Jonesboro, Ark. – The Department of Theatre at Arkansas State University is bringing the cult‑classic musical Little Shop of Horrors to the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre for a six‑performance run beginning Nov. 13. The production, based on the 1960 film, follows Seymour Krelborn, a struggling florist on Skid Row who discovers a mysterious plant that promises fame, fortune, and love, but soon demands a dark bargain.
Performance Schedule and Ticket Information
Showtimes are set for Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 22. Tickets range from $15 to $20 and can be purchased at the A‑State Box Office in First National Bank Arena (open 8:30 a.m.‑5 p.m., Monday‑Friday), by calling 870‑972‑2781, or online through the university’s performance listing. A‑State students may obtain a free ticket at the box office by presenting a valid student ID.
Content Advisory and Audience Guidance
The university recommends a PG‑13 rating, suggesting the show is appropriate for teens and older. The content advisory notes depictions of domestic abuse, murder, campy violence played for laughs, mild language, and a man‑eating plant, allowing families to make an informed decision.
Cast and Creative Team
The production features a regional cast, including Zander Bishop of Trumann as Seymour Krelborn and Kelly Clarke of Johannesburg, South Africa, alongside Lynzee Owens of Clarksville as Audrey. Supporting roles are filled by Alaina Hogan (Crystal), Celeste Harmon (Ronnette), Ella Scott (Chiffon), Jackson McGinnis (Mushnik), and others. The plant’s voice is provided by Katherine McDaniel of Paragould and La’Ray Watson of Trumann.
Artistic leadership includes Director, intimacy choreographer, and dialect coach DayDay Robinson, assistant professor; dance choreographer Libby Wills of Russellville; music director Kristen Sullivan, assistant professor; scenic designer Jeff McLaughlin, associate professor; lighting designer Joshua Gilpin, assistant professor; and costume designer Claire Abernathy, professor. The production crew comprises stage manager Ash Outlaw‑Miller of Cabot and a team of assistant stage managers, property managers, lighting operators, and backstage staff drawn from across the state.
Community Impact
By offering affordable tickets and a free student option, the university aims to make live theatre accessible to a broad audience, reinforcing Jonesboro’s cultural vitality. The production also provides valuable hands‑on experience for students pursuing careers in performance, design, and technical theatre.
How to Attend
Those interested in attending should plan ahead, as seats may fill quickly, especially for the weekend evening performances. For the most current ticket availability, visit the A‑State performance listing or call the box office.
For additional information about the show, including parking and accessibility options, please contact the A‑State Box Office.
Original reporting: NEA Report (Jonesboro) — read the source article.
