April 15, 2026
Community members and Pearl River Community College students gravitated to The Brownstone Center for the Arts this past weekend for the college’s annual theatrical production. This year, students performed “Little Shop of Horrors,” a musical that blends comedy, horror, and 1960s-style music.
The stage was set to transport the audience to Skid Row, an urban neighborhood with a flower shop owned by a cranky Mr. Mushnik, where Audrey and Seymour worked for him.
Audrey is in a relationship with Orin, a sadistic dentist who is controlling.
A trio of street narrators helps to frame the story.
Seymour finds an unusual plant, which he names Audrey II, after the coworker he loves. The plant doesn’t thrive like others; it demands blood to survive.
As the plant grows, so does the success of the flower shop and Seymour.
Only, the plant begins to demand more from Seymour, taking him into morally dark places to feed its unquenchable thirst. The question remains: how far will Seymour go to keep his newfound social standing?
While the story captivated audiences, it was the students’ dedication and talent that truly brought the production to life. Pearl River’s student performers devote countless hours both in and out of the classroom preparing for productions like this, balancing rehearsals, coursework, and collaboration to create a fully immersive experience for every audience member.
Housed within the Brownstone Center for the Arts, the college’s fine arts programs provide a professional-caliber environment where creativity thrives. More than just a performance venue, the Brownstone serves as a space where students refine their craft, build confidence, and form meaningful connections that extend far beyond the stage. For many, it becomes the place where they discover their niche, where passion meets purpose and moments turn into lasting memories.
Several members of the Student Activities Board attended Friday night’s production together, including Allen Pearce of Purvis. They all enjoyed the evening out and were in awe of overall production.
“The play was great,” said Pearce. “The way the characters were in such good sync with each other was amazing. And they made the audience stay engaged.”
Poplarville resident Judy Myrick attended the production with friends.
“I have been seriously impressed with the performance tonight,” said Myrick. “The students are fantastic. Every performance I come here to see leaves me blown away time and time again.”
FINAL STUDENT PERFORMANCES AT PRCC
The spring semester has two student performances remaining. Ticket sales are currently open for:
JazzCats — April 21 at 7 p.m.
Spring Pops featuring The Voices, Currents & Rapids — April 23 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $7 each with seats assigned at the time of purchase. They are available for advance purchase at prcc.edu/brownstone/events or at the door the night of the performance.
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Article by Laura O’Neill. Photography by Laura O’Neill and Patrick Peerboom.
