By Jen Gordus

Huntley High School’s freshmen and sophomores spent two and a half months working

hard to prepare for their production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” On Sep. 29 the cast completed their second performance where the audience’s energy matched their own.

“It was kind of overwhelming,” said sophomore Kateleen Gellangarin. “I felt like there was so much energy thanks to the audience.” Those who came to watch the show Friday night laughed along with the comedic and a little horror-filled show.

“Little Shop of Horrors” takes place in the poor, disgusting, run-down town of Skid Row where Seymour Krelborn, played by sophomore Dugan Griffin, finds a strange species of venus fly trap which he names Audrey ll, who is played by sophomore Connor Burns. However, this plant has a strange appetite, which consists of human blood.

This was an exciting night for many of the cast members, especially for Griffin who was thrilled to finally put on the show since he learned he landed the leading part back in June.

“It felt incredible because Seymour Krelborn is my dream theater role.”

While Griffin’s dream was playing Seymour Krelborn, Seymour’s dream was impressing his co-worker Audrey, who was played by sophomore Emma Heier on Sep. 29.

In the midst of singing their duet, where their characters confess their feelings for one another, Heier received cheers and applause during her powerful solo.

“That was one of those moments where everything cuts off and all that matters is that moment,” Heier said when asked about how she felt about the audience’s’ reaction.

There were many other moments throughout the show that the audience seemed to enjoy. The tragic, yet comedic death of Orin Scrivello, a dentist with an interest in human pain and suffering, played last night by freshman Luke Bucaro, was another moment the audience found amusing.

“I felt that as a whole, we all brought our A-game,” Bucaro said.

It was an eventful night for the cast and crew of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Even though the show ends with all the characters warning the audience about vicious plants that may take over the world, for Gellangarin, “It’ll be one [she wil] remember forever.”