Neshaminy High School Presents

®

Book and Lyrics by

Howard Ashman

Music by

Alan Menken

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

Our Appreciation To

Neshaminy High School Administration Ryan Staub, Principal

Lisa Pennington, Assistant Principal Thomas Magddelinskas, AsstPrincipal

Colin Trickel, Assistant Principal Bob Meuller, Assistant Principal Lynn Knotts, Assistant Principal Bill Ritchey, Assistant Principal

NSD Board of School

Directors President

Stephen Pirritano

Vice President John Allen

Directors

Cyndie Bowman Irene M. Boyle

Tina Hollenbach Adam J. Kovitz

David Marrington Paul Saraullo

Marty Sullivan

NSD

Administration Superintendent Robert McGee

Assistant to the Superintendent:

Director of Administration Paul Meehan

Director of Elementary Education/Assistant to

Superintendent Michelle Burkholder

Business Administrator

Donald B. Irwin Jr.

Director of Human Resources Kelly Kozik

Director of Pupil Services

Anthony Devlin

NHS Staff

NHS Custodians

NHS Facilities Department

Author’s Notes

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS satirizes many things: science fiction, ‘B’ movies, musical comedy itself, and even the Faust legend. There will, therefore, be a temptation to play it for camp and low-comedy. This is a great and potentially fatal mistake. The script keeps its tongue firmly in cheek, so the actors should not. Instead, they should play with simplicity,

honesty and sweetness – even when events are at their most outlandish. The show’s individual “style” will evolve naturally from the words themselves and an approach to

acting and signing them that is almost child-like in its sincerity and intensity. By way of example, AUDREY poses

like Fay Wray from time. But she does this because she’s in genuine fear and happens to see the world as her private ‘B’

movie – not because she’s “commenting” to the audience on the silliness of her situation. Having directed the original

New York production of LITTLE SHOP myself, and subsequently having seen it in many versions and even

languages, I can vouch for the fact that when LITTLE SHOP is at its most honest, it is also at its funniest and most

enjoyable.

~Howard Ashman

Neshaminy High School

Directors

Director

Kristin Nichols

Dramatics

Director

Gina Chiolan

Choreographer

Kristin Brown

Costume Designer

Karen Henninger

Special Effect Makeup

Jackie Dyszel

Sound & Technical Director

Paul Tosti

Stage Manager/

Set Construction

James King

Videographer

Chris Stanley

Rehearsal Accompanist

Brian Barber

Lighting and Sound

Engineers

Alex Heiman

Dave Gordon

LITTLE SHOP of HORRORS

Student Assistants

Lighting

Marcus Zagorodny

Jimmy McCallister

Sound

Owen Joynt

Grace Pfluger

Costume Assistants

Maggie McGinniss

Maddie McKenna

Special Thanks To…. Flowers

Flowers by David

Set Helpers

Jacki Saxton, Nicole Quinlan, Jamie

Neiman,, Greg Neiman, Diane Mohan,

Nick Mohan, Michelle Urwiler, Chuck

Urwiler, Jenn Davis, Angie Garland, Joe

Garland, Coleen Gonglik, Jim Gonglik,

Chrissy DeMatteo, Chip McGinniss

With Appreciation to…

John and Shelley Cloak

Matt Heine

Dr. Botes

Shannon Cochran

Program

Michelle Lewandowski

Community Relations

Specialist Chris Stanley

Photography

Rich Saxton https://nesh.smugmug.com

Neshaminy Vocal Music Boosters President: Michelle Lewandowski

Vice President: Bridget McGowan

Secretary: Jacki Saxton

Treasurer: Maureen McKenna

The Neshaminy Vocal Music Boosters Board

thanks its many parent helpers. The show could

not go on without you!

LITTLE SHOP of HORRORS

Order of Scenes/Songs

ACT I Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors) Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette

Skid Row (Downtown) Company

Da-doo Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette

Grow for Me Seymour

Don’t It Go to Show Ya Never Know Mushnik, Chiffon, Crystal,

Ronnette, Seymour

Somewhere That’s Green Audrey

Closed for Renovations Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik

Dentist! Orin, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette

Mushnik and Son Mushnik and Seymour

Feed Me (Git It) Seymour and Audrey ll

Now (It’s Just the Gas) Seymour and Orin

Intermission

ACT II

Call Back in the Morning Seymour and Audrey

Suddenly, Seymour Seymour and Audrey

Suppertime Audrey ll The Meek Shall Inherit Company

Finale (Don’t Feed the Plants) Company

Cast List

Role Thurs/

Saturday Evening

Fri Evening/

Saturday Matinee

Seymour Cody Lewandowski Tommy Stacherski

Audrey Grace McKenna Shannon Mohan

Mr. Mushnik Christopher Simcox Andrew Neiman

Orin Nick DeMatteo Jack McGinniss

Ronette Brianna Kane Ryann Davis

Crystal Olivia Garland Jessica Urwiler

Chiffon Madison Neiman Lily Gonglik

Audrey II

(Voice)

Bobby Trommer Bobby Trommer

Audrey II (Puppeteer Work)

Stephen Lang

Connor Vecchiolli

Stephen Lang

Connor Vecchiolli

Customer Tommy Stacherski Cody Lewandowski

Customer Shannon Mohan Grace McKenna

Bum 1 Bobby Trommer Bobby Trommer

Bum 2 Connor Vecchiolli Connor Vecchiolli

Bum 3 Stephen Lang Stephen Lang

Bernstein Andrew Neiman Christopher Simcox

Mrs. Luce Ryann Davis Brianna Kane

Skip Snip Jack McGinniss Nick DeMatteo

Patrick Martin Tommy Stacherski Cody Lewandowski

Interviewer Jack McGinniss Nick DeMatteo

Cast Biographies

Tommy Stacherski (<Seymour Fri/Sat Mat>) Tommy is

thrilled to be performing in his last high school musical,

“Little Shop of Horrors”, as Seymour Krelborn. In

previous years he has played Centipede in “James and

the Giant Peach”,Simon Stride in “Jekyll and Hyde”, and

Agatha Trunchbull in “Matilda”. You may have also seen

him as Jack Radford in “Deadly Nightcap”, and more

recently, Juror #8 in “12 Incompetent Jurors”. He would

like to thank his Directors, fellow cast and crew

members, family and friends for all their support,

encouragement and making his final high school musical

so special. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Cody Lewandowski (Seymour Thur/Sat PM)

Cody is excited to be performing in “Little Shop of

Horrors” as Seymour Krelborn for his final musical at

Neshaminy High School. He was previously in “Sweeney

Todd” as Anthony, “Jekyll and Hyde” as John Utterson,

and “Matilda” as Mr. Wormwood. He would like to thank

his directors for all their hard work and making a show

possible in these difficult times. He would also like to

thank his whole family for their constant love and

support. Sit back, relax and enjoy your trip Downtown to

Skid Row!!

Shannon Mohan (Audrey Fri/Sat Mat) Shannon is

ecstatic to portray the role of Audrey in Neshaminy’s

production of “Little Shop of Horrors”! Throughout the last

four years, Shannon has played Matilda in “Matilda”, the

Foreman in “12 Incompetent Jurors”, Kate Warren in

“Deadly Knightcap”, and has been in the ensembles of

“James and the Giant Peach”, “Jekyll and Hyde”, and

“Sweeney Todd”. Shannon has so many to appreciate.

First, she would like to thank her family and friends for their

endless love and support. She is also grateful to her vocal

coach, Susan, for helping her improve every week and

every crew member behind the scenes who worked so hard

to make Skid Row come to life. Lastly, and certainly not

least, Shannon gives a special thank you to her directors

who do everything they can to allow their students to

continue their passion this past year and the years before.

Shannon is beyond thrilled to be back on the musical stage

with this amazing cast one last time and hopes you enjoy

the show on your very own “twelve-inch screen”!

Grace McKenna (Audrey Thur/Sat PM) Grace is so

grateful for the opportunity to play Audrey in her last

musical at Neshaminy, “Little Shop of Horrors”! You may

have seen her in the past as Johanna in “Sweeney

Todd”, Emma in “Jekyll and Hyde”, and Miss Honey in

“Matilda”. She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, sister,

and boyfriend for always being her number one fans,

and all her friends and family for the endless love and

support. She’d also like to thank everyone working to

make this show amazing, especially her directors for all

their hard work and dedication, it really means a lot

especially at a time like this. She is so happy to be able

to be back on stage performing again, and hopes you

enjoy this thrilling show. Just make sure you don’t feed

the plants!

Andrew Neiman (Mr. Mushnik Fri/Sat Mat)

Andrew is extremely thrilled to be playing the role of Mr.

Mushnik in Neshaminy High School’s production of

“Little Shop of Horrors.” He has played other roles in

productions such as Michael Wormwood in “Matilda”,

Mingo in “Crazy for You”, and Edward Donington in

“Deadly Night Cap.” Andrew would like to thank all of the

cast and crew for pushing through these tough times

and continuing to persue our passion of theatre. This

production was an incredible experience and one that

will never be forgotten!

Chris Simcox (Mr. Mushnik Thurs/Sat PM) Chris

extremely delighted to be debuting his first-ever lead

role in a Neshaminy High Scholl musical! Ever since he

could remember, this has been his favorite show! To

finally be playing a part in such a grandiose production

has been an immense honor for him. He had previously

performed in the Drama Departments virtual play Help

Desk and taken part in last years musical “Matilda” as a

big kid/ensemble member. He would like to thank his

great directors as well as the talented cast and crew

members for putting in such deep work and dedication

to the making of this spectacular show. He would also

like to give a shout-out to his loving family for being so

supportive.

Jack McGinniss (Orin Fri/Sat Mat) Jack is currently a

Junior and is very excited to be returning back to the

Neshaminy stage playing the role of Orin Scrivello! You

may have seen him last year in “Matilda” as

Nigel,”Inoperable“ as Mark and “12 Incompetent Jurors”

as Officer Bukooti. He would like to thank G, Cloak, Mr.

Tosti, the Booster moms and everyone else involved in

putting this show together for all of their hard work. He

can’t wait for everybody to see the show and hopes

everyone enjoys it!!

Nick DeMatteo (Orin Thur/Sat PM) Nick is thrilled to be

playing Dr.Orin Scrivello in “Little Shop of Horrors”!

Recently, he has been in “12 Incompetent Jurors” as

Juror #5, Mr. Wormwood in “Matilda” and Cliff Jordan in

“Deadly Nightcap”. He would like to thank the cast and

crew for all of the hard work that was put into this show,

especially during these crazy times. He hopes that you

sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Jess Urwiler (Crystal Fri/Sat Mat) Jess is so excited to

be playing her debut role as Crystal in Little Shop of

Horrors! In her previous years at the high school she has

performed in the ensembles of “Jekyll and Hyde” and

“Matilda”. Jess would like to thank both Cloak and G for

working so hard to give everyone this amazing

opportunity during these crazy times, as well as

everyone else who made the show possible this year.

She hopes you enjoy this amazing show, and remember:

don’t feed the plants!

Olivia Garland (Crystal Thur/Sat PM) Olivia is so

excited to be playing Crystal in “Little Shop of Horrors”.

Previously she was Juror 10 in “12 Incompetent Jurors”,

ensemble in “Matilda”, and Patsy in Neshaminy Summer

Stock’s production of “Crazy For You”. Olivia would like

to thank the directors, cast, parents, and everyone who

worked hard to make this show possible. Olivia has

enjoyed preforming and working in this show and hopes

everyone enjoys watching it

Ryann Davis (Ronnette Fri/Sat Mat) Ryann Davis can’t

wait to return to the Neshaminy stage as Ronnette in

“Little Shop of Horrors”. She is currently a junior and

participates in both the Roadies and Select Choir

programs. She has most recently appeared in

Neshaminy’s productions of “12 Incompetent Jurors”,

“Matilda” and “Deadly Nightcap”. Ryann would like to

express her appreciation for the opportunity to perform

even during these difficult times, and the cast and crew

who made it possible, particularly her directors, Cloak

and G. She would also like to thank her vocal coaches,

Terry Greenland and Michelle Wiatrowski, dance

teacher, Annie Dooley, and her family for their constant

support of everything she pursues. She hopes you enjoy

the show!

Brianna Kane (Ronnette Thur/Sat PM ) Brianna is so

excited to be playing the role of Ronette in Neshaminy’s

“Little Shop of Horrors”. You may have previously seen

her in “Matilda” as Mrs. Wormwood , Juror #12 in “12

Incompetent Jurors”,Marie Young in “Deadly Nightcap”

and Irene Roth in Neshaminy Summer Stock’s

Production of “Crazy for You”. Brianna would like to

thank her teachers, parents and cast who have helped

her on this journey and showed her love and support

along the way. Brianna has had so much fun with this

show and she hopes you have just as much fun watching

it!

Lily Gonglik (Chiffon Fri/Sat Mat) Lily Is super excited

to be performing as Chiffon in Neshaminy High School’s

production of “Little Shop of Horrors”. Previously you

have seen her in the ensemble of Neshaminy’s “Jekyll

and Hyde” and as Lavender/Amanda in Neshaminy’s”

Matilda”. Also, you have seen her as the Judge in “12

Incompetent Jurors”. Lily would like to thank the

directors and cast for making this experience

unforgettable.

Madison Neiman (Chiffon Thur/Sat PM) Madi is

extremely excited to be playing Chiffon in “Little Shop of

Horrors” Recently, she played Lavender in “Matilda” and

Ginette in “Almost Maine”. She would like to thank the

cast, crew, and her family for the opportunity to put on

such a fun and amazing musical in these times. She

hopes you stay safe and enjoy the show!

Bobby Trommer (Audrey ll Voice ) Bobby is very

excited to be playing Audrey ll in “Little Shop of

Horrors”. Previously he has been in “Matilda” as Child’s

Entertainer and “Romeo to Go” as Thad. Bobby would

like to thank the directors for giving him this opportunity

and his family for being so supportive. He hopes you all

enjoy the show.

Connor Vecchiolli Audrey ll Puppeteer Work) Connor

is excited to be the puppeteer of Audrey ll in “Little Shop

of Horrors” this year. Connor has played the role of

Tommy in “Matilda” and performed with the company in

“Jekyll and Hyde”. He would like to thank his family,

friends, and directors for continuing to support him and

provide him with new opportunities. He would especially

like to thank the directors for giving him a chance to try

out a different type of role this year. He hopes you all

enjoy the show!

Stephen Lang (Puppeteer Work) Stephen is thrilled to

be performing as one of the puppeteers to Audrey II in

this year's production of "Little Shop of Horrors". He is

currently a junior and is involved with the Select Choir at

NHS. Stephen has recently appeared in the ensembles

of "Matilda" and "Crazy for You", and would like to thank

all of the Directors for the opportunity to be a part of this

incredible show. He would also like to give a shoutout to

all the friends, teachers, and parents, who have put in

the time to help make this show an amazing experience.

Enjoy the show!

Messages to the Cast & Crew

Nick DeMatteo

Congratulations Nick! We are so proud of all you have

accomplished this year. We love you! Mom, Dad, Joey, and

Ryan

Connor Vecchiolli

We are so proud of all the wonderful things you have

accomplished. Keep chasing your dreams. Love you tons,

Mom, Dad & Lexi

Bobby Trommer

Bravo Bobby - great job - Love Pop Pop & GG

Bobby Trommer we all love watching you do what you love on

the stage! We are so proud of you!

Aunt Tina, Uncle Bob, Bobby, Timmy and Erik

Cody, Grace, Shannon & Tommy

Congrats on a fabulous final run on Neshaminy’s stage! I love

watching you shine! Proud to be your friend! Love, Erin

To the Class of 2021

Cody, Grace, Tommy, Shannon, Maddie & Brianna-

Congratulations on an amazing performance in “LSOH” and

your final at NHS. It’s been our pleasure watching you all on

stage. Best of luck in the future. You’re all shining stars!

Love, The McGinniss Family Cooooo

Christopher Simcox

Break a leg!!!

We love you and cannot wait to see

you on the stage again!!!

Ryann, Congratulations on a great

performance!! We are so proud to watch

you grow and can’t wait for what’s next.

XOXOXO

Shannon,

Congratulations! We are so excited and proud to watch you shine on stage as Audrey enjoy the bittersweet moments of your leading and

final performance in a musical at Neshaminy. Suddenly Shannon…went from Littlest Pet Shops to

Little Shop of Horrors! It’s been fun being your audience throughout the years,

watching your creative imagination and talents grow.

We’re “sure” you will be a great source of Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous for Audrey 2! Love,

Mom & Dad and Erica, Kristi & Mike, Charlotte & Colin and David

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of Little Shop of

Horrors! Special thanks to the Directors for your determination and

dedication on this amazing production.

Cody

Congratulations on another fantastic

performance!

We have loved every minute of

watching you perform through the

years

Best of luck in the next chapter!

Love,

Bridget, Henry, Kaitlyn, Tommy, Em

ily and Tyler

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