“Little Shop of Horrors” | Aug. 2-6, 8-13, 16-20 | Sand Harbor | East Shore
It’s a balmy evening and the lake is still full of kids playing and paddlers attempting to remain on their boards. I gaze out to the mountains in the distance as I enter the amphitheater for the 51st production at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
This year’s production is “Little Shop of Horrors.” Jennifer Pennington joins me for the show. We find our seats, pour a French Rose glass and settle in to enjoy the evening. The curtains open and the drama began.
The musical is campy — part comedy, part science fiction — with a dash of Rom-Com and a bevy of songs. The story features Seymour, an orphaned florist assistant, in love with his co-worker; he cultivates a most unusual plant.
Jennifer and I laugh a lot and thoroughly enjoy the show. One of the lovely features of the event is you can dine at your seat or bring in wine and a picnic-style meal. Food and beverages are available on-site.
The staff and volunteers are friendly and help direct us to our seats. The acting and singing is outstanding. The deliciously funny adaptation will delight people of any age. The setting is phenomenal with Lake Tahoe and the mountains as a backdrop.
The production runs through Aug. 20. It’s a perfect evening to bring a date or family members to enjoy this year’s production. The show was fun and the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival adaptation was delightful in every way. | laketahoeshakespeare.com
