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Matanzas High presents deviously delicious 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Matanzas students and the Audrey II puppets star in the sci-fi smash musical April 3-5 at the Pirate Theater.


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  • | 3:22 p.m. March 25, 2025
Danny Belden of Twistid Arts Initiative in Inverness, Florida, created the Audrey II puppets specifically for the Matanzas production. Courtesy photo
Danny Belden of Twistid Arts Initiative in Inverness, Florida, created the Audrey II puppets specifically for the Matanzas production. Courtesy photo
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Matanzas Theater Company at Matanzas High School will present the hit Broadway musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," in the Pirate Theater on April 3-5 at 7 p.m., with a special matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.

Matanzas High student Joseph Parthemore with Audrey II. Courtesy photo

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theater goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty And The Beast," and "Aladdin") are the creative minds behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world, according to a Matanzas High press release.

The meek floral assistant, Seymour Krelborn, stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II,"  after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore plant promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it blood!

Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination. The Matanzas production is directed by James Brendlinger, with musical direction by Jens Oliva and choreography by Matanzas senior Leah Lehnertz. Unique poster designs have been created by Orlando-based graphic designer Bryan Jager, and the Audrey II puppets at the center of the story were created by Danny Belden of Twistid Arts Initiative in Inverness, Florida, specifically for this production.

Tickets are on sale now at TeachTix.com/PirateTheater. General admission seats are $10, while special VIP seating is available for $25. The Pirate Theater is located on the Matanzas High campus at 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast. For more information, contact James Brendlinger by texting 407-310-8908.

 

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