$12Little Shop of Horrors – A Century High School Musical
Saturday, November 14
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Families
Recommended for families (adults & kids)
Century High School
United States, MN
About this event
Something strange is growing at Century High School, and it’s hungry! Panther Playhouse is bringing the beloved horror-comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors to the stage November 12–14, promising audiences an entertaining mix of catchy music, quirky characters, dark humor, and one very demanding plant. With four performances scheduled, including a Saturday afternoon matinee, Rochester-area families have several opportunities to experience this entertaining production. Tickets are just $12, available at the door or online through GoBound. The musical follows Seymour, a shy flower shop assistant who discovers a mysterious plant with an unusual appetite. As the plant grows, so do Seymour’s opportunities for fame, fortune, and romance — but at a terrifying cost. Leading the cast are Century seniors Eli Hatlevig as Seymour, Jillian Howe as Audrey, and Elia Atkins as Audrey II, the larger-than-life, man-eating plant at the center of the story. “I’ve been involved in theater since I was seven, and bringing Seymour to life has been such a fun experience,” said Eli Hatlevig, who has previously appeared in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sweeney Todd, and Cinderella. “This show has so much personality, and I can’t wait for audiences to see what we’ve created.” For Jillian Howe, who plays Audrey, the production offers another opportunity to combine her love of acting and music. Howe has previously performed in Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet and is active in Century’s choir, the Honors Choir of Southeast Minnesota, and Rochester Opera. “There’s something really special about bringing this story to life with such a talented group of students,” said Howe. “We’ve had so much fun preparing this show, and I think audiences are going to love the music, the humor, and all the surprises along the way.” For fellow senior Elia Atkins, playing Audrey II is a dream come true. Atkins is the only senior who has participated in every Panther Playhouse production during her time at Century, with previous roles in Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, and local productions of Dear Evan Hansen and Descendants. “Audrey II has been a dream role of mine, so getting to play this character during my senior year is incredibly exciting,” said Atkins. “Panther Playhouse has been such a staple in my high school career and I can’t imagine a more memorable way to wrap up my time here. My advice to the audience? Sit back, enjoy the show, and please feed the plants!” The production is directed by Haili Holman, whose own stage credits include recent performances in Mean Girls and Steel Magnolias at Rochester Civic Theatre. “Little Shop of Horrors is my favorite musical, and I’m thrilled to bring it to the Century stage,” said Holman. “Our students have poured so much creativity, energy, and hard work into this production. From the performances to the music and everything happening behind the scenes, I couldn’t be prouder of what this team has accomplished.” Keeping the Arts Alive at Century Beyond the entertainment, Panther Playhouse productions rely entirely on ticket sales and donations to fund the theater program. “Many people don’t realize that Panther Playhouse is funded solely through ticket sales and donations,” said Katie Geraghty, President of the Advocates Century Theater which operates as the booster club to support the theatre department. “Every ticket purchased and every contribution made goes directly toward growing our theater program and bringing high-quality productions to the Century stage. Supporting these students means supporting creativity, confidence, teamwork, and the arts in our community.” Community members who cannot attend a performance can still support Panther Playhouse through a direct donation. Performance Details Production: Little Shop of Horrors Location: Auditorium at Century High School, 2525 Viola Road NE, Rochester, MN Performance Dates and Times: Thursday, November 12 — 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 13 — 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14 — 2:00 p.m. (matinee) Saturday, November 14 — 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $12 per person, available at the door or online through GoBound. Can’t attend but want to support student theater? Donations can be made directly to Panther Playhouse at: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/panther-playhouse-sponsorship-copy-79683 About Panther Playhouse Panther Playhouse is the theater program at Rochester Century High School, providing students opportunities to explore acting, music, technical theater, stage production, and the performing arts. Funded through ticket sales and donations, the program relies on community support to continue delivering theatrical experiences for students and audiences alike.
Location
Century High School
2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester MN 55906, United States
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