Presents …
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty & Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
"Seussical" was performed February 13 – 15, 2009
• • • Cast of Characters • • •
Cat in the Hat – Shelby McCawley
Horton – Connor Sisson
JoJo – Leti Estrada
Mayor – Ryan Downing
Mayor’s Wife – Allison Wolber
Sour Kangaroo – Melissa Boden
Mayzie La Bird – Ellie Miller
Gertrude – Hilary Osborn
General Gengus Khan Schmitz – Samantha Cameron
Wickersham Brothers – Andrew Haglund, Alex Rodriguex, Sam Twining
Bird Girls –Brook Hadley, Madison Henry, Natalie Olds, Lauren Styczynski
• • • The Ensemble • • •
(Whos, Cadets, Citizens of Jungle, Circus Members, and Hunches)
Haley Grell, MacKenzie Grell, Suzanna Farny, Anne-Claire Fouchier
Hannah Goebig, Alexis Gonzalez, Cora Mancera
Mariah Manson, Mariana Mansur, Maci Mitchell
Kerstyn Sheridan, Hayley Smith, Jessica Thompson, Sandy Tsai
Allexa Urritia, Ryle Walters, Mona Weitz, Stefanie Wilhelm
• • • Staff • • •
Director – Tim Schlegal
Director – Jill Price
Set Design/Tech Director – Chuck Price
Choreographer – Shanae Sterba
Conductor – Mike McCoy
Vocal Director – Melissa Mondello
Accompanist – Patrick Sheehan
Stage Managers – Tori Duffin, Katrina Fancher
Costumer – Mary Lynn Tedrick
Hair – Marilyn Henry
Lights – Ian Wankerl, Holly Vrhel
Sound – Freddy Rastede, Austin Cedro
Box Office – Pam McAleese
Construction Crew – Jim Henry, Tim Tedrick
Props Painting – Rob Campbell
Stage Crew – Becca Fassler, Molly Kunde, Sarah Giroux
• • • Pit Band • • •
Trombone – Aaron Brenner
Trombone – Megan Kinney
Clarinet – Betsy Adell
Bass Clarinet – Rachel Pashon
Trumpet – Trevor Johnson
Trumpet – Jaymie Digman
Tenor Sax – Kaitlin Bradley
Alto Sax – Matthew Hulteen
Flute – Kaitlin Bradley
Flute – Riya Thedki
Flute – Kaitlin Bradley
Cello – Sarah Saenz
Viola – Paige Goshert
Percussion – Cody Elston
Percussion – Derek Delgado
Percussion – Joey Zigler
Bass – Chris Perry
Guitar – Johnny Kermott
Keyboard – Rex Neff
From the MTI web site:
"I can see that you’ve got quite a mind for your age!
Why, one Think and you dragged me right onto the stage!
Now, I’m here, there is no telling what may ensue
With a Cat such as me, and a Thinker like you!"
So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On This Island, and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville!
These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks”! As each story unfolds you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are; making this musical one that appeals to all ages.