Little Shop of Horrors Crew

Stage Manager
Ava W.
is in her 14th and final production with Bayless Theatre Co, and her 4th year as Stage Manager. Her favorite musical she has been part of is Spelling Bee and her favorite play has been The Curious Savage. She thanks the cast, crew, pit, and directors for making this an amazing last show.
Assistant Stage Manager
Brayden D.
is in his 4th year of theater and his 4th show. He loves the Company, the people, and the shows we have put on. He would also like to thank everyone for coming, and hopes they enjoy the show.
Lights
Trace H.
is in junior high and this is his 4th production with BTC. This is his 2nd year in theater and he is hoping to continue into high school. You will see him behind the booth working with lights. He has enjoyed the Company and would like to thank everyone for watching the show, and hopes they enjoy the show.
Lights
Court E.
is part of her second show and is working with spotlights. She’s easily able to remember cues and loves helping new people with spots. She enjoys choir, archery, and reading and writing. She thinks all the cast and crew are amazing, determined and loves working with everyone.
Lights
Katie M.
is a junior high student that helped out on the last production Clue and is helping out with Little Shop of Horrors. They love how everyone is so positive and is happy to be here!
Lights
Sophia N.
is part of her first show and working with spotlights. She also helps with other departments in the show as well, such as props and set build. She’s excited to be working with everyone and thinks the show will be amazing.
Sound
Tracy N.
is a junior in her 12th production with BTC. She has been a part of sound for each production she’s been in and has also worked with lights, her favorites being The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Annie, and Seussical. She is also on the Bronchette Dance Team, plays flute in the Bayless Band, and plays for the Bayless Softball Team. She is active in many other school extracurricular activities: DECA, FBLA, STUCO, and NHS. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Sound
Michael L.
is in 8th grade in his 5th production with BTC. This is his 3rd production being involved in the light and sound booth. Micahel is excited to be on the boys Junior High volleyball team this spring. Michael plans to continue with tech in theater. Enjoy the show!
Running Crew
Leila B.
is in 10th grade and this is her first production with Bayless Theatre Company. This is her first year, but she hopes to continue to participate in theater and help with the upcoming productions. Leila would like to thank everyone who has made her feel welcome and befriended her because without them, theater would not be as fun as it is.
Running Crew
Daisy K.
is in 6th grade and has been with Bayless Theatre Co. for almost a year now, and has very much enjoyed working with all theater members to create wonderful shows such as Little Shop of Horrors and Clue. Even though she has only been in two BTC shows, her favorite show so far has been Clue because she enjoyed being able to help be a part of creating an amazing show and also looks forward to being a part of many shows to come in the future. She would also like to thank every member of BTC for welcoming her and including her in these shows.
Running Crew
Chloe W.
is in 6th grade and has been part of the Bayless Theater Co. for almost a year now. It is wonderful to be on crew to help with the plays and musicals and always looking forward to crew days. She loves being a part of crew and loves being a part of Clue and Little Shop Of Horrors and looking forward to doing crew next year! Her favorite show so far is Little Shop Of Horrors because she loves how beautiful the singing is. She would also like to thank every member of BTC for welcoming her and including her in these shows.
Running Crew
Donna T.
is in 8th grade and has been with BTC for almost 3 years now. She has previously been in Annie as an ensemble orphan and in Clue as an ensemble cop. Last year, she joined the running crew in The Addams Family. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Running Crew
Maveah L.
is in 7th grade and participating in her 3rd production with Bayless Theatre Company. This is her 2nd production being backstage. Outside of theatre she is on the track team and is a Broncho Buddy. Maveah really enjoys watching the musicals and plays getting put together, because to put it together it is a long process. She can’t wait for you to see all the hard work that has gone into this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Running Crew
Aldin S.
is a junior in high school, and a dedicated member of the Bayless Theatre Company, being his third year with the group. He has a passion for theater and band and wishes all crew and actors the best for the show–break a leg, everyone! And remember, even Audrey II started as a little seedling with big dreams!
Publicity
Anima L.
is a junior in their 6th production with Bayless Theater Co. and they wish to continue the pattern for next year. They worked with most of the running crew backstage and have created friendships that they won’t forget. Their most enjoyable productions are Annie, The Addams Family, and Clue. Looking forward, they are ready for any new challenges, plays, or musicals the production throws at them. They thank everyone in the production that makes these plays and musicals come to life, and they thank you for attending them and giving your support.
Costumes
Maddie D.
is in 9th grade and this is her third production with Bayless Theatre Company. This is her first time in the crew, but she loves getting to put costume pieces together. She thanks the cast, crew, and pit for all of their hard work. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Hair, and Makeup, Bass Clarinet
Savannah K.
is in her 15th and sadly last performance with BTC. She has had the opportunity to work with such amazing people and she will really miss each and everyone of them. Savannah has been part of Wizard of Oz, Awesome 80’s Prom, Cinderella, The Curious Savage, Seussical, Thurber Carnival, Cut, How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Paper or Plastic, Annie, The Addams Family, Tracks, Clue, and finally Little Shop of Horrors. Savannah has done a little bit of everything–costumes, hair and makeup, assistant directing, and acting on the stage. This year she is doing hair and makeup, playing bass clarinet in the pit, and she will be on the stage puppeteering Audrey II. Savannah would love to thank her family and friends for being her support system and supporting her through everything.
Choreography
Ava E.
is in her 14th and final production with Bayless Theatre Company. Some of her favorite roles at BTC include Logainne in Spelling Bee, Annie in Annie, and Alice in The Addams Family. Outside of Bayless, Ava is active at Gateway Center for Performing Arts, most recently starring in bare: a pop opera as Ivy. Ava will be attending Webster University next fall to study Vocal Music Education. She would like to give a special thanks to every single person involved in Bayless theater, especially Mrs. Glass, for changing her life these past 7 years. Enjoy the show!
Choreography
Izzy K.
is in her 14th and final show with the Bayless Theater Company. Her favorite roles have been Morticia Addams in The Addams Family and Mrs. White in Clue. Beyond theater, Izzy is also softball team captain, National Honor Society president, Drum Major of the Bayless Marching Bronchos, and a College Now Student. Izzy plans to study engineering in the fall. She has had an amazing past 7 years with the company and can’t wait to see how they continue to grow. Enjoy this amazing show!
Choreography
John M.
is in his 5th production with Bayless Theatre Company and is excited to be back! Some of his favorite roles include Fester in The Addams Family and a Wickersham brother in Seussical. In addition to theater, John also participates in the Artist in Training Program at The Opera Theater of St. Louis. John’s hobbies include singing, writing, and playing the piano. John would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him throughout this whole process. Enjoy the show!
Choreography
Deja P.
is experiencing her first year in BTC. She has participated in dance, band, choir, colorguard, winterguard, tennis, TSA, HOSA, and Navy Seals, and is excited to be a part of the theater team as well. Deja would like to thank everyone who has supported her over the years, and to tell you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Choreography
Amber T.
is excited to be a part of her 6th musical with Bayless Theatre Company this year. She has previously been cast in BTC’s productions of The Addams Family, Annie, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Seussical, and Cinderella. Apart from theatre, Amber also is involved in many clubs and organizations at Bayless High School including: the Navy Seals choir, Student Council, National Honors Society, HOSA, the Bronchettes Dance team, the Tennis team, and colorguard. Being a Doo-Wop Girl has been a taxing but rewarding role for Amber as she has had to balance her other activities while simultaneously learning the music and teaching the choreography for this show. Fortunately, she has had the help of her wonderful directors and the support of her cast to aid her along the way. Nonetheless, Amber hopes that you enjoy the craziness and chaos of BTC’s Little Shop of Horrors and that you do not fall victim to Audrey II!
Keyboard 1
Brie B.
is doing her first show with the BTC and has participated in the Bayless band program for 3 years. She is very excited to have a piano piece for this play and wants to thank everyone who made pit possible this year. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Keyboard 2
Armin M.
is doing his second show with the BTC, first playing drumset in the musical Annie, as well as playing drumset in the STLCC Meramec Theater’s production of The Trail to Oregon. He is a senior and has been in the Bayless band for 7 years. He is a second year student at STLCC, where he will graduate this year with his Associate of Arts Degree in General Transfer Studies. He is transferring to Webster University in the fall, where he will obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. At Bayless, Armin started the Chess Club in his freshman year, and participates in Scholar Bowl occasionally. He dedicates his performance to his family, his cat Minette and his bird Chicky, and of course his two favorite teachers, Mr. Martini and Mr. Elford. Enjoy the show!
Drums
Beatrice C.
is doing her second show with BTC, first participating in the backstage crew. She is very excited to play an instrument she loves for the pit this year. She thanks her friends for making her join and her directors for working extremely hard to make sure we have a pit this year. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Percussion
Parker H.
was in the previous pit for the musical Annie and is active in the Bayless band. He would like to thank the directors for making pit and the entire musical possible. Enjoy the show!
Guitar
Bryce M.
has been a part of Bayless Bands for 6 years, his main instrument being the marching snare drum, and continues to play musical instruments, and plans on doing so throughout college and the rest of his life. Along with music, he is a part of Bayless TSA, and plays varsity volleyball. He’s played guitar for multiple years, is in a band, and is excited to be a part of this year’s show!
Flute 1
Lana P.
has been involved with Bayless Bands for 7 years, this year being her final year. She was also involved with theater for 5 years being the head of the lighting design. Outside of theater and pit, Lana was a softball team captain, a member of the Bayless Marching Bronchos, NHS, and a student at STLCC. Lana plans to attend Saint Louis University in the fall where she will be majoring in Flight Science to be a professional pilot. She is very thankful to be a part of the pit orchestra this year and can’t wait for you to see our show!
Flute 2
Dylan V.
is a Freshman in his 7th production with the BTC, his favorite role has been Pugsley in The Addams Family. Outside of the BTC he is in marching band along with tennis. He would like to thank everyone who has supported him through the years and hopes you enjoy the show!
Clarinet
Lauren K.
is in her 5th year with the Bayless Bands and performing her first year with the Bayless Theatre Company. Lauren is proud of maintaining a superb dedication to her musical career and persistence in other hobbies. She also wishes the musical pit would persist to further Bayless High School musicals other than The Little Shop of Horrors. Lauren thanks her family and friends for supporting her and hopes you enjoy the show!
Alto Sax
Carsyn L.
is a sophomore in high school and is playing in the pit orchestra for the first time this year. Carsyn has been a part of the Bayless Bands for five years. Besides band, Carsyn is heavily involved in sports which include soccer, basketball, and volleyball. In soccer, he made the 2nd Team All-Conference. He is also in Student Council. He thanks his friends and his directors. Carsyn is excited for you to hear all of the fun music that is in Little Shop of Horrors.
Tenor Sax
Minh N.
is the only tenor saxophone player, not just in the musical pit, but in the entire high school band. Minh is a senior who played in the previous Annie musical and was selected to play at the MMEA conference with the rest of the band. He has played saxophone for 6 years at Bayless, 1 year in STLCC Meramec’s concert band, and is planning to pursue playing the saxophone full time in New York City after graduation. Minh has played in the TTRPG/DND club at Meramec for 2 years but has hopped around other clubs at Bayless like the scholar bowl club, chess club, stage band, tennis, and volleyball. Please enjoy our show!
Bari Sax
Cong V.
is in his sophomore year playing his first musical performance in the pit for Little Shop Of Horrors. He is involved with the Bayless Band where he got to play in the Des Lee Honor Band. In addition to playing for the Bayless Band, he also plays Varsity Volleyball for Bayless.
Trumpet 1
Lucas C.
is an 8th grade student. He excels at playing trumpet, and was 1st chair in the All-Suburban Honor Band, which had its concert in early January. He enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and watching TV shows in his free time.
Trumpet 2
Jackson E.
is in his freshman year at Bayless High School. He is currently on the varsity Baseball team for Bayless.
Trombone
Nolan C.
is in 9th grade. He is a member of the Bayless Marching Bronchos and the nationally ranked Bayless Scholar Bowl team. He is very excited to play in the musical and is thankful for being asked to be part of the show.
Tuba 1
Jude L.
is in his freshman year playing his first musical performance in the pit for Little Shop Of Horrors. He is involved with the BHS band and BHS JV volleyball team where he hopes to excel and get better everyday. He is thankful for all the hard work and effort that everyone involved with the show has showcased and hopes you enjoy the show!
Tuba 2
Muse F.
was in the pit for the musical Annie and is currently in its 6th year in the Bayless band. Muse would like to thank the directors, the cast, crew, and rest of the pit for their hard work and dedication to making this show happen. Muse hopes you can see over its big hair and that you’ll enjoy the show!

Production Staff

Director - Ms. Reagan Posey

Assistant Director and Technical Director - Mrs. Katy Glass

Music Director - Mrs. Tamara Simmons

Pit Orchestra Directors - Mr. Jeff Martini, Mr. Stephen Elford

Auditorium Manager - Mr. Ken Greminger

Lighting and Set Build Assistance - Mr. Steve Abling (Class of 1967)

Keyboard 1 - Mr. Evan Bosaw

E-Flat / Bass Clarinet - Mr. Jeff Martini