mines & Rick MacKenzie PERFORMANCES: Evenings 8 PM Oct 30,31, Nov 6,7,12,13,14,19,20,21,26,27,28, 2020 Matinees 2 PM Nov 8,15,22,29, 2020 *The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance.Opera.Theatre. Policy.

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 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 Shubert Organization

*"LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS was originally Directed by Howard Ashman with Musical Staging by Edie Cowan"

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Message from the President Welcome to Drury Lane!

As we are opening on a memorable evening let us thank our wonderful directorial team Michael MacLennan and Anne Barnshaw, and our co-producers Carrie Mines and Rick MacKenzie. These 4 people as well as our stage crew and on-stage actors have been working hard to be safe and put on an amazing show for you. Thank you to our COVID-19 committee who are still working diligently keeping up with the most up to date government guidelines and adjusting our COVID-19 plan when needed.

In these difficult times thank you for coming out and supporting Drury Lane, I am sure you will enjoy your evening and be able to get lost in the story of the show for a couple of hours.

Please sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

Joanne Warren, President Drury Lane

Message from the Director A show about capitalism, the allure and addiction of celebrity, and the sacrifice of people for the almighty dollar. They say, “art imitates life”, but who would have predicted how true this statement would be? We have been thrust into the most challenging time in generations. Throughout the worst moments in history, live theatre has endured. It has been a salve to our collective anxiety and fear. It allows us to escape the darkness of the moment and come together as a community to share a common positive experience. Our goal with Little Shop of Horrors, is to provide an opportunity for you to breathe (albeit with a mask on). It is a chance to focus on something joyful rather than fearful. Everyone at Drury Lane has worked tirelessly to meet or exceeded all the required protocols for you, the audience, to regain some small semblance of normal during a very difficult time. Our patrons overwhelmingly supported our return to the stage. You are the reason why we are here tonight. Enjoy this moment and enjoy the show.

Michael MacLennan, Director & Choreographer * *The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance.Opera.Theatre. Policy.

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Michael MacLennan, Director & Choreographer

Little Shop of Horrors marks Michael’s 39th production as Director and/or Choreographer and his 8th for Drury Lane.

Selected credits for Drury Lane: Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Into the Woods. Other credits include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, My Fair Lady, Suds, Hello Dolly, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Rent, Man of La Mancha, Peter Pan, and Wizard of Oz. As an actor, Michael has performed such roles as Guido in Nine, Cornelius Hackl in Hello Dolly, El Gallo in The Fantasticks, Will Parker in Oklahoma, and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. He was a member of The Stratford Festival acting company for two seasons and has appeared in several film and television projects. *appears with permission of Canadian Actor’s Equity Association*

Anne Barnshaw, Music Director

Anne is thrilled to be out of her home, safely, and working with her “dream team” at Drury Lane. For over 25 years, Anne has musically directed and played keyboard throughout Southern Ontario, favourites include Spamalot; Into the Woods; The Secret Garden; Fiddler on the Roof; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Company; Gypsy and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Drury Lane. Anne teaches piano, voice and theory from her home studio and works at Sheridan College as a voice coach and accompanist.

Barb Osborne, Stage Manager

Barb is happy to be part of this amazing production of Little Shop of Horrors as Stage Manager. She has been involved in shows with Drury Lane for the past few years either on stage, or off and is grateful for this opportunity to stage manage this production! This show is so incredible - not just because it’s an awesome show - but also under the insane circumstances and that we have such an incredible group of talented people willing to push forward and bring theatre to life during this pandemic.

THANK YOU!! Stay safe and enjoy the Show!

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Carrie Mines, Co-Producer

Carrie has changed hats for this production and is proud to be a Co-Producer of Little Shop of Horrors. A perennial in the popular Music Hall, Carrie has also enjoyed performing in Legally Blonde, The Drowsy Chaperone, Camelot and will be appearing in the upcoming spring production of The Last Resort. Little Shop of Horrors has been a labour of love for Carrie who has experienced such joy in watching this show come to life and give all involved a chance to participate in their art. Despite the restrictions of this pandemic Carrie is thrilled that Drury Lane has been able to safely and responsibly bring this show to you to enjoy and feed your soul the same way it has fed hers. She is further delighted to work again with her daughter Katharine (Chiffon) and welcome son-in-law Jay Costa (Voice of Audrey ll) to the Drury Lane family.

Rick MacKenzie, Co-Producer

Rick, as a student of creativity, applauds the novel approach taken by the creative team of Little Shop of Horrors to accommodate the needs of the actors, volunteers, members and patrons to be safely immersed in this musical theatre experience.

A particular thank you to my Co-Producer, Carrie Mines for her tenacity and vision. Our solid group of cast and crew have shown extraordinary discipline in their craft under extreme casting, rehearsal and performance demands. Thanks to my wife Carol and the entire Drury Lane family for allowing me to be a small part of this beautiful ART.

Carol MacKenzie, Artistic Director

Welcome to the first show of Drury Lane’s 2020-2021 Season!

We are so happy that you have decided to join us as we present Little Shop of Horrors and embark on a Season launch like no other! What’s different? Well you are seated in an “intimate house” of no more than 50 audience members. The actors are all wearing face masks, and are almost always safely distanced from one another. For safety reasons, we have eliminated Bar service, tables, and all print materials. And with all of this, you are still here, ready to slip into the magic that comes from live musical theatre. During COVID times, we recognize that The ARTS are very much an essential component of our lives, and therefore the creative teams involved have gone above and beyond to make sure that we could open safely and be here for those able to join us. As Artistic Director, I can’t say enough about our Directors, who figured out how to stage this show while keeping everyone safe. And a huge standing ovation for my Co-Producers, Carrie and Rick, for taking on the endless task of producing a show. You had an incredible list of extra challenges, and you navigated through them with tenacity, creativity, resilience, and incredible leadership. To our Patrons, I again say thanks! Without you, we wouldn’t be here. Enjoy the show!

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Samantha Lindgren, Assistant Stage Manager

Samantha is pleased to be back at Drury Lane Theatre working on their production of Little Shop of Horrors! After making her performance debut last season in Legally Blonde Samantha wanted to explore a new side of theatre, backstage! Thanks to the amazing cast and creative team! Enjoy the show, and remember don’t feed the plants!

Timothy Hutten, Assistant Stage Manager

Timothy is excited (and nervous) for his first back stage experience. My personal experience with plants is little to none, and what amateur experience I do have would definitely not qualify me as one who has a “green thumb.” If the plants in this show don’t make it through the run...you can call my agent.

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Cast Seymour Krelborn.................................................................................................. Vincent Perri Audrey.......................................................................................................................... Alix Kingston Mr. Mushnik..............................................................................................................Kirk De Palma Orin Scrivello................................................................................................................... Mark Ross Crystal...............................................................................................................Michelle Wagman Ronnette ........................................................................................................Summer Mortimer Chiffon....................................................................................................Katharine Mines-Costa Audrey II (Voice of The Plant)..................................................................................Jay Costa Ensemble / Plant Puppeteer 1............................................. Alanna Perkovich-Smith Ensemble / Plant Puppeteer 2..............................................................................Chris Stolz

Band Anne Barnshaw.............................................................. ...........................Conductor / Piano Donna Dunn-Albert....................................................................................................Keyboard Andy Hui........................................................................................................................Guitar, Bass David Simpson...........................................................................................Percussion, Drums

Creative Team Michael MacLennan..................................................Stage Director / Choreographer Anne Barnshaw...................................................................................................Music Director Michael MacLennan................................................................................................ Set Design Katherine Kormos.......................................................................................... Lighting Design Jeanne Montague........................................................................................Costume Design Doug Gibson........................................................................................................Sound Design

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Crew Co-Producers.....................................................................Carrie Mines & Rick MacKenzie Stage Manager.......................................................................................................Barb Osborne Asst. Stage Manager............................................................................. Samantha Lindgren Asst. Stage Mananger...................................................................................Timothy Hutten Head Wardrobe............................................................................................Jeanne Montague Sewers.................................................................Mary Buzzelli, Sue Turley, Eleanor Cook Wigs/Hair .................................................................................................................... Glenys Baker Properties ...............................................................................................................Dorothy Birkes Properties Assistants............................................................Josef Birkes, Michael Belton Matt Mantel, Jocelyn Birkes Head Carpenter.................................................................................................. Michael Belton Set Construction/Decoration..................................... Michael Belton, Ken Bauman, Doug Gibson, Rick MacKenzier Scenic Painting................................................................................... Katharine Mines-Costa Set Painting.......................... Carrie Mines, Carol MacKenzie, Samantha Lindgren Summer Mortimer, Alanna Perkovich-Smith, Kirk DePalma Vincent Perri, Mark Ross, Lighting Technicians........................ Evan Delvechhhio-Williams, Brian Vaughan Lighting Operators.............................................................Claire Campbell, Al Kingston Sound Design & Operator................................................................................Doug Gibson Box Office Staff.........................................Michael Belton, Al Kingston, Carrie Mines, Rob Mines, Margaret Moir, Joanne Warren Volunteer Coordinator.................................................................................... Joanne Warren Graphic Designer ....................................................................................... Nicole Elan Belton Photographers....................... Heather Pierorazio, Aramenta Sobchak, Jay Costa Custodian.................................................................................................................. Randy Bridge, Building Manager......................................................................................................Gregory Flis

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Act One Prologue (“ Little Shop of Horrors”)...................... Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronette “Skid Row (Downtown)” .........................................................................................Company “Da Doo” ..................... Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronette (with Seymour speaking) “Grow for Me” .................................................................................................................Seymour “Ya Never Know” ................. Mushnik, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette, and Seymour “Somewhere That’s Green” .........................................................................................Audrey “Closed for Renovation” ........................................ Seymour, Audrey, and Mushnik “Dentist!” .................................................................. Orin, Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronette “Mushnik and Son” ..................................................................... Mushnik and Seymour “Sudden Changes” ..................................................................................................... Seymour “Feed Me (Git It)” .......................................................................... Audrey II and Seymour “Now (It’s Just the Gas)” ..................................................................... Orin and Seymour “Coda (Act I Finale)” ................................... Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette, and Audrey II

Act Two “Call Back in the Morning” .............................................................Seymour and Audrey “Suddenly, Seymour” .................. Seymour, Audrey, Chiffon, Crystal, & Ronette “Suppertime” ...........................Audrey II (with Seymour and Mushnik speaking) “The Meek Shall Inherit” ......................................................................................... Company “Sominex/Suppertime II” ............................................................. Audrey and Audrey II “Somewhere That’s Green” (reprise) .............Audrey (with Seymour speaking) “Finale Ultimo (Don’t Feed the Plants)” .......................................................... Company

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Cast Vincent Perri - Seymour

Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse, something mean and green has arrived on the scene. So please remember to wear a mask and whatever you do, don’t feed the plants! Vincent is very happy to be returning to Drury Lane in one of his most favourite shows, and is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be creative. Thank you to everyone involved for keeping the arts alive in this challenging time! Vincent holds a B.F.A. in Theatre from York University and also passes time as a filmmaker. Endless thanks to family and friends for their love, support and encouragement. For Drury Lane: Spelling Bee (Leaf ). For CCMP: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo).

Alix Kingston - Audrey

I am so grateful that you are here and sharing in the love of music and theatre with us at Drury Lane. Thank you for your support.

Community theatre is such a great way to stay active in the arts, make life long friends and continue your creative education. I am so thankful that there is support for organizations like Drury Lane. I very much hope that anyone with an interest in theatre reaches out to one of our awesome volunteers and gets involved themselves! This community has brought me so much joy and there are so many ways to participate both on and off stage. Come and join us! We would love to meet you.

Kirk De Palma - Mr. Mushnik

Kirk is thrilled to be back with Drury Lane! Previous appearances here: Freddy Benson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Gangster #2 in Drowsy Chaperone. Favourite other roles include Max Bialystock in The Producers (Meadowvale Music Theatre), Gomez in The Addams Family (Clarkson Music Theatre), Emcee in Cabaret (Clarkson Music Theatre), Patsy in Spamalot (Theatre Unlimited), Albert Peterson in Bye, Bye, Birdie (Theatre Aurora), Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls (CMT), Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (TU), Cosmo in Singin’ In The Rain (Etobicoke Musical Productions), Sparky in Forever Plaid (TU), and Dusty in You’ll Get Used To It The War Show (Music Theatre Mississauga). Thanks to the wonderful staff and crew for keeping us safe, the wonderfully talented Artistic staff, my amazing fellow castmates for an incredible experience, and love to family and friends.

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Cast Summer Mortimer - Ronnette

With 2020 feeling a lot like Skid Row, Summer is thrilled to get off the stoop and back up on stage again for her second performance with Drury Lane! After attending Mohawk College in their Applied Music Program for voice, Summer fell in love with teaching and performing in musical theatre. Little Shop of Horrors holds a such special place in her heart, and reminds her if you feed your passions, they will grow! Thank you to everyone involved at DLTP for keeping the arts alive and safe during these times, it has been such a blessing to participate and share with all of you. A special thank you to Justin, who always encourages me to Go Git It! Enjoy the show, wear a mask, and DON’T FEED THE PLANT!

Katharine Mines-Costa - Chiffon

Katharine is excited to be back at The Loft for DLTP’s Fall production of Little Shop of Horrors as Chiffon. Select previous credits include “Brooke Wyndham” Legally Blonde (Drury Lane), Sister Act (CCMP), “Rita” White Christmas (Clarkson), “Shelley” Catch Me if You Can (MMT), “Josie Pye” Anne of Green Gables (Drury Lane). Special thanks to the entire cast and crew, her family and friends for all of their love and support. She would also like to thank her wonderful husband with whom she is sharing the stage with for the first time. Remember, DON’T FEED THE PLANT!

Michelle Wagman - Crystal

Michelle is thrilled to be a part of this talented cast! She is honoured to be working with the dynamic duo of Michael and Anne once again, and thanks them so much for the opportunity and their incredible leadership. She would also like to thank the production team for all of their hard work and dedication to this show. Michelle is a proud graduate of Sheridan’s Music Theatre Performance Program, and has performed professionally across the country. She has found her home in Burlington with her loving husband and beautiful daughter. This is her second show with Drury, she played Elle Woods in last year’s production of Legally Blonde.

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Cast Mark Ross - Orin

Mark is positively gassed to be joining the terrific cast and crew in this his first production with Drury Lane. Previous credits include MMT’s The Producers, The Wedding Singer and Catch Me If You Can. Big thanks as always to family & friends. Sit back, relax, and ‘SAY AH!’

Jason Costa - Audrey II (Voice)

Jason is beyond proud to make his theatrical debut in Drury Lane Theatrical Production’s rendition of Little Shop of Horrors as the voice of Audrey II. While he has had experience fronting a cover band for many years, Jason is excited to take on an entirely new challenge in bringing such a menacing character to life. Jason is enamoured of the talent involved with the production and he is looking forward to sharing his first theatrical performance with all involved. Jason would like to thank his beloved wife, family and friends for all of their support in his creative endeavours. Jason would like to remind everyone, that on occasion, it’s okay to feed the plants.

Alanna Perkovich-Smith

After performing in Gypsy (2015) and Legally Blonde: The Musical (2019), Alanna is thrilled to be back on the Drury Lane stage in Little Shop of Horrors which is one of her favourite shows. She is a proud alumnus of Burlington Student Theatre, a graduate of The University of Windsor Theatre Program and teaches drama at the high school level with the HCDSB. Much love to her husband Adam and her son Austin for their unwavering support. Alanna would also like to dedicate her performance in this production to her Mum Moira who was always her biggest fan. Play on!

Chris Stolz

Slow Cooked Tender Man: To prepare, place puppeteer inside plant and turn on 50 stage lights to set the temperature to 350 degrees. Give him the workout of his life in there to ensure that the meat is tender. Repeat until the muscles can no longer reasonably function. Remove from oven and season with red wine. Serve and enjoy.

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Acknowledgements Drury Lane Theatrical Productions extends its sincere appreciation to these many patrons who have helped make this production possible.

Their generosity keeps our theatre thriving.

Stage Manager Level ($500 - $999) Carrie Mines Stephen Thomson

Friend Level ($100 - $499) Anne Barnshaw Michael MacLennan Carol & Rick MacKenzie Sharron Clerk Dave & Joan Page Samantha Lindgren Ken & Linda Bauman Ken Peaker Katharine Mines-Costa

Carolyn Campbell Catherine Croft Kathleen & David Henning Arnold and Anne Koopman Brian Vaughan Willoughby Patterson Douglas Bown Margaret Eggertson Gregory Flis Norinne Mein Gerry Norman Jack Seedhouse Roslyn Carey Karen Blair John Mink Fran and Frank Holik Gord and Sheila Paprica Pamela Pole

Patron Level ($10 - $99) Lai Huat Maria Morrison Mel Matthias Jen Stoneman Rui Furtado Nancie Mleczko Heather Campbell Wendy Segan Carole Gilbert Jo A. Devlin Sheila Flis Amanda Walton

Christina Mines Anne Kelly May Farquhar Jack Bowles Lorraine Long Jack Rivett Sharron Clerk Flora Maher Larry Roach Louise Currie Mel Matthias

Joan Thomblinson Susan and William Dell David and Susan McKay Ishbel Thomson Margaret Foster Michael Newsome Leslie Wells Carole Gilbert Marion Parish Sharon Wilcox

A round of applause to our good neighbours and supporters: Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home Burlington Student Theatre Burl-Oak Theatre Group Prudhommes Antique & Flea Market

Volunteers A very special Thank You to the many generous people who volunteer their time as house managers, assistant house managers, ticket takers, ushers, cashiers, bar staff, wait staff... the list of jobs is endless and we couldn’t do it without them!

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CANADA HELPS Campaigns A huge thank you to numerous Drury Lane supporters who made donations through Canada Helps, and not only helped us “Feed Audrey” (donations helped us cover the rental costs for our Audrey II puppets), but also supported some essential operating costs of our theatre company.

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Drury Lane’s 2020/2021 Board of Directors President............................................. ....... Joanne Warren Vice President........................................... Randall Bridge Artistic Director.....................................Carol MacKenzie Treasurer......................................................................Vacant Secretary.....................................................Katherine Stolz Marketing/Publicity.................................................Vacant Librarian...........................................................Carrie Mines Social................................................Barb Bryant Osborne Wardrobe..............................................Jeanne Montague Properties.................................................Katharine Costa Past President...........................................Michael Belton

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2020-21 Season OCT/NOV 2020

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” - after his coworker crush.

This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

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FEB/MAR 2021

Join our Marvelous Misters and our Melodious Misses as they titillate your senses and tickle your fancy!

Venture out with the most entertaining, comedic and wildly outstanding annual variety comedy musical this side of the pond.

This musical comedy and murder mystery finds Nick, a restaurant owner on the run from the mob, hiding out in a rural Saskatchewan resort. He is accompanied by federal agent, Angela, who is to ensure his safety.

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Last Resort

Upon arrival a threatening note is handed to Nick and it appears as though his whereabouts have been discovered. A ridiculous array of characters tries to deal with the fact there is a hit man among them!

Call the box office or visit our website for show times!

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