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<DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden">Elyria Summer Theater Association it proud to present:</DIV>
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<DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden"><STRONG><FONT size=5>"Little Shop of Horrors"</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden">Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman</DIV>
<DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden">Music by Alan Menken</DIV>
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<DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden">Directed by Kim Mihalik with Musical Direction by Mike Caraffi</DIV>
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<DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden">A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!<BR><BR>Under the direction of Kim Mihalik and Musical Direction of Mike Caraffi, ESTA has assembled an ALL-STAR cast. The cast is lead by Mark McCarthy and Susan DiDino playing Seymour and Audrey. Both actors have great voices and wonderful chemistry on stage. Tom Castro, a veteran actor, has been tapped to play flower shop owner Mr. Mushnik. Keith Faris takes on the role of the Dentist Orin Scrivello and knocks it out of the park. With his well trained voice and ability to ad lib Faris is sure to be a favorite of the audience this
weekend. Faris brings a mix of Andrew Dice Clay and Ben Stillar to the role. Brittney Knyszek, Jennifer Ryan and Becky Riffle will more than wow audiences with their stunning harmonies as Crystal, Chiffon and Ronette.<BR><BR><STRONG><FONT size=4><U>Showtimes:<BR></U></FONT></STRONG><BR>July 24, 25, 26 – Curtain: 8:00 p.m.<BR><BR>July 27 Curtain: 2:00 p.m.<BR><BR>All Performances are held at <EM><STRONG>Elyria High School Auditorium -311 6th Street, Elyria Ohio, 44035<BR></STRONG></EM><BR>Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.</DIV>
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<DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden">Bring your family and friends, but remember: <STRONG>"DON'T FEED THE PLANTS!!"</STRONG><BR></DIV></DIV></div><br>
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