Seussical

By Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Directed by Grace Napier

January 30 – March 1, 2009

Seussical unites many of the beloved Doctor’s best-known characters (and some entirely new ones) in a colorful celebration of the powers of imagination and the rewards of daring to dream. Everyone’s favorite hat-wearing cat is our mischievous master of ceremonies, helping weave together the adventures of two original thinkers upon whose misunderstood and resented creativity much depends. Horton the gentle elephant and Jojo, youngest inhabitant of the tiniest planet in the universe—Who—must endure unpopularity and ridicule, yet their ultimate triumphs hinge on staying true to what they believe. The strength of Seuss’s message, the fun of his wordplay, and the delightful collision of a myriad of musical styles—from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R & B to funk—make for a rollicking romp with a subtext of substance.

CAST & CREATIVE

CAST

The Cat in the Hat – Andrew Barbato
Horton the Elephant – Kamau M. Hashim
Gertrude McFuzz- Jennifer Beth Glick*
Sour Kangaroo – Gamalia Pharms*
Mayzie LaBird – Angela Williams*
JoJo – Sirena Abalian
Mayor of Whoville – Gary Thomas Ng*
Mayor’s Wife – Jenna Lea Scott
The Grinch/Judge Yertle the Turtle – Jane Staab*
General Genghis Khan Schmitz – Peter A. Carey*
Bird Girls – Elizabeth Berg, Kerrin Elizabeth Clark, Claire Philippe
Wickersham Brothers – Brian Richard Robinson*, Mark Linehan, De’Lon Grant
Cat Helpers – Ilyse Robbins*, Tess Brenner, Ellen Peterson, Santio Cupon, Marlon Smith-Jones
Who Adults – Christie Millar, Alexandria Nadier, Ali Pimentel
Who Cadets – Jessica Bodner, Nicholas Davis, Naree Ketudat, Isabelle Miller, Christina Monnen, Emma Nardi, Emily Pinto, Lexi Ryan, Madeline Snow, Jeremy Sutherland

*Denotes Member of Actors’ Equity Association

CREATIVE

Musical Director – Jonathan Goldberg
Director – Grace Napier
Choreographer – Laurel Stachowicz
Set Designer – James H. Williston
Lighting Designer – Scott Clyve
Costume Designer – Melissa Miller
Sound Designer – Roger Moore
Props Designer – Marjorie Lusignan
Production Stage Manager – Lindsay D. Garofolo*