Photo Flash: First Look at Lauren Marcus, Ryan Vona and More in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Sharon Playhouse

Lauren Marcus, recently seen in Two River Theater's world premiere production of Be More Chill, takes over the role of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at Sharon Playhouse. Anneliese Van Der Pol was unable to continue with the production due to a family emergency. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

Marcus has appeared in Merrily We Roll Along (Mary) and They're Playing Our Song (Sonia) at Sharon Playhouse. Other credits include Pregnancy Pact at Weston Playhouse, Hello, Dolly! at Paper Mill Playhouse, and Love Trapezoid at Astoria Performing Arts Center. She is a singer/ songwriter and performs her music throughout New York.

Little Shop of Horrors runs August 13-30 and also stars Ryan Vona(Once) as Seymour, Ira Denmark as Mr. Mushnik, Tatiana Lofton as Crystal, Carla R. Stewart as Ronnette, Ashley McManus as Chiffon,Daniel PatRick Smith as Orin, and Brandon Michael Nase as the Voice of Audrey II. Jennifer Werner (The Book of Mormon) directs and choreographs, with music direction by Eric Kang.

A delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of audiences for over 30 years.Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. This affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies centers on a down-and out skid row floral shop employee who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving.

The creative team includes Josh Smith (scenic design), Michelle Eden Humphrey (costume design), Craig Stelzenmuller (lighting design), and Brad Berridge (sound design). Kat Rother is production stage manager. Geoff Josselson is casting director.