Presented by Glick Philanthropies

Little Shop of Horrors

book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken

April 17 - May 19

OneAmerica Mainstage

hilarious horticultural horror musical

When shy, awkward Seymour Krelborn finds a strange and interesting new plant that sings wicked R&B, he suddenly sees an unexpected road to fame, fortune, and the heart of his true love—as long as he’s willing to pay a horrible price. This silly, scary sci-fi musical romp has devoured the hearts of audiences around the world—and now it’s coming for you! You’ll laugh. You’ll scream. You’ll give up gardening for good!

Presented by Glick Philanthropies

 

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Know Before You Go

  • Tickets range from $25 to $116
  • Approximately 2 hours, including one 15 minute intermission.
  • Recommended for 6th grade and above
  • ASL-interpreted, audio described and open captioned performances are available on select dates
  • Content Spotlight: Contains mild profanity and scenes of domestic violence, self-harm, drug use, and murder.

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"The cast of this IRT production is uniformly perfect."
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Cast Members

Ryan Artzberger
Mushnik
Ryan Artzberger
Mushnik
Ryan’s IRT credits include Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol, Clue, Oedipus, Cyrano, Tuesdays with Morrie, The Diary of Anne Frank, Noises Off, Romeo and Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Crucible, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, God of Carnage, Rabbit HoleIron Kisses, and Death of a Salesman. Ryan is executive artistic director of the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company. Regional credits include the Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC, the Studio Theatre, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, the Goodman Theatre, Berkeley Rep, the Lookingglass, and Great Lakes. Ryan graduated from Ohio University and Juilliard. “Love to Marita, Will, and Clara.”
Lucy Maria Godinez
Audrey
Lucy Maria Godinez
Audrey
Recently, Lucy originated the role of Ana in Real Women Have Curves at the American Repertory Theatre. Other regional credits include Something Rotten (Bea) Fulton Theater and Maine State Music Theatre, Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Fulton Theater; American Mariachi (Goodman Theater, Dallas Theatre Center, Cleveland Play House, Alabama Shakes); School of Rock and Legally Blonde (Paramount Theater); Big Fish (the Witch), Oliver! (Nancy, Jeff Award Nomination), and Footloose (Ariel), Marriott Theater; Into the Woods (Little Red), Writers Theatre. A Chicago native, Lucy is a graduate of Northwestern University. “For my mom.” @lucygodinez
Jessy Jackson
Ronnette
Jessy Jackson
Ronnette
Jessy is excited to make her debut with IRT. She grew up in a theatre family with a playwright father, and began training in acting at an early age through John Robert Powers Acting School in Las Vegas. After receiving her B.A. from Western Kentucky University, where she studied TV production and Musical Theatre, she moved back to Vegas to continue her acting career with SJM Productions Theater Company. Her favorite role is Domonique in Burnt Coffee, an original musical with SJM Productions. Outside of theatre, she enjoys working with brands as a content creator and videographer.
Rob Johansen
Audrey II (Manipulation)
Rob Johansen
Audrey II (Manipulation)
This is Rob’s 17th Carol and his 54th show at the IRT. Among his other IRT favorites are three one-person shows—This Wonderful Life, Underneath the Lintel, and After Paul McCartney—as well as The Grapes of Wrath, The Game’s Afoot, The 39 Steps, Cyrano (2002), and The Mystery of Irma Vep. Rob is a passionate worker at the Humane Society of Indianapolis and Indianapolis Animal Care Services, and asks people to consider getting their fur babies there. Shelter pups make the best pets! “This one’s for Puds.”
Dominique Lawson
Seymour
Dominique Lawson
Seymour
Dominique is returning to the IRT stage fresh from playing Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors last season. Off-Broadway: Shedding Load (59E59). Regional: Once on this Island (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Spring Awakening (Hangar Theatre), Rent (Theatre Aspen). Television: FBI, Bull (CBS), Younger (TV Land), High Maintenance (HBO), Hit & Run (Netflix), The Blacklist (NBC), Lisey’s Story (Apple TV+), Dr. Death (Peacock). Film: Happiest Season (Hulu), Down Low (Netflix). B.F.A. from University of Central Florida. “Thanks to my reps at Entertainment Lab & BWA!” Instagram: DominiqueAllenLawson

Kyle Patrick
Orin, Bernstein, Skip, Luce, Derelict & Everyone Else
Kyle Patrick
Orin, Bernstein, Skip, Luce, Derelict & Everyone Else
Kyle is thrilled to be making his IRT debut! Recent theatre credits include American Psycho (Kokandy Productions), Dunsinane (National Theatre of Scotland), Antigone (the Barbican), The Boys in the Band (Windy City Playhouse), and Xanadu (Metropolis). Recent TV/Film credits include You’re OUT! (Stay the Course), Subsurface (SoliFilm), Saturnalia (Fellpeller), Emperor of Ocean Park (MGM+), Chicago Med (NBC), and Blood Feuds (AHC), When not acting, Kyle is likely upside down on his trapeze, writing/producing some new film, or learning about something! He is proudly represented by Gray Talent Group. “All the love to Ben!”  Website: www.kylepatrickacting.com  FB: @KylePatrickActor  IG/TikTok: @_kyle_patrick
Allen Sledge
Audrey II (Voice) & Derelict
Allen Sledge
Audrey II (Voice) & Derelict
Allen is thrilled to be making his  IRT debut. Previous favorite roles include Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime,  Black in The Wild Party, and Belize in Angels in America. “I would like to offer my sincerest thanks and gratitude to my friends and family and my partner Brandon for their continued support and encouragement. Many thanks to Ben Hanna and the IRT staff.”
Tiffany Theana Taylor
Chiffon & Understudy for Audrey
Tiffany Theana Taylor
Chiffon & Understudy for Audrey
IRT debut! Regional: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Cinderella (Paramount Theatre), Clue (Mercury Theatre), It Came from Outer Space (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), Grease (Marriott Theatre), Spring Awakening (Porchlight Music Theatre, Blank Theatre Company), Head over Heels (Kokandy Productions), A Man of No Importance (PrideArts), and Christmas Mubarak (Silk Road Rising). BFA MT: Chicago College of Performing Arts @ Roosevelt University. “Mahal kita mom, friends, and Chicago.” @tiffanyttaylor
Raquelle Viteri
Crystal
Raquelle Viteri
Crystal
Raquelle is an NYC born-and-based Latina actor, singer, dancer, and educator. She earned a Master of Music in Vocal Performance: Musical Theatre along with an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from New York University Steinhardt, where she worked as an Adjunct Voice Instructor. She held a position as a Music Movement/Voice Instructor for six and a half years at NYU Steinhardt’s Music Education Department in their Continuing Education in Music Program. Her favorite credits include Woman 2 in Songs for a New World and Mad Hatter in Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland under the direction of Gabriel Barre.
Clay Mabbitt
Understudy for Orin, Mushnik, Audrey II (Manipulation)
Clay Mabbitt
Understudy for Orin, Mushnik, Audrey II (Manipulation)

Clay is thrilled to be involved with his first IRT production. Recent theatre appearances include Hedda Gabler at Theatre at the Fort and Predictor with American Lives Theatre. Other previous appearances on local stages include Thomas in Defiance Comedy's North Wing, Ladahlord in James and the Giant Peach with the Children's Museum, Rick in Building the Wall with Fonseca Theatre Company, and Apartment in Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) with Theatre on the Square (now the District Theatre). "Thanks as always to Katy and Libby for supporting me as I come out to play."

Darian Wilson
Understudy for Crystal, Ronnette, & Chiffon
Darian Wilson
Understudy for Crystal, Ronnette, & Chiffon

Darian is excited to bring her talent to Indiana Repertory Theatre in Little Shop of Horrors. With a diverse background in musicals, commercials, and stage performances, she has graced regional stages in Shrek the Musical, Hairspray, Memphis, and Ragtime. Her commercial campaigns span Giant Eagle, Wayfair, and Ohio Lottery. A true Hoosier, Darian is thrilled to be back in her hometown of Indianapolis. "Deep appreciation to my supportive family, friends, and the IRT community."

Creative Team

Benjamin Hanna
Director
Benjamin Hanna
Director
Ben is finishing his first season as the IRT’s Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director, after six years as Associate Artistic Director. He has previously worked with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Penumbra Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Steppingstone Theatre, and the Bay Area Children’s Theatre. At the IRT, Ben has directed Clue, Fahrenheit 451, The Book Club Play, Tuesdays with Morrie, This Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, The Little Choo-Choo That Thinks She Can, Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!,” and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.
Andrew Bourgoin
Music Director
Andrew Bourgoin
Music Director
Andrew made his IRT debut as music director for Little Shop of Horrors. Broadway: Aladdin, Mean Girls. Touring: MJ: The Musical, The Band’s Visit, Something Rotten!, The Little Mermaid. Regional Theatre: Guthrie, The Ordway, Ogunquit Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Theater Latté Da, and more. Andrew leads Bourgoin Productions with creative clients ranging from Johnson & Johnson to Hennepin Arts. Education: St. Olaf College, HarvardX. Memberships: AFM (30-73), Project Management Institute. Find him @andrewbourgoin @bourgoinproductions
Breon Arzell
Choreographer & Understudy for Seymour and Audrey II (Voice)
Breon Arzell
Choreographer & Understudy for Seymour and Audrey II (Voice)
Breon is a dedicated teaching artist from Detroit, specializing in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and body percussion, and he serves as mentor to several universities, studios, and theaters. Chicago: Black by Popular Demand (Second City); How Blood Go (Congo Square Theatre);, Kill Move Paradise* (TimeLine Theatre); American Psycho, The Wiz, and Head Over Heels* (Kokandy Productions); The Total Bent* (Haven Theatre); Marie Christine, The Scottsboro Boys, The Hairy Ape*, and more. Regional: Dreamgirls (Goodspeed Musicals & McCarter Theatre); Rent and The Color Purple (MUNY); Fela! and Miss You Like Hell (Olney Theatre); Once on This Island (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Acoustic Rooster (Kennedy Center). TV: South Side, The 4400. Listed among the “50 Players for Chicago” (2018, 2020, 2023), and recipient of six Jeff Awards*. @breonarzell // www.breonarzell.com
Czerton Lim
Scenic Designer
Czerton Lim
Scenic Designer

At the IRT, Czerton has designed Little Shop of Horrors and Clue. His work has been seen regionally in New York at Syracuse Stage, the Rev Theatre Company, Hangar Theatre Company; around the country in NYC, DC, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, to name a few; and internationally in Melbourne, Australia, and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. He teaches design and other related topics for the Department of Theatre & Dance at the State University of New York at Fredonia. A proud member of USA local 829, Czerton is originally from the Philippines. czlimdesign.com

Izumi Inaba
Costume Designer
Izumi Inaba
Costume Designer
Izumi has designed Clue and Fahrenheit 451 at the IRT. Off-Broadway: How to Defend Yourself (New York Theatre Workshop). Recent Chicago: Brooklyn Laundry (Northlight Theatre), Billy Elliot (Paramount Theatre), Lehman Trilogy (Timeline Theatre). Upcoming: Little Shop of Horrors (Penobscot Theatre  Company), Constellations (American Players Theatre). Awards and exhibitions: Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Awards (2014), Jeff Awards (2011, 2014), Black Theatre Alliance Awards (2020), Prague Quadrennial (2019). Izumi is a member of United Scenic Artists Local USA829.
Ray Sanchez
Wig Design
Ray Sanchez
Wig Design

Ray is a Chicago-based freelance  hairstylist and wig designer who is enthralled to be working with IRT. His passion for hairstyling and love of theatre lead him to pursue training at the DePaul School of Theatre. He finds joy in the creative way that wigs and hair complete the circle in bringing characters to life. Since beginning his career, Ray has had the opportunity to work as a wig designer with theatre companies including Northlight, Steppenwolf, Porchlight, UIC, Remmy Bumpo, Ubique, Marriott, and Goodman.

Dawn Chiang
Lighting Designer
Dawn Chiang
Lighting Designer
Dawn has designed Little Shop of Horrors and Shakespeare’s Will and Sense and Sensibility at the IRT. Broadway: Zoot Suit and co-designer for Tango PasiónOff Broadway: Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre; Encores! Concert Musicals, co-designer. Opera: resident lighting designer, New York City Opera. Regional: Guthrie Theater, Mark Taper Forum, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, South Coast Repertory, Syracuse Stage, Denver Center Theatre Company, Trinity Repertory Company, and many more. Awards: One Broadway World award, two Syracuse Area Live Theatre Awards, two Drama-Logue Awards, and USITT Distinguished Achievement Award. Mentor for Theater Development Fund’s “Wendy Wasserstein Project” outreach program for New York City high school students.
Todd Mack Reischman
Sound Designer
Todd Mack Reischman
Sound Designer
This is Todd’s 22nd season as resident sound designer at IRT, and his 12th season with Indianapolis Shakespeare Company as sound designer/composer. His work has been heard at Syracuse Stage, Geva Theatre Center, San Diego Rep, St. Louis Black Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, among others. Todd stays involved in a variety of music projects around town. After more than 25 years in professional audio he can both create and describe the ruckus.
Morgan E. Stevenson
Co-Associate Music Director/Synthesizer
Morgan E. Stevenson
Co-Associate Music Director/Synthesizer

Morgan E. is a versatile creative professional rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Chicago's south side. Noted productions include Marie & Rosetta (Northlight Theatre) and Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer (Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Seattle Repertory Theatre, /Goodman Theatre, True Colors Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, City Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley). She most recently served as conductor and keyboardist for a highly successful run of Passing Strange at Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta. Morgan E. holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Tennessee State University and a Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music. linktr.ee/morganemusicnow

Richard J Roberts
Dramaturg
Richard J Roberts
Dramaturg
This is Richard’s 34th season with the IRT, and his 26th as resident dramaturg. He has also been a dramaturg for the New Harmony Project, Write Now, and the Hotchner Playwriting Festival. He has directed IRT productions of A Christmas Carol, The Cay, Bridge & Tunnel, The Night Watcher, Neat, Pretty Fire, The Giver, The Power of One, and Twelfth Night. Other directing credits include Actors Theatre of Indiana, the Phoenix, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and the Edyvean. Richard studied music at DePauw and theatre at IU and was awarded a Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis.
Nathan Garrison
Stage Manager
Nathan Garrison
Stage Manager
This is Nathan’s 29th season at the IRT. He has also worked with Center Stage in Baltimore, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Brown County Playhouse; and he is a company member with the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company.
Becky Roeber
Assistant Stage Manager
Becky Roeber
Assistant Stage Manager
Becky is an Indianapolis local and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. This is their sixth season working at Indiana Repertory Theatre. They also serve as production manager for Summer Stock Stage and as production stage manager for Summer Stock Stage’s young professionals branch, Eclipse. “I am proud to be a part of the Indianapolis theatre community and grateful to continue to produce theatre with the team at IRT.”
Claire Simon CSA
Casting
Claire Simon CSA
Casting
Based in Chicago, Claire Simon CSA has worked with the IRT for the past 25 years on casting more than 40 productions, including Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors, The Folks at Home, A Christmas Carol, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Clue, Oedipus, Sense and Sensibility, and many more. Other regional credits include Syracuse Stage, Asolo Theatre, Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Rep, and the Tony Award–winning Million Dollar Quartet. TV credits include Empire, Easy, Sense8, Chicago FireChicago PD, Crisis, and Betrayal. Film credits include Divergent, Contagion, Unexpected, and Man of Steel. Claire has won two Artios Awards.  
Little Shop of Horrors Band
Little Shop of Horrors Band
  • Tenéh B. C. Karimu | Co-Associate Music Director/Piano Conductor (April 30-May 19)
  • Morgan E. Stevenson | Co-Associate Music Director/Synthesizer
  • Eric Garcia | Guitar
  • Steve Dokken | Bass
  • Art Reiner | Drums
  • Darian Wilson | Offstage Singer

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