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Show "Little Shop of Horrors" to open summer run at Lagoon on June 22 j ALICIA FULLMER. ! ;k -- 'til , V . STEVE JOHNSON ' . ,:-.v....' , ; imvmifttxt;t.'wi.lav4W8taw.vNiwi''---iv:i(ti.t " MARKCOLLETT ? K t I I " ' GAY BROWN ' The ravenous musical comedy, ' 'Little Shop of Horrors" will begin its summer run at the Lagoon Opera House June 22, and play 8:30 p.m. 1 Wednesday through Saturdays until Aug. 26. Starting July 1, all Saturday Satur-day shows at 5:30 p.m. will feature a special post show demonstration of the strange and exotic "Audrey II" plant puppets. This show is particularly par-ticularly suited for families and childrens ages eight and up. This production is produced by Jeffry P. Belnap (JPB International Events), a free lance special events producer now residing in Bountiful. Mr. Belnap has insisted that this production be edited to suit a family audience. "Families and their children ages eight and up can en- . joy this show and its outrageous comedy" without fear of the ex- f cessive vulgarity or violence," says the producer. Edward J. Gryska is directing an exciting, talented and award winning winn-ing cast Karen Nielson, playing the "sweet, but girl-wifh-a-past-Audrey ' ' is reprising her highly acclaimed ac-claimed performance of the same role at the Salt Lake Acting Com pany in 1986. A surprising young talent from Brighton High School, J. Alan Brodine, will be Seymour. The "guy-you-love-to-despise' demented dentist .will be played by Troy Lunt, a Lagoon Opera House celebrity. Ronette, Chiffon, and Crystal, the Street Urchin Trio, will be played by three exceptional singers, Kori Ramsay, Rebekah Folsom, and Kitchell Jones, respectively. respec-tively. : ., 1 ; Audrey II will be performed by Trevor Olsen (Manipulation) and Frank Gerrish (voice), both with extensive ex-tensive theatrical careers. ' Jeff Belnap is directing the music and Randy Kempton, Michael Johnson, Jeff Gutke, Garret Gregor, and John Clark will make up the orchestra. Technical direction is provided by Roberet Breitenbeker with Staff Jennifer Freed, Wayne - Gibby, Kristan Clay, and David Merz. For ticket information call 451-0101 451-0101 ext 269. Since "Little Shop" is extremely popular, and other local productions have sold out, patrons should get their seats early. |
