Presented by Virginia Stage Company Board of Trustees, Foundation Directors, and Stage Associates
Little shop of horrors
Book & lyrics by howard ashman
music by alan menken
directed by tom quaintance
in collaboration with 
Norfolk state university theatre company
March 12 - April 6, 2025
It Sings. It Shudders. It…Eats People? Dive into this gut-bustingly quirky cult classic where screams of terror and laughter go hand in hand! Seymour Krelborn is a meek floral assistant who 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. Will Seymour be able to keep Audrey II’s appetite whetted, or will this maniacal musical, marigold turn Mushnik’s Flower Shop into its buffet forever!? This succulent mix of rock, romance, and razor-sharp teeth collide in a mouthwatering, theatrical extravaganza that has delighted audiences for years.
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      Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission Audience Recommendation: Recommended for ages 10+. Content Advisory: This production contains scenes of domestic violence, drug use, mild profanity and a giant plant that eats people. Graphically. Several times. 
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      March 12 - 14 | Preview Performances 
 March 13 at 7:30pm | HR Pride Night
 March 14 at 7:30pm | Young Professionals Night
 March 15 at 6:54PM | Meet the Director
 March 15 at 7:30PM | Opening Night Performance
 March 16 @ 2:00PM | Post Show Talkback with Rabbi Panitz
 March 22 @ 2:00PM | Audio Description & Open Captioning*
 March 22 @ 7:30PM | ASL Performance*
 March 23 @ 2:00PM | Post Show Talkback
 March 23 @ 7:30pm | Pay What You Choose
 March 29 @ 2pm | Theater for Everyone*Seating for Audio Description & Open Captioning is provided in the Orchestra Left. Please use promo code “AccessVA” on checkout for proper booking. *Seating for ASL is provided in the Orchestra Left side of the House. Please use promo code “ASL” on checkout for proper booking. 
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      Directed by TOM QUAINTANCE† 
 Scenic Designer CHRISTOPHER TULYSEWSKI
 Costume Designer JENI SCHAEFER
 Lighting Designer ALYSSANDRA DOCHERTY §
 Sound Designer MICHAEL BOSO
 Associate Sound Designer DANIELLE SAUNDERS
 Puppet Designer CHRISTOPHER TULYSEWSKI
 Music Director CALVIN HITCHCOCK
 Choreographer BRIANA REED
 Carnivorous Vegetation (Stunt) Consultant GREGG C. LLOYD
 Resident Casting Director EMEL ERTUGRUL
 NY Casting Director KATJA ZAROLINSKI, KZ Casting
 Stage Manager KATHRYN SAM HOUKOM*
 Stage Manager TIA COLLIER*
 Assistant Stage Manager ABBIGAIL LAROCQUE*† Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Inc., an independent labor union. 
 § Member of United Scenic Artists, local USA-829 of the IATSE
 * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

 
             
             
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
            
Active Duty and Retired Military Members get 25% this Saturday’s Matinee. Just use the code MILITARY25
Offer good for Saturday, April 5th, 2:00pm