An Interview with Audrey II

Meet Audrey II in Harlequin Productions' Little Shop of Horrors through July 24. Photo courtesy: Harlequin Productions
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The beloved musical Little Shop of Horrors is currently playing onstage at Harlequin Productions. Among the stars is Audrey II – a large, carnivorous plant with a taste for both human blood and funky soul singing. I sat down with the man-eating fly trap to discuss the show, which runs at Harlequin until July 24.

The classic musical Little Shop of Horrors doesn't disappoint on the stage of the Historic State Theater.
The classic musical Little Shop of Horrors doesn’t disappoint on the stage of the Historic State Theater. Photo courtesy: Harlequin Productions

So, Audrey II, what’s it like to be a giant talking plant?

It’s a funky ride, baby! What I lack in the mobility department, I make up for in the soul department. Who needs feet when you got a funky beat? Hahahaha!

Are you enjoying working on this show?

I was born to perform, friend. I’m gonna lay it down right all summer long for these fine folks in Olympia. By the way, I’m definitely just here to sing in a musical and not to try and take over the world.

Uh-huh. Now, Audrey II, you are known to have an insatiable thirst for human blood. Has it been difficult to resist trying to eat anyone in the cast?

It’s forbidden in my contract.

Seymore isn't sure what he's gotten into with Audrey II. Photo courtesy: Harlequin Productions
Seymore isn’t sure what he’s gotten into with Audrey II. Photo courtesy: Harlequin Productions

I see. And how has it been working wi –

though, now that you mention it, my contract didn’t say nothin’ about eating interviewers…

Alright well, you know what, that’s actually all the time we’ve got, Audrey II. Thank you for sitting down with me.

Short interview.

Yes, well, something’s come up and I actually need to run. Quickly. Right now.

Aw c’mon, friend, stay a while! Why don’t you come check out how sharp my teeth are?

A man-eating plant that sings soul music?  Audrey II is one of a kind.  Photo courtesy: Harlequin Productions
A man-eating plant that sings soul music? Audrey II is one of a kind. Photo courtesy: Harlequin Productions

Yeah, I’m just fine, thank you Audrey II. Break a leg in the show!

Oh you know I will baby! Hahahaha!

If you’re brave enough to see Audrey II live in action, visit harlequinproductions.org to purchase your tickets to Little Shop of Horrors – running until July 24.

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