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Synopsis 

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!

Content Warning

Though it’s thoroughly entertaining, there are some scenes in Little Shop of Horrors that may not be appropriate for some viewers and could potentially be scary/creepy to viewers under the age of 13. Children and Pre-teens should attend at a parent’s discretion.

Language: Some of the characters use language that might be inappropriate to some.

Drug Use: The dentist character (Orin) uses and abuses laughing gas (nitrous oxide) to add to his disturbed nature. This abuse is “campy” in nature and is meant to be seen or understood as a satirical, over-the-top rendition of a dentist.

Violence: Audrey II is a man-eating plant that demands to be fed. The plant is successful in “eating” some of the main characters as a means to satisfy his greed. In one scene, the remains of one of the characters is fed to the plant. All of the violence is “campy” in nature and not gory/scary. Also, Orin, the dentist, is a pretty awful person and is abusive to Audrey, his girlfriend. This could potentially be troubling to some, but it is meant to serve as a dramatic device to make the dentist out as one of the true villains. Help is Available, Speak With Someone Today: 425-252-2873 Official Website

Directors Note

Little Shop of Horrors is a unique blend of dark comedy, horror, and heart. At its core, it’s a story about ambition, desire, and the consequences of getting caught in a cycle of wanting more than we can handle. The show's themes of greed, manipulation, and the consequences of our actions resonate just as strongly today as they did when the show was first conceived. In a world where we often prioritize our desires over our ethics, Little Shop of Horrors serves as a cautionary tale. I hope you leave this performance with a fresh perspective on the things in life that may seem harmless—perhaps even a little scared of your plants!

One of my goals with this production was to bring a comedic show that could be enjoyed by all, while still preserving the essence of what makes Little Shop so beloved. I wanted to create an immersive experience, which is why I’m so excited to incorporate scenic projections to help transport us right into the world of Audrey II. These projections give the show a dynamic energy that makes the story feel even more alive and tangible. Of course, the plant itself had to be a living, breathing character—so we’ve brought Audrey II to life with a puppet that is as lifelike as possible. It was important to me that the plant feels as menacing and powerful as the story demands.

Reflecting on my journey as a director, it all began over five years ago when I first started working with students and music. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of being both a director and a music director, and I’ve grown tremendously with each project. Becoming a high school director is a dream come true, and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to do so.

A huge thank you to my amazing creative team, the dedicated AMHS staff, and my supportive family—without your constant encouragement and collaboration, none of this would be possible. And to the cast, crew, and orchestra, thank you for your passion, your energy, and your unwavering commitment to this show. I hope you enjoy the performance as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it for you!

— Alex Yonke, Producer & Director

Song List

Cast

Creative Team, Orchestra, Tech/Crew

Meet the Company

Noah Barron

Seymour Krelborn

Noah, a senior at AMHS, is absolutely delighted to partake in this thrilling production of Little Shop of Horrors! This is his fifth Murphy Musical, after Tarzan (Young Tarzan), High School Musical (Ensemble), Legally Blonde (Callahan), and Once Upon a Mattress (Sir Harry). As a seasonal scare actor at StalkerFarms, he has also taken that spookiness and spirit onto the stage in one of his dream roles as Seymour Krelborn. He could not ask for a better cast and crew, and would like to especially thank his friends and family for all they do to support and care for him through all his passions.

Lily Krodel

Audrey

It’s Lily’s last year at AMHS, and she has loved every minute of it. She has been a part of High School Musical, Legally Blonde, and Once Upon a Mattress! Besides the musical, she has been in all 4 movies: Bridgehurst Asylum for the Sane, Varsity Squad, Beautiful Bombshells, and Task Failed Successfully. She is also in AMHS’s chamber chior and choral aires. Lily would like to thank her parents (for their wallet), her dog (Poppy), her teachers, and her friends!!

Jayden Davis

Mr. Mushnik

Jayden is very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Little Shop of Horrors. He is in ninth grade and is excited for his future in Archbishop theatre. This is his second show ever, the first being Suessical Jr. Jayden would like to thank his entire family, especially his aunt who always took steps to make sure he had all the experience he needed. He would also like to thank his director Alex Yonke, and his cast mates for helping him remember just how fun theater is.

Eli Pratt

Orin Scrivello D.D.S.

Eli Pratt is very excited to have to opportunity to be a part of the cast as the role of Orin. He has been a part of two other productions of Seussica! Jr. and Aladdin Jr. at St Mary Magdalene. In his free time, he participates in the Seattle Children's Chorus with his friends and if you want to find him, he will probably be on the road. He is also a part of the upcoming film produced by AMHS, Task Failed Successfully, and is an active member of his school's honor choir, Choral Aires. He would like to thank his family and fellow cast members for pushing him to be the best actor he can be.

Amy Turner-Baldoceda

Audrey II (Voice)

Kinsey Giboney

Audrey 2 (Puppeteer)

Kinsey is a junior and this is her second musical. Kinsey was in last year’s production of Once Upon a Mattress (ensemble). She would like to thank everyone who helped her bring Twoey to life and create puppet one. Kinsey would also like to dedicate her performance to AMHS’ wonderful stage crew.

Emily Crawford

Ronnette *Dance Captain

Emily is a junior and she is thrilled to be returning to the stage. She has previously enjoyed acting in Murphy’s musicals and movies in addition to being an assistant director in the film Beautiful Bombshells. Her favorite productions in the past have included Varsity Squad (Danica) and Legally Blonde (Margot). Emily would like to thank all of the hard working hands in the theatre program, especially the new help from Alex and Somar, and the continued support from Mr. Curtis, Krista, Brent, Scott and Cami. She would also like to make a shout out to her parents and sister for their non stop encouragement and realization that she now lives at AMHS!

Madeline Lundquist

Chiffon

Madeline Lundquist, who plays the role of Chiffon, is thrilled to announce her high school musical debut! The fine arts have been instrumental in shaping her into the aspiring Broadway actress she is today. Her stage credits include Peter Pan (Jane/Mullins), ‘Twas the Night (Sally), and Little Women (Jo March). Outside of musical theater, she embraces the freedom of traveling and pursuing new adventures with her loved ones.

Stella Tepley

Crystal

Stella Tepley is a sophomore and is very excited to play Crystal along with the Greek Chorus and cast. Stella’s show successes include last years AMHS show Once Upon a Mattress (Princess Winfred), Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical (Elle Woods) and Matilda Jr. the Musical (Matilda). Aside from performing, Stella takes voice lessons, attends Fridays @ The 5th Avenue Theatre classes and plays varsity golf for AMHS. Stella would like to thank her family and friends from WA, OR, CA, TX & NV for attending.

Aiden Imadhay

Greek Chorus

Aiden is a junior this year and is very grateful to be a part of the spring musical. He has previously been a part of Seussical the Musical (Horton) and Once Upon a Mattress (Sir Studley). Aside from doing Musicals, Aiden likes to play the guitar, workout, and listen to NJZ. He would like to thank his parents, friends, teachers, and those who helped support him on his musical theater journey

Emilia Bindas

Greek Chorus *Swing

This is Emilia’s third musical at AMHS. She has perviously been in Once Upon A Mattress (Minstrel), Legally Blonde (Vivienne), Seussical Jr. (Gertrude Mc Fuzz), and Junie B. Jones Jr. (Chenille). Emilia would like to thank her parents for being amazing, her friends for driving her places, Taylor Swift for always being there, and acknowledge her brother for existing (she loves you, Leo).

Morgan Burley

Greek Chorus *Swing

Morgan is a sophomore and this is her third production at AMHS. She has been in Legally Blonde (Greek Chorus, Chutney) and Once Upon a Mattress (Queen Aggravain). Outside of the musical Morgan loves reading, soccer, and participates in her school’s DECA program. She would like to thank her family, the cast, and her friends for supporting her!

Sydney Locke

Greek Chorus

Sydney Locke is a Junior at AMHS and is looking forward to her 3rd musical production with Murphy. She has previously performed in the musicals Legally Blonde, Once Upon a Mattress, and in the movies Varsity Squad, Beautiful Bombshells, and this year's movie, Task Failed Successfully. Outside of performing arts, Sydney participates in Choir, Swim Team, and Track and Field. She would like to thank her family for supporting her in all her endeavors, and her fellow castmates for making this year's musical so fun and memorable.

Anna Cuddy

Taxi Cab, Mrs. Luse/Ensemble

Anna is a Sophomore and is excited for this years production. The only stage production she has been a part of up till this one is a VBS skit. Anna loves Jesus and walks with him in everything. In her free time Anna likes to write stories and create fictional narratives which expand her understanding on faith, human nature, pain, and many other parts of everyday life.

Morgan White

Nurse, Mrs. Martin/Ensemble

Sahara Locke

Customer, Skip Snip/Ensemble *Swing

Sahara Locke is a Junior at Archbishop Murphy Highschool and is excited to participate in her 3rd musical with Murphy. In the past she has been in AMHS's productions of Legally Blonde, and Once Upon a Mattress and has acted in AMHS's movies Varsity Squad, Beautiful Bombshells, and Task Failed Successfully. Sahara is also involved in many extracurriculars including, Choir, Choral Aires, Track and Field, and Swim. She would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her and helping her throughout the musical and her cast for giving her lots of fun memories.

Shreya Pande

Wino, Mr. Bernstein/Ensemble

Shreya is a freshman and is ecstatic to be a part of the Spring Musical. Her first musical was Seussical Jr. (Sour Kangaroo). Besides performing she loves to play piano and do community work. She would like to dedicate her performance to God, her family, and her first Director.

Soreya Stark

Wino, Mr. Martin/Ensemble

Soreya is a ninth grade freshman student and is over the moon with happiness that she gets to partake in the musical. This is technically her second time in a musical, the first being her eighth grade production of The Sound of Music. She enjoys singing, writing, dancing, and drawing in her free time. Finally, she would like her friends and her parents for helping her.

Alex Yonke

Producer & Director

This is his first musical production at Archbishop Murphy High School and his fifth musical production altogether. Previously, he served as both Director and Music Director for productions at Olympic View Middle School. His past credits include directing Legally Blonde Jr. and serving as music director for Into the Woods Jr., Matilda Jr., and The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition. Currently, he is a special education teacher at Kamiak High School. When not teaching or directing, he enjoys spending time on the golf course.

Keith Curtis

Musical Director, Conductor

Mr. Keith Curtis is thrilled to serve as our production’s Musical Director and Conductor. Now in his thirteenth year as band director at AMHS, Mr. Curtis greatly enjoys working with such a gifted and hard-working group of young people. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and humorist, Mr. Curtis enjoys creating memorable performances for audiences of all kinds.

Krista Patt

Choreographer

Krista grew up in Visalia, CA where she fell in love with dance and theater at a young age. She danced competitively for 10 years and had the pleasure of acting in more than 10 musicals. Her favorite character she got to play was Penny Pingleton in Hairspray. As an adult, she has had the pleasure of choreographing several shows. This is her second year doing choreography with AMHS and looks forward to being involved with the spring musical in the future - with tap dancing. :)

Somar Macek

Vocal Coach

Somar Macek is very excited to be working with the talented cast of Little Shop of Horrors at AMHS for the first time. She is a native of the Seattle area and has been singing all her life. She got her start singing at home and in church choir. Throughout her adolescent years, she received jazz and classical vocal training as well as performed in various vocal groups. Locally, she is known for her powerful lead vocals in her rock band, Heart By Heart. www.heartbyheart.com

Brent Stainer

Technical Director

Brent has been involved with Archbishop Murphy for 25 years or so - most recently as Tech Director of the Musicals and the Film Director for the movies. He has been involved in almost every aspect of theatre in about every theatre in Snohomish County. Some favorite shows are Tuck Everlasting (Lk Stevens HS), Murder on the Orient Express (Driftwood Players), and the AMHS original film, Beautiful Bombshells. This show, he is fortunate to have his wife, Cheryl, in the orchestra pit! These students from Murphy are some of his favorites!

Cami Taliaferro-Barber

Lighting Designer

Cami Taliaferro-Barber (She/Her/Hers) Cami Taliaferro-Barber is thrilled to return to AMHS! An AMHS alum, she is a recent Summa Cum Laude graduate of Cornish College of the Arts and of Seattle Rep’s Professional Arts Training Program, working to build up her portfolio as a Seattle lighting designer. Recent work includes Miracle in 34th St. with Edmonds Driftwood players, A Lonely Realization with the Shattered Glass Project, and Dial M For Murder with Village Theatre. She’d like to thank her family, friends and partner for all of their support on her journey!

Scott Lewallen

Sound Tech

Mayrene Calvillo Ruiz

Stage Manager

Mayrene Calvillo Ruiz, a senior, is thrilled to serve as the Stage Manager for this year's spring musical, "Little Shop of Horrors." She has been involved in the schools musicals all four years of high school, starting as stage crew and spending the past three years as Stage Manager. In her free time, Mayrene enjoys painting, reading, and listening to music. Grateful to conclude her high school journey with this production, she extends her heartfelt thanks to her family and friends for their unwavering support, the cast, and especially the stage crew for all the cherished memories.

Rachel Rufibach

Assistant Stage Manager

She has worked in stage crew for the last 3 years. She have been assistant Stage manager twice and apart of crew once. She is so beyond excited for everyone to see all the hard work we have put into this show. She dedicates all of her shows to her family and friends, who encourage her and support her in all she does. She hopes you enjoy this funny show and reminders you, don't feed the plants!

Brooklyn Cunningham

Lighting Manager

Brooklyn Cunningham has been an active member in the AMHS drama program alongside Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE. They are honored to return as the lighting manager for a third and final year. They would like to thank their parents for encouraging and supporting their love of theatre.

Nikoloz Pham

Projections

Nikoloz is a freshman at AMHS and this is his first big production. He has acted in smaller plays in middle school, further fueling his life-long love for the performing arts. As Crew, he does projections and sound. Outside of the stage, Niko plays trombone, sings, performs in Drama class, and participates in Mock Trial, all for AMHS.

Angelika Lu

Crew

Angie is a senior and this is her second year as a part of stage crew and third year involved in the musical at AMHS. Fine arts is a big part of Angie’s life and she is excited to be a part of the musical again! Angie would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her and is grateful for all the experiences she's had with AMHS musicals and fine arts.

Brianna Cerna

Crew

Brianna is a freshmen and very excited to be part of this year’s crew. This year is her first year helping at AMHS. She previously helped for 2 years in crew at her old middle school, SMM. Aside from helping out backstage, Brianna loves to travel, draw, and be with her friends.

Grace Turk

Crew

This is Grace's fourth musical at AMHS and she is very excited to be in crew after acting for two years and being in pit last year. She has also acted in all four of AMHS films and has also appeared in Lion King Jr., Little Women, Charlie Brown Christmas, and more. In addition, she has taken multiple acting and dancing classes at the Village Theater. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing the violin, singing, reading, and writing. Grace would like to thank all the fine arts teachers for fostering her love of fine arts these last four years.

Nicole Joinette

Crew

Nicole is thrilled to be back for her second year helping backstage for the musical! She loves being part of the behind-the-scenes magic and is so excited to help bring this production to life. Nicole would like to thank her family, the incredible crew, the talented cast, and the dedicated staff for their support and hard work. She enjoys dancing and spending time with her loved ones!

Alex Erickson

Pit (Percussion)

Bill Kusler

Pit (Trumpet 1)

Bill loves theater! Favorite past acting experiences at Driftwood in Edmonds include "The Addams Family", and "The Spitfire Grill". Other favorites, "Something Rotten", "Twelfth Night", "And Then There Were None" and "The Fantasticks" at Red Curtain in Marysville. Bill has also played trumpet in the pit for many shows including "Into the Woods", "9 to 5:The Musical", "Camelot" and "Oklahoma". He loves this experience with "Little Shop of Horrors" When not on stage or in the pit, you will find Bill teaching music at Skyline Elementary in Lake Stevens.

Brady Murk

Pit Orchestra (Trumpet)

This is Brady’s third performance in the pit orchestra for an AMHS musical. He has previously participated in “Legally Blonde” (freshman year) and “Once Upon a Mattress” (sophomore year). Brady loves playing the trumpet, being a part of the AMHS fine arts community and supporting his friends from the pit. He would like to thank his family, friends and Mr. Curtis for their support.

Cheryl Stainer

Pit (Flute)

Cheryl has been involved in orchestra and theatre too many years to count. She is pleased to be playing her flute in this production, her third production with Archbishop Murphy. She would like to thank her husband and son for listening to her endless repeat of certain measures and encouragement.

Jackie Fairbanks

Pit (Reeds)

John Akali

Pit (Keyboard 1)

This is John’s third musical, and his first one playing in the Pit. John serves as one of the piano players you hear through the speakers! Whenever he isn’t playing piano he’s involved with Mock Trial and Wildcat Band. He thanks his family for pushing him to excel in his endeavors.

Landon White

Pit (Drums)

Landon has been playing the drums for eight years. This is his first musical. When he is not playing in Wildcat Band, he enjoys playing soccer and games involving geography. Landon serves as the drummer for his church band and Jazz Ensemble. He thanks his parents for supporting his artistry and enduring all the noise.

Louie Hackett

Pit (Bass)

Retired, and relieved of the obligation to show up on a set schedule and do any "real" work, Louie has been able to devote much of his time doing music for various community organizations. These include Sky Performing Arts in Monroe, Cascade Community Theater in Duvall, the Take Seventeen Big Band in Monroe and the Kirkland Civic Orchestra. In addition, he does music each weekend at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Duvall. He has enjoyed working with with the talented and creative cast and crew for this production of Little Shop of Horrors

Yilin (Elaine ) Li

Pit (Keyboard 2)

This is Elaine’s first time playing piano in the Pit. She loves music and has played piano for six years. She spends a lot of time practicing the piano and playing in Wildcat Band. She is grateful for the encouragement from teachers and friends to try new things in drama. She is looking forward to this experience and hopes you all enjoy the performance!

Past AMHS Productions

AMHS Administrators

Alicia Mitchell - Principal

John Matusak - Vice Principal

Sarah Pedersen - Dean of Students

Steve Schmutz - President

Thank you for your continued support of the arts!

Parent Support

Thank you to the following parents that have supported us with tech week and performances.

Parent Liaison: Chelci Macek

Lobby Display: Sandy Nivas and Tonya Bindas

Photo Lobby Backdrop: Brandon Tepley

Backstage Help: Tonya Bindas, Dawn Locke, Karin Giboney, Olivia Burley and Tammy Crawford

Tickets: Tammy Crawford

Usher: Pam Barron

Concessions: Liz Bresee

Dinner Hosts: Karin and Kevin Bindas, Jacob Krodel, Olivia Burley, Tammy and Todd Crawford, Sameer Pande, Joy Imadnay, Daryl & Laura Rufibach, Dawn White and Brandon Tepley

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