Meet The Cast of Little Shop of Horrors

Caleb is 24 years old and living in Vancouver where he recently moved with his partner, Jonathan, and their beautiful black cat, Luna. Some of Caleb’s previous roles include Footloose (Ren McCormack), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Jacob/Potiphar). Having not participated in a theatrical performance since Spring 2019, Caleb is ecstatic to be part of such a unique and special production! When he’s not singing and dancing, you’ll find Caleb out in the beautiful PNW trails or at home playing video games and cuddling Luna.

Yohannes is here to leaf you laughing and hungry for more! He has been performing around the Pacific Northwest for many years! His last show with MPAA was (RENT) as the role of music director and Benny. Other local credits include shows with the Portland Opera (Showboat); Coeur d’Alene Summer Theater (Once on This Island; Ragtime); Broadway Rose Theatre Company (I Left My Heart); Stumptown Stages (Godspell, The Wiz, Dreamgirls); Lakewood Theatre “Lost Treasures”(Jamaica).

“I’m just a plant with big dreams, a big appetite for the spotlight, and growing on you one leaf at a time!”

Since Alix (he/they) was a child, he has always dreamed of getting fed to a giant singing plant, and now that dream has come true. Thanks to the creative team, cast and crew for making it all possible.

Alix serves on the Board of Directors at Metropolitan Performing Arts in Vancouver WA, and is an active member of the community as an actor, stage manager and costumer. He is also the proud parent of two budding theater kids along with his incredible partner of 20 years, Benny.

Alix's previous stage roles include several doomed Presidents in ASSASSINS (Fuse), Malvolio in TWELFTH NIGHT (MPA), Joe Sutter in THE SPITFIRE GRILL (Love Street Playhouse), Oberon in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (MPA).

Enjoy the show and DON'T feed the plants!

Megan is thrilled to be back on stage after a hiatus. A graduate of the musical theatre program at AMDA New York, she recently appeared as Young Violet in Violet and as Woman 2 in 35MM. Some favorites past roles include Ilse in Spring Awakening and Missy in Marvelous Wonderettes. This performance is dedicated with love to Leanne.

The moment you've been waiting for...Jonathan Wolverton is finally back and gayer than ever! Previously seen in productions of A Christmas Story, The Little Mermaid JR, and Fiddler on the Roof, Jonathan is very excited to make his grand return to the spotlight after an eight year hiatus.

Keaton is very excited to be in his first production at Metropolitan Performing Arts with “Little Shop of Horrors”. Another performance you may know him from is Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal (Adam) or The KISS (Arro). He is excited to present this production to audiences with the incredibly talented cast, crew, and creative team behind it.

Norah Skogen (ASM) is passionate about many things, ASMing, costuming, assisting with sound, and of course the history of the industrialized butter mold in America. She wants to share the knowledge between the standard east and west coast butter dimensions. How it's due to the initial popularity of butter production in the Midwest, then the '60s boom of West Coast dairy cow farming. Of course the classic long and skinny shape is East Coast butter, and the more commonly seen here, short and stubby shape, is West Coast butter!

James earned his degree in Film and Video in 2012, specializing in sound and music. He also studied Music Theory and Composition at Portland State University and performed as a guitarist. After meeting his future wife, Shannon Jung, he became an active member of Metro—supporting lighting and sound, teaching, and performing with the Metro band. He recently completed his service in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant. James loves his cat, Darwin, and values every opportunity to support—and grow with—the community he considers family.

Ellie is excited to be back with Metropolitan Performing Arts for the first time in nearly a decade. Coming from an artistic family, Ellie is a Jack-Of-All-Trades. She fell in love with Theatre at 12 when she was cast as Tall Alice in Alice in Wonderland. From there she went on to portray Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie, Wendy in Peter Pan, Glinda the Good in The Wizard of Oz, Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Janet in The Rocky Horror Show. Ellie recently graduated from Central Washington University with a Degree in Education and a Minor in Music. Her passion for performing brings her to the stage after spending the last two years as a Vocal and Piano teacher. Ellie loves to sew and craft with her mother, and serenade her cats (Ron Purrlman and Purrsephone) She hopes you enjoy the show!

Austin, 29 years old, is currently a Longview native who’s greatest passion is Singing and Performance. Austin has had a proud tenure in his theater career, having played Corny Collins in Hairspray!, Perchik in Fiddler On The Roof, Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show, and now Orin Scrivello D.D.S. in this Little Shop Of Horrors. Austin is a huge nerd for Progressive/Avant-Garde music(s) and cites Mike Patton (Faith No More/Mr. Bungle) as his greatest vocal inspiration.

Eileen is an actor, singer, & writer with a budding interest in digital art. Previous notable roles include Amelie in Amelie, Nadia in Bare: A Pop Opera, & Cousin Tilly in It's a Wonderful Life. Eileen would like to thank family & friends for their unwavering support & love even in the midst of chaos as well as the cast & crew, especially the Urchins, for becoming a much needed respite. Call your senators & representatives!

Morgan is thrilled to be back at MPA for their second show. Most recently Morgan performed as Doris in Groundhog Day the Musical with Lakewood Theatre and Medium Alison in Fun Home at MPA. Morgan would like to thank Eileen and Megan for their patience and love during this whole process.

Enjoy the show!

Ava is from Portland, Oregon and has a deep love for the performing arts. She’s a 2024 graduate from Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance. During her time at Pacific, Ava was a member of the Chamber Singers ensemble and took on a leadership role as one of the Directors of the Vera Voce treble acapella choir. Ava works as an Apprentice at Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy helping young people develop their skills and passion for performing. Her musical theatre experience includes key roles in Ride the Cyclone, Sondheim on Sondheim, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She is excited to join the cast of Little Shop of Horrors!

Conner knew that life would never lead him astray, but he never considered it would lead him under a table and into a plant. Puppeteering has never been on his bucket list, but now it's sure as hell going on all of his resumes. He would like to thank Taron and Bryce for giving him this glorious opportunity, and his beautiful girlfriend/ASM for writing his bio.

Hi! My name is Misha and this is my first production at MPA! I am a recent graduate from Clark College and I plan to pursue a bachelor’s in theater. I am the props designer for this show and I have a background in lighting design, sound design, and stage management. I am so happy to be working on Little Shop Of Horrors and I look forward to more shows here!

Alex is a versatile music director and performer with a rich background in musical theater and opera. As a director, he has helmed acclaimed productions such as Groundhog Day the Musical at Lakewood Theater, Next to Normal, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, and Newsies at MPA. He also teaches voice at The ABT Music Studio, where he helps students unlock their vocal potential in a supportive, collaborative environment.

In addition to his directing work, Alex’s performance credits span opera and musical theater. Notable acting roles include Daniel in Snapshots at Broadway Rose and Carmen with Portland Opera. He has also brought Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore, Tony in West Side Story, and Colonel Fairfax in The Yeomen of the Guard to life, earning the PAMTA Award for Outstanding Actor for his portrayal of Colonel Fairfax.

Alex earned his Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Portland State University in 2017, where he depicted roles such as Mayor Upfold in Albert Herring and Florestan in Un mari à la porte.