DalekoArts Opens Little Shop of Horrors - 8.11.14
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News Release Press Contact: Ben Thietje 612-810-5111 [email protected] Amanda White Ben Thietje 602 7 th St NE, New Prague, MN 56071 Co-Artistic Director Co-Artistic Director 952-314-9077 | DalekoArts.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALEKOARTS OPENS LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS New Prague’s professional theatre company will open its third and final production of the summer season August 11th, 2013 – DalekoArts, New Prague’s professional ensemble theatre company, will open the musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors this Thursday, August 14th at 7:30pm. 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, the plant grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore that offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Says director Amanda White, “Little Shop has so much of what I love in musicals: a rocking score, deep sincerity, weird and magical events, a distinct style, and that most elusive element – heart. Come see it because it's strange, it's in a garage on the outskirts of town, there will be awesome artists singing an inch or two away from your knees, and there's a carnivorous neon plant puppet in the cast. What could possibly go wrong?” Little Shop of Horrors premiered Off-Off-Broadway in 1982 before moving Off-Broadway for a five-year run. It made its Broadway debut when it was later revived in 2003. The music was written by Alan Menken, best known for his work with Disney, which includes the smash hits Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Enchanted, and Newsies. “I can’t tell you how excited I am,” said Ben Thietje, who will play floral assistant “Seymoure.” “The cast we’ve been lucky enough to assemble is top-notch. There are so many great voices. That little garage is going to be filled to the brim with fun!” The show features Thietje, as well as Minnesota stage veterans Brad Erickson, Rebecca Gebhart, Brandon Jackson, Christine Karki, Mary Rudquist, and Grif Sadow. Tom Karki, who played “Smudge” in last summer’s production of Forever Plaid, will voice the plant, while New Prague local Toby Thietje will act as puppeteer. The production is directed by Amanda White, Twin Cities director, actor, and Managing Director of Mixed Blood Theatre Company in Minneapolis. This season of DalekoArts productions is once again being sponsored by Prairie Pond Winery. All patrons who bring proof of attendance, will receive a buy-one-get-one offer. "A visit to Prairie Pond after the show turns an already fun evening into one that’s simply unbeatable," said Thietje. All performances will be held at the DA Garage – 470 5 th Ave SW, New Prague. Individual tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling 952-314-9077 or by visiting DalekoArts.com. # # # (Fact Sheet on Page 2)
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News Release Press Contact: Ben Thietje
612-810-5111 [email protected]
Amanda White Ben Thietje 602 7th St NE, New Prague, MN 56071 Co-Artistic Director Co-Artistic Director 952-314-9077 | DalekoArts.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DALEKOARTS OPENS LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
New Prague’s professional theatre company will open its third and final production of the summer season
August 11th, 2013 – DalekoArts, New Prague’s professional ensemble theatre company, will open the musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors this Thursday, August 14th at 7:30pm.
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, the plant grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore that offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Says director Amanda White, “Little Shop has so much of what I love in musicals: a rocking score, deep sincerity, weird and magical events, a distinct style, and that most elusive element – heart. Come see it because it's strange, it's in a garage on the outskirts of town, there will be awesome artists singing an inch or two away from your knees, and there's a carnivorous neon plant puppet in the cast. What could possibly go wrong?”
Little Shop of Horrors premiered Off-Off-Broadway in 1982 before moving Off-Broadway for a five-year run. It made its Broadway debut when it was later revived in 2003. The music was written by Alan Menken, best known for his work with Disney, which includes the smash hits Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Enchanted, and Newsies. “I can’t tell you how excited I am,” said Ben Thietje, who will play floral assistant “Seymoure.” “The cast we’ve been lucky enough to assemble is top-notch. There are so many great voices. That little garage is going to be filled to the brim with fun!”
The show features Thietje, as well as Minnesota stage veterans Brad Erickson, Rebecca Gebhart, Brandon Jackson, Christine Karki, Mary Rudquist, and Grif Sadow. Tom Karki, who played “Smudge” in last summer’s production of Forever Plaid, will voice the plant, while New Prague local Toby Thietje will act as puppeteer. The production is directed by Amanda White, Twin Cities director, actor, and Managing Director of Mixed Blood Theatre Company in Minneapolis.
This season of DalekoArts productions is once again being sponsored by Prairie Pond Winery. All patrons who bring proof of attendance, will receive a buy-one-get-one offer. "A visit to Prairie Pond after the show turns an already fun evening into one that’s simply unbeatable," said Thietje.
All performances will be held at the DA Garage – 470 5th Ave SW, New Prague. Individual tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling 952-314-9077 or by visiting DalekoArts.com.
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(Fact Sheet on Page 2)
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
FACT SHEET
WHO: DalekoArts
Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
Performed by Brad Erickson, Rebecca Gebhart, Brandon Jackson, Christine Karki, Tom Karki, Mary Rudquist, Grif Sadow, Ben Thietje, and Toby Thietje
Designed by Darren Hensel (sets), Carl Schoenborn (lighting), Samantha Kuhn Staneart (costumes), Abbee Warmboe (props), and Peter Morrow (sound)
Stage Managed by Mark Tietz
Directed by Amanda White
WHAT: New Prague’s professional theatre company will open, Little Shop of Horrors, the final production of its summer season, on Thursday, August 14th.
WHERE: DA Garage – 470 5th Ave SW, New Prague, MN 56071
WHEN: SIXTEEN PERFORMANCES ONLY
! Thursday, August 14 @ 7:30 PM - post-show party at Prairie Pond for all patrons
! Friday, August 15 @ 7:30 PM
! Saturday, August 16 @ 7:30 PM
! Sunday, August 17 @ 2:00 PM
! Thursday, August 21 @ 7:30 PM
! Friday, August 22 @ 7:30 PM
! Saturday, August 23 @ 7:30 PM
! Sunday, August 24 @ 2:00 PM
! Thursday, September 4 @ 7:30 PM
! Friday, September 5 @ 7:30 PM
! Saturday, September 6 @ 7:30 PM
! Sunday, September 7 @ 2:00 PM
! Thursday, September 11 @ 7:30 PM
! Friday, September 12 @ 7:30 PM
! Saturday, September 13 @ 7:30 PM
! Sunday, September 14 @ 2:00 PM
HOW MUCH: $15 - $18 (subject to change)
Discounts: 15% off groups of 10 or more
PHOTOS: http://dalekoarts.com/press
TIX & INFO: 952-314-9077 – DalekoArts.com
