Marathon Community Theatre Debuts Little Shop of Horrors This Month

Director John Schaefer has mounted Marathon Community Theatre’s full production of Little Shop of Horrors at the theatre’s 5101 Overseas Highway stage, with performances running Feb. 26 through Mar. 21. Evening shows are scheduled at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and the company is offering 3 p.m. matinees on March 8 and March 15. Tickets are priced at $38, listed on the Marathon Community Theatre site as $38.00 including fees, and are available through the theatre’s online box office or by calling 305-743-0994.

Producer Diane Dashevsky is credited on the theatre’s production listing for the show, which Marathon classifies as a Full-Length | Musical Sci‑Fi Comedy. Marathon Community Theatre identifies the staging as a community-driven effort, involving local volunteer actors, directors and technical crew, and notes its organization status as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. The theatre’s site also lists a fundraising initiative called “Securing the future of MCT,” signaling ongoing operating and development needs for the volunteer-run venue.

Promotional copy on the Keysweekly page framed the production vividly, writing, “It’s mean, it’s green, and it … sings?” and adding, “There’s a new exotic species growing on stage at Marathon Community Theatre. But forget sunlight, Miracle-Gro and water; in ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ opening this weekend, a massive alien plant is pulling the puppet strings to inspire carnivorous chaos.” Keysweekly also printed the line, “I’m most proud of getting through it and making this thing happen,” he added. “I want people to know that this cast has worked damn hard, and I think they’re putting on a good show that even non-musical people will enjoy.” The Keysweekly article was authored by Alex Rickert; the provided excerpt did not identify the speaker of that quote.

Practical patron information on Marathon’s site states that the Box Office, doors and concessions open one and one-half hours before listed showtime. The theatre lists Box Office phone 305-743-0994, Business Office 305-743-0408, and contact emails info@marathontheater.org and gm@marathontheater.org. The site snapshot also displayed hours for the day as “Open today 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm.” Audience members seeking accessibility details, run time or content advisories should contact the box office by phone for confirmation.

The Little Shop of Horrors run closes March 21 at Marathon Community Theatre; the venue’s season listings and production credits name Schaefer as director and Dashevsky as producer for this title. For ticketing, schedules and any last-minute changes, patrons should use the theatre’s listed box office number or the Marathon Community Theatre website.