Dramaturgy

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Diving Deeper | Doo-Wop, Drama, and a Dash of Horror: The Musical DNA of Little Shop of Horrors

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Diving Deeper | Doo-Wop, Drama, and a Dash of Horror: The Musical DNA of Little Shop of Horrors

In Little Shop of Horrors, the musical stylings reflect the era and themes of the story, blending various genres. Set in a nostalgic 1960s atmosphere, the musical incorporates elements of doo-wop, rhythm and blues, and Broadway show tunes.

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Diving Deeper | LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: Science Fiction, Satire, and the Cult of the Killer Plant

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Diving Deeper | LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: Science Fiction, Satire, and the Cult of the Killer Plant

Little  Shop  of  Horrors  began  as  a  1960  B-movie  directed  by  Roger  Corman,  written  by  Charles  B.  Griffith.  The  low-budget  film  became  a  cult  classic  due  to  its  quirky  characters,  over-the-top performances, and campy charm, setting the stage for future adaptations. 

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A Holiday in Rep: Mark Shanahan on Reimagining the Classics

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A Holiday in Rep: Mark Shanahan on Reimagining the Classics

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Mark Shanahan, the brilliant mind behind A Merry Little Christmas Carol and A Sherlock Carol. Known for his inventive adaptations and sharp storytelling, Shanahan shares his creative process…

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Diving Deeper into the Life of Charles Dickens

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Diving Deeper into the Life of Charles Dickens

Charles‬‭ Dickens‬‭ was‬‭ a‬‭ prominent‬‭ British‬‭ novelist‬‭ renowned‬‭ for‬‭ his‬‭ intricate‬‭ characters‬‭ and‬ sharp‬‭ social‬‭ commentary,‬‭ which‬‭ reflected‬‭ the‬‭ challenges‬‭ of‬‭ Victorian‬‭ society.‬‭..

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