Little Shop of Horrors
The 1996 Davitt College Production
Feed Your Need for Entertainment
Relive Davitt College's legendary 1995 staging of the cult B-movie rock musical in the school hall.
■ The Story
Set on New York's downtrodden Skid Row, Little Shop of Horrors follows meek florist assistant Seymour Krelborn, who discovers a strange and interesting plant during a total solar eclipse. Naming it "Audrey II" after his secret crush, Seymour soon learns the carnivorous plant has an appetite for human blood and promises him fame, fortune, and love – at a terrifyingly hilarious cost.
■ The Production
Mounting a full-scale musical in just six intense weeks instead of the usual three months, this Transition Year project was led by producer Michael Brett. Featuring custom set builds, colourful 1950s costumes, a mechanical Audrey II plant constructed by Peter Casby's team, and musical direction by Phil Duffy, the show brought the vibrant energy of Skid Row directly to the Davitt College stage.
Accelerated Rehearsals
Prepared in half the usual timeframe through double the dedication from cast and crew.
Show of the Year
Staging a second major musical production for the Castlebar community in a single year.
Cast & Chorus
Lead principals supported by a vibrant 33-girl and 14-boy student chorus ensemble.
Rock Band
Directed by Phil Duffy
Featuring a live 4-piece rock band and sound controls managed by Frankie McDonald.
Musical Numbers
Relive the energy and rhythm of Alan Menken & Howard Ashman's iconic rock and doo-wop score that echoed through the school hall.
Act One
Prologue & 5 NumbersPrologue: Little Shop of Horrors
Chiffon (Frances Gannon), Crystal (Elaine Brett), Ronnette (Brenda Cresham) & Roxy (Patricia Reddington)
Skid Row (Downtown)
Full Company
Da-Doo & Grow For Me
Chiffon (Frances Gannon), Crystal (Elaine Brett), Ronnette (Brenda Cresham), Roxy (Patricia Reddington) & Seymour (Shane Kennedy)
Ya Never Know & Somewhere That's Green
Chiffon (Frances Gannon), Crystal (Elaine Brett), Ronnette (Brenda Cresham), Roxy (Patricia Reddington) & Audrey (Laura Dillon)
Closed for Renovations & Dentist!
Seymour (Shane Kennedy), Audrey (Laura Dillon), Mr. Mushnik (Ruairí de Barra), Orin (John Ralph) & Chorus Girls
Mushnik and Son & Feed Me (Git It)
Mr. Mushnik (Ruairí de Barra), Seymour (Shane Kennedy) & Audrey 2 (Justin Clarke)
Act Two
5 Key SequencesCall Back in the Morning
Seymour (Shane Kennedy) & Audrey (Laura Dillon)
Suddenly, Seymour
Seymour (Shane Kennedy) & Audrey (Laura Dillon)
Suppertime
Audrey 2 (Justin Clarke)
The Meek Shall Inherit
Full Company
Finale (Don't Feed the Plants)
Full Company
Skid Row Photo Gallery
Explore highlights from our historical photo archive showcasing the cast, chorus, band, and creative team behind the 1995 production.
The Girls Chorus
Brian McDonald, Agnes Nyland, Catriona Owens, Elaine Sammon, Eilish O'Mahony, Phil Duffy & Michael Brett
Brenda Cresham, Patricia Reddington, Elaine Brett & Frances Gannon
Choreographer, Jason Guthrie
Musical Director, Miss Phil Duffy
The Cast of Little Shop of Horrors
The Boys Chorus
The Band: Michael Buckton, Richard Heneghan, Michael Baynes & Gary Wynne
Cast Members
The Production Team
The creative leaders, directors, stage crew, and production committees who brought Little Shop of Horrors to life in 1995.
Michael Brett
Phil Duffy
Brian McDonald
Ruth Phelan
Breda Burns & Agnes Nyland
Supported by Student Art Team
Eilish O'Mahoney & Elaine Sammon
Peter Casby
And Stage Construction Team
Gerry Duffy & Mick Monaghan
Frankie McDonald
Jason Guthrie
Ger King & Catriona Owens
Donna Jennings & Patsy Gibbons
Administration & Support
Peader Flynn, Jarlath McHale & Maria Skeffington
Debbie Lester & Donna Jennings
Mr. Patsy Noone
Joseph McGowan
The Cast
Meet the talented student cast who brought the eccentric Skid Row characters, doo-wop numbers, and B-movie sci-fi atmosphere to our stage.
Shane Kennedy
Laura Dillon
Justin Clarke
Ruairí de Barra
John Ralph
Frances Gannon
Elaine Brett
Brenda Cresham
Patricia Reddington
Paul Coyne, Niall Butler, Jarlath McHale, Gary Gibbons, Paul Staunton, Barry Ralph, Theron Cogill, Stephen Reilly, Justin Guthrie, Reuben Neill, Brian Connor, Seán Cresham, Oliver Kelly & Vincent Gibbons
Dolores Moore, Mary Carolan, Bernie Murray, Toni Bourke, Orla Cunningham, Deirdre Larkin, Margaret Needham, Geraldine Brosnihan, Sinéad Finnegan, Eimear Leyden, Oonagh Casey, Caroline McHale, Patricia Bourke, Pauline Walsh, Ann-Marie McDaniel, Orlaith Walsh, Mary Bourke, Tracey Thomas, Threasa O'Malley, Fiona Maher, Maria Kelly, Leanne Jordan, Maria Skeffington, Laura Mahon, Orla Donovan, Ann-Marie Staunton, Siobhán O'Brien, Joanne Casey, Collette Delahunty, Marie McGuire, Marie Philbin, Martina Staunton & Denise Finnerty
Special Thanks
With sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and contributed to our production.
School Community
Principal Patsy Noone, Transition Year Coordinator Joseph McGowan, teaching staff, and students for facilitating rehearsals.
Stage & Plant Build
Peter Casby and team for constructing the Audrey II plant, alongside Gerry Duffy and Mick Monaghan for building the stage.
Music & Sound Crew
Musical Director Miss Phil Duffy, past pupil Frankie McDonald on sound, and the live 4-piece rock band.
Parents & Sponsors
Parents for nightly transport during six weeks of rehearsals, past pupils, local advertisers, and our audience.
