Austin Washington (Seymour Krelborn) is thrilled to be a part of his first show with Art 4. You may have previously seen him in The Drowsy Chaperone as George and The 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Chip (SummerFly). Austin would like to thank his directors for making this show so enjoyable. He would also like to thank his cast members for welcoming him to the Art 4 stage.

Michelle Miller (Audrey) is thrilled to be returning to Art 4 for this production of Little Shop of Horrors! Michelle is a graduate of Bethel University with a degree in Vocal Performance, and she spends her weekdays as a Branch Operations Manager with First State Bank. You may have seen her in previous shows with Art 4 as Percy Talbot in The Spitfire Grill, Maureen Johnson in RENT, or Woman 1 in Songs for a New World. Her other favorite roles include Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Witch in Into the Woods, and Kate Keller in The Miracle Worker with various local theatres. Michelle is so grateful to be part of this beautiful show and to work with so many amazing and talented humans!

Antwon Williams Sr (Mr. Mushnik) is thrilled to be returning to Art 4 for this production of Little Shop of Horrors!  Born and raised in Elkhart, IN, Antwon attended Indiana University South Bend with a Major in Music Education and is currently the Program Director of The Village Empowerment Center in Elkhart. You may have seen him in shows around Michiana this year as Larry the Lobster in SpongeBob The Musical or The Mysterious Man in Into The Woods. His other favorite roles include Jim in Big River, Cogsworth in Beauty and The Beast, Booker T Washington in Ragtime, and Kerchek in Tarzan to name a few. Antwon is eager to work with Art 4 and present this timeless musical favorite to the community!

Andrew Galang (Orin Scrivello) is a recent graduate of IU Bloomington and a first year 5th Grade teacher at Nuner Fine Arts Academy. Andrew has also actively participated in community theatre. Recently seen in South Bend Civic Theatre’s Something Rotten as Lord Clapham, as well as Chef Louie in The Little Mermaid and Cinderella (Elkhart Civic Theatre). Andrew would like to thank his girlfriend Kala for all of her constant support, as well as his friends and family. Andrew would also like to say that he wrote his own bio instead of having Kala write it for him this time! Enjoy the show!

Danielle Haley (Andrey II) Born with the heart of an artist, Danielle began her creative endeavors as a young child. She performed in the Firefly Festival for three years, in roles as Sophie the Hooverville bum in Annie, Marty in Grease, and Golde in Fiddler on the Roof. She received her B.A. in Music from Saint Mary’s College. Danielle is elated to return to Art 4 after her debut performance in RENT. She is thankful for her children, Jacob William, Cecilia Rose, and Genevieve Colette, who carry the torch of performance art. And for her husband and best weirdo, who insisted she take the risk and audition and he’d figure out the rest. 

Brielle Hall (Crystal) a student at Indiana University South Bend, she is currently majoring in sociology and plans to pursue women and children’s counseling as a career. Brielle has participated in musicals at South Bend Civic theater and Clay High School. You may have seen her in Sister Act, Caroline or Change, and RENT. She would like to thank the directors of Art 4 for such an amazing opportunity. She would also like to thank all of her family, but especially her parents who always go above and beyond for her!! Lastly, she would like to dedicate this one to her Nana who supported her always! “I love you Nana!”

Sierra Savannah (Ronnette) was born and raised in Saint Augustine, FL but moved to the area 12 years ago. It was in her hometown that her love for the arts was cultivated. Sierra continued the stage life here in South Bend at IU South Bend with the dance department of the Raclin School of Arts, and at The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center of Notre Dame with Uzima Dance Company. Sierra has also done work with the South Bend Civic Theatre. Now a wife (to James) and mother of 4 (Maya, Haley, James Jr., & Israel), Sierra typically pours her energy into helping cultivate the talents of her family. She is honored to join the stage once again with other talented members of her community.

Taléa Gillespie (Chiffon) ​​is a recent high school graduate who’s been doing shows since the fourth grade. She loves the feeling of being on the stage and acting with those around her. Her first show was Sleeping Beauty, where she played the part of a flower. Taléa continued her career as the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical the Musical and Sharpay in High School Musical (West Side Middle School). An avid actor in the John Adam’s Drama Club, Taléa performed the role of Little Inez in Hairspray (SummerFly) and Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors (Premier Arts). She is excited to revive one of her favorite musicals, playing a part she’s had so much fun doing.