Theatre Wesleyan has announced that their 71st Annual Spring Musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, will be presented for one weekend only this April. Additionally, it will be director Joe Brown’s final Theatre Wesleyan musical to direct, as he retires after more than 45 years at Texas Wesleyan University. Brown’s decades of leadership were recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award during Arts Fort Worth’s Heart of Gold Awards at the east Fort Worth university on February 27.   

Performances will be presented at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) from Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Tickets can be purchased online at txwes.edu/theatretickets. 

A deviously delicious sci-fi smash hit musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has devoured the hearts of theatregoers for over thirty years, and is currently running off-Broadway. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out-of-this-world origins and intent towards global domination!

 

The cast, production team, and crew include Texas Wesleyan theatre majors and minors pursuing Bachelor or Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees, as well as members of the faculty and staff. The cast includes Trent Cole (Seymour), Lauren Hunt (Audrey), Sam Perez (Mushnik), Dylan Evans (Orin), Aaron Simmons (Audrey II), Madison McKinzie (Crystal), Makailyn Felder (Ronette), Sarai Castillo (Chiffon), with Myles Curry, Madisyn Savard, Bianca Zamorano, and Zack Barragan rounding out the ensemble. 

The initial members of the production team, helmed by Brown, include James McQuillen (assistant director), Stephanie Locker-Hall (choreographer), Rocky Olguin (stage manager), Zella Hays (assistant stage manager), Ricky Olivarez (scenic design), Nathalie Beyna (lighting design), Josephine Juarez (assistant lighting design), Leo Holmes (sound design/engineer), Geovana Ortiz (assistant sound design), Karen Potter (costume design), Avangelise Perez (assistant costume design), Trinity Chenault (makeup design), Madison McKinzie (wig design), Chad Rojas (props design), Colin Schwartz (technical director), and Jacob Rivera-Sanchez (poster/graphic design).  

 

  

PERFORMANCE DATES   

The Alumni Weekend Happy Hour Event, honoring Joe Brown, will happen before the Saturday evening performance. To purchase tickets for the Happy Hour Event, please visit the Texas Wesleyan Alumni website at txwes.edu/alumni/news-and-events/all-news/check-out-the-alumni-weekend-2026-schedule-/. 
  

  

Tickets are $10.00 to $15.00 and can be purchased online at txwes.edu/theatretickets or by calling (817) 531-4211. Tickets will also be available at the door in-person beginning one hour before each performance.  

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is recommended for ages 13 and up and is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. 

All plans and information are subject to change. Please refer to Theatre Wesleyan on Facebook (facebook.com/theatrewesleyan) or Instagram (@theatrewesleyan) for the most up-to-date details.   

If you have questions, please contact the Theatre Wesleyan office at (817) 531-5867.