DeSales University

Orefield resident

in play

Orefield resident and DeSales University Theatre major Carter Sachse will play Orin in the university’s Act 1 production of “Little Shop of Horrors” from Sept. 26 until Oct. 6 on the Main Stage of the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts.

Act 1 is the highly acclaimed producing arm of the DeSales University Division of Performing Arts that encourages students to bring truth and beauty to the world through their art forms in plays, musicals, children’s theatre, dance concerts, and film festivals.

Based on the 1960 film directed by Roger Corman, the horror comedy musical tells the story of a struggling business, Mushnik’s Skid Row flower shop.

Seymour, the shop’s shy assistant, discovers a strange new plant with an unusual appetite.

Seymour names the plant Audrey II after his coworker Audrey for whom he secretly pines.

Audrey II attracts new customers, the shop thrives, love blooms, all while Audrey II plots universal domination.

A rock and roll, doo-wop, and Motown musical composed by Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman, the show includes some well-known songs including the title track, “Suddenly, Seymour,” and “Somewhere That’s Green.”

“Little Shop of Horrors” is the winner of the 1983 Drama Desk Award for Best Musical.

“Little Shop of Horrors” is licensed by Music Theatre International.