Little Shop of Horrors
Production Update
Rehearsal for our 2021 production is well underway and excitement for the show is brewing. This year’s production is none other than the horror comedy rock musical Little Shop of Horrors.
At this stage, performances will be held on the stage of the Kevin Borland Hall at Arlington at 7pm on Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 August. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 for students. Purchase your tickets via trybooking.
Rehearsals
Students have not only been learning lines, songs and dances but have also been working through some of the important issues raised by the story inside this musical. Many discussions about the characters and their behaviours, attitudes, attributes and social consciousness have been had and much learning about human behaviour has underpinned the Preshil students’ approach to developing this show. Students have gained a deeper appreciation of the role of theatre in highlighting social issues, historical sentiments and the need for reflection and change.
Background
Set in the 1960’s New York slums known as Skid Row, this comedic fable follows the story of a meek florist shop assistant who, motivated by love, seemingly stops at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means raising a flesh-eating plant. While this hilarious musical journey of love and self-discovery foreshadows the dire consequences of social corruption and greed, its themes of racial discrimination, abuse, violence and control highlight the dark American social sentiments of the 1960’s.
Note:
This show may not be suitable for young children.
Karoline Kuti
Director of Music