Little Shop of Horrors
Written By: Howard Ashman and Alan Menken
Directed By: Patrick Earl
Lighting Design: Natalie Davies
Randolph College (April, 2018)
This horror comedy musical follows the tale of a hapless florist shop worker who finds and adopts a mysterious plant that feasts on the blood and flesh of humans. The production style for this Little Shop was a modern rock aesthetic.
Since the musical takes place in and around a flower shop, each character has some floral elements to their costume and certain characters have assigned flowers. For example Ronnette had Iris tattoo on her arm for eloquence, Chiffon had red roses on her leather jacket, a staple for rock-n-roll. Crystal had a sunflower, a bright and cheerful flower that also means haughtiness. Audrey in the Second Act has daisies for true love and innocence.
Pieces constructed by designer include: Audrey's daisy print skirt (painted art work and printed fabric on Spoonflower) I also designed the T-shirt graphic that was put on one of the ensemble members who were ladies of the night.
All show photos credited to Hope Maddox