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Arts Off Broadway is excited to announce its premier adult production of “Little Shop of Horrors”. President, Marie Verger, who founded the successful children’s theatre “Arts Off Broadway” and “Broadway Theatre Arts Academy” in 2001, is thrilled to announce the new adult community theatre. The community theatre is filled with experienced talented professional individuals, from the directors to the actors, which elevate the show to a superior stage.

“Little Shop Of Horrors” is about a nerdish florist who finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant puppetry plant who demands to be fed in the hit musical. One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950's sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined animated musical films with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain.

This fun and exciting show will be presented at the beautiful California Center for the Arts, Escondido, and to kick off the show wine and cheese will be available on opening night Saturday, June 7^th, 2008.

Miles Grimes ~ Seymour; age 18, has just graduated from Escondido High School. He has had the opportunity to perform in 14 shows throughout North County. Some of his favorite roles have included (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) Joseph, (Les Miserables) Marius, (Godspell) Jesus/John/Judas, and his favorite role (The Music Man) Harold Hill.

	Alisha Kassel ~ Audrey; age 20, has performed since kindergarten and starred as the title role in Arts Off Broadways Children’s Theater premier production of (Cinderella) at age 13. Other roles include, (The Wizard of Oz) Glinda, (Oliver) Nancy, (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) The Narrator, (Grease) Marty, (Guys and Dolls) Sara, (The Music Man) Marian, and (Bye Bye Birdie) Rosie.
	Marc Wasserman ~ Mr. Mushnik; has been the assistant drama advisor at Valley Center High School for 8 years and has co-directed many musicals and non-musicals there while also coaching an improvisational comedy team. In 2006, he started the Valley Center Community Theater and conducted the pit orchestra for their first two musical productions. He also directed, produced and starred in their production of the comedy (A Tuna Christmas) where he played eleven different roles.
	Dylan Tweed ~ Orin The Dentist; age 17, has enjoyed performing for the greater part of his life. A junior at San Pasqual High School, Dylan has grown up in the theater and plans to pursue theater arts in the future. Some of the most memorable and enjoyable shows he has participated in include: (West Side Story) Tony, (Beauty and the Beast) Lumiere, (Wizard of Oz) Scarecrow, (Peter Pan) Peter, and (Into the Woods) Baker.
	Julia Boulos ~ Chiffon; age 21, is a student at Palomar College where she is a music and business major. She is also a member of the Palomar applied music program and Palomar Chamber Singers. Julia loves to perform and some of her previous shows have included (Guys and Dolls) Nicely-Nicely Johnson, (Into the Woods) Florida, (Bye Bye Birdie) Margie Ann, (The Wiz) Dorothy, (The Wizard of Oz) Oz Guard, (Beauty and the Beast) Belle, (West Side Story) Rosalia, (The Sound of Music) Maria, (Bye Bye Birdie) Mrs. MacAfee, and (A Christmas Carol) Ghost of Christmas Present.
	Emily Nash ~ Crystal; age 18, Little Shop of Horrors is Emily’s first show with Arts Off Broadway. However, her previous shows and roles include (Grease) Sandy for Fallbrook Players, (Peter Pan) Mrs. Darling and (Annie) Grace Farrell for Premiere Productions, (Les Miserable) Ensemble for CYT, (Cinderella) Evil Step-sister and (Taming of the Shrew) Tranio for the Kingspin Theater.
	Madison Williams ~ Ronnette; age 21, has been working with Arts Off Broadway for over 3 years. Her on-stage credits include (Oklahoma) Ado Annie, (Peter Pan) Mr. Smee, and (Grease) Rizzo. As a member of the artistic staff of Arts Off Broadway, she has worked on shows like (Annie) co-director, (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) co-director, (The Wizard of Oz) assistant director, (West Side Story) assistant director, and (High School Musical) assistant director/assistant choreographer.
	Jeana Boulos ~ Mrs. Luce; age 21, is currently an International Studies Major at the University of California, San Diego. Jeana will be studying abroad this fall in Dubai, U.A.E. Some of her previous roles include (West Side Story) Maria, (Brighten Beach Memoirs) Blanche, (Wizard of Oz) Glinda, (The Wiz) Adapter, (Beauty and the Beast) Mrs. Potts, (Into the Woods) Lucinda, (Bye Bye Birdie) Mrs. MacAfee, and (A Christmas Carol) Mrs. Cratchit.
	Katie Burlington ~ Interviewer; age 18, has been involved with theatre since the age of 10 and has been actively involved with AOB for two years. Some of her most recent roles have been (You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown) Lucy, (High School Musical) Ms Darbus and (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Willy Wonka, among others. In addition to acting, Katie also is an advanced musician and plays four different instruments for various groups and orchestras including piano and harp, as well as volunteering and teaching kids at her church.
	Doug Friedman ~ Bernstein; is excited to be working with his son Robbie in Little Shop of Horrors. This is their first on-stage collaboration since singing “Baby Face” together in a cruise ship talent show when Robbie was thirteen. Doug’s “real job” is Director of Creative Services for KUSI NEWS; this is a pleasant diversion.
	Robert Friedman ~ Patrick Martin / Wino #1; age 17, is very excited to be making his Arts Off Broadway debut with such a wonderful part. He has been in seven shows. His favorite roles include (Oliver!) Mr. Sowerberry, (Grease) Vince Fontaine, and (Peter Pan) Smee.
	Jordan Malbrough ~ Customer / Company; has been performing in the North County and the Greater San Diego Area for over 20 years. He received his theatrical training from Models International School and Agency and belongs to two renaissance groups and two medieval reenactment groups. As a retired Veteran U.S. Navy hospital Corpsman he currently serves as the Federal DOD Fire Inspector and Arson Investigator for the Camp Pendleton Fire and the Emergency Services for the past ten years. Jordon’s most recent performance was a spoof of (Jersey Boys) Nick Massi.
	Trevor Rogelstad ~ Skip Snip / Agent / Wino #2; age 16, is proud to be a part of Arts off Broadway Community Theatre's premier production. Throughout his life in musical theater, Trevor has always enjoyed performing. Some of his most memorable roles include: (Beauty and the Beast) Cogsworth, (High School Musical) Chad, and (Seussical the Musical) Horton.
	Julie Burlington ~ Company; age 15, this is her 6th show with AOB. Other roles include, (You're A Good Man Charlie Brown) Sally Brown, (High School Musical) Kelsi Neilson, (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Mrs. Gloop, (Remember Me) Holly, and Eponine in (The Broadway Extravaganza) 2008. She loves singing and acting. She has been playing piano for 8 years, guitar for 7 months, violin for 3 years and has been singing forever.
	Katherine Chilidonia ~ Company; age 14, is very excited to be participating in Arts Off Broadway’s first Community Theatre production. She has grown up performing with the Children’s Theater with the same name founded by Marie Verger. Some of her favorite roles have been the (Wizard of Oz) Scarecrow and (Cinderella) Stepmother. She also takes an active role in her school and church choirs.
	Amanda Mune ~ Company; age 16, has done many shows with AOB and enjoys singing, acting and dancing. Some of the previous shows she has performed in are (Annie) Grace Farrell, (Beauty and the Beast) Silly Girl, (Westside Story) Somewhere Soloist and the (Wizard of Oz) Tinman.
	Nicole Robinson ~ Company; age 16, has performed in over 30 different shows since she was 5, including (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Willy Wonka, (Wizard of Oz) Scarecrow, and (High School Musical) Sharpay. She loves acting, singing, dancing, going to the beach and hanging out with all her friends.
	Sadera Verger ~ Company; age 16, is thrilled to be a part of AOB Community Theater. She has performed since kindergarten. Some of the previous roles she has enjoyed are (Beauty and the Beast) Belle, (High School Musical) Gabriella Montez, (West Side Story) Somewhere Soloist, and (Wizard of Oz) Dorothy.