Seymour Krelborn is a meek floral shop assistant who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names “Audrey II” after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice and an unquenchable thirst for human blood. As it rapidly grows, the carnivorous plant promises fame and fortune to Seymour, as long as he continues providing blood. Just when it’s too late, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s extra- terrestrial origins and his true drive for world-domination.
A sci-fi horror musical, based on the 1960 B-horror satire of the same name, with an electrifying 1960s-inspired pop/rock score.
Jeannie Beirne is the Resident Scenic Designer for Harlequin Productions. She has also enjoyed working with The Olympia Family Theatre, Saint Martin’s University, and South Puget Sound Community College. In Missouri, she has designed Urinetown and The Music Man with Missouri Western State University, and The Drowsy Chaperone, She Loves Me, and Damn Yankees for Tent Theater. In Arizona, Jeannie designed Mama and Jack Carew and the world premiere of Suocera by Hal Corley at the Theatre Artists Studio and Big Love with Kim Weild at Arizona State University.
Darren Mills is the Resident Costume Designer for Harlequin Productions. Additional regional credits: La Cage Aux Folles and Angels In America (SPSCC), Equivocation (SMU), and Murder Ballad (Sidecountry Theater). NYC hairdressing credits: Broadway: Phantom, Mamma Mia!, The Music Man. Film: The Stepford Wives, War of the Worlds, Lonesome Jim, The Notorious Bettie Page. TV: The Sopranos.
Olivia (Cowlitz Indian Tribe) is the Resident Lighting Designer at Harlequin. Olivia graduated from Central Washington University with a BFA in Theater Design and Technology. She has also worked with Tacoma Opera, Theater Artists Olympia, Olympia Family Theater, Tacoma Arts Live, SMU, SPSCC, and Seattle Children’s Theater.
A long time performer in the Pacific Northwest, Amy holds a BA in Performance from The Evergreen State College and a Master’s Degree in Applied Drama at The University of Exeter. Favorite roles include Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web (Olympia Family Theater), Maria in Twelfth Night or What You Will (Animal Fire Theater), The Mouse in If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Olympia Family Theater and Nell Gwyn in Or, (Harlequin Productions). Amy would like to thank everyone on the production team for being such wonderful people to share this experience with. Thanks finally to her family, friends, Andy & Alex, and the Olympia community for the continued support of the arts.
Other representative roles Gretchen has been proud to portray include the Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Kate Keller in The Miracle Worker, Shelby in Steel Magnolias and Desdemona in Othello.
Maggie has also worked with TAO, Lakewood Playhouse, Annex Theatre and the Indiana Repertory Theatre. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Theatre Performance (Go Blue!). Love to Christian, who brings love, laughter and magic into her life.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Rich is an actor, director, singer, and teacher. He enjoys directing but is truly happiest in front of an audience. Whether it is for his students at Chinook Middle School or an audience in a production, he loves to share stories. Rich has acted, directed and designed for various theaters on the West Coast over the past 35 years. Favorite roles are Scrooge in Scrooge, The Musical (Pau-Wa-Lu Players and TOAD), Father in Children of Eden (TOAD), Edward Rochester in Jane Eyre (Capital Playhouse) and Che in Evita (Capital Playhouse).
Other local productions include: O’Brien in 1984 and a monstrosity in The Head That Wouldn’t Die, both for TAO. In Los Angeles, he played Larry in the LA premiere of Inspecting Carol, Walter Pangbourne in Move Over Mrs. Markham at the Mukenthaller, Argan in The Imaginary Invalid and Tartuffe in Tartuffe at Arroyo Repertory, and Bunthorne in Patience at the Occidental Theatre Festival among others. He performed standup at The Comedy Store in Hollywood and the Ice House in Pasadena. He has appeared around the country, including ten years at Nevada Shakespeare. His favorites there include: Claudius in Hamlet, Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Prospero in The Tempest, Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing, Toby Belch in Twelfth Night and Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He has appeared on TV in Cheers, Scrubs, The Young and the Restless, and others. John studied with Sanford Meisner, Charles Marowitz and Larry Moss.
Seattle born and raised, Brad is an actor, director, event entertainer, and an alumnus of the University of Washington, where he studied both theatre and communications. Brad has performed on stages all over Western Washington — Taproot Theatre Company, Intiman Theatre, ACT, and Storybook Theater to name a few. Some favorite credits: The Matchmaker (Barnaby), The Fabulous Lipitones (Bob), Forever Plaid (Frankie), End Days (Nelson), and The Clockwork Professor (Pemberton). Gamers across the country may recognize him as Professor Bertram Bit, the old-timey, retro game-hocking, traveling salesman at the annual Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle; a character he conceived and originated.
She has been performing in the arts both locally and internationally since she was 8. Favorite roles include Apollo Performer in The Buddy Holly Story, Ensemble in The Color Purple, a Dynamite in Hairspray at Tacoma Musical Playhouse, and a Pick-A-Little Lady in Lyrics Light Opera’s Production of The Music Man.
Kristen is a native Floridian who in recent years has graced the Harlequin stage with her portrayal of “Cassandra” in Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike and “Crystal” in Little Shop of Horrors. Her past performances also include Crowns, The Good Body, Black Nativity, Once on This Island, Hot Mikado, Doubt, You Can’t Take It with You, Clybourne Park, Purlie, Bubbling Brown Sugar, My Heart is The Drum, and Arsenic & Old Lace. Kristen truly enjoys the stage and sharing art through performance. She dedicates her time off the stage to working in communities to support underprivileged youth, adults, and persons with disabilities. She is happy to be part of our season, sharing this story with you.
A long time performer in the Pacific Northwest, Amy holds a BA in Performance from The Evergreen State College and a Master’s Degree in Applied Drama at The University of Exeter. Favorite roles include Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web (Olympia Family Theater), Maria in Twelfth Night or What You Will (Animal Fire Theater), The Mouse in If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Olympia Family Theater and Nell Gwyn in Or, (Harlequin Productions). Amy would like to thank everyone on the production team for being such wonderful people to share this experience with. Thanks finally to her family, friends, Andy & Alex, and the Olympia community for the continued support of the arts.
David is a self-taught axeman who excels in a wide variety of styles and has been applying his craft in the Northwest music scene for over 35 years. He has played with funk groups Bump Kitchen, Sweatband, and Mother’s Friends; the improv jazz-rock group Jam Camp; and the swing group The Hot Five. Currently, he plays in the band Pontiac Alley, a diverse Americana outfit, and the 90’s tribute band Smelly Cat.
Rick has been an active bass player in the Puget Sound area since 1978. He has performed with the Tacoma Symphony, Olympia Symphony, Olympia Chamber Orchestra, Sweatband, Mood Swing, Size 3 and The Hot Five. His Harlequin credits include Tenderly, Man of La Mancha, First Date, Little Shop of Horrors, Pippin, Assassins, A Rock N’ Roll Twelfth Night, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Dancin’ In The Streets, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sixties Chicks, Sixties Kicks! and so many Stardust shows that he has lost count! Rick currently performs with the Jazz Senators, teaches private lessons and performs as a freelance bassist. Rick wishes to thank his wife Kay, and kids Nicole and Aaron for their continued support.
A native of Texas, the focus of Brent’s life and career has been on music. He was writing songs on his grandfather’s piano at the age of four. He has toured the country with bands playing fairs and opening for such acts as the Beach Boys, Shelly West, and Louise Mandrel. Brent was also active in the recording circuit, producing over 150 sessions in Dallas recording studios. In 1994, he was the bandleader for 12-year-old LeAnn Rimes and returned to work for her in 1998, performing in all her concerts and television appearances, including The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, the CMA Awards, and Good Morning America. Brent composed and recorded three pieces of music for and appeared in the movie “What the Bleep Do We Know”. He was nominated for an Emmy award in 2007 for a musical interview show he produced and hosted titled “Northwest Notes.”
