Little Shop Of Horrors
When You Can Attend
FRIDAY, NOV 13
7:30 PM
SATURDAY, NOV 14
7:30 PM
SUNDAY, NOV 15
2:00 PM
THURSDAY, NOV 19
7:30 PM
FRIDAY, NOV 20
7:30 PM
SATURDAY, NOV 21
7:30 PM
SUNDAY, NOV 22
2:00 PM
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About This Performance
Get ready for a hilarious, thrilling, and delightfully twisted musical, Little Shop of Horrors! This cult-classic sci-fi musical by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman combines infectious rock-and-roll, outrageous comedy, romance, and a man-eating plant!
In a rundown flower shop on Skid Row, Seymour Krelborn (Joel Siemen) is a shy, down-on-his-luck floral assistant with big dreams and an even bigger crush on his coworker, Audrey Fulquard (Jenny Fischer). When Seymour discovers a mysterious plant, he names it Audrey II. But Audrey II has a secret; it craves human blood, and promises Seymour fame, fortune, and everything he’s ever wanted.
As the plant grows from a tiny curiosity into a monstrous sensation, the struggling flower shop owned by the gruff Mr. Mushnik (Stephen A. Grey) becomes a success, and Seymour finds himself thrust into the spotlight. Meanwhile, Audrey dreams of escaping her troubled relationship with the sadistic dentist Orin Scrivello (Jonas Grummet) and building a better life.
But success comes at a terrible price. As Audrey II’s appetite grows increasingly dangerous, Seymour must decide how far he’s willing to go for love, wealth, and a chance at a better life.
Guiding us through the chaos are the dynamic trio of Crystal (Ja’Leeyna Dooley), Chiffon (Lauren Guyton), and Ronnette (Zariah Williams), bringing infectious energy, soulful harmonies, and plenty of attitude.
At the center of it all is Ali Jamal as Audrey II, the foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivorous plant with dreams of world domination.
Featuring unforgettable songs, outrageous characters, and a story about the dangerous side of ambition, Little Shop of Horrors will have you laughing, cheering, and looking at your houseplants a little differently.
Come discover what happens when love, ambition, and a little bit of blood collide!
Cast Member's
Jenny Fischer
Audrey Fulquard
Jenny is honored to be able to portray Audrey! She is a creature of heart, strength, and hope. Theatre is a place where strangers become family and emotions are allowed to be celebrated and raw. It has shaped the human I am today and I am thankful for all of my experiences within these communities. There would be no time to do this if I didn't have the love and support of my husband, Josh! He is my backbone, my heart, and my forever adventure partner! Thank you, Babe! To my children, Ella, Logan, and Kade, who forgive me for missing out on some nights at home and who allow Mom to fill her bucket with the magic of theatre, Thank you! To my mom and my unwavering friends- You have never stopped believing in me and dreaming for me, even when I quit doing it myself! So, thank you! And now, a quote from the irreplaceable Dolly Parton: "Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more!"
Joel Sieman
Seymour Krelborn
Joel Siemen beyond thrilled to be in this production! He most recently appeared in Circle Theater’s Newsies as Jack Kelley. Additionally he has played roles in Rock of Ages, The Rocky Horror Show, and The SpongeBob Musical all at Civic Theater. When not on stage, he enjoys reading, running, hiking, and playing is guitar and banjo. Many thanks are given to those who have helped support and encourage him in his endeavors!
Jonas Grummet
Orin Scrivello
Jonas has been involved in the theater community since his debut as Eddie in “The Rocky Horror Show,” at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre in 2024, going on to take part in several shows around Grand Rapids since then. He most recently portrayed the character of Davey in Circle Theatre’s July production of “Newsies.” During the course of production, Jonas turned 21 years old and is incredibly excited to be experiencing one of life’s landmarks in one of his all-time favorite musicals. He would like to thank his best friend and big brother Joel Siemen for having been a shoulder to lean on throughout his theater journey and looks forward to starring alongside him for the fourth time in this production. Also, finally, his favorite cheese is mozzarella.
Stephen A. Grey
Mr. Mushnik
Stephen has been a performer of all kinds in this community for over 25 years and has been labeled as one of the most versatile performers in that time. He first performed with National Broadway Theatre in the 'Rat-Pack Cabaret' and he was last seen on stage in Grand Rapids in 'The Rocky Horror Show' at Civic Theatre. This is the third time Stephen has been in a production of 'Little Shop of Horrors', first time as Orin (and others) at Circle Theatre (2010) and second time as the voice of Audrey II at Farmers Alley Theater (2016). Other favorite musical stage credits include - The Emcee in 'CABARET', Tobias in 'SWEENEY TODD', Roger in 'RENT', Frank N. Further in 'THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW', Munkustrap in 'CATS', Gallahad in 'SPAMALOT', and The Pirate King in 'THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE'. Stephen is also a voice actor having been heard in many local and national radio ads, audio books, and video games. "I'm thrilled to return DOWN ON SKID row with NAT and thank you for reading this far into my bio. Remember, Don't feed the plants!"
Ali Jamal
Audrey II
Ali Jamal (They/Them) (Audrey II) Is thrilled to make their return to NBT with Little Shop of Horrors! A native from Kalamazoo MI, Ali has performed in over 100 productions for community and professional theatres throughout the Midwest.They were last seen rocking the house as Judas Iscariot in Jesus Christ Superstar at Circle Theatre last summer. Other credits include Brian in Avenue Q (NBT) Chiron/Others in The Lightning Thief the Percy Jackson Musical (Art 4) Spot Conlon/ U.S Jack Kelly in Newsies (Kalamazoo Civic Theatre) Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (Center Stage Theatre) Ensemble in Holiday Inn (Memorial Opera House) Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia! (What A Do Theatre Company) Jason Posner in Wit (Great Escape Stage Company) and touring with 50 Shades of Shakespeare (Bare Backstage Productions). Big thanks to my partners, friends and family for all their love and support.
Ja'Leeyna Dooley
Crystal
Ja'Leeyna is a Grand Rapids native and has graced many stages in Grand Rapids for over 15 years. "I want to thank my parents and grandparents for being the most supportive and loving people in my life."
Lauren Guyton
Chiffon
Lauren (she/they) is 26 years old. She works in Food Service Production with East Grand Rapids Public Schools. She has been in The Color Purple (2025) and Black, Bold and Beautiful: Onward Together (2021) with the Grand Rapids Civic Theater. She has been performing since high school and she is a current member of the Grand Rapids Symphony Community Chorus. She would like to thank her family for their constant love and support.
Zariah Williams
Ronnette
Zariah is so glad to be here, mostly because it gets them out of doing the dishes at home. Past credits include Radium Girls, Cinderella, The Prom and if you want to count singing loudly in the shower and acting like they know what they’re doing. Big thanks to The National Broadway Theatre for letting them play dress-up, and to my family for tolerating months of lyric-memorization. Thank you and Enjoy the show!
Creative Team
Jacob Dunham
Director
Jacob is an award-winning director and theatre artist with two additional Josephine NY Theatre Award nominations and a recent New Hampshire Theater Award nomination. His career has spanned from projects on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre, opera, and television/film. Previous AIM credits include Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins, Newsies, and more. New York credits include The Great Look (Manhattan Repertory Theatre), The Great Comet of 1812 (B’way), Chicago (B’way), On the Town (B’way); Hello Again (Off-Broadway) Dishwasher Dreams (Off-Broadway); and the international remount of The Merchant of Venice (Compagnia de' Colombari). Jacob has served as a Teaching Artist with Inside Broadway, a faculty member at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre School Of Theater Arts, and is the Founding Artistic Director of The National Broadway Theatre in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has trained with Act One Dance Company, Peridance Capezio Center, University of the Arts, the Society of American Fight Directors, and is a proud graduate of the Temple University School of Drama, where he earned degrees in Theatrical Directing and Business Studies. For more info visit: www.Jacob-Dunham.com Instagram: @dir.jacobdunham
Reese Verlinde
Production Stage Manager
Reese is so excited to be working with NBT and making her Stage Manager debut! Reese graduated from Michigan State University in 2025 with a degree in Creative Advertising and minors in Theatre and Business. During her time at MSU, she helped create and lead a theatre club called “They’re So Dramatic,” which was established to provide leadership opportunities for women and nonbinary students while creating a safe space to tell important stories and host fun events. Reese has been performing since fourth grade and began working behind the scenes in college, directing, assistant directing, and house managing numerous club and department productions. She has loved working with everyone in the cast and on the production team, and while this is her first experience with NBT, she hopes it won’t be her last! Enjoy the show!
Emmy Rodriguez
Music Director
Emmy Rodriguez is a vocalist, educator, and choral director based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with extensive experience in music education, theater, and youth programming. A graduate of Innovation Central High School and Grand Rapids Community College, Emmy brings a strong foundation in choral conducting, vocal instruction, and arts leadership. Emmy currently serves as Music Director and Vocal Specialist at Wyoming Christ Lutheran Church and as a Music and Choir Teacher with Grand Rapids Public Schools, where they foster musical growth, confidence, and collaboration in young performers. Emmy has also served as Middle School Theater Director for East Grand Rapids Public Schools, directing and music directing Cinderella: The Youth Edition, and has music directed elementary productions at Lakeside Elementary School, including Beauty and the Beast, Seussical Jr., and The Little Mermaid Jr. Emmy is no stranger to National Broadway Theatre, having served as Music Director for Avenue Q, NBT’s first musical production. Emmy has also worked as Co-Director and Music Director for NBT’s Young Artist Camps, where students performed Frozen and Finding Nemo. With a deep commitment to arts accessibility, student leadership, and high-quality theatrical education, Emmy is passionate about empowering young artists through inclusive, engaging, and educational performance experiences.
Elizabeth Barry
Choreographer
As an experienced performer and director, I am dedicated to fostering creativity and collaboration in the arts. With a degree in Vocal Performance and extensive professional training in theater and dance, I have a strong foundation in performance that I bring to my work as a director and freelance producer. I have directed several productions in various genres and I am skilled in guiding actors, singers, and dancers to bring out their best performances.
Beyond the spotlight, I am a dedicated performing arts educator. My extensive knowledge and experience in the performing arts provide a rich foundation for teaching the next generation of artists. A vocal advocate on the importance of specialized support for neurodivergent people, Elizabeth has spoken at conferences and workshops for renowned voice teachers and arts professionals on the subject.
Frank Malusek III
Lighting Designer
Frank is a Lansing local lighting designer who is excited to be expanding his experience outside of the capital city. He has worked with theaters including Riverwalk Theatre, Peppermint Creek Theater, and Evolved Theatrics designing lights for shows such as Ride the Cyclone (PCT), The Importance of Being Earnest (RWT), Chicago (ET), and Come From Away (RWT). He is honored to be working with such and amazing cast and crew and hopes you enjoy the performance!
Val Fischer
Costume Designer
Val is a long-time theater lover and artist in the Grand Rapids arts community. She is a retired
commercial construction news reporter
who loves to travel, dabbles at gardening,
loves to go antiquing, and enjoys sewing.
Kay Felty
Puppet Designer
Kay has been involved with local theatres in Grand Rapids for five years now, and are thrilled to join this team! Past crew and design credits include Spamalot (Lead Dresser) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Assistant Costume Designer) at Circle Theatre, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Onstage Crew) at GRCC, and Avenue Q (Third hand puppeteer/ Wardrobe Assistant/ASM) at National Broadway Theatre. Acting credits include MacB*tches (Piper) with GRCC and H*tler’s Tasters (Margot) with Jewish Theatre. Kay is a 2023 graduate of GRCC with an Associate’s in Theatre. “Huge thank you to everyone who continues to believe in me, and a special thanks to my parents, family, and close friends.”
Matthew Hodges
Resident Set Design/Carpenter
Matt's theatre career began in Midland, Michigan, working props, lighting, sound, and production before becoming active in the International Thespian Society at Herbert Henry Dow High School, where he earned two Outstanding Production Achievement Awards and a Best Thespian Award. After graduating in 1989, he spent several summers working behind the scenes in summer stock at the Midland Center for the Arts, then earned his BFA in Technical Theatre from Otterbein College in 1993. Over the years, Matt has worked and volunteered in theatres across multiple states and has provided scenic design and construction for Crestwood Middle School’s musical for the past six years. This marks his second production providing scenic support for The National Broadway Theatre. Outside of theatre, Matt enjoys photography, reading, camping, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and staying active in Scouting at Gerber Scout Reservation. He is also the proud father of two sons, one studying technical theatre at Western Michigan University and the other active in the jazz, marching, and concert bands at East Kentwood High School.
Duc Voung
Resident Sound Designer
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General Audiences
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