Key Theater’s spring musical is the sci-fi smash hit Little Shop of Horrors, a cult classic that blends 1960s rock and roll with a horticultural twist. The story follows Seymour, a down-on-his-luck florist who discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for more than sunshine and water. As the plant grows, so does Seymour’s fame, but at what cost?
Bringing this strange and wonderful world to life has been an incredible journey. I am immensely proud of every student involved in this production. Theater is always a collective act of imagination, collaboration, and courage, and this cast and crew have embraced that spirit from the very first rehearsal. Their creativity, dedication, and generosity toward one another have made this process a joy to witness. I dedicate this show to the entire company, with a special tribute to our seniors, some of whom I have had the privilege of teaching since Middle School.
The Class of 2026 has always possessed a unique magic. I met many of you as sixth graders during my very first year at Key, and together we soon found ourselves navigating the surreal storyline of 2020. At times, it felt less like real life and more like a darkly comic, sci-fi musical that none of us had auditioned for. Yet even then, you responded with resilience, humor, and empathy rather than despair. Watching you grow into young adults who lead with grit, creativity, and compassion, even when the script gets strange, has been one of the great privileges of my time at Key.
The students who joined this class along the way share that same spirit, and each of you has helped shape the community that brought this production to life. Whether through performance, music, design, technical mastery, or the countless quiet acts of teamwork that make theater possible, every member of this company has left their mark on this stage.
I want to offer special recognition to our seniors: Aoife, Gisele, Leilah, Ben, Journey, Caleb, Haynes, Kyle, Hugo, Aurelia, Jane, and Connor. Your artistry, leadership, and dedication have helped define Key Theater in recent years. From powerful performances to beautiful design work to steady leadership behind the scenes, your contributions have strengthened this program and inspired the students who follow you.
Thank you for making this stage your creative home. It has been an honor to work alongside you, and we will miss you greatly.
Tatum is a sophomore and so unbelievably excited to be in Little Shop of Horrors. Tatum has been acting for ten years at various theatres and has always had a passion for the arts. This is her fourth show with Key, and she most recently had the honor to star in Key School’s A Midsummer Night's Dream, where she played one of her dream roles, Helena. Tatum would like to thank her parents for always supporting her and providing transportation to various activities, and this year's seniors for always being supportive figures and friends.
Chloé Billiart (AUDREY II)
Chloé is a freshman and is excited to play Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors! Chloé has been acting for a while now, and this is her fourth production at Key. Chloé was previously seen in Key School’s productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, and The Con. Chloé is thrilled to play in this amazing musical!
Izzy Brereton (SHERELLE)
Izzy is a freshman and is super excited to finally be performing in her first-ever musical. Izzy has been singing since the age of five and is so incredibly blessed to have the chance to put her skills to the test and deliver the best performance possible! She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her every step of the way.
Anya Cardiff (ENSEMBLE / WINO / PATIENT)
Anya is a freshman and is super excited to play in her second musical. The first musical she ever performed in was Matilda. She had only a few lines, but loved singing and dancing. This was when Anya discovered her love for theatre. She also played in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Taylor Twist, a character who split the lines between Peter Quince. Anya is super excited to be playing in Little Shop of Horrors!
Who’s Who in the Cast
Eden Charles (ENSEMBLE / PATIENT)
Eden is a freshman and is very excited to be in her favorite musical! She has been in the theatre for many years. After this year, she will be in six productions for Key School, along with others outside of Key! These shows include The Con, A Simpler Time, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and of course, Little Shop of Horrors! Eden is planning to take her acting to the next level and become a professional actress. She is looking forward to performing in this phenomenal musical!
Journey
Clark
(MRS. MUSHNIK)
Journey is a senior and is ecstatic to take on the role of Mrs. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors! Journey has always loved the stage, and she is excited to embark on one final theater experience. You may remember Journey from her roles as Inspector Carter in The Play That Goes Wrong or as the Dictionary and Jesus in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Journey would like to thank her parents, brothers, aunts, and grandparents for their unwavering support for her love of the performing arts.
Jane
Edwards (CHIFFON)
Jane is a senior and is extremely excited for their third musical! They were last seen as Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Theatre tech was their homeground for most of Middle School, until they decided to try performing in Mean Girls. They are honored to be a part of Key Theater, both onstage and offstage, and would like to thank their musically talented mother for teaching them the works.
Cadence Felder (RONNETTE)
Cadence is a freshman and is very excited to play the role of Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors! She has also performed in a variety of shows at Key and elsewhere; some of these include A Midsummer Night's Dream (Key School), 13: The Musical (YAA), Sister Act (YAA), and many more. Outside of theater, Cadence does competitive dance at C&C Dance Company. Cadence is delighted and ecstatic to play this role in one of her favorite musicals!
Who’s Who in the Cast
Ben Gendell (WINO / CUSTOMER / MARTIN)
Ben is a senior and can’t wait to act in the musical! This is Ben’s first musical and second show at Key! His previous show was A Midsummer Night's Dream, where he played Lysander. Ben is very grateful for his family, castmates, and friends who have made theater so much fun for him!
Gisele Gooz (ENSEMBLE /PATIENT/ FEATURED DANCER)
Gisele is a senior and is performing in a musical for the first time as a featured dancer! Although it is her first time in a musical, she has performed in professional ballet productions with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland since the fifth grade, playing main roles such as Fritz and corps roles, including Bud in Waltz of the Flowers and Lady in Waiting in Opening of Act II in The Nutcracker. Gisele joined Key Theater to broaden her performing arts experience beyond dance and is looking forward to her first musical performance!
Leilah Horrigan (AUDREY)
Leilah is a senior and is thrilled about her first musical for the school! As a new student, she is excited to take on the role of Audrey and bring her own depth and perspective to the character. With prior experience in musical theatre, Leilah is especially eager to collaborate with her new classmates and embrace the opportunity to perform such an important role.
Lucia Lochner (ENSEMBLE / INTERVIEWER / PATIENT)
Lucia is a freshman and is excited to perform in her first high school musical! This is her second show at Key, with her first being this year's fall production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Lucia is so grateful to be able to perform with this wonderful cast and is glad she can be part of it. With experience in theater both at Key and outside of Key, Lucia looks forward to being on stage and is excited to participate in one of her favorite musicals, as she looks forward to what's to come.
Who’s Who in the Cast
Aurora Mapp (ENSEMBLE / INTERVIEWER / PATIENT)
Aurora is a freshman and is ready to tackle being an ensemble member! This is her seventh show at Key and her second musical! After participating in various musical theater activities both inside and outside of school, she is ready to take a step above and participate in one of her all-time favorite musicals! Aurora is ecstatic to be in this show and is ready for more to come!
Nicole Moring (ENSEMBLE / PATIENT)
Nicole is a freshman and is thrilled to be performing in the Little Shop of Horrors. She has been in other plays at Key School, including The 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and The Con. She is grateful for all her friends and family in their continued support in her story.
Caleb Smith (ORIN SCRIVELLO, D.D.S.)
Caleb is a senior, delighted to be in Little Shop of Horrors, yet sad to know it is his last performance. He was last seen as Oberon and Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream This is Caleb’s third and final show at Key School, and he predicts that Orin will be his favorite role. He would like to thank his friends, family, and directors for their support in his Key School Theater career.
Connor Squires (SEYMOUR KRELBORN)
Connor is a senior and is thrilled to play his dream role in his favorite show to close out his time in Key Theater. His passion for theater began at age of 7 when he saw his brother, Ryan, perform in Key’s 2015 production of Charlotte’s Web. Since his debut performance as a fifth grader in Alice in Wonderland (2019), Connor has appeared in ten other Key productions performing a variety of roles, including Nick Bottom (2025), Leaf Coneybear (2025), Robert Grove (2024), Aaron Samuels (2024), Colonel Mustard (2023), among others.
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Who’s Who in the Cast
He has also participated in Key’s One Night Only productions, directing and producing two of his own ten-minute plays. He believes that theater is not only about creating art by transforming words from the paper to the stage, but it is also about building a community where people become a family. Key Theater has given him so many unforgettable and euphoric moments, and he hopes to pass that same magical atmosphere on to the next actors who will grace the stage at Key. Thank you to his family, friends, and faculty who helped make his dreams come true.
Adie Stern (ENSEMBLE / PATIENT)
Adie is a sophomore and is excited to be performing in her first musical at Key School!
Grace Stevens (CRYSTAL)
Grace is a freshman and is so excited to perform in one of her favorite musicals as her first musical at Key. Grace has been doing theater since 2022 and has enjoyed being in productions like Matilda the Musical (Friends Community School), 13: The Musical (Young Artist of America), and Once Upon a One More Time (Young Artist of America). Grace was last seen playing Titania in Key’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream this fall. Grace has enjoyed improving her skills in theater at Key, as well as having a lot of fun! Grace would like to thank the artistic team of Little Shop of Horrors and, of course, her parents!
Christiana Williams (VANDELLA)
Christiana is a proud freshman and is overjoyed to perform in her very first musical. With a passion for singing that has spanned an impressive twelve years, she was honored to be a member of the PGCPS Honors Chorus from 2023 to 2024. This marks only her second experience with acting, following her debut as Egea in Key’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Christiana has poured her heart and dedication into bringing her character to life, and she’s deeply grateful for the opportunity to play Vandella in Little Shop of Horrors!
Production Team Bios
Atticus Cooper Boidy (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR)
Atticus is a seasoned director and designer with over a decade of experience in professional and educational theater. A recipient of the 2025 Arts Education Annie Award, Atticus is recognized for his innovation and mentorship in theatrical leadership. He is committed to fostering collaborative environments that empower both students and artists. Since 2022, he has served as the technical director at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, and previously held the same role for Maryland Theater Collective from 2023 to 2025. Atticus is ecstatic to bring his expertise to the Key School community. Enjoy the show!
Jeanne Dillon-Williams (DIRECTOR)
Jeanne serves as the Upper and Middle School Theater Director, bringing over twenty-five years of experience as a professional artist and educator to Key. An accomplished regional actor, Jeanne has appeared on celebrated stages including the Kennedy Center, Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, Round House Theatre, Rep Stage, Perseverance Theatre, and many more. She holds an M.F.A. in theater from Catholic University and a B.A. in American literature from Washington and Lee University. Her most important job is being a proud mom to a soon to be Key Upper Schooler.
Willie Hadnot Jr. (MUSICAL DIRECTOR)
Willie is a seasoned musician, actor, and music minister. He has recently started teaching strings classes at Key. Originally from Athens, TX, Willie has lived in Annapolis for almost seven years, where he serves as the minister of music for Heritage Baptist Church, and teaches private music lessons. He performs locally, recently with Compass Rose Theatre and 2nd Star Productions. Willie holds a M.M. in saxophone performance from the University of Maryland and a B.M. in saxophone from the University of Texas at Tyler. He would like to thank this amazing cast and crew for making this such a rewarding process!
Lisa Pellittiere (CHOREOGRAPHER)
Lisa is the resident dance instructor for Middle and Upper School here at Key. She has performed locally with Annapolis Summer Garden Theater, 2nd Star Productions, and Woods Church. Lisa brings fourteen years of experience in dance education and choreography. She earned her BFA in dance at Jacksonville University and is a graduate student at Towson University pursuing an MA in dance education. Thank you to the 2026 cast of Little Shop for bringing your energy and ideas! It has been wonderful to work with all of you.
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Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors)...................................Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette, Vandella, and Sherelle
Poster & Program Design.............................................................................................Margie Ross
Production Photography............................................................................................David Trozzo
Photography & Publicity............................Kate Austin, Mary MacLeod, Jey Molina-Mabe
Special Thanks to...
Colonial Players, Compass Rose, Anne Arundel Community College, and our amazing parent volunteers. A very special thanks to Emily and Skip Squires for years of service and dedication to Key Theater.
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