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@magicwithmelissa

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🎭 I make people into characters
wig/makeup designer• theatre • a little chaos
✨ theatre takes + behind the scenes magic
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Best closing night gift ever. #lamiradatheatre #whitehighway #littleshopofhorrors

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Tickets are now on sale for our Teen Edition of “Les Misérables”. You don’t want to miss these incredible teens tackle this classic show!! Performances are in downtown Riverside this December!!

Buy tickets here —> https://cur8.com/23434/project/141383

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That’s a wraaaaaaap on Little Shop of Horrors at La Mirada! This was definitely one of the best contracts I’ve ever been on and it’s going to hit me hard come Thursday when I’m not on my way to the theater.

See you next time, skid row!

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I needed that right before our last show. I can’t say enough good things about this wonderful group of artists. I will really miss this come Thursday night when I’m sitting at home instead of making magic. #theatre #lamiradatheatre #littleshopofhorrors #winodance

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One last trip to Skid Row. 🌱💚🥹

Closing night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!

Playing Audrey has been one of the most beautiful gifts of my theatrical life. Another little flower on the ever-growing, wildly unpredictable, sometimes ridiculous, always extraordinary plant that is this artistic adventure of mine. 🌸

Endless gratitude and an absolutely overflowing amount of love and admiration for this extraordinary cast, creative team, crew, and every soul who made this experience so magical.

What a privilege to tell this story. What a beautiful reminder of why I fell in love with this ridiculous, wonderful thing called theatre in the first place.

I have approximately 47,000 more things to say, so consider this the first of many love letters. 💌

For now, one more show, a heart bursting with gratitude, and an absolutely catastrophic ugly cry on the horizon.

Feed me tissues. 😭🌱💚

Thank you, Audrey. For everything.

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Never a dull moment backstage. #LittleShopOfHorrors #DontFeedThePlants

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MASQUERADE 🎭 I am still in disbelief and awe that I got to see @masqueradenyc two months ago on my Broadway trip with @magicwithmelissa 🥹 We both love @phantomoftheopera (the first show I ever saw on Broadway at 13) so it was special to experience this together 🫶🏻

There are no words to fully describe this unique immersive theatrical experience. Imagine a dark ride at Disneyland like Haunted Mansion except it’s a walkthrough of the Opéra Populaire while experiencing The Phantom of the Opera like never before 🕯️ I definitely cried when it was over 🥹

I truly felt like a guest of the masquerade ball and being able to interact with Christine Daaé and other cast members as they guided us through the Opéra Populaire. There were some moments where they were acting/singing mere inches from my face. I really felt like I was a part of the show! Melissa even received a prop (letter from the Phantom himself) 😱

We got to meet some of the cast after the show in the lounge! They were phenomenal 👏🏻
🤍 Christine - @claireley
🖤 Phantom - @devenkolluri
🤍 Raoul - @dan_jhoy

🎟️ Tickets are expensive but totally worth it! A once in a lifetime experience for me. I purchased on @todaytix to go towards my silver status. It is $195 if you get tickets in advance and $300 for when it starts to sell out. Includes a keepsake mask and champagne 🥂

Today is the 40th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera’s West End premiere at His Majesty’s Theatre in London 🎭

#phantomoftheopera #masqueradenyc #todaytix

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Every death with the dentist is truly unique. I never quite know how I’ll do it. But the wig result is always the same. Chicken hair. #littleshoppfhorrors #lamiradatheatrefortheperformingarts

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Seussical Jr, Cast A, BPM Vocal students!!! These performers are rock stars…so much energy, fun acting choices and great vocals. Proud teacher!! One more chance to see this cast…10/10 @ 5:30pm! ❤️🎵#bpmvocal #seussicalthemusical #musicaltheater #actoutenrichment

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Happy OPENING my LITTLE SHOP family! ❤️‍🔥🌱
XOXO
💋AUDREY
@lamiradatheatre

(Impeccable looks curated by the incomparable @adamramir3z and wig/HMU mastermind @magicwithmelissa - the absolute dream team ✨ - I am the most blessed to have these two in my corner).

This has been one of the **most** beautiful, enjoyable, treasured, and awakening experiences of my theatrical career. West coast…best coast. It has, in many ways, brought me back home to myself. I am beyond words grateful. I cannot wait to share her with you. ❤️‍🔥🌱❤️‍🔥💋💋💋💋

#LittleShopOfHorrors #LaMirada #Audrey #LittleShop #openingnight

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NOTICE
Modified Schedule for this Friday:

Musical Theatre Dance 4:30PM - 5:30PM (ages 7-14)
Comedy Sports 5:30PM - 6:30PM (ages 7-17)

No Intermediate Improv or Tap Class this Friday Night.

Go see SIX THE MUSICAL at King HS —> https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/king-high-school-pac/6a90855b0aa0243a71417e98/tickets#/productions-view

COMING UP:

Next Monday is ADULT OPEN MIC NIGHT
6:30PM - 9:00PM

@magicwithmelissa

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August has come and gone, and with that, memories I will cherish forever. Thank you for these stunning photos @lavaljonesstudio! To the cast and crew of @altadenamusictheatre’s Grease, I miss you and love you ♥️

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