TJ Bird (Mushnik)

TJ is from Decatur, IN, and graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s in Voice Performance. Some career highlights are that they toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre, performed six seasons with the Round Barn Theatre at the former Amish Acres, and have covered many different staff and technical positions throughout their career. Favorite credits include: Nicely-Nicely Johnson in GUYS AND DOLLS, Eugene in SH-BOOM!, Jesus in GODSPELL, Pap/King in BIG RIVER, Mr. Bumble in OLIVER! and Willard Hewitt in FOOTLOOSE! Thank you to everyone who supports their dreams, and thank YOU for supporting live theater! travisbirdtenor.weebly.com

Brian Centers (Puppeteer)

I am very humbled &privileged to be part of Little Shop here at Towle bringing Audrey 2 to life .Feed Me

Amanda Donohoe (Audrey)

She has performed in Surging Film & Theatrics Jeff nominated productions of The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet van de Graaff), and Urinetown (Little Becky Two Shoes). Other credits include Rent (Maureen) at Highland Park Players, Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play!” (Piggie) with Big Noise Theatre, A Christmas Carol (Ensemble, Mrs. Fezziwig u.s) at Metropolis P.A.C, Joseph…Dreamcoat (Zebulun) at The Dells Palace Theater, and Reefer Madness (Sally) at the Towle Theatre. Among these shows she is also a children’s theatre director it Little Noise Theatre.

Gabe Levi ( Audrey 2 Voice)

The shop is back open for business! Gabe is excited to be making their return to Little Shop as a second time playing the infamous “Audrey 2”. Levi studied theatre at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, and has been performing in the city since they moved home in 2024. They’d like to thank their mom for being a #1 fan.

Marie Molina (Chiffon)

Marie Molina has recently moved back to the Windy City from San Antonio Texas. In her short time back Marie has produced and performed in several shows at The Second City, iO theatre and The Annoyance Theatre. After closing her new musical The Truth About Love she wanted to dive back into the classics of musical theatre. Marie is over joyed to be part of this incredible cast!

Taylor Morris (Crystal)

Taylor is a performer and model from the South Side of Chicago. She’s played Rizzo in Grease at Skokie Theatre, and Joanne in Rent with The Highland Park Players. She would like to thank her friends and family for the endless love and support. She dedicates this and every performance to her Grandma Pearl. Instagram: @thetaylormorris

Sean Rhead (Orin & Others)

Sean (he/him) is ready to reprise one of his favorite roles! He was previously seen in 2024’s Fab 50’s Christmas. Other recent credits include Jekyll & Hyde (Simon Stride) and City of Angels (Angel City 4) with BrightSide Theatre. Above all, however, Sean loves playing the role of father to his infant daughter Julia. Thanks to his loving wife, Caitlin, for her continued support!

Darrow Richmond, Jr (Ronnie)

Darrow Richmond, 23, is an award winning performer thrilled for his Towle debut. From Illinois, Richmond has performed in Sister Act, Big (Big Josh), Aida (Mereb), Bright Star (Billy Cane), Dreamgirls (C.C. White), and Hairspray (Seaweed Understudy/Gilbert). SEE MORE of Darrow on Instagram: @darrow.vr.

Matthew Williams (Seymour)

Matthew moved to the Chicago area in May of 2025 from Kentucky. He graduated in May 2023 from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Chemical Engineering.