Little Shop of Horrors

Maya Jean is a recent graduate of DeSales University with a degree in Musical Theatre. While at DeSales, she was seen as Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors, making her especially thrilled to revisit this beloved production. She was most recently seen as Juliet in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s Romeo and Juliet. This summer, Maya also served as Assistant Director for Philly’s premiere of The Great Privation at Theatre Exile. Other favorite credits include 9 to 5 (Judy), The Fantasticks (Luisa), Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy). Regional: The Color Purple, A Raisin in the Sun (Pennsylvania Shakespeare). Love to Mom, Dad, & my MC family. @mayajeancappello

Rodd Cyrus just completed his run playing Harry Houdini in the Tony-winning revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center. He can be seen on TV shows such as The Equalizer (CBS), Elsbeth (CBS), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC), as well as independent features, such as Doctor, Doctor (Apple TV) and 72 Hours (Netflix). Off-Broadway: Houdini in "Ragtime" and Giuseppe in "The Light in the Piazza" (NY City Center). Regional: Valor (The Guthrie) and Mamma Mia! (The Hollywood Bowl). He has developed new plays at The Atlantic, NYTW, Roundabout, The Signature Theatre, Playwright's Realm, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and The McCarter. MFA: The Juilliard School; BA: UCLA. @roddcyrus

Melanie Puente Ervin is a multifaceted creative determined to use honest storytelling to spark lasting change. She believes that artistry has the power to inspire hope in humanity and urges people to lead with empathy and love. After graduating from AMDA and a few years in the theatre industry she has broadened her path to include writing and producing her own music, films, and other forms of digital media. She has just shared her first single “Must’ve Been Love” which is streaming an all platforms under her pen name MPUERV and is awaiting the release of her highly anticipated debut record First Long Song, Last Heartbreak <3. In such uncertain times, the one thing we must hold onto is our ability to connect with one another and to lift each other up. A smile, a listening ear, a helping hand, and even a song can make a world of a difference. Stay Bright! Youtube/IG: @mpuerv

Avela Fongoqa is a South African–born performer based in Los Angeles. She is thrilled to be stepping back onto Skid Row, this time as Ronnette, after recently appearing as Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors with Altadena Music Theatre. An AMDA graduate, Avela has performed at venues including Disneyland and Vitello’s and has worked alongside multiple Grammy-nominated artists. Outside of theatre, she is the creator and host of the faith-based podcast In the Beginning: A Bible Story for the Girlies, which has reached thousands of listeners around the world.

CAITLIN ZERRA ROSE* (Audrey) is an NYC based actor, singer and creative. She can be seen in feature films Confess, Fletch (Paramount+) The Boston Strangler (Hulu) and independent films Magic is Cool, My Baby My Doll. NYC theatre: Cafe Resistance (Theatre for the New City). Regional: Sweeney Todd (Arrow Street Arts), Cabaret (Peregrine Theatre), Lizzie The Musical (Southern Plains), Oklahoma (Reagle Music Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). Concerts: Lincoln Center Gala, Cape Symphony Orchestra, South Shore Conservatory Orchestra. Resident singer at Gayles Broadway Rose in Times Square. Graduate of Boston Conservatory.

Socials:@caitlinzerrarose.

Seth Rudetsky* is the afternoon Bway host on SiriusXM. Many years as a Broadway pianist (Ragtime, Phantom, The Producers) Bway acting debut in The Ritz (with Rosie Perez), co-wrote/co-starred in Disaster!, a NY Times critics pick (also starring Kerry Butler!). Most recent book is “Musical Theatre For Dummies”,  three Emmy nominations for comedy writing with his fellow writers on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”. Seth has helmed benefits and helped raise millions of dollars for BCEFA, The Actors Fund and many other social justice organizations. He founded TheJewishBwayAlliance.org after October 7th. Come on #SethsBwayCruise with him and a bevy of stars! SethRudetsky.com

Bud Weber a graduate of The Boston Conservatory is excited to be back in MA at this Little Shop. Previous Broadway/Tour Credits: Death Becomes Her, The Prom, Book of Mormon, Aladdin, Something Rotten, & Wicked. Thank you to Kerry, the team at Harbour Lights, HCKR, his friends, family, and Tom. @budwebs