`SHOP OF HORRORS' SPROUTS AT THEATER.Byline: Sherry Joe Crosby Daily News Staff Writer To kick off its summer season, the Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays. is producing ``Little Shop of Horrors'' tonight, with special matinee performances later this month. The play about a young man and his bloodthirsty blood·thirst·y adj. 1. Eager to shed blood. 2. Characterized by great carnage. blood plant is directed by Ben Boydston and stars Matthew Gould and Lori D'Itri with Mike Levine There are several famous Mike Levines and Michael Levines:
D'Itri, who performed in the guild's ``Fiddler on the Roof'' and ``Murder at the Howard Johnson's Howard Johnson’s restaurant-motel chain throughout America; buildings recognized by their bright orange roofs. [Trademarks:Crowley Trade, 274] See : Ubiquity ,'' plays Audrey, a sweet and vulnerable woman who is later devoured by the plant. ``She dates a sadist,'' D'Itri said. ``She would like to break away but doesn't think she deserves better.'' The Canyon Country resident, who wears a blond wig and provocative clothing for the part, said she tried to imbue im·bue tr.v. im·bued, im·bu·ing, im·bues 1. To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade: work imbued with the revolutionary spirit. See Synonyms at charge. 2. her character with overly dramatic gestures. ``She's kind of like a cartoon in a way. I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. anyone like her,'' D'Itri said. ``She's like a blond sex-on-a-stick from head to toe. The lower the top, the higher the heels and the bigger the hair, the more she'll be accepted.'' Gould, a high school student who plays Seymour, has auditioned unsuccessfully for past plays but was always too young, Boydston said. ``Little Shop of Horrors'' was just right for him. The part of Seymour ``is supposed to be played by someone younger,'' Boydston said. ``He's finally achieved an old-enough face for this piece. This is about a pretty young guy.'' Boydston, who last directed the guild's ``Fiddler on the Roof,'' said the production has something for the entire family. ``It's a fun, high-energy, feel-good production,'' he said. ``It's about a little Skid Row skid row a run-down area frequented by alcoholics. [Am. Culture: Misc.] See : Alcoholism Skid Row district of down-and-outs and bums. [Am. Usage: Brewer Dictionary, 1008] See : Failure florist shop about to go out of business. This young man finds a plant and it's so fascinating that it turns the shop around.'' The show will run Fridays and Saturday evenings through July 7 at the Canyon Theatre, 13660 Sierra Highway. Sunday matinees will start at 2 p.m. June 30 and July 7. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and full-time students. For more information, call the Canyon Theatre at 298-0058. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Matthew Gould portrays a florist who befriends a blo odthirsty plant that devours Audrey, played by Lori D'Itri at the Canyon Theatre. |
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