The Nocturne Theatre's DARK Twist On Little Shop of Horrors | Glendale, CA
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What this video covers
This short behind-the-scenes interview features Justin Meyer, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Nocturne Theatre in Glendale, CA, discussing their dark reimagining of Little Shop of Horrors. The production transforms Audrey II into an evolving alien-plant hybrid creature designed for full 360-degree visibility in a theatre-in-the-round format. The creative team tackled significant engineering challenges to build lightweight, mobile puppets capable of appearing to consume performers while remaining compelling from every angle. The piece also teases upcoming creature-driven productions on the Nocturne season slate.
Key takeaways
- ◆Audrey II was redesigned as a mobile, evolving alien-plant hybrid rather than a traditional static puppet
- ◆Theatre-in-the-round staging demanded full 360-degree puppet visibility, driving unique design decisions
- ◆Keeping puppets lightweight while mechanically functional was a core creative challenge
- ◆Puppet designer Tanya Cyr and master puppeteer Darius Frye are highlighted as key creative contributors
- ◆Nocturne Theatre's brand centers on dark, edgy reinterpretations of classic theatrical properties
Who this is for
Theatre makers, haunted attraction designers, and puppet enthusiasts interested in professional-level creature design and immersive staging for live performance.
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