No matter the situation, the toughest times, or how much I just want to quit something, they’ve told me to keep striving forth and to make the best of it.” They’ve inspired me to keep trying and trying and to never give up. “Although we’re a small group, it’s honestly like a big family. “Crew has inspired me in so many ways,” Ruggerio adds. In the end, the cast agrees that the show wouldn’t be the same without the close bonds that have formed between every member.
Ever since she began, her dream has been to study musical theater in college and sing on a Broadway stage. Junior Sabrina Shah has been taking voice lessons and performing in shows for years. We’ve built the set from scratch in hopes of making it as close to how we envisioned it.”įor many members of the cast, acting and singing aren’t restricted to the high school theater. Regardless of this challenge, Ruggerio notes, “We’ve tried to make our show as original as possible. Ruggerio, who is responsible for the fly trap (Audrey II), believes that the hardest part of bringing the show to life is controlling the puppet onstage. It was really cool seeing everyone’s reactions to the story, and being able to fully talk about and understand what the show meant to us, and how we would portray that meaning to an audience.”
“Everyone was really excited about what we would be working on for the next few months. “My favorite memory from rehearsal was our first read-through,” says sophomore Maya Charles. Not only are wonderful memories made onstage in front of a crowd, but the cast becomes closer at every rehearsal. Unfortunately, this can put her in situations where bad people can take advantage of her good nature.” Sophomore Frank Ruggerio also adds that each actor and actress has “put their own spin on their characters”. Audrey is so loving and kind and tries to see the best in everyone, even when there isn’t any good to see. She is a main female character, and a romantic interest for Seymour. Senior Natalie Cattuna reveals, “In the show, I play Audrey, an employee at Mushnik’s florist. In order to truly bring the show to life, the actors and actresses work to connect with their characters’ unique personalities. The complete cast of Little Shop of Horrors stars Gerald Cetrulo, Natalie Cattuna, Louis Messercola, Sophia Monte, Sabrina Shah, Gianna DiTucci, Jason Tobias, Arnelda Selmani, Liam Rogan, Deanna Thomas, Frank Ruggerio, Allison Girardi, Marin Tarpey, Samantha Pricken, Skylar Tanski, Nicole Giardino, Maya Charles, Katrina Walles, Jill SanPascual, Justin Oswald, Grace Martino, Emily Westpfal, Calista Toussas, and Abigail Thomas.
Featuring original songs such as “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Suddenly Seymour”, the cast and crew are extremely excited for their opening night. However, the plant can only be fed by blood, and Seymour is forced to comply in order to maintain the business. When the florist’s employee, Seymour, discovers a new fly trap species, it proves highly profitable in the shop. Little Shop of Horrors, which runs Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 6, tells the wild story of a florist and a fly trap. The classic songs and scenes are sure to be recognized by all!” says freshman Abigail Thomas, a member of the Wayne Valley Theater, in regards to the spring musical. “I think that Little Shop of Horrors has been considered a ‘cult classic’ for so long because of the unforgettable story line of a florist whose new plant has gone terribly.
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