SEASON SPONSORS:

PRESENTING SPONSOR OF LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Cast

Seymour Krelborn – Alex Poteat
Audrey – Ashley Wettlin
Mr. Mushnik – Rob Gentry
Orin Scrivello – Brandon Ledford
The Voice of Audrey II – Andrew Collins
Ronnette – Lydia Brown
Crystal – Simone Cheek
Chiffon – Mimi Massey
Puppeteers & Ensemble
Bess Bergin, TJ Fisher, Ty Raibideau, & Lily Schuchart

Meet the Cast

Bess Bergin (Puppeteer/Ensemble) has returned to the Market Theatre for her 6th show, and is absolutely thrilled to be back! You may have seen her last year as Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys and Spiker in James and the Giant Peach, and she just recently played Mrs. Perkins in Annie at the 24 Hour Musical! With her mother showing her Sesame Street, and her father showing her The Muppets, Bess has always loved and had a deep fascination with anything regarding puppetry, and this show has been a dream of hers! She’s super excited to help bring Audrey Two to life in this amazing show! She wants to thank her parents for giving her this love of puppetry, her family for their endless love and support, and YOU (yes, you!) for coming out and supporting the show!

Lydia Brown (Ronnette) is delighted to work with Market Theatre on Little Shop of Horrors, her second performance in Anderson. She holds a B.F.A in dance from College of Charleston. Lydia has been in Anderson, SC for a little over a year and previously performed at The Queen Street Playhouse in Charleston, SC in shows such as Head Over Heels and Singin' in the Rain and as a company member with Dance Matters Charleston. She appreciates the joy and laughter of performing that Market Theatre has brought back into her life and looks forward to the opportunity to work with them again. When not rehearsing, Lydia works for Clemson University and always has her nose stuck in a book. She is appreciative of her family and fiancé for pushing and supporting her to return to her greatest passion.

Simone Cheek (Crystal) is honored to be in her 3rd production at The Market Theater! She is currently a 12th grader at T.L Hanna High School. You may have seen her in multiple productions around Anderson. Some of her most memorable roles in Legally Blonde Jr and Elf at Project Challenge Playhouse, 13! at The Market Theater, and Anastasia at Southwood Academy of the Arts. She hopes you enjoy this fantastic show!

Andrew Collins (Audrey II) is excited to return to the Market stage in his second production. After appearing in The Rocky Horror Show last October, he stepped away from the theater until this show (which was one of his favorite childhood movies) called out to him. Andrew loves spending time with his fiancée, family, and their two dogs, Dublin and Lucille.

TJ Fisher (Ensemble) graduated from Erskine with a double major in Art History and Business. TJ minored in Visual Art and Vocal Performance. He has performed in Next to Normal, Chicago, and The Tempest. This is TJ’s return to the stage since 2018, due to a medical change. TJ is excited to be back in the theatre world. 

Rob Gentry (Mr. Mushnik) returns to the Market musical stage as Mr. Mushnik, the grouchy owner of a mostly bankrupt flower shop on Skid Row... Until it becomes the new home of "a strange and interesting plant" as it makes it's first public appearance. Former highlights of his acting credits include Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Market Theatre),  Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman (Market Theatre), Herr Schultz in Cabaret (Market Theatre), and originating the role of Chip (a Vietnam Vet) in Of Angels and Dragons (Anderson University). You may have seen him most recently as Olin Britt of the school board (and barbershop quartet) in the Market Theatre production of The Music Man, and as Mel Sturyvant in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

Brandon Ledford (Orin Scrivello) is thrilled to be making his Market Theatre debut in their production of Little Shop of Horrors! Some of his most notable credits include Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet (Centre Stage), Doody in Grease (Spartanburg Little Theatre), Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid (Mauldin Cultural Center), and Prince Topher in Cinderella (Spartanburg Little Theater). He would like to honor the incredible talent of his fellow castmates and thank his family, as well as his lovely partner, Asia Hopwood, for their never-ending love and support! 

Mimi Massey (Chiffon; Hair and Makeup Designer) is pleased to be back with Market Theater for Little Shop of Horrors. She has done this show previously when she was a freshman in high school, so she is pleased to be back in the role of Chiffon, one of the marvelous Urchins. She is also a Hairstylist at Regency Salon and Spa in Greenville. Mimi has been in a plethora of shows with the Market Theater, including Rent, Rock of Ages, and Rocky Horror Show. Mimi has also stage-managed for this theater for She Kills Monsters & Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Thank you for coming to see the Amazing and Fabulous Audrey II. Enjoy the show and be careful of the plant

Alex Poteat (Seymour Krelborn) is thrilled to be returning for his second production with the Market Theatre Company! Recent credits include: Matilda (Rudolpho) South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Cabaret (Bobby) Centre Stage, Peter and the Starcatcher (Prentiss) Centre Stage, The Rocky Horror Show (Rocky) Market Theatre Company, The Little Mermaid (Jetsam) Mauldin Theatre Company, Pinocchio (Pinocchio) Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay) South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Bright Star (Billy Cane) Spartanburg Little Theatre, Newsies (Crutchie) Mauldin Theatre Company, Tuck Everlasting (Jesse Tuck) Clemson Little Theatre, Cabaret (Ensemble, Cliff u/s) Glow Lyric Theatre, etc. He is a recent graduate from the University of South Carolina Upstate, where he earned his BA in theatre performance with a musical theatre concentration. He would love to extend his gratitude to the entire company for this experience! IG: @alexpoteatactor

Ty Rabideau (Puppeteer/Ensemble) is super excited to be returning to Market Theatre in one of his favorite shows ever! Ty has been involved in several shows previously, acting in several Shakespeare in the Park productions, Heathers the Musical as Ram Sweeney, and painting for Matilda and The Addams Family. Ty majored in acting at Anderson University, and since then, he’s been working on film projects, working with actors like Eric Roberts and Ikeem Boseman, and doing local film festivals.

Lilly Shuchart (Ensemble) is very excited to perform in her second show at Market Theater in Little Shop of Horrors as a part of the Ensemble. She was seen last season as Phantom in The Rocky Horror Show! 

Ashley Wettlin (Audrey) is thrilled to be stepping into the campy weirdness of one of her favorite musicals at her favorite upstate theater! Ashley has been involved at Market in numerous ways, including music directing Tick Tick…Boom! earlier this year, and starring in Natural Woman: a Carole King Tribute Concert. You may also recognize her from the 2022 production of Shrek the Musical, where she starred as Princess Fiona (yes, Fiona is the star- duh). Ashley is the founder and creative director of “Just a Girl Productions”- a touring tribute company- which has galloped into Market Theater twice (Pink Pony Club in 2024 and Power Pop Girls in 2025). In addition to this, Ashley is also a writer (winning the 2022 SC New Play Festival with her original work, …And Getting Caught in the Rain), and recently premiered her original Musical Yes, Mommy in New York City. Various other credits include Shelia HAIR at the Count Basie Center in New Jersey, producing concerts at 54 Below and The Green Room 42, and touring with Remember Jones. When she doesn’t have her performance hat on, she teaches at Soul Yoga Studio and enjoys spending time with her family. She wants to thank Thor for casting her, Alex for being a wonderful counterpart, her parents for being the BEST (and letting her use the Mini Coop to save on gas), and the whole team at Market for always believing in her! ENJOY THE SHOW! 

Meet the Production Team

Casey Bates (Puppet Charge Artist) has been scenic painting and creating puppets and props for Upstate theaters for several years, including projects such as puppets for She Kills Monsters (Market Theatre), Dragon for Shrek the Musical (The Market Theatre, Greenwood Community Theatre), Milky White for Into the Woods (Greenville Theatre, Anderson University), and the animal puppets for Children of Eden (Mill Town Players). 

Eliza Burdette (Scenic Painter) is a Greenville native and a recent graduate (2025) from Anderson University with a BA in Theater and a Minor in Dance. Other than performing, she has enjoyed scenic painting work and, for many years, has been able to grow in her knowledge and passion. She is honored to have been able to help, behind the scenes, with her first Market Theater production and hopes the audience and actors will be touched in some way by her work.

Dalton Cole (Technical Director) offers his skills as a scenic designer, master carpenter, and technical director to all of The Market’s productions. Dalton most recently performed on stage as Nick Massi in Jersey Boys (Market), Gomez in The Addams Family (Market), and Smudge in Forever Plaid and Plaid Tidings (Mill Town Players). He made his directorial debut in 2017 with It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at The Market and recently directed The Market's Something Rotten!, Hands on a Hardbody, Bonnie & Clyde, The Great Gatsby, and Mamma Mia! in the park. He enjoys woodworking and tinkering with cars, and he loves his wife and all three of his daughters.

Julie A. Florin (Music Director) taught music and theatre in the public schools for 28 years. Julie’s musical direction and piano accompanying include— Greenville Theatre, The Warehouse Theatre, Centre Stage, The Market Theatre, Mill Town Players, South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Clemson Little Theatre, Electric City Theatre, and Mauldin Theatre Company in SC;  Burning Coal Theatre Company, Deep Dish Theatre, Meredith College, Raleigh Little Theatre, and NCSU University Theatre in NC.  She has toured nationally for over 20 years with EbzB Productions as musical director and pianist for War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of WWII.

Lin Hagen (Costume Charge & Seamstress) is excited to be working on another show with Market! She is a retired middle school English teacher who has launched into a second career of fun with costuming. She has sewn since kid days of making doll clothes and then her own outfits. Since retirement, she has costumed many of Anderson’s Shakespeare in the Park productions - Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, The Adventures of Pericles, and The Tempest. She has worked with Market Theatre for Shrek and The Little Mermaid and with Anderson University on several productions as well as costuming the President’s Gala for two years. In her free time, she loves playing with her dogs, Charlie and Henry, yoga, gardening, reading, cooking, and a little traveling. She hopes you love seeing your favorite characters dealing with a pushy plant in Little Shop!

Matthew McCaskill (Props Manager) is a recent graduate of Western Carolina University. He graduated with a B.F.A. in Theatre and is excited for the next opportunities that come his way! His favorite show he worked on at school was Boeing Boeing, in which he took on the role of Robert Lambert! Matthew has been working with Market Theatre for the last 5 years on and off during school! His favorite show he worked on at the Market Theatre is Little Shop of Horrors! Enjoy the show!

Emily Mitchell (Co-Stage Manager) has been with the Market Theatre company for the past three years. With a degree in Media Communication from Lander University, she is excited to return as one of the Stage Managers for Little Shop of Horrors. Previous shows at Market Theatre include Stage Manager of The Rocky Horror Show and Jungle Book Jr., Assistant Stage Manager for Something Rotten and the 2025 24 Hour Musical, Production Assistant for the 2023 and 2024 24 Hour Musical, Spot Operator for The Tempest, Rock of Ages, and James and the Giant Peach, and Running Crew for She Kills Monsters. 

Thor Raines (Director/Choreographer) As director and choreographer (whew!), Jonathan "Thor" Raines counts this as one of his favorite theatre experiences to date. Market patrons may also remember him as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical, Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages, and Dr. Frank-N-Furter in last October’s The Rocky Horror Show. You can catch him next on Tubi (!!!) in two horror films releasing this Halloween season; spoiler alert, but he sadly will not be appearing in any sequels. He believes in the power and love that art can bring to a community, and thanks you for your support in that mission! And remember: DON’T FEED THE PLANTS!

Andrea Seemuller (Scenic Artist) is a creative based in Anderson, SC. She began working with Market Theatre in 2022, where she not only acted but served as the scenic artist for Barbecue. This year, you may have seen her designs at our bar, where she aims to create a fully immersive experience for Market’s patrons. Additionally, she has been a member of the Arts for All Gala committee for the past three years. When she isn't volunteering at Market with the rest of the Seemuller gang, she runs a floral design business, Andrea Seemuller Design, and cherishes quality time with her family.

Noah Taylor (Producer/Production Designer) holds a Master of Arts in Theatre from Regent University as well as a BA in both Graphic Design/Theatre from the SC School of the Arts at Anderson University. He formerly served three years as the Community Theatre Chair for the SC Theatre Association and two years on staff with the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC). He is the Executive Artistic Director at Market. Noah was selected as one of the Anderson’s 20 Under 40 rising community leaders. As a high school student, Noah fell in love with the stage after having the opportunity to play Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Following a ten-year break from acting, he recently returned to the stage as Chip in Spelling Bee and in his all-time dream role, Mark Cohen, in Market’s landmark production of RENT. He enjoys directing, producing, and marketing for the theatre industry. Some favorite directing credits include Into the Woods (in Carolina Wren Park), Next to Normal, Sweeney Todd, Godspell, Almost Maine, The Fantasticks, Matilda, Shrek the Musical, and four 24 Hour Musicals. He is married to Market co-founder Carlie, and they have a seven-year-old son, Elias.

Rosie Thompson (Co-Stage Manager) is thrilled to be a part of the Little Shop of Horrors at the Market Theatre. Rosie has been involved in a number of Market productions, including Julius Caesar, She Kills Monsters, 24 Hour Musical, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and most recently, Jersey Boys. However, Rosie has been a ‘theatre kid’ for quite some time - performing in her first musical, The Music Man, at the ripe age of six years old! Rosie feels incredibly lucky to be stage managing again alongside the fabulous Emily Mitchell. Collaborating with this dynamic cast and crew has truly been the utmost honor. 

Dylan Z. Walton (Fight Choreographer) is excited to be participating in his fourth Market Theatre production! He is a junior Performing Arts Theatre Major at Clemson University. His most recent roles were the Antipholus of Syracuse in Comedy of Errors, Asst. Dog Catcher in Annie for the 24 Hour Musical, Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, and the Steward in Into the Woods. When not performing, Dylan enjoys playing games, spending time with friends, and rock climbing. He would like to thank Drew and the production team for this incredible opportunity.

Drew Whitley (Producer) has performed in, directed, and produced over 100 productions at theaters across the Upstate, including Market Theatre, Warehouse Theatre, Greenville Theatre, Mill Town Players, Centre Stage, Electric City Playhouse, and Clemson University. At the Market, he has directed Jersey Boys, The Rocky Horror Show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Footloose (24 Hour Musical), The Little Mermaid (24HM), Newsies (24HM) and award-winning productions of Every Brilliant Thing, The 39 Steps, and Death of a Salesman, as well as co-directed the outdoor smashes Shrek and Rock of Ages with Artistic Director Noah Taylor. He holds two bachelor's degrees from Clemson University, one in Secondary Education and one in English Literature, as well as a minor in Theatre. As always, thanks and love to Rosie and my family, who make it all possible.

Benjamin Williams (Crew) is excited to participate in another Market show! Some of his most recent roles include Doctor Pince in Comedy of Errors (Market Theatre), Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz (PCP), and Ensemble in Something Rotten! (Market Theatre). He would like to give a special shoutout to his family, teachers, and peers who push him to be the best he can be, and hopes that you enjoy all of the hard work put into the show!