Romance meets sci-fi in MCT's opener, Little Shop of Horrors.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre 2024-2025 Community Series kicks off with the sci-fi, drama, rom-com musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Oct. 10-27.
From the creators of some beloved Disney shows comes this quirky sci-fi tale of Seymour (McKay Cheney), an insecure, love-stricken flower shop employee who goes to unworldly lengths to win over Audrey (Moriah Bone), his secret crush.
After naming a new and unusual breed of plant after her, “Audrey II” turns out to need much more than water to survive (AB, O Neg?). Little Shop of Horrors is a cult-classic that has been delighting audiences for decades, albeit with some dark elements to the story.
Audrey’s abusive boyfriend, Orin Scrivello, DDS (Daniel Crary) is not the kind of dentist anyone wishes on their enemy. The show is rated PG-13 Parental Guidance Recommended and the audience advisory on the MCT website will give more insight.
Director Joseph Martinez chose a cast of 17 with nearly half making their MCT debut.
“I produced and directed Little Shop at MCT in 2001 and this will be my fourth visit to Skid Row,” Martinez said. “This time I looked at the science fiction aspect and how we could focus on that. The designers are doing some really cool things that the audience won’t expect and I’m excited to hear and see their reactions.”
Returning to MCT to round out the creative team are music director Greg Bolin (recently Rent) and choreographer Annika Charlson (PAC’s Let It Be).
Little Shop of Horrors is sponsored by Madison Creek Furnishings. The show opens Oct. 10 with Premiere Night, and performances continue at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27 at the Missoula Children’s Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now! Visit www.MCTinc.org, or call 406-728-7529 from noon-5 p.m. weekdays.