LITTLE SHOP
OF HORRORS

SEYMOUR KRELBORN

Justin Wilson

Justin Wilson (Seymour) is so excited to get the chance to do LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS again. Some of his favorite roles include Monty D’ysquith in A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER and Dmitry in ANASTASIA both at his home theatre of Hickory Community Theatre. Justin would like to thank the LTG for welcoming him into their community and hope everyone enjoys the show.

AUDREY

Nori Tee Schmidt

Nori Tee Schmidt (Audrey) is stoked to be performing her dream role after a six year hiatus from the theater. This is her first show with Little Theater of Gastonia, and she is so grateful. Previous roles include MY FAIR LADY (Eliza), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Jacqueline), and GREASE (Rizzo). Love to her family, friends, and hubby for their endless support.

MR. MUSHNIK

Guy Winker

Guy Winker (Mushnik) is so glad to be a part of this fantastic production. He most recently was a surprise guest star in PUFFS (Zach Smith) and before that appeared in CLUE (Mr. Green) and SISTER ACT (Company). Having retired in Belmont from family medicine, he enjoys spending time on the lake, travel, and being PapaGuy to his four grands!

AUDREY II

Kevin May

Kevin May (Audrey II) +is thrilled to be performing at Little Theater of Gastonia, especially in his very first hometown production. A proud Gastonia native, Kevin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from Mars Hill University and a Master’s degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Mobile. Over the years, he has had the privilege of performing across the country in a wide range of productions, including THE SOUND OF MUSIC, TUCK EVERLASTING, FREAKY FRIDAY, Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, and many more. Beyond performing, Kevin is passionate about sharing his love of theatre with others, having taught and worked with students of all ages. Performing on Gastonia stage is both a professional milestone and a deeply personal joy, and he is grateful to share this experience with his community. Kevin thanks his family, friends, and mentors for their constant support and encouragement.

CHIFFON

Mari McCosh

Mari McCosh (Chiffon) is so excited to perform her first show here at the Little Theater! When she isn’t on stage she’s in her room listening to music and doing fun makeup looks! She has loved Little Shop since she was just a kid singing “Dentist!” and “Mean Green Mother” with her dad. She’s a junior that teaches choreography at Highland School of Technology and is currently vice president of her drama club. Mari can’t wait for the opportunities to come with being a part of this show!

CRYSTAL

Seyven Schlueter

Seyven Schlueter (Crystal) is a senior Musical Theater major at Winthrop University. She has been seen in productions at Winthrop such as ANTIGONE (Tiresias) , GROWIN UP, MOVIN OUT (Ty Jones), MOMENTS OF ICARUS (Actor/Dancer), and others. Seyven can be seen later this year in the Fall Dance Showcase at Winthrop University. While staying busy in the Winthrop arts department, she has also performed at Carowinds in past years. Along with her major in Musical Theater, Seyven has a minor in Dance.She is very grateful for the opportunity to bring Crystal to life in this production of Little Shop. She’s ecstatic to play the role and excited to share the outcome with all of you! Special thanks to all of Seyven’s friends—and especially her family—for coming to watch her do th

RONNETTE

Travis Sentell

Travis Sentell (Ronnette) is proud to debut at Little Theater of Gastonia as a Gastonia native and homebody with an intense passion for all things music. In addition, Travis also enjoys fashion, politics, and internet culture. Off stage, you will find Travis spending time with their 90lbs fur baby, Chance, listening music, or obsessing over Beyonce performances. Travis is the second child of two loving parents from North Carolina, where they spent summers at their favorite beach. Travis’s love for music comes from their family, who filled his childhood with hip hop, rnb, gospel, and pop. Travis’s love for the internet is what led them to musical theater, with LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL being the first musical they had ever seen and which inspired them to be on stage!

ORIN SCRIVELLO

AUDREY II u/s

Matt Hawkins

Matt Hawkins (Orin) is thrilled to be making his debut with LTG. Matt has been an attorney right up the street with the Gaston County Public Defender’s Office for the past 11 years. He has performed and music directed on and off for the past 5 years with the Dilworth Players, music directing for THE WIZARD OF OZ, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and SISTER ACT. Matt would like to thank his wife Hailey for her continued support and patience, as well as his 2 daughters, Natalie and Elizabeth, for always encouraging him to practice his songs!

COMPANY/PUPPETEER

SEYMOUR u/s

Joshua Sells

Joshua Sells (Company) is very excited to be in his first ever production at Little Theater of Gastonia. He was last seen on stage at Piedmont Community Charter's WEST SIDE STORY (Riff), FROZEN JR. (Prince Hans), and THE LITTLE MERMAID (Prince Eric). He has been involved with theatre and arts since his freshman year of high school, and is excited for many more productions in the future. When not on stage, Josh enjoys weightlifting, gaming, and hanging out with friends.

COMPANY/PUPPETEER

AUDREY u/s

Ashleigh Parra

Ashleigh Parra (Company) is delighted to be returning to the stage with Little Theater of Gastonia. They were last seen in SISTER ACT (Ensemble) and are thrilled to be back on the stage after a year away. Ashleigh is a natural artist and is constantly inspired to grow their skills on and off the stage. When not performing, she enjoys spending time with her family, writing, and creating videos for her studies as a broadcasting student. Ashleigh is grateful for her friends and family for constant encouragement, and to the LTG community for making every production a memorable experience.

COMPANY/PUPPETEER

ORIN u/s

Elissa Miller

Elissa Miller (she/they) (Company) is thrilled to be returning to LTG for the first time in over a decade for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! In recent years, they've performed in One Voice Chorus & EPCOT's Candlelight Processional, as well as color guards, mock trials, and drag shows at summer camp. They also spent four years working as an entertainment reporter covering Charlotte theater. Outside of performing, Elissa is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ young people and older adults. She's happy to chat anytime about books or television.

COMPANY/PUPPETEER

Jude Novak

Jude Novak (Company) is proud to be part of this production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS with their fellow cast! Jude has had the fortune to appear in productions such as SISTER ACT, PUFFS, and SWEENEY TODD. With over two years in theater education, Jude continues to enjoy putting their hard work to use on the stage. Jude would like to dedicate their performance to the fantastic audiences.

COMPANY/PUPPETEER

Sunaa Mackins

Sunaa Mackins (Company) is thrilled to make her debut with Little Theater of Gastonia's production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Sunaa is currently enrolled in her third year of high school. She is an active member of her theatre and acting classes, where she has most recently performed in THE MUSEUM OF THE MACABRE (Quinn). Besides acting, Sunaa is also a devoted member of her school basketball team where she’s played for the past two seasons while simultaneously keeping her current status as an honor roll student. Sunaa is grateful for the opportunity to grow as an artist and to share this story with the audience. She wishes the entire cast and crew the very best and hopes everyone enjoys the show—break a leg!

COMPANY/PUPPETEER

Von Bynum

Von Bynum (Company) is so happy to be performing for the first time ever at Little Theater of Gastonia. When not on stage, Von enjoys going to see horror movies and dancing!

COMPANY/PUPPETEER

Xavier Jattan

Xavier Jattan (Company) is excited to be making his debut at the Little Theater of Gastonia with one of his favorite musicals. Last seen in Kings Mountain in “THE HOBBIT” (Bifur the Dwarf) and “THE CRUCIBLE” (John Willard), Xavier loves the theater world and hopes to study it further at App State. When he isn’t on stage, Xavier loves to watch horror movies and musicals as well as go to haunted houses when haunt season comes!