By SALINA POST
Salina South High School’s Theatre Department is set to present the dark comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” this week. Performances will take place over three evenings: Thursday, November 7; Friday, November 8; and Saturday, November 9, 2024, with each show beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available online at the door, priced at $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors (65+) and military personnel.
“Little Shop of Horrors” tells the story of Seymour, a meek flower shop assistant portrayed by Allen Johnson, who works at a struggling floral shop on Skid Row. Seymour harbors a crush on his coworker, Audrey, played by Kaitlyn Marshall. His life takes a wild turn after a total eclipse, when he discovers a peculiar plant he names Audrey II. As Seymour cares for this unusual plant, he soon discovers it has an insatiable thirst for human blood. The growing Audrey II attracts new customers and much-needed business to the failing shop, but Seymour finds himself facing difficult choices, especially after the accidental death of Audrey’s boyfriend, Orin, played by MJ White. Now, Seymour must choose between keeping Audrey II fed and protecting his future with the girl he loves.
This quirky musical will run approximately two hours, including a 15-minute intermission. The Salina South Theatre Department invites the community to enjoy this thrilling and comical journey that promises to entertain with its blend of dark humor, unforgettable music, and outlandish characters.
