Little Shop of Horrors Cast

Ali Evans, a tenth grader, has been in many shows at Blennerhassett Middle School, the Actors Guild of Parkersburg, and here at South. She was in Shrek Jr. (Fiona), High school musical Jr. (Sharpay), Descendants (Evie), and many more. She has also worked as tech for a couple productions. She participates in student council and dances. She is also in the band and choir here at South. She would like to thank all of her friends and family for always supporting her.

Keilan is very excited to be participating in the musical this year. Little Shop of Horrors will be the first theater production that she has done and she is extremely excited and grateful to be doing it! Keilan is a part of the school’s Concert Choir, Chamber Ensemble, Madrigals Singers, and the Treble and Mixed A Cappella groups. She would like to thank her family for always embracing her love of music and Mrs. Ratliff for opening the gateway for her to be in all of the amazing choir groups that she’s in.

Lillian is a sophomore and is very excited to perform in this musical. She has been in High School Musical Jr., Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Story, and Brownstone 213. Lillian would like to thank her family and friends for watching her perform.

Zoe is proud to be in this production of Little Shop of Horrors. She has been in many productions, such as Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Godspell Jr. (ensemble), and Footloose (Cowboy Bob). She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her!

Haylee is a freshman and is very excited for this show, this show is to be her first ever show she has done! She loves being dramatic and loves to sing. Haylee is also a very bubbly and an entertaining person. She has only done small productions for her church, and wants to pursue doing bigger productions like Little Shop of Horrors. For this show she will be playing the roll of a Do wop girl. She is very grateful for all her parents do, they also help her follow her dreams, and she wants to thank them for their hard work and dedication. Haylee would also like to give a thanks to her amazing family for coming and supporting her perform in all that she does!

Kaelynn is a senior and is very excited to be a part of Little Shop of Horrors. Some shows you might have seen her in include Afternoon at the Seaside, Newsies, The Patient, and A Christmas Story. When not performing, she’s typically dancing at Tina’s Dance Studio where she’s danced for 10 years and singing in many of the South choirs including the Chamber ensemble and the Madrigal singers. She would like to thank her mom for always supporting her, her sister for introducing the stage to her, and her friends and family.

McKena Cunningham is super thrilled to be in the production of Little Shop of Horrors. She enjoys many things one of which is theater. She has acted in Annie and Peter Pan. She also has a lot of singing and dancing experience. She is truly excited to preform Little Shop of Horrors as a Doo Whop Girl. She would love to thank her parents and directors for this amazing opportunity! It’s a great day to be a patriot!

Caleb Rowan is a senior and is very enthusiastic for this years spring production. He has been in many shows in the past such as My Son Pinocchio (Geppetto), Footloose (Reverend Shaw Moore), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), A Christmas Story (Raphie's Old Man), and this years competition show that is heading to states, Brownstone 213 (Keb Kratt). He has enjoyed every bit of PSHS theater and will cherish the memories made with his fellow thespians greatly, even when moving to college and beyond. He would like to thank his parents for always supporting his endeavors in the fine arts and their constant encouragement for him to maintain a growth mindset, as he would not be where he is today without their support.

Lillian Rice is a freshman and is very excited to take part in this years spring production. Lily has been doing theater since seventh grade at Parkersburg Catholic High School where she performed her first show, Crab Cakes and Murder (Misery Rains), and she participated in this year’s fall production of A Christmas story (ensemble). Other than doing theater, Lily enjoys a large range of activities such as Color Guard, reading, drawing, sewing, listening to music, and beekeeping. Lily would like to thank all of her friends, and especially her family for being so supportive of her with her high school career. She would also like to thank Mr. Parks for giving her an amazing opportunity of being a part of the production.

Jantzen is super excited for his first lead role. He enjoys theater and has come very far since the beginning. His list of plays he has participated in are: Frozen Jr., Shrek Jr., Footloose, and Beauty and the Beast. He likes to hang out with friends and is a part of the Parkersburg South High School swim team and marching band. He is not sure what college he wants to attend but he wants to go into cyber security. He wants to thank his amazing friends and family for supporting him throughout the years.

Jayme is a junior at Parkersburg south high school and is so excited to get back to theater again. This will be his 7th and possibly favorite show since he has wanting to do this show since he first saw it years ago and especially excited to play one of his favorite roles. Jayme has been in other productions from Footloose to Beauty and the Beast to A Christmas story and theater keeps getting better and better for him. As always Jayme would like to thank his parents for supporting him and the Directing crew for making this a fantastic place to be.

Andrew has been waiting for this performance since last year and is thrilled that it’s finally in action! With a flair for drama and love for storytelling, Andrew has been preforming for years now and his favorite performances include Shrek Jr, Footloose, and his most recent performance Newsies. From school plays to community theater productions, Andrew has embraced every opportunity to shine in the spotlight. He’s also apart of South’s marching band and enjoys making others laugh to their fullest extent. He’d like to thank his parents and the members of The Gentlemen’s Club for their support and laughs throughout this year.

Cate is currently a Senior. She has been in around 20 shows, with some of her most notable roles being Rebecca (Our Town) at the Actors Guild and being a steak (Madagascar Jr.), and Mother in South’s production of A Christmas Story She enjoys playing her flute, dancing, singing riding horses and hanging out with her friends and family. She is very excited to be in the ensemble and the pit band. She would like to thank her friends and family for always being supportive.

Jacob is a sophomore at Parkersburg South High School. This is his sixth show and he is excited to be a part of another performance. Jacob is Thespian Secretary for theatre and a fundraising chair for choir. He enjoys all parts of theatre and choir as well. He thanks Parkersburg South High School for this opportunity.

Noah is very excited for this show and to perform for the audience members who have come to watch. He was Scut Farkus in the fall production of “Christmas Story” . This is his first musical with the other dear performers. He’s excited and grateful to be able to be with incredible and hardworking people. He wants to thank his theatre teacher for giving him the opportunity to join in on the fun and to be able to enjoy it alongside them.

Jamie is in twelfth grade and the Thespian Troupe Vice President. While normally stage managing, he is switching it up and puppeteering for this show. Jamie likes to help with anything he can, like building the sets and props. Recently, Jamie participated in A Christmas Story and student directed Brownstone 213. Jamie is wishing all the underclassmen good luck with the years to come!

Landis is in 9th grade and is thrilled to be participating in theatre again! He was previously in Blennerhassett Middle School’s production of Peter Pan Jr. He loves acting and is excited to get to be doing it again for another year. Landis also loves writing, music, movies, and video games.

Venmar Martinez is nervous, but excited as he is new to the scene of theater. He hopes to continue his pursuit of theatrics! Even with his lack of experience, he tries his best. For his only production currently has been Little Shop of Horrors.

Zane has a had a love for theatre and has been in many shows in both Parkersburg South and Blennerhassett since seventh grade. He has been in all of the show he could ever since. His most notable role was Shrek, in Shrek the Musical Jr. Zane is also a football player on South’s team. He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him and helping him along the way.

Kendall is a senior and is very excited for the spring show, she has been doing theater for a long time and enjoys it. Her favorite show has been Beauty and the Beast. She loves tumbling in the shows. Kendall wants to thank her parents and friends for this amazing journey.

Eisley is a freshman at PSHS and is so excited to start South theatre. She most recently appeared in Newsies at the AGP as a newsie, in Beauty and the Beast as ensemble, as Mal in Descendants, and as Esther Jane in A Christmas Story. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her, and her cast for all of their hard work.

Ryanne Erb is a freshman and excited to be a part of this year’s spring production. Ryanne has been in multiple shows such as High School Musical Jr (ensemble), Peter Pan Jr (Mrs. Darling), Beauty and the Beast (ensemble), and A Christmas Story (Helen). In Ryanne’s free time she likes to swim, draw, read, sing, and write. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.

Abby is looking forward to performing in this years spring musical. She is a freshman at PSHS. She loves theatre and is very thankful for all the opportunities she has been given through it. Her recent productions include Peter Pan jr. (Liza), and Christmas Story (ensemble). She would like to thank her family and close friends for their amazing support and encouragement.

Landon is very excited to be a part of this show. This is his third show, he was a part of A Christmas Story (Santa) and Brownstone 213 (Ted). Landon is also in Band where he plays saxophone and he believes strongly in academics. He is looking forward to working with all these amazing people.

Miley Hoover is excited to be a part of the cast of Little Shop of Horrors. She is a junior, class of 2025. She participated in Souths production of Beauty and the Beast last spring. She is a part of Color Guard in Parkersburg South’s Marching Band, a competition team dancer at Tina’s Dance Studio One, and a member of Souths Thespian Troupe. She is unsure what college she will be attending, however she will be majoring in dance or the medical field. She would like to thank her loved ones, teachers, directors, and coaches for always supporting her.

Erin is a senior. She looks forward to finishing up high school with one last show. She has recently appeared as Miss Shields in A Christmas Story. When she is not on stage she loves to write and crochet. She would like to give a shoutout to her parents for always coming in and helping out with the shows!

Zander is in ninth grade at Parkersburg South. This will be Zander's third show with South, he was Schwartz in “A Christmas Story.” Zander is no stranger to the stage, he has been performing since he was four years old. His first show was “Seussical Jr” at Blennerhassett Middle School. He has performed in many shows at BMS including “Aladdin Jr”(Abu), “The Lion King Jr”(Young Simba) and most recently “Peter Pan Jr”(Smee). Zander serves as a Student Thespian Officer for WV State Thespians. He is also part of the Speech & Debate team at PSHS. Over the summer, Zander was chosen to represent Wood County Schools at the West Virginia Ambassadors Camp. Zander looks forward to being part of PSHS Thespians. He would like to thank his family for their support, guidance, and love.

Stacia Knowlton is a senior and is proud to be stage manager for this production. Stacia has been active in theater with Mr. Parks since third grade. Her first show was Aladdin in 2015 and she has continued to do shows every year. She will have done twelve shows after this one concludes. She wants to thank her incredible theater family and Mr. and Mrs. Parks for creating so many magical memories along this journey. She also wants to give thanks to her family for supporting her through all the years. She will miss everyone in theater so much, and to Doug and Jenny, she will miss you the most.

Henry is in the tenth grade and is really excited for being apart of Little Shop of Horrors. Henry has participated in previous plays such as: Puffs, Beauty and the Beast, and A Christmas Story. Henry is ready to have fun with his friends as a techie and is ready to help at any given moment.

Willow is so excited to be trying something new and working tech for Little Shop of Horrors. This is Willow's sixth show.

Lydia is excited to do tech for Little Shop of Horrors. She has done tech for shows since eight grade. Some examples are Beauty and the Beast and A Christmas Story. Outside of Theater she also likes doing all types of Band and Student council stuff. She would like to thank her supportive family and Mr. Parks for teaching her new things for tech.

Kloe is costuming for this show as she did in the fall play A Christmas Story. She is very excited as she loves costuming and coming up with outifts. Kloe hopes to costume for the rest of her highschool career. She would like to thank the other costumers Alayna McIntosh and Lori (Red) for helping with the costumes.

Sierra is a Freshman and is very excited to be continuing her theatre experience at South. This is her fourth show as you may have seen her as Ensemble in A Christmas Story, Water in Moana Jr., and Marie in Brownstone 213. In her free time she enjoys writing, drawing, and reading. She looks forward to the next 3 years in South’s theatre department, and she would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her. She wants to give a special thanks to her older brother, Jake, for always being there for her and supporting her.

Chloe is a freshman and is very happy to be a part of this years spring musical. This is the third show she’s working on after being in productions of A Christmas Story as well as Brownstone 213. Outside of theater, she enjoys all kinds of art, such as painting and digital drawing. She’d like to dedicate her work on the show to her friends who have made theater so enjoyable.

Alayna has been in several productions over the years, starting as tech and working her way up. She has been ensemble for Beauty and the Beast at South along with others at different theaters and costuming for South. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing, and art. She would like to thank her parents and Kloe Hickel.

Peyton is a freshman in high school, she has done Brownstone 213 (competition show), she also has done a Christmas story. She is very excited to do tech for Little Shop of Horrors. She wants to thank her family for taking her to and from rehearsal everyday.

a Junior and is excited to participate how ever she can in the productions at South, either as an actor on stage, tech, or both. Kira has been apart of Theater ever since 6th grade when she was apart of Pinocchio. She love being able to spend time with her friends in the family that is the theater program at south. Besides theater, Kira loves art, tennis, gaming, dogs, and of course her family.

Ian is no stranger to the working on a show. Ian was on stage and worked tech at Blennerhassett Middle School. Ian has worked builidng sets for several years and has built and lended his artistic talents to many productions.

is a freshman who is greatly anticipated to participate in her first production as tech. She’s currently involved in South’s Marching Band and girl’s bowling team. She is very thankful to her friends and family and dedicates her involvement in this show to them!

Kaylyn is a freshman and she’s very excited for this musical. This is her third show overall, first being A Christmas Story”, and her second being “Brownstone 213,” and she already loves it. She loves watching everything come together. She’s anticipating all of the next great plays she will be able to participate in.

Averie is a sophomore at Parkersburg South, and this is her fifth show with Thespian Troupe #1540. She has been seen in Puffs, Brownstone, Christmas Story, and more. She is excited to expand her horizons with theatre and begin helping more behind the scenes as a member of the tech crew!

Abby is a junior and is excited to be a member of the pit band for Little Shop Of Horrors. She also was a part of the Beauty and The Beast pit band (alto/soprano saxophone) last spring. Abby is also a member of the jazz band, wind symphony and marching band here at Parkersburg South. When she isn't playing her instrument she enjoys powerlifting and dancing. Abby would like to thank Mr. Myers for giving her an opportunity to play with the pit band again this year and her parents for putting up with her chaotic schedule.

Kaden is a freshman and happy to be a member of the pit band for Little Shop of Horrors in which he’ll be playing keyboard. This is Kaden’s first time working with the theater. Kaden is a member of the Parkersburg South Marching Band, the Jazz Blue Ensemble (piano), the Jazz White Ensemble (alto saxophone), and the Concert Band. He is also a member of the Parkersburg South Concert Choir, Madrigals, and A Cappella Choir. Kaden would like to thank Mr. Myers for this opportunity to work along side South’s awesome theater troupe, and his family for supporting his activities.

Claira is a Junior here at Parkersburg South. She is excited to perform in her first show in the pit band of Little Shop of Horrors. When she’s not in school she is participating in the marching band and symphonic band here as well. She is excited to go on to college to become a surgeon.

Luci is a freshman at South and is excited to perform in her first show as a member of the pit band. She is a percussionist, but plays other instruments as well. She enjoys school, and loves her friends and family. Luci is grateful for this opportunity, and is exited to be with such a talented cast/band.

Michael is looking foward to his first ever production. He’s really enjoying playing guitar in the pit band and is loving the music. Michael really appreciates the opportunity he was given by the south arts program to play in the pit. He’s looking foward to playing next year and years to come.

Brayden is a sophomore and is very excited to be a part of the spring production. He enjoys playing the saxophone and clarinet. This is his first year in the theater production. He is excited to continue his journey into music.

Daniel is a senior and will be playing the trumpet for this production. He has traveled to Alabama and Florida to play in top bands. Aside from being a very dedicated band member, Dan enjoys going to the gym and working to be the best version of himself he can be. Dan would like to thank his Grandparents as they are the ones who sent him on this path of success.

Carter is a sophomore and is excited to be apart of the pit band for the Little Shop of Horrors show. He has been playing flute since 5th grade and will continue to do so. He also has been included in the Parkersburg South Marching Band and the Pep Band for basketball. In his free time he enjoy’s practicing his instrument and loves to work on projects at home and hunt.

Della is a junior and this will be her first time joining the pit band for a theater production at Parkersburg South High School. She will be playing electric bass guitar for Little Shop of Horrors, but her main instrument is clarinet. She has participated in the West Virginia All-State band as a freshman, sophomore, and junior. Along with those achievements, she has been a member of the Marshall Honor Band, the Marshall Jazz Allstars, the WVU Honor Band, and the Regional Honor Band. She has enjoyed getting to play with other musicians and being a part of this production.

Bryce is a Junior and is drumming for his first theater production. He is a percussionist for Parkersburg South High School’s marching, concert, and jazz bands. He also drums with friends and the River Rat Jazz Combo. Bryce is involved with his church’s youth group and volunteers with the United Way Alliance of the MOV. Bryce thanks his family, the arts program, and God for the opportunity to be in this production.

Paul Smith is a junior here at Parkersburg South High School, and is excited to be participating in South’s 2023-2024 musical “Little Shop of Horrors”. Paul is involved in many extracurricular activities such as band and choir. He not only plays trumpet in the Patriot Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Concert Band, White Jazz Band, Blue Jazz band, and in the 2023-2024 pit band, but he’s also been accepted into the 2023-2024 West Virginia All-State band, WVU Honor Band, and Regional Honor Band. Paul also sings bass in the PSHS Concert Choir, Mixed A Cappella Choir, Madrigal Singers, Chamber Ensemble and the Smoot Boys Ensemble. This is Paul’s 2nd theater production at Parkersburg South High School!

From tech to pit band, Audrey had participated in theatre shows since sixth grade. Her performances include Willy Wonka, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Pinocchio, Frozen, and last year’s Beauty and the Beast. Audrey is now a senior and will be playing Keyboard I in the show. She wants to thank her family for all the support they’ve given her over the years.