
Little Shop of Horrors Program
2025 SENIOR DRAMA PRODUCTION
Show Dates: May 8–10, 2025
Little Shop of Horrors was originally directed by Howard Ashman with musical staging by Edie Cowan
THE VIDEOTAPING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENCE
Performed by arrangement with Musical Theatre International
Synopsis: Little Shop of Horrors follows meek but well-meaning Seymour, as he works for a flower shop on Skid Row. One day, Seymour’s luck begins to change when a mysterious, smooth-talking, plant appears out of nowhere, promising the young botanist fame, fortune, and the love of his life, Audrey, for the mere price of human blood. A parody of 1950s horror and science fiction movies, Little Shop of Horrors explores the lengths we are willing to go to succeed.
Welcome to Calgary Academy’s production of Little Shop of Horrors!
As directors, producers, designers, and all-around theatre-makers, we are so proud to present this year’s senior high school show—a wildly fun, quirky, and surprisingly poignant musical. This production represents months of dedication, late-night rehearsals, endless creativity, and a whole lot of heart from our incredible students.
Little Shop of Horrors may be known for its catchy songs and outrageous plot, but beneath the surface it explores themes that feel strikingly relevant to our students’ lives: ambition, self-worth, peer pressure, and the consequences of the choices we make in pursuit of success. In a world that often tells young people to be more, want more, and achieve more—no matter the cost—this story asks: what happens when we lose ourselves chasing something we think will finally make us enough?
We are constantly amazed by the way our students dive into this work—not only as performers and crew, but as collaborators and storytellers. Their energy, vulnerability, and teamwork brought this production to life in a way that only they could. We are grateful to each of them for their courage and commitment.
A heartfelt thank-you also goes to the Calgary Academy community—our colleagues, families, and leadership—for your unwavering support of the arts.
Enjoy the show, and maybe—just maybe—don’t feed the plants.
Ms. McLim and Ms. Page
Behind the Vines: Crafting Audrey II
Designing Audrey II (or “Twoey,” as we’ve lovingly nicknamed her) has been one of the most delightfully bizarre artistic adventures I’ve ever had—and I was genuinely sad when the process came to an end. All four incarnations of our favorite flesh-eating plant were created by myself and Jamie Lafond, our resident art teacher and set design wizard. The two larger puppets were generously donated by Renert School and revived with layers of papier mâché and a full paint job courtesy of Jamie. Meanwhile, I took on the challenge of building the “infant” and “toddler” versions of Twoey from the ground up.
The three baby seedlings were designed using our 3D printer, then hand-painted to add some personality (and menace) to all that plastic. But the real star for me—Toddler Twoey—was built completely from scratch and became my personal Frankenstein’s monster. I modeled her head after the seedlings, then spent a lot of time cutting, gluing, ripping apart, re-cutting, and gluing again. Once I had a shape I liked, I 3D-printed her teeth and got to work upholstering, adding details like a leaf collar, tongue, gum line, and neck. Big shoutout to an old art school pal with a sewing machine—couldn’t have done it without you Shay!
Creating Twoey was the kind of project that made me genuinely excited to show up and get my hands dirty (sometimes literally). There’s something magical about turning a weird little idea in your brain into something that can live, move, and sing—well, kind of. It’s been a blast to help bring this show to life, and I hope you enjoy Little Shop of Horrors as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it. Watch your fingers!
Ms. Platts
CAST ONEY
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Seymour: Sarah T.
Audrey: Avalin H. Audrey II: Charlotte O. Mushnik: Hayley B. Orin the Dentist: Alwyne M. Ronette: Alexandra G. Crystal: Jaina J. Chiffon: Gabby T. Customer/Ensemble: Harry S. Skip Snip/Ensemble: Adam B. Interviewer/Ensemble: Marla L. Ms. Luce/Ensemble: Marla L. Mr. Bernstein/Ensemble: Rowan C. Patrick Martin: Zenon S. Ensemble: Sera Y. Ensemble: Charlotte B. |
CAST TWOEY
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Seymour: Calen B.
Audrey: Avalin H. Audrey II: Charlotte O. Mushnik: Matthew K. Orin the Dentist: Arissai F. Ronette: Tessa C. Crystal: Jaina J. Chiffon: Malaina B. Customer/Ensemble: Harry S. Skip Snip/Ensemble: Adam B. Interviewer/Ensemble: Marla L. Ms. Luce/Ensemble: Marla L. Mr. Bernstein/Ensemble: Rowan C. Patrick Martin: Zenon S. Ensemble: Sera Y. Ensemble: Charlotte B. |
Creative/Technical Directors: Leeanne McLim and Andrea Page
Booth Technical Director: Emilie Haensel
Directors: Leeanne McLim and Andrea Page
Assistant to the Directors: Dawn Mathews-Nichols
Assistant Student Director: Charlotte O.
Musical Directors: Gianna Reid-Skelton and Paige Stoffregen
Choreographers: Stacey Kelba and Kelly van Sluys
Dance Captain: Alwynne M.
Microphones: Jason T., Will P., and Emma T.
Running Crew: Emma T. and Weston T.
Sound Operator/Designer: Gavin F.
Follow Spot Operator: Robert D.
Slide Projector Operator: Bronwyn M.
Additional Choreography: Leeanne McLim and Andrea Page
Fight Director/Intimacy Coordinator: Anastacia St. Amand
Stage Managers: Ava T., Harrison G., and Ella S.
Backstage Supervisor: Charlotte Nixon
Backstage Managers: Ellie K. and Addison H.
Costumes: Leeanne McLim and Andrea Page
Scenic Designer: Jamie Lafond
Puppet Audrey II Designer: Morgan Platts
Prop Designer: Morgan Platts
Additional Props: Olivia P. and Arissai F.
Original Large Puppet Design: Asaaf Gordon
Additional Props: Olivia P.
Cast Studio Photography: Liz Hrycan
Cast Headshots: Anya K. and Eden M.
Digital Projection Designs: Nicholas Gunhouse and Katelyn Liakos
Puppeters: Ella S., Emma T., and Arissai F.
Act One
- Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors)—Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronette
- Skid Row (Downtown)—Company
- Da-Doo—Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronette
- 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—Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette, and Audrey II
Act Two
- Call Back in the Morning—Seymour and Audrey
- Suddenly, Seymour—Seymour, Audrey, Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronette
- Suppertime—Audrey II
- The Meek Shall Inherit—Company
- Sominex/Suppertime (reprise)—Audrey and Audrey II
- Somewhere That’s Green (reprise)—Audrey
- Finale Ultimo (Don’t Feed the Plants)—Company
The Jenson Family, for their generous gift. With our new microphones, you’ve helped create a space where every child’s voice is heard. This is a powerful example of what parent support can accomplish.
Laura Lipsett and the Children’s Dental Health Centre, for their special gift of dental goody bags for our audience members.
Aaron Renert, Mr. Asaaf Gordon, and the Drama Department at Renert School, for generously sharing their beautiful Medium and Large Audrey II stage puppets with us.
Morgan Platt, who saved the day when we couldn’t even imagine how to build the Audrey II puppet. From organizing student projects in her multimedia classes to jumping in with props and set dressing—thank you.
David Cloutier and the IT Team, for their tireless technical support and ensuring everything was in place behind the scenes.
Liz Hrycan, for coordinating our photography students and capturing memorable moments.
Steve Fletcher, for setting up our sound and microphones and mentoring our technical theatre students.
Orange Frog Productions, for your expert help in focusing our stage lights—thank you!
Our Leadership Team, for your unwavering support of the Drama program.
Mr. John Lee and his team, for keeping our space clean and safe after each late-night rehearsal and show.
Our incredible Front Office team, including Maggie Heintz, Liz Boyd, and Kat Bilska—thank you for your organization, expertise, and help with costumes and so much more!
The Communications and Marketing team, including Jordan, Sam, Nick, and Jelmer, for bringing creative promotional ideas to life and making the work of IS Drama visible and celebrated.
Yvette, Nona, Annette, and Marla, for managing ticket sales, budgets, and logistics with care and precision.
Our student directors and choreographers, for stepping up as dance captains and creative leaders.
The Kreative Krew, our dedicated volunteer teachers who have spent over eight months rehearsing and guiding our young performers—thank you for your passion and commitment.
The teachers of Calgary Academy, for your patience and flexibility with our tired, overworked (and yes, underpaid!) student actors.
Parents, because behind every great kid is an even greater parent—thank you for your continued support.
And last but never least, the Calgary Academy cast and crew, whose energy, creativity, and dedication made this production possible.