Little Shop of Horrors FULL PROGRAM FINAL

Senior Acknowledgement The Somerset High School Music Department

Angela Bethoney Proudly Presents

Seth Borges Kaleigh Brown Christopher Carmo Andrew Correia

Derek DeSa Brian Dorsky Quentin Kroll Sarah Mayer

Sacha Rebello Book and Lyrics by Music by Liam Roy Howard Ashman Alan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith Michaela Santos Original Produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) Taylor Silva Originally Produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization Lauren Soares Vocal Arrangements by Robert Billig Orchestrations by Robby Merkin Puppets Designed by Martin P. Robinson Taylor Thielman “Little Shop of Horrors” was originally

Paige Viveiros Directed by Howard Ashman with Musical Staging by Eddie Cowan

Directed by Richard J. Sylvia & Lennie Machado

Assistant Director & Pit Orchestra Director David M. Marshall

Starring

Danny Weeks Taylor Thielman Kieran Murray Sacha Rebello Angela Bethoney and Sarah Mayer

April 30, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. – May 1, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. – May 2, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. Somerset High School Auditorium

“Little Shop of Horrors” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI Enterprises, Inc.) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 541-4684 www.mtishows.com Administration The Spirit of Music … On The Move SPS Superintendant of Schools ...... Mr. Richard Medeiros SHS Principal ...... Mr. Robert W. Pineault At Somerset High School … R.W. Pineault, Principal SHS Vice-Principal ...... Mr. Kyle J. Alves SHS Vice-Principal ...... Mr. David J. Lanczycki SPS Coordinator of the Fine & Performing Arts ...... Ms. Lori Anderson

SPS School Committee Members ...... Mr. Richard Fenstermaker (Chair) The spirit of music is alive at Somerset High School twelve months a Mrs. Ann Correira (Vice-Chair), Mr. Victor Machado, year. During the warm months of summer, our students can be found Mr. Donald Rebello, and Ms. Elizabeth White fine tuning their musical skills at Marching Band Camp. During the fall Special Thanks our music students get involved in the Bumper Sticker Drive. The month of October is Musictown month…indeed an active one with Many people came forward to encourage and to help us get this show off the ground. We offer them our heartfelt thanks and gratitude. Some, however deserve extra the crowning of the Musictown King and Queen, Concert/Pops Night, mention.

Field Shows and the Musictown Parade. During the month of First and foremost we would like to thank our set building and decorating team led November, some of our most talented music students audition for by Mr. Donald Friar and Mrs. Joanne Friar comprised of Mr. John McCurry, Mr. Ray Senior District and Jr. District. As the weather turns colder and the Sylvia and Ms. Listenfelt. Without their time, labor, patience and experience, our wonderful set would not be a reality. Thank you so much for all you have done for this winds become chilly, warmth can be found in our auditorium in the production and all of the music department activities! form of song and music…Holiday Vespers. Constantly in Secondly, a special thank to Josh and Katie from SP Sound & Production for their motion…constantly practicing…constantly entertaining, our music help in setting up the sound and side lighting for the event. They both went above and beyond what they needed to in order to ensure that this production would go off students provide a school spirit that can be heard, perceived, viewed, without a hitch. and most important…appreciated. Additional thanks to Mrs. Ginny Troutman for her help with the principal bios photography. A special thanks to Mr. Samuel Adams for his donations of supplies and It is that time of the school year when our music students present their help in printing of all of our promotional materials. We would also like to thank the numerous florists that have donated supplies for our production: Araujo Farms & annual musical production. The talent, dedication and energy that our Greenhouses (Dighton, MA) Quality Fruit & Flower (Fall River, MA), Royalty Florist (Fall music students put forward while maintaining their academic River, MA), Serendipity Flower Shop (Dighton, MA), Shaw’s (Fall River, MA), Silva Farms (North Dighton, MA) and The Secret Garden (Rehoboth, MA) achievements is to be commended. Under the direction Mr. Richard A huge thank you to Mr. Lance Machado for painting our side props and providing Sylvia and Mr. Lennie Machado, “Little Shop of Horrors” has taken up all of the paint supplies for them. It was a huge task and we really appreciate his efforts residence on the stage of Somerset High School and under the in making our stage look great. orchestral and technical direction of Mr. David M. Marshall; the A profound thank you to Mr. Raymond “Curtis” O’Connell for picking up our “Audrey II” rental all the way out in Philadelphia. This is just another example of his orchestra provides the right tone and our behind-the-stage crews help complete dedication and support of the music program. We could not produce all of to provide the correct atmosphere for the performance. these great musical performances without the efforts of Curtis and the entire Custodian Staff here at Somerset High School!

The lights are about to be dimmed…the curtain is about to be raised. The Cast, Crew and Staff of “Little Shop of Horrors” would also like to thank the supportive administration here at Somerset High School for their continued support and I ask you to sit back…enjoy “Little Shop of Horrors”. The spirit of encouragement of this production and the entire list of musical endeavors that we music and song is about to engulf you…forever on the move…the undertake throughout the year. Without their support and guidance, musical performances such as today’s production would not be possible! music students at Somerset High School. Finally, none of our musical ensembles would function as successfully as they do without the wonderful parent support here at Somerset High School. We are very thankful as a staff that they allow us to borrow their children “free of charge” day in and day out.

Thanks to all who helped us and shared in our success! About the Show… MUSIC THEATER

INTERNATIONAL “Little Shop of Horrors” is a rock musical by composer Alan Menken Music Theatre International (www.mtishows.com) is one of the world’s leading dramatic licensing agencies, protecting the rights and legacies of composers, lyricists and book writers. and writer Howard MTI’s core business is issuing licenses, scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical Ashman, about a hapless resources to schools as well as amateur and professional theatres across the globe. florist shop worker who With over 300 classic and contemporary show titles from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and raises a plant that feeds London’s West End, MTI shows have been performed by 60,000 theatrical organizations in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. on human blood. The musical is based on the low-budget 1960 black-and-white comedy film MTI is particularly dedicated to the idea of theatre as education and has created special collections for younger audiences. The Broadway Junior Collection® features 70-minute The Little Shop of Horrors, directed by adaptations of major musicals designed for middle school children to perform; the KIDS Roger Corman. The music, composed by Collection®, provides 30-minute musicals for performance by elementary school children; Menken in the style of early 1960’s rock School Editions are musicals that have been annotated for performance by high school students; and the Theatre For Young Audiences Collection, 70-minute musicals designed for and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, adults to perform for children. includes several show-stoppers including

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Plot Synopsis The musical was also made into a 1986 film of the same Act Two name, directed by Frank Oz starring Rick Moranis, Ellen The flower shop is busier than ever, and Seymour and Audrey are having trouble Greene, Steve Martin and keeping up with the onslaught of new business ("Call Back in the Morning"). Levi Stubbs as the Voice of Audrey eventually approaches Seymour and confides that she is distraught by Orin's Audrey II. Howard Ashman disappearance and death, even though she realizes that dating him was another mistake in a long line of bad boyfriends. The two admit their feelings for one another, also wrote the film's and Seymour promises that he will protect and care for Audrey from now on screenplay, his first and ("Suddenly, Seymour"). The two plan to leave together and start a new life, only one before his death in although Seymour mistakenly attributes Audrey's feelings to his newfound fame, not 1991. The 1986 film was shot on the Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage at realizing that she loved him even before, when he was just a shop hand. Before they can go, Mushnik confronts Seymour and accuses him of Orin's death, the Pinewood Studios in England, where a "downtown" set, complete saying he plans to turn Seymour in to the police. Audrey II tells Seymour that he has with overhead train track, was constructed. The film was produced on a to get rid of Mushnik or he'll lose everything including Audrey ("Suppertime"). Out budget of $30 million, in contrast to of confusion and his love for Audrey, Seymour tricks Mushnik into thinking that the the original 1960 film, which, money he collected is inside Audrey II. As Mushnik searches for the money in the plant, he climbs inside and realizes he was tricked as he is chomped on, slurped, and according to Roger Corman, only cost swallowed. Seymour inherits the flower shop and is approached by reporters, $30,000. The film's original 23-minute salesman, lawyers, and agents promising fame and fortune. Although initially ending, based on the original musical's tempted by the trappings of his success, Seymour realizes that it is only a matter of ending, was rewritten and reshot after time before Audrey II will kill again and that he is morally responsible. He considers destroying the plant but, believing that his fame is the only thing that is earning him receiving negative reviews from test Audrey's love, he is unable to do so ("The Meek Shall Inherit"). audiences. The original ending has not As Seymour works on his speech for a lecture tour, Audrey II again squalls for been seen other than in black-and- blood. Seymour threatens to kill it just as Audrey walks in asking when Mushnik will white work-print footage. The film did return from his "sick sister". Seymour learns that Audrey would still love him without the fame and decides that Audrey II must die after LIFE magazine comes to the shop. well at the box office, making over Audrey is confused and frightened by Seymour's ramblings, but she runs home by his $245 million worldwide. order. That night, unable to sleep and distressed by Seymour's strange behavior, Audrey goes to the flower shop to talk with him. He is not there, and the plant locks the door and begs her to water him. Not sensing the mortal danger, she approaches to water it, and a vine wraps around her and pulls her in to the plant's gaping jaws ("Sominex/Suppertime II"). Seymour walks in, realizes what is happening, and rushes at the plant in an attempt to save Audrey...

…the rest…well that would ruin the ending for you!

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SHOW! Plot Synopsis Musical Scenes

Act One Act One Chiffon, Crystal and Ronnette (characters named after female doo-wop girl groups in the 1960s), set the scene (Prologue "Little Shop of Horrors"). These three girls comment on the action throughout the show. Seymour Krelborn is a poor Scene 1: “Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors)” ...... Chiffon, young man, an orphan living in urban skid row. Audrey is a pretty blonde with a Crystal & Ronnette fashion sense that leans towards the tacky. They lament their station in life and seek a life away from the urban blight ("Skid Row (Downtown)"). They are co-workers at Scene 2: “Skid Row (Downtown)” ...... The Company Mushnik's Skid Row Florists, a run-down flower shop owned and operated by the cranky and sly Mr. Mushnik. Seymour has recently obtained a mysterious plant that Scene 3: “Da-Doo” ...... Chiffon, Crystal & Ronnette looks like a large venus fly trap. While he was browsing the wholesale flower district, Scene 4: “Grow for Me” ...... Seymour a sudden eclipse of the sun occurred, and when the light returned, the weird plant had appeared ("Da-Doo"). Seymour is secretly in love with Audrey, and names the Scene 5: “You Never Know” ...... Mushnik, Chiffon, Crystal, plant Audrey II in her honor Ronnette & Seymour The little plant does not thrive in its new environment and appears to be dying. Seymour questions why it should be doing poorly when he takes such good care of it. Scene 6: “Somewhere That’s Green” ...... Audrey He accidentally pricks his finger on a rose's thorn, which draws blood, and Audrey II's pod opens thirstily. Seymour realizes that Audrey II requires blood to survive and Scene 7: “Closed for Renovations” ...... Seymour, allows the plant to suckle from his finger ("Grow For Me"). As Audrey II grows, the Audrey & Mushnik plant becomes an attraction and begins generating substantial business for Mushnik. Being the owner of the plant, Seymour has suddenly gone from loser to hero ("Ya Scene 8: “Dentist” ...... Orin, Chiffon, Crystal & Ronnette Never Know"). Audrey reveals she is not happy in her relationship and secretly has Scene 9: “Mushnik and Son” ...... Mushnik & Seymour feelings for the timid Seymour. She sings that her ultimate dream is to have the ideal suburban life with Seymour, complete with a tract home, frozen dinners and plastic Scene 10: “Feed Me (Git It)” ...... Seymour & Audrey II on the furniture ("Somewhere That's Green"). Meanwhile, the employees at Mushnik's are sprucing up the flower shop, due to Scene 11: “Now (It’s Just The Gas)” ...... Seymour & Orin the popularity of the now large Audrey II, and the revenue it is bringing in ("Closed for Renovation"). Orin Scrivello, a sadistic dentist, is Audrey's abusive boyfriend. Modeled after the "Leader of the pack" characters of the 1950s, Orin drives a motorcycle, wears leather, and enjoys bringing other people pain ("Dentist!"). Act Two Realizing that his sudden profitability is completely dependent on the plant -and therefore Seymour- Mushnik takes advantage of Seymour's innocence by offering to adopt him and bring him on as a full partner in the business ("Mushnik & Son"). Scene 1: “Call Back In The Morning” ...... Seymour & Audrey Having always wanted a family, Seymour accepts, not realizing he is being conned. Seymour is having difficulty providing enough blood to keep Audrey II healthy. Scene 2: “Suddenly, Seymour” ...... Seymour & Audrey When Seymour stops feeding the plant, Audrey II reveals that it can speak (in a deep, Scene 3: “Suppertime” ...... Audrey II demanding voice), and says that by feeding it, Seymour will ensure that all of his dreams will come true ("Feed Me (Git It)"). Seymour initially refuses, but then Scene 4: “The Meek Shall Inherit” ...... The Company witnesses Orin abusing Audrey. The plant presents this as a justification for killing Orin. Not realizing he is being manipulated again, Seymour gives into his bad Scene 5: “Sominex / Suppertime (Reprise)” .... Audrey & Audrey II instincts and agrees. He sets up a late-night appointment with Orin, intending to kill him. However, Seymour loses his nerve and decides not to commit the crime. Scene 6: “Finale (Don’t Feed The Plants)” ...... The Company Unfortunately for Orin, who has been gassing himself with nitrous oxide, the gas device gets stuck in the 'on' position, and he overdoses while asking Seymour to help save him. Seymour lets the sadistic dentist die laughing ("Now (It's Just The Gas)"). Seymour drags Orin's body away, as the now huge Audrey II calls for more blood THE VIDEOTAPING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED ("Act I Finale"). STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENSE Sacha Rebello – Chiffon The Cast Sacha (playing the role of Chiffon) is a senior at Somerset High

School and this is her first role in any production done here at the high school. However, she’s had roles in theater productions outside of high school such as “Back to the 80’s” (Mel), “Honk!” (Pinkfoot), and “The Wizard of Oz” (Auntie Em). She has also SEYMOUR KRELBORN ...... Danny Weeks participated in tech crew for YMTC’s productions of “High School Musical 2”, Somerset High’s production of ‘West Side Story”, and AUDREY ...... Taylor Thielman “Grease”. In the fall, she will be attending Bristol Community College to study Liberal Arts and Theater Arts. She would like to MR. MUSHNIK ...... Kieran Murray thank Sarah and Angela for being her best friends throughout the show and sticking by her side to make this experience the best it CHIFFON ...... Sacha Rebello could be. She also wants to thank Daniel Weeks for being her best friend since she was in 6th grade. They became friends from being on stage and now CRYSTAL ...... Angela Bethoney they’re ending their journey together on the stage as well. Congratulations Seymour ;) Last but not least, she’d like to thank her entire family for putting up with her attitude and mood RONNETTE ...... Sarah Mayer swings from being so stressed and tired on late school nights. I love you all! AUDREY II (Voice of the Plant) ...... Cameron Michaud Taylor Thielman – Audrey Taylor is a senior this year and is very excited to be ending her AUREY II (Puppet Manipulation) ...... Christopher Carmo high school music career as “Audrey” in Little Shop of Horrors. Throughout her high school experience, she has participated in ORIN SCRIVELLO, D.D.S...... Seth Borges Show Choir, Chorale, Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Concert Band and Marching Band, as well as being an ensemble member in DERELICT ...... Derek DeSa “Grease” her freshman year. She has been a member of “Electrify” for all four years, being named Soprano Section Leader and BERNSTEIN ...... Ian McCurry winning two soloist awards at competitions. She is very thankful for all of her achievements and those who have helped her reach CUSTOMER / SKIP SNIP ...... Christopher Crider-Plonka for the stars. In the fall, she will be attending Fitchburg State College for Professional Writing, hoping to minor in Vocal Performance. To Mr. Sylvia, Mr. Marshall and Lennie Machado: MRS. LUCE ...... Annalyn Watkinson “Thank you for everything you have done to get me to where I am today. I am forever grateful and I hope to make you all proud of PATRICK MARTIN ...... Andrew Correia me.” To Corey, Andrew, Sacha, Quentin, Lauren, Danny and Cam: “I couldn’t have done any of this without you guys. I hate to have to leave most of you behind, but our music and memories CHORUS ENSEMBLE ...... Kelsey Alexander, Hanna Bettencourt, will live on.” Finally, to my family: “I love you. Thank you for always supporting me, no matter Cassie Correa, Sarah Enloe, what. You have all helped me follow my dreams, and I intend to keep on reaching higher. This one is for you! I’ll never forget anything that I have learned here. I’m going to miss this Emily Esten, Jennifer Goddu, department more than anything. Enjoy the show!” Ian McCurry, Molly Medeiros, Victoria Melchert, and Charlotte Paul Daniel Weeks – Seymour Krelborn Daniel is excited and extremely grateful for the opportunity to DANCE ENSEMBLE ...... Ashley Brisson, Mariah DeCosta, play the role of Seymour in this year’s Somerset High School production of "Little Shop of Horrors". He is currently a junior Kendra Ford, Abbie Levesque, and has been involved in "West Side Story” (Toro) "Side Show” (The Charlotte Paul, Dominique Resendes, Geek), “Back to the ‘80’s” (Tom), “Honk!” (Billy) and “The Wizard of Oz” (The Wizard). Along with participation in the Musical Lauren Soares, and Paige Viveiros Production, Daniel is a proud 4 year member of Concert Choir, Chorale, and Somerset's Show Choir "Electrify". Since his freshman SKID ROW RESIDENTS ...... Andrew Correia, year, and even previous to that, the Music Department has become Kayli Correia, Megan Lazaro, a second home to Daniel. He would like to thank Mr. Richard Sylvia for all the help and encouragement that he has provided. Kaitlyn Sheehan, and Paige Thorpe Danny would also like to thank Mr. Lennie Machado for being an amazing teacher and director towards everyone in the cast. Danny wishes to act on everything he has learned as a performer from these mentors. Lastly, he would like to thank his family, friends, mother and brothers, for their strong support in any decision he chooses to make!

Sarah Mayer – Ronnette “Skid Row” Sarah is thrilled to be able to perform this year as Ronnette, alongside two other extremely talented senior musicians and close friends in the “Greek Chorus”. She has been devoted to the music Pit Orchestra department since the beginning of her high school career performing in “Grease” (Rizzo), “West Side Story” (Gratziella) and “Side Show” (Daisy Hilton). Sarah is also involved in Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chorale, Jazz Band and Somerset’s Show Choir, Conductor ...... Mr. David M. Marshall “Electrify”! She will be attending BCC in the fall and is planning on pursuing a career in music education. She hopes to become as Flute, Bb Clarinet & Alto Saxophone ...... Andrew Conlon inspirational as her two teachers, Mr. Sylvia & Mr. Marshall. She would also like to thank her director, Mr. Lennie Machado whose guidance has taught the cast so much. It would not be possible to Bb Clarinet ...... Brian Johnson put on such an amazing show without such talented people. In her final theatrical performance at Somerset High School, she hopes to leave a lasting impression Alto & Tenor Saxophone ...... Kevin Goddu and inspire other students to follow in her footsteps in keeping music alive in Somerset. She would like to thank her mother and grandmother for everything they have done to support Baritone Saxophone ...... Zachary St. Ours her, whether it was making costume or lending an ear when it was needed. Congrats to everyone in the cast on bringing to life such a fabulous show. Break a leg everyone! Trumpet 1 ...... Dan Medeiros

Cameron Michaud – Audrey II (Voice) Trumpet 2 ...... Quentin Kroll Cameron is excited to be given the opportunity to play the role of

Audrey II in this year’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors”. He is a junior and has been involved in “West Side Story” (Luis) and in Trombone ...... David Gray “Side Show” (Roustabout). Along with the Musical Production, Cameron is a proud 2 year member of the Concert Choir, Chorale Synthesizer & Piano ...... Krista Viveiros and Somerset’s Show Choir “Electrify”! Since his sophomore year, the Music Department and everyone in it has become like a family to him. He would like to thank Mr. Richard Sylvia for all Piano & Accordion ...... Mary Friar the help and encouragement that he has provided. Cam would also like to thank Mr. David M. Marshall for the personal help he Electric Guitar ...... Wayne Kilcline has given him in portraying the character of Audrey II. Finally, Cam would like to thank Mr. Lennie Machado for his guidance throughout his past 3 years during the Musical Productions and Bass Guitar ...... Liam Roy everything he has taught him. Cam looks forward to showing the audience what he can do as an actor as well as going all out in his first major role on-stage. Cam wishes to thank his Drums ...... Stephen Murphy family, friends, as well as his mother and stepfather for their constant support as an actor and musician. Additional Horn Arrangements by Kieran Murray – Mr. Mushnik Mr. Peter Twiraga Kieran is currently a sophomore and has been a part of Somerset High School Drama Club since he was four starting with small parts in “Cinderella” and “Barnum”. He also had a small part in Youth Musical Theater Corporation’s production of “Cinderella” in 2007. Next he acted opposite Danny Weeks in the Somerset Middle School play “Knights of the Rad Table”. In his eighth grade year, Kieran starred as the Wolf in “The Big Bad Musical”. Last year he played “The Shiek” in Somerset High School’s Spring Musical Producation “Side Show”. He is now a part of the Show Choir, Chorale, Marching Band, Concert Choir, and Symphonic Winds Ensemble at Somerset High School. He would like to thank his mother and father for all of their support. He would also like to thank his brother Conor for introducing him to theatre.

Production Crew

Co-Directors ...... Mr. Richard Sylvia & Mr. Lennie Machado

Assistant Director (Technical Crew Coordinator) ...... Mr. David M. Marshall

Pit Orchestra Director ...... Mr. David M. Marshall

Stage Managers ...... Michaela Santos & Allison Ferreira

Production Secretary ...... Kayla Arruda

Lighting Design ...... Mr. Marshall’s Music Production & Engineering Classes

Lighting Board Operator ...... Jacob Dionne

Spot Light Operators ...... Alex Mello & Alexandrea Carreiro

Set Light Operator ...... John Genga IV & Corey Gomes Principal Bios Sound Board Operator ...... Jordan Wetzel

Sound Board Assistant ...... Zachary Setters Angela Bethoney – Crystal Backstage Sound/Light Technicians Angela Bethoney is currently a senior at Somerset and is & Sound/Light Set-up Crew ...... Michaela Santos & Allison Ferreira proudly playing in her first on-stage role as Crystal. Angela has Costume Designers ...... Mr. Lennie Machado, been active in many musical groups at the high school such as Ms. Paulette McKay & Mrs. Kathy O’Brien Orchestra, String Ensemble, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Show Choir Pit Band and String Trio. As a violinist, she has been a Costume Crew ...... Lauren Domingue, Riley Fallon, Sarah Mayer, member of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra for Jessica McCurry & Victoria Melchert the past six years, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Jazz Combo, Costume Dressers ...... Riley Fallon, Kaitlyn Gregoire & Krystal Hastings the Acushnet Classical Ensemble and has performed in the

Make-up Crew ...... Kaleigh Brown, Kaitlyn Gregoire, Mariah Iadonisi, Massachusetts’ Senior District Orchestra for three years. As an athlete, Angela has been on the varsity soccer team as well as Parris Kyriakakis, Jocelyn LaCava & Sydney Oldroyd the tennis team in high school. Prior to her acting debut, she Set Construction & Design ...... Mr. Donald Friar, Mr. John McCurry, was a member of the pit orchestra for SHS’s Productions of Mr. Ray Sylvia, Mr. David M. Marshall, Mr. Richard Sylvia, “West Side Story” and “Side Show”. Angela would like to thank Ms. Nancy Listenfelt, Jacob Dionne, John Genga IV, Mr. Marshall for all that he has done for her musical career. Corey Gomes, Brian Johnson, Cameron Michaud, Ian McCurry & Kieran Murray She would also like to thank the Pit Band as they are all very talented and have shared experiences with her that she will never forget. Angela would like to Set Decorators & Art Crew ...... Mrs. Joanne Friar, Amanda Awadjie, sincerely thank Mr. Lennie Machado and Mr. Sylvia for directing her and the cast through the Paige Bendinelli,, Samantha Cabral, Sydney Cardinal, musical. Their professionalism and expertise work perfectly together. She would like to thank Mary Friar, Sarah Mayer, Amanda Grimes & Corey Gomes her mother and father for encouraging her throughout all of her endeavors and for traveling

Puppet Manipulation Crew ...... Chris Carmo, Jessica McCurry & Morgan Steele with her across New England for college auditions. Angela Bethoney will be attending The Hartt School of Music in the fall for Violin Performance. Program & Publicity Poster Design ...... Mr. David M. Marshall

Ushers ...... Nick Costa, Sarah Desmarais, Brian Dorsky, Seth Borges – Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. Allison Heap, Erin Moreira, Taylor Silva & Emily Tavares Seth is humbled to be a part of this year’s production of “Little

Ticket Set-up & Printing ...... Mr. David M. Marshall, Brian Johnson, Shop of Horrors” and is eager to perform the part of Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. Now a senior, Seth has been a part of the John Genga IV, Angela Bethoney, Somerset High School’s Music Department for all four years of Andrew DaCosta & Alex Mello his high school career. He is currently a member of the Music Ticket Sales ...... Mrs. Marcella Goddu, Ms. Nancy Listenfelt, Mr. David M. Marshall Department’s Concert Choir, Concert Band, Marching Band, and Kayla Arruda, Deidra Buissereth, Amy Entel, Riley Fallon, Nathalie Glendye, Winter Percussion Ensemble. He is also the Boy’s Dance Captain Krystal Hastings, Brian Johnson, Bryanna Machie, Katie Pacheco, & Alicia Quental of Somerset High School’s Show Choir “Electrify.” He would like to thank his parents for being extremely supportive of his Video Production ...... Somerset Access Television involvement in the Music Department for the past four years. Mrs. Lori Belché, Production/Technology Specialist He would also like to thank Mr. Marshall, Mr. Sylvia, and Mr.

Backstage Closed-Circuit Video ...... Mr. Michael Kalif, Joe Perry & Rob Dumas Lennie Machado for allowing him to be a part of this year’s musical, as well as for their support and guidance in every Publicity ...... Mrs. Alice Arruda, Ms. Nancy Listenfelt, Sarah Desmarais, Allison Heap aspect of his musical interests. The Somerset High School Music Department Proudly Presents

Book and Lyrics by Music by Howard Ashman Alan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith Original Produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) Originally Produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization Vocal Arrangements by Robert Billig Orchestrations by Robby Merkin Puppets Designed by Martin P. Robinson

“Little Shop of Horrors” was originally

Directed by Howard Ashman with Musical Staging by Eddie Cowan

Directed by Richard J. Sylvia & Lennie Machado

Assistant Director & Pit Orchestra Director David M. Marshall

Starring

Danny Weeks Taylor Thielman Kieran Murray Sacha Rebello Angela Bethoney and Sarah Mayer

April 30, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. – May 1, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. – May 2, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. Somerset High School Auditorium

Best Wishes to the Cast & Crew

“I‟ve given you sunlight, I‟ve given you rain. Looks like you‟re NOT happy, „less I open a vein.” “BEST WISHES!"

A singing plant. A daring hero. A sweet girl. A demented dentist. We Believe in Music!

Cast & Crew

Best Wishes! Somerset High School Principal Mr. R.W. Pineault & Assistant Principals Mr. Kyle Alves & Mr. David Lanczycki

…believe in the spirit of music!

David J. Correira, Esquire We Support Our Music Program!

Good Luck to all of you wonderfully talented students during your performances. Your hard work and dedication has paid off and we are all & very proud of you!

Ann M. Correira ONE LINERS Sarah, Angela, and Sacha, Somerset School Committee You go girls!

Kathy and Brad

Brian J, Both Class of 1976 We are proud in what you've accomplished in music this year. Have a great show!

Love - Mom, Dad and Daniel

Sarah Mayer,

You are my one and only SUPER STAR!!! What an amazing 4 years it has been. I am so proud of you.

Love you, Grandma

Sarah Mayer,

ONE LINERS Where have these four years gone? Thank “Your future’s you for singing your way through high Taylor, school. You have brought much enjoyment to all. Can't wait to see what "Break a leg." We are so proud of the future brings! starting!

your talent and dedication. Love you lots, Mom and Brad We love you...

Mom, Dad and Brady Seth, You’ve got to let it”

Behind you are wonderful memories, “Suddenly Seymour is standing ahead of you are all dreams. Around beside you” you are all who love you, inside you is Break a leg, Daniel! all you need. Wherever you go, go with Congratulations, your heart! Love - Mama, David, and Denver Love – Mom and Dad Daniel! Mary Friar, Break a leg Kieran, but don’t hurt Good luck to you and the rest of the yourself! Best wishes to everyone! pit band! Have fun with the Love, accordion! The Murray Family

Love - Dad, Mom, Liz, Jim, Chris & Flyn Kevin G., Mama, David, and Denver

Lauren, Knock their socks off with your

Hope you have a lot of fun saxophone!

performing! Love - Elaine & Mark

Love, Seth, Mom, Dad, Emily & Katie Our favorite “Dentist”! Best of Luck Angie! We Love You! Have Fun! Good Luck!

Mom, Dad, & Steve Love, Kia, Nick and Daisey

Seth, Congratulations Kelsey!

If you believe, all things are possible. Follow Have fun doing what you love to do! your heart and your dreams won’t be left behind. We believe in you! Good Luck. Love you! Mom

Love, Grandma and Grandpa Kevin,

Best of Luck to All the Cast & Crew! For the theatre they say “Break a May you SHINE in all your Leg”; for saxophones they say performances! “Break a Lip”. Have a great show!

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Wake Up With Music! Saturday, May 8, 2010 Somerset High School Cafeteria 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Admission: $10 for Adults / $5 for Students and Seniors

SHS Music Department Spring Concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Music Department Awards Night Donald Rebello Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Somerset School Committee Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

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Please visit the “Remembrance Memorial” Exhibit now thru June Open: Tuesdays 10-12, Thursdays 6-9, and 4th Sundays 2-4