Seussical

Seussical JR.

March 16, 2018 — March 23, 2018

Civic Auditorium

  • Synopsis
  • Cast & Crew
  • Production Team
  • Show Dates & Info

CIVIC YOUTH THEATRE MUSICAL

Each season, since the early 1940s, thousands of youth from the greater Kalamazoo area have been entertained and educated through attendance of or participation in our Civic Youth Theatre program. For many of our young patrons, a Youth Theatre production serves as an introduction to theatre as an art form. Youth involved in a production learn very quickly that it takes a lot of hard work to put on a show. As they memorize lines, paint scenery and collect props, they are also building friendships and develop self-confidence that will last them a lifetime.

“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and caper in a fantastical musical extravaganza! Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Ultimately the powers of friendship, loyalty and community emerge triumphant. This colorful and zany production will win the hearts of kids…and kids at heart – so let your toes tap, your fingers snap and your imagination run wild!

CAST

Jojo – ETHAN SCHUBKEGEL +
Horton – BEN EILER +
Gertrude – CHLOE MAE PAGE * +
Mayzie – ROSIE CORYELL +
Sour Kanagaroo – MIA PELLEGRINI +
Cat in the Hat – BRAEDEN DAVIS +
Mr. Mayor – DJ BRANNAN +
Mrs. Mayor – GEORGIA HUTTON * +
Who/Grinch/Jungle Citizen/Fish – LIAM BRAUN *
Who/Yertle/Jungle Citizen/Fish – PARKER MASON * +
Who/Vlad/Jungle Citizen/Fish – AIDEN WALL +
Wickersham/Hunter/Fish – ANDREW KLEPSER *
Wickersham/Hunter/Fish – MAX BUTKIEWICZ +
Wickersham/Hunter/Fish – REED DAVIS * +
Wickersham/Hunter/Fish – JAMES HAUKE * +
Wickersham/Hunter/Fish – SETH TAYLOR * +
Bird Girl – AUDREY SMITH * +
Bird Girl – HAILEE TORIAN *
Bird Girl – RACHAEL KING +
Bird Girl – SANAA OLIVACCE-SHABAZZ +
Bird Girl – SARA ROELOF +
Who/Jungle Citizen/Fish/Circus Animal “SOPHIE GROVER * +
Who/Jungle Citizen/Fish/Circus Animal – SYLVIA NUYEN *
Who/Jungle Citizen/Fish/Circus Animal – JILLIAN DAVIS * +
Who – JACK LESKOWSKI * +
Who – EMMETT RADEMACHER * +
Who – CALEB BRAYBROOKS * +
Who – EMMA RUDE * +
Who – KATE ROELOF * +

CREW

Stage Manager
SARAH WISSER +

Assistant Stage Managers
ISAAC BYLER +
MEGAN HENDERSON +

Playback Operator
DAVIS HENDERSON +

A2 Sound
SIERRA HOSS +

Light Board Operator
CHARLIE DEGRAVES +

Follow Spot Operators
MEG ELFRING +
LUCY LANGERVELD +

Scenery Build Crew
ETHAN FRISBIE v
TRISTAN VANCLEAVE v +

Paint Crew
SOPHIA CARAHALY +
STELLA CARAHALY +
LILLY R. DEKILDER v +
WEDNESDAY ERWINE v +
EMILY FRIES v +
MEGHAN GOODWILL +
KATIE KUTZKO +
ISOBEL NEWMAN v +

Props Build Crew
FIONA BRAUN v
CADEN DODDE v +
KEEGHAN GALLAGHER v +
MAILLE GOODWILL v +

Costume/Makeup Crew
ABBY BUTKIEWICZ +
ARI COLEMAN +
EMMA MICHAEL +
AUTUMN NORRIS v +

Front of House Crew
SANA AHOLA v
RUBY BRENT v +
DYLAN DAVIS +
RJ DAVIS +
OLIVIA DOONAN v
MOLLY GROSS v +
CADENCE HOFACRE +
NOLAN R. JOSHI v
EMMA MCMILLAN v +
GRACIE PARSONS v
JESS PIKE v +
RILEY VANDEVELDE +

Master Electrician
SARA ELFRING

Sound Engineer
HAYLEY ROSSIO +

* Denotes Civic Theatre Debut | v Denotes First Time Crew Member | + Denotes Academy of Theatre Arts Student

Director – TODD ESPELAND
Music Director – JULIE DAVIS
Choreographer – KRIS ALLEMANG STAHL
Scenic Designer – KATIE TULIN
Costume/Hair/Makeup Designer – IVY KARLSGODT
Lighting Designer – CATHERINE PRATT
Sound Designer – ANNMARIE MILLER
Properties Master – STACY BARTELL
Technical Director – PHILLIP A. MILLER
Stage Manager – SARAH WISSER

  • Friday, March 16th at 7:30pm
  • Saturday, March 17th at 1:00pm  (ASL Interpreted Performance)
  • Saturday, March 17th at 4:00pm  (Meet the Company)
  • Sunday, March 18th at 2:00pm
  • Wednesday, March 21st at 9:30am
  • Wednesday, March 21st at Noon
  • Thursday, March 22nd at 9:30am
  • Thursday, March 22nd at Noon
  • Friday, March 23rd at 7:30pm