The CB West Harlequin Club will present “Little Shop of Horrors” Nov. 20–22 at Central Bucks West High School in Doylestown, according to the club’s official ticket page.
The student production will use Audrey II puppets built by people involved in the musical’s 2003 Broadway production and 2004 national tour, according to a community event announcement posted by Jen Zielinski on Patch.
The rental supplier, Monkey Boys Productions, says its Audrey II set was built by individuals who worked on those professional productions. The company also offers puppeteers and training. The claim describes the builders’ experience; it does not mean CB West is using the original Broadway puppets.
The musical, by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, centers on a carnivorous alien plant. The event announcement says a live band will accompany the student cast and warns of murder, death by asphyxiation, nitrous oxide use and domestic abuse. It may not be suitable for young audiences.
Performance times and tickets
The club’s ticket page lists Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. Performances are at 375 W. Court St. Tickets are available through the Harlequin Club’s ticket site.
A separate performance for eligible senior residents is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., according to the district’s Gold Card program. It is distinct from the four public performances.
Central Bucks School District residents 65 and older can obtain a Gold Card at the Administration Center, 20 Welden Drive, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The district says regular ticket prices apply to performances not designated for Gold Card admission. For information, call 267-893-2000.
