Northwestern Fine Arts to Present Musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ April 23, 24, 26

April 1, 2026

“Little Shop of Horrors” cast members rehearse songs from the musical during a recent session led by the production’s musical director Kane Bradley. The performances will be April 23-24 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. in Herod Hall.

ALVA, Okla. — The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts will present the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" April 23, 24 and 26 in Fellers Family Auditorium in Herod Hall on the Alva campus.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 23-24 with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 26. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for Northwestern employees, and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets are available early by visiting https://nwosufinearts.ludus.com/index.php or at the door.

"Little Shop of Horrors," with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, is a dark comedy musical that follows Seymour Krelborn, a shy floral assistant who discovers a mysterious plant with a taste for blood. As the plant, named Audrey II, grows, Seymour finds himself drawn into a dangerous situation as fame, fortune and moral choices collide. Known for its humor, memorable music and unique storyline, the production has become one of the longest-running and most popular Off-Broadway musicals.

The production will feature a talented group of students, alumni and community members. The main cast of characters include Seymour, who will be portrayed by Lucas Wood, a sophomore vocal music education major from Enid; Audrey, by Jaden Matthews, a senior speech/theatre major from Hennessey; Mr. Mushnik, by Alan Garcia, an alumnus from Beaver; Orin, by Justus Durham, a freshman speech/theatre major from Brighton, Colorado; Audrey II – the Plant, by Johnathan Snyder, a senior instrumental music education major from Oklahoma City; the singing trio of Chiffon by Rylee Ott, a junior biology major from Forgan; Crystal by Erin Hopkins Davis, an alumna from Alva; and Ronnette by Addyson Bryan, a junior business administration major from Medicine Lodge, Kansas.

Additional cast members include Bella Anguino, a sophomore speech/theatre major from Tulsa; Joplin Bradt, a community member from Alva; Jade Campbell, a senior instrumental music education major from Woodward; Samantha Grimes, a junior music education major from Enid; Rosa Vargas, a senior instrumental music education major from Lahoma; Aspen Marshall, a sophomore speech/theatre major from Tulsa; Lily Post, a sophomore speech/theatre major from Ponca City; Kendra Puebla, a sophomore psychology major from Felt; Elliana Reams, a community member from Kiowa, Kansas; Chuck Shafer, a freshman speech/theatre major from Alva; Matthew Skinner, a junior speech/theatre major from Sand Springs; Jacob Saucedo, a freshman computer science major from Glenpool; and Gabriel Bussinger, a senior speech/theatre major from Woodward.

Crew members supporting the production include Lilith Ferrero, a senior speech/theatre major from Cordell; Lisa Turner, a graduate student in American Studies from Alva; and Ashlien Post, a sophomore psychology major from Enid.

The production team includes co-directors Kimberly Weast, professor of theatre arts; and Mickey Jordan, director of technical theatre and Herod Hall facilities manager; and music director Kane Bradley, instructor of music and director of choral studies. Jordan is also serving as the scenic designer and is the co-choreographer with Davis. Weast is also serving as the lighting designer. Matthews will also help off-stage as the costume designer, and Jerad Bradt, a Northwestern alumnus, is the audio designer.

For more information about the Reichenberger Department of Fine Arts at Northwestern, contact Jordan at mojordan@nwosu.edu or (580) 327-8458, or visit the webpage at nwosu.edu/fine-arts.