A darkly comedic musical about a carnivorous plant will take center stage at the State University of New York at Fredonia beginning Thursday, March 27. The Performing Arts Collaborative (PAC) will present “Little Shop of Horrors” in the Alice E. Bartlett Theatre of Rockefeller Arts Center, with performances scheduled through Sunday, March 29.
Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. On Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, with a 2 p.m. Matinee on Sunday, March 29, according to a release from the university. Tickets are available for purchase online and also at the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. To 3 p.m., as well as at the door.
The musical centers on Seymour Krelborn, a meek assistant florist who stumbles upon a peculiar plant with an insatiable appetite. The plant, named Audrey II, promises Seymour fame and fortune, but demands a rather unusual form of sustenance – blood. This arrangement leads Seymour into a moral quandary, described as a “Faustian bargain to win the girl he loves,” according to promotional materials.
“Little Shop of Horrors” is known for its blend of science fiction, comedy, and horror, and features a catchy score penned by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the duo behind Disney classics like “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Aladdin.” Popular songs from the show include “Suddenly Seymour” and “Skid Row (Downtown).”
PAC, described as Fredonia’s second-largest student organization, aims to provide theatrical opportunities for all students interested in the performing arts. In addition to mounting full-scale productions like “Little Shop of Horrors,” the group also fosters original student work and offers workshops and master classes.
The Rockefeller Arts Center will also host other performances in the coming weeks, including a production of “Blithe Spirit” on April 24 and a One Act Play Festival on May 5, according to the center’s event calendar.
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