“Little Shop of Horrors,” the sci-fi spoof about a geeky florist and his blood-sucking plant, was one of the longest running shows on off-Broadway, cherished for its campiness and clever score.
This weekend, Village Theatre’s Kidstage presents its version of this musical comedy, which will be delivered with humor and a message, director Dylan Pickus said.
“Its message of humility really spoke to me especially in today’s society,” Pickus said in a prepared statement. “It’s a fun show that has a message hidden underneath all the camp, which is my favorite kind of show.”
The show features a down-and-out skid row floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant that secretly craves fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered R&B-singing carnivore who offers the assistant fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, according to information supplied by Village Theatre.
In the end, the plant reveals itself as an alien poised for global domination.
“Little Shop of Horrors” will have a cast of 11 between the ages of 13 and 20 from the Everett, Marysville, Snohomish and Stanwood areas.
This show is presented by Kidstage’s Summer Independent team, which includes students who have had prior experience with Village Theatre, behind the scenes or on stage, in Kidstage or the Mainstage, according to the theater.
“Little Shop of Horrors” opens at 7:30 tonight at The Little Theatre at Everett High School, 2331 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 18.
Tickets are $10. Call 425-257-8600 or 888-257-3722 or go to www.villagetheatre.org.
“Robin Hood”: This story of good versus evil has all the characters you remember from the original legend: Little John, Will Scarlet, Young Jack, Guy Goodfellow and Friar Tuck.
And, of course, the bandit himself, Robin Hood.
The outlaw who steals from the rich realizes there’s trouble in the County of Nottingham as the wicked Prince John has taken over for King Richard the Lionhearted, who is fighting in the Crusades, according to press information supplied by Whidbey Children’s Theatre.
So Robin Hood gets to work fast, defeating a nasty sheriff, rescuing his childhood sweetheart, Marian, from the evil Lady Merle of Cornwall, and securing Nottingham for King Richard’s return.
This production, directed by Martha Murphy, features a large multi-age cast.
“Robin Hood” opens at 7:30 tonight at Whidbey Children’s Theatre, 222 Anthes Ave., Langley. Performances are 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. July 16 and 3 p.m. July 17 and 18.
Matinee tickets for performances this weekend are $7; all other shows are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Call 360-221-2282 or go to www.WCTonline.com.
Theresa Goffredo: 425-339-3424; goffredo@heraldnet.com.
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