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Original Vocal Arrangements by Robert Billig |
Orchestrations by Danny Troob |
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New Arrangements by Michael Kosarin |
Puppet Designed by Martin P. Robinson |
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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 |
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Song List
Act 1
Prologue - Orchestra
Little Shop of Horrors - Doo-Wops
Skid Row - Company
Da-Doo - Seymour, Doo-Wops
Grow For Me - Seymour
WSKID Radio Jingle - Company
You Never Know - Mushnik, Seymour, Doo-Wops
Somewhere That's Green - Audrey
Closed For Renovations - Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik
Be A Dentist - Orin, Doo-Wops
Mushnik & Son - Mushnik, Seymour
Sudden Changes - Seymour
Git It - Audrey II, Seymour, Doo-Wops
Now (It's Just The Gas) - Seymour, Orin
Act 1 Finale - Doo-Wops
Act 2
Entr'acte - Orchestra
Call Back In The Morning - Seymour, Audrey
Suddenly Seymour - Seymour, Audrey, Doo-Wops
Suppertime - Audrey II, Doo-Wops
The Meek Shall Inherit - Seymour, Doo-Wops, Skip Snip, Mrs. Luce, Bernstein
Sominex/Suppertime Reprise - Audrey, Audrey II
Somewhere That's Green Reprise - Audrey
Finale - Company
Cast
Creative Team
Meet the Company
Jake Marshall (he/him) couldn’t be more excited to be making his Conundrum debut with Little Shop! Jake earned his BFA in Acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2021- where he studied at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Stonestreet Studios. Selected theatrical credits include: Gaston (Beauty and the Beast), Claude (HAIR), Zach (A Chorus Line), Joe Vegas (Fame), Captain Hook (Peter Pan), Phoebus (Hunchback). When not on stage, he can be seen in national commercials for Pfizer and Chase Bank as well as performing standup comedy across LA. Endless thanks to the creative team for making his dream of playing Seymour come true.
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DOCTOR Nikki Yates (she/her) is honored to be involved in the campy, kooky, and creepy show that is Little Shop with such a talented cast and creative team. In addition to Audrey, favorite roles she has played that her mother has described as "deeply weird" include Maureen (Rent) and the Witch (Into the Woods). Catch her in other thrilling Conundrum productions throughout the season, such as Filing Taxes, Writing Meeting Agendas, and Working on Grant Applications (she's the Secretary). Much love to her family, friends, and the extended Conundrum community for always being supportive. Insta: @nikkimyates
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Eric Conner (he/him) is thrilled to be in his first Conundrum production after admiring their work as a member of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission. Theater credits (from more years ago than he'd like to admit) include Three Sisters, Tea & Sympathy and American Buffalo, directing Our Town and Fool for Love and writing the one-act The Also Rans. Eric produced the feature documentary Other Voices, has appeared on multiple podcasts and was a finalist for the first (and last) Howard Stern Film Festival. Currently, Eric teaches writing at the New York Film Academy. Massive thanks to the entire Burbank creative community, his sons Alex & Judah and wife Lauren, even if she's never been great with feeding the plants.
Luke Steinborn (he/him) returns to the stage with Conundrum after playing Eddie in “The Wild Party” as well as being a member of the electric Wickersham family in “Seussical the Musical.” Other notable musical credits include Jamie in “The Last Five Years,” Chuck Cranston in “Footloose” and the Stevedore in “Titanic.” Luke works professionally acting in theatre and film across the nation and is incredibly blessed with another opportunity to work with Conundrum. Represented by Park Artists Group and Irvin Gelb Management, you can follow him at @lusteinborn
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Omari Miller (he/him) is so excited to return for his third production with Conundrum as the voice of Audrey II in Little Shop. Some of his previous credits include Mr. Black (Wild Party), Max/Herman (Cabaret), Jack (Into the woods), etc. Omari is currently studying Biology and Linguistics at California State University Northridge and would like to thank Conundrum and its production team for allowing him a chance to voice such an iconic piece of theatrical vegetation (despite his very apparent lack of a green thumb).
Zoe Godfrey-Grinage (she/her) is honored to make her Conundrum debut in Little Shop of Horrors. Zoe graduated with a B.A. in Drama from the University of California, Irvine. She has appeared in numerous musicals which include: Legally Blonde, Memphis, Hairspray, Rent, etc. Zoe is excited to be a part of the Conundrum family and is excited for the run of the show!
Christina Carrera (she/her) is excited to return to Conundrum! Favorite roles include Joanne in Rent, Baker's Wife in Into the Woods, and Little Sally in Urinetown. When not on stage, Christina is a program coordinator for an arts education non-profit. Love and thanks to Pa, Otto, Anna and her brothers Eddie, Sebastian and Samuel! xo
Joyce Blackmon (she/her) is delighted to make her first appearance with Conundrum as Ronnette in Little Shop. Some of her previous credits include Yellow Girl in Shout the Mod Musical, Lorrelle in a Dreamgirls reading, and Ensemble in 9-5. Her background in training includes a BFA in Performing arts from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). In her free time she loves being surrounded by nature and going on road trips as much as she can. She would love to thank her parents for their continued support, and her family and friends for always believing in her.
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RYKER (they/them) is excited to be working with Conundrum again having previously written “Is He?” for the company’s One Act Festival. Previous projects include Shrek (Shrek The Musical), The Lion (The Wizard of Oz), and Caleb (The Spitfire Grill). Beyond the theatre world RYKER has two singles “What Comes Next?” And “Nights Like This” streaming on Spotify and Apple Music with more on the way soon. They would like to thank their roommates, bosses, and friends for their support and patience.
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Jaya Mapleton (she/her) is so thrilled to make her Conundrum debut! She was most recently seen in Altadena Music Theatre's production of Hair. Favorite roles include Wendla (Spring Awakening) and Sister Mary Robert (Sister Act). Jaya holds a B.A. in Geography from UCLA and works for an environmental nonprofit.
Karen Marie (she/her) aka the kindest Karen you’ll ever meet is so thrilled to be making her Conundrum debut! Born and raised in the Philippines, she moved out here to pursue her dreams. She would like to thank her family, friends and loved ones for all their never ending support and love!
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Adrián Genesius Barrón (he/him), primarily working behind the scenes as Intimacy Coordinator and Fight Choreographer, as well as Audrey II's puppeteer, has had the honor and privilege to be able to work under the creative guidance and artistic vision of Jess, Bimei, Anthony, and the rest of the cast and crew to bring Little Shop to life. As a member of the creative team, Adrián could think of nothing better than to collaboratively breathe life into this production, filled with frights, delights, and a whimsical love story too. He hopes to add his experience, Mexican heritage, and his own truth to the work, and do as Shakespeare commands: "Suit the action to the word, the word to the action..." Mil gracias a mí familia. Previous Conundrum works include Cabaret (Cliff) and RENT (Ensemble). Other works include Faustus, Macbeth, Measure for Measure, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and As You Like It.
Jess Jani (Director)
Jess Jani (she/her) loves all things haunting and creepy, making this show the perfect fit for her directorial debut! Not only does she sit on the board of Conundrum as their Marketing Chair, but she has also appeared in Conundrum's productions of Fun Home (Medium Alison) and Into The Woods (Cinderella). Jess thanks Conundrum for reigniting her passion for the stage and giving her endless opportunities to explore her creativity.
Jess Jani (she/her) loves all things haunting and creepy, making this show the perfect fit for her directorial debut! Not only does she sit on the board of Conundrum as their Marketing Chair, but she has also appeared in Conundrum's productions of Fun Home (Medium Alison) and Into The Woods (Cinderella). Jess thanks Conundrum for reigniting her passion for the stage and giving her endless opportunities to explore her creativity.
Bimei Flores (Assistant Director)
This will be Bimei Flores’s (they/she) second production at Conundrum theater but first time assistant directing! They were recently in Coundrum’s production of rent as Mimi Marquez. They are very excited to help put together this amazing show, Little Shop of Horrors, as well as working with this very talented cast! Hope you enjoy this show!
This will be Bimei Flores’s (they/she) second production at Conundrum theater but first time assistant directing! They were recently in Coundrum’s production of rent as Mimi Marquez. They are very excited to help put together this amazing show, Little Shop of Horrors, as well as working with this very talented cast! Hope you enjoy this show!
Anthony Zediker (Music Director)
Anthony Zediker (he/him) is a music director, conductor and pianist. He was most recently the music director and on stage pianist for critically acclaimed tick…tick…Boom! at the International City Theatre (director Kari Hayter). Anthony's other recent credits music directing and conducting credits include Musical Theatre Guild’s 29 hour production of Grey Gardens at the Alex Theatre, A Concert of Love (original arrangements and orchestrations) at Five Star Theatricals, Spitfire Grill at the Garry Marshall theatre, The Producers at Celebration Theatre, A Little Night Music at the Greenway Court Theatre, The Great American SongBook at Musical Theatre West, The Sondheim celebration at the Bourbon Room sponsored by Broadway @ The and the Pasadena Playhouse (original arrangements and orchestrations), Broadway Barbara at the Bourbon Room and many more! Anthony was the recipient of Best Musical Director awards from Stage Raw and Los Angeles Drama Critic’s Circle in 2018 for Celebration Theatre’s production of Cabaret (directed by Michael Matthews).
Anthony Zediker (he/him) is a music director, conductor and pianist. He was most recently the music director and on stage pianist for critically acclaimed tick…tick…Boom! at the International City Theatre (director Kari Hayter). Anthony's other recent credits music directing and conducting credits include Musical Theatre Guild’s 29 hour production of Grey Gardens at the Alex Theatre, A Concert of Love (original arrangements and orchestrations) at Five Star Theatricals, Spitfire Grill at the Garry Marshall theatre, The Producers at Celebration Theatre, A Little Night Music at the Greenway Court Theatre, The Great American SongBook at Musical Theatre West, The Sondheim celebration at the Bourbon Room sponsored by Broadway @ The and the Pasadena Playhouse (original arrangements and orchestrations), Broadway Barbara at the Bourbon Room and many more! Anthony was the recipient of Best Musical Director awards from Stage Raw and Los Angeles Drama Critic’s Circle in 2018 for Celebration Theatre’s production of Cabaret (directed by Michael Matthews).
Mallory Wynne (Assistant Music Director)
Mallory Wynne (she/her) is thrilled to assistant music direct for the first time with Little Shop of Horrors. She previously took the stage with Conundrum as a Who (Seussical). She is very grateful to Conundrum and Anthony for giving her the opportunity to work with this incredible cast and crew. Outside of theatre, Mallory works full-time in the music industry. She also records and produces her own pop music.
Mallory Wynne (she/her) is thrilled to assistant music direct for the first time with Little Shop of Horrors. She previously took the stage with Conundrum as a Who (Seussical). She is very grateful to Conundrum and Anthony for giving her the opportunity to work with this incredible cast and crew. Outside of theatre, Mallory works full-time in the music industry. She also records and produces her own pop music.
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Katie Kaiser (Choreographer)
Katie Kaiser (she/her) is thrilled to be returning to Conundrum for Little Shop of Horrors after choreographing this season’s production of RENT. She would like to thank director Jess Jani and the rest of the creative team for giving her this opportunity and for creating such an amazing environment. She hopes you have a bloody good time at the show!
Katie Kaiser (she/her) is thrilled to be returning to Conundrum for Little Shop of Horrors after choreographing this season’s production of RENT. She would like to thank director Jess Jani and the rest of the creative team for giving her this opportunity and for creating such an amazing environment. She hopes you have a bloody good time at the show!
Ally Lardner (Stage Manager)
Ally Lardner (she/her) is pleased to return to Conundrum in Little Shop of Horrors, having previously run sound for Rent. Her passion is helping develop new work. She stage managed and assistant directed GET IT TOGETHER: A New Play. She currently works as script coordinator for ABC’s General Hospital. In her free time she enjoys spicy margs and late night drives.
Ally Lardner (she/her) is pleased to return to Conundrum in Little Shop of Horrors, having previously run sound for Rent. Her passion is helping develop new work. She stage managed and assistant directed GET IT TOGETHER: A New Play. She currently works as script coordinator for ABC’s General Hospital. In her free time she enjoys spicy margs and late night drives.
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Jordan Kaiser (Production Manager)
Jordan Kaiser (she/her) is thrilled to be back working behind-the-scenes on Little Shop of Horrors after having just performed in Seussical (Mrs. Mayor). She also directed this season's production of RENT, assistant directed Cabaret, produced Conundrum's A Weekend of One Acts festival, and serves on Conundrum's board. Thank you to the cast and crew of Little Shop of Horrors for making this such an incredible experience!
Jordan Kaiser (she/her) is thrilled to be back working behind-the-scenes on Little Shop of Horrors after having just performed in Seussical (Mrs. Mayor). She also directed this season's production of RENT, assistant directed Cabaret, produced Conundrum's A Weekend of One Acts festival, and serves on Conundrum's board. Thank you to the cast and crew of Little Shop of Horrors for making this such an incredible experience!
Shawn Rios (Costume Designer)
Shawn Rios (they/them) exuberantly returns to Conundrum as costume director for Little Shop. Their previous credits include Wickersham (Seussical), and Gordon (RENT). Though they have a torrid love affair with fashion, this is their first stage production to be costuming; and are so excited to be working with such a talented cast and creative team to bring this show to life. They would like to thank their friends for always supporting their creative endeavors, and being their biggest cheering section.
Shawn Rios (they/them) exuberantly returns to Conundrum as costume director for Little Shop. Their previous credits include Wickersham (Seussical), and Gordon (RENT). Though they have a torrid love affair with fashion, this is their first stage production to be costuming; and are so excited to be working with such a talented cast and creative team to bring this show to life. They would like to thank their friends for always supporting their creative endeavors, and being their biggest cheering section.
Katie Iannitello (Set Designer)
Katie Iannitello (she/her) is thrilled to be the set designer extraordinaire for this bananas production. Past design credits include Miss Saigon, Oliver (MAPA Maui), Little Shop of Horrors, Reefer Madness (ROLT SF) and many others. Outside of theater, Katie plays in her band Beauty Queen which you can listen to whenever you want!
Katie Iannitello (she/her) is thrilled to be the set designer extraordinaire for this bananas production. Past design credits include Miss Saigon, Oliver (MAPA Maui), Little Shop of Horrors, Reefer Madness (ROLT SF) and many others. Outside of theater, Katie plays in her band Beauty Queen which you can listen to whenever you want!
Ryver Townsend (Prop Designer)
Ryver Townsend (he/they) is excited to take a switch back over to the tech side of theatre after playing Horton in Seussical, to work on props for this show. He loves to help out in any way that he can. Outside of theatre, he writes music and plays with his cat Peter.
Ryver Townsend (he/they) is excited to take a switch back over to the tech side of theatre after playing Horton in Seussical, to work on props for this show. He loves to help out in any way that he can. Outside of theatre, he writes music and plays with his cat Peter.
Matthew Perelman (Lighting Designer)
Matthew Perelman (he/him) is so excited to be returning to Conundrum as the Lighting Designer of Little Shop! His previous lighting design credits include The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Sequoyah High School, The Sunrise from the Moon at Caltech University, and Cabaret with Conundrum at The El Portal. Matthew is a graduate of The Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy. He is primarily an actor, writer, director, but loves doing technical theatre as his day job! His interests include video games, books, anime, baseball, among so many other things. He would like to thank you for coming to the show and hopes you have a great time!
Matthew Perelman (he/him) is so excited to be returning to Conundrum as the Lighting Designer of Little Shop! His previous lighting design credits include The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Sequoyah High School, The Sunrise from the Moon at Caltech University, and Cabaret with Conundrum at The El Portal. Matthew is a graduate of The Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy. He is primarily an actor, writer, director, but loves doing technical theatre as his day job! His interests include video games, books, anime, baseball, among so many other things. He would like to thank you for coming to the show and hopes you have a great time!
Felicia Cantu (Sound Designer)
Felicia Cantu (she/her) is thrilled to be returning to Conundrum for this production. Felicia is a graduate of Georgetown University and a member of the Georgetown Theater Alliance. She has previously served in technical roles ranging from stage manager to construction crew, but is delighted to be taking on a new challenge with sound design. She would like to thank her fellow techies for everything that they've done to make this production happen.
Felicia Cantu (she/her) is thrilled to be returning to Conundrum for this production. Felicia is a graduate of Georgetown University and a member of the Georgetown Theater Alliance. She has previously served in technical roles ranging from stage manager to construction crew, but is delighted to be taking on a new challenge with sound design. She would like to thank her fellow techies for everything that they've done to make this production happen.
Donors
2022-2023 DONORS
Benefactor
(Donors of $1,000 or more)
Burbank Community YMCA, California Arts Council Grant, Bryan Snodgrass
Sponsor
(Donors from $500 to $999)
Julie Arntz, Jackie Brenneman, Robert T. Connely, Lisa Sedares, James Winsley
Sustainer
(Donors from $250 to $499)
Anonymous, Thomas Clarke, Robert Cope & Chris Bussard, Laura B. Jones, James Robichaud, Nikki Yates
Supporter
(Donors from $100 to $249)
Anonymous, Kate Clarke, Ralston Clarke, Jean Chadwick, Stefanie DeKalb, Anthony Del Broccolo, Dan J. Gonda, Holly Gritton, Jessica L. Hendrickson, Lara Hickman, Jess Jani, Jordan Kaiser, Sarah Lang, Debbie Moessinger, Alex Morales & David Connors, Susan Myers, Cai Arglwydd Sablier, James and Lorna Sedares, Daniel Segura Debi & Jerry Snodgrass, Jennifer Tuchband, Gabrielle Tressler, Whitney Vigil, Verhanika Willhelm, DeVonna Yates
Patron
(Donors from $25 to $99)
Anonymous (2), Amber Ackley, Giovanni Ayala-Martinez, Iah Bearden-Vrai, Katie Bell, Jay Bevan, Kylie Buckles-Hall, Alison Cantor, Amberlee Clark, Eric Conner, Steve Franchise, Vivian Glazier, Ross Goldberg, Laura Gowen, Jessie Harrison, Holly Harper, Sophie Heyman, Luke Howitt, Cathy Jani, Laura Jenkins, Katie Kaiser, Stacy Kaiser, John Lucewich, Claire MacDonald, Dana McEwen, Val Petrone, Amanda Shields, Jeannie Stathis, Celeste Wolfe Jonathan Woodward, Mallory Wynne, Alice Yoon, Coleman Younger
Board Members
Special Thanks
We would like to extend a special thanks to Jon Macdonald, Erick Marquez/The Victory Theatre, Rob Rodriguez, The Burbank Y Staff, Maranatha High School, Seqoyah High School, Joey Spencer, Victoria Camacho, Dan Wesselman, Sierra Hampton and Bianca R. Turner
Conundrum Board Members
Lisa Sedares - President
Jackie Brenneman - Vice President
Bryan Snodgrass - Treasurer/Fundraising Chair
Nikki Yates - Secretary
Jess Jani - Marketing/Publicity Chair
Mike Bowers - Production Chair
Jordan Kaiser - Membership Chair
Kate Clarke - Education Chair