About The Show
Performed in July 2021 and one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical(TM) is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Seussical is fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables. This musical provides wonderful creative opportunities for set, lighting and costume design. An alternate orchestration is available in keys more appropriate for a female Cat in the Hat.
Production Team
Producer: Beth Koenigsbauer
Assistant Producer: Rana Ata
Stage Director: Colleen Strang
Assistant Director: Ryan McDonough
Music Director: Jake Hudgins
Choreographer: Michaela Kosta
Stage Manager: Lillian Strang
Asst Stage Manager: Erin Murphy
Costumer: Erin Fehlau, Chris Jablonski, Angela Sanscrainte
Set Designer: Emily Fitzgerald
Set Build Captain: Keith Strang
Set Build Crew: Chris Cohen, Rich Krizan
Set Painting: Regan Krizan
Front of House Mng: Julie Kaplan
Lighting Designer: Craig Brennan
Props Manager: Lauren DiGennaro
Box office/Ticket: Shannon Ulery
Volunteer Coordinators: Rana Ata
Chris Cohen
Ad Book Coordinator: Kimber Leuteritz
Photographer: Chuck Sweirad
Character and Cast Members
JoJo: Kayla DiGennaro
Cat in the Hat: Peter Caranza
Horton: Kevin McDonough
Gertrude: Abby McIsaac
Mayzie: Erin Prendergast
Sour Kangaroo: Praise Uzuyem
Young Kagaroo: Atia Mutai
Mr. Mayor: Finn Roach
Mrs. Mayor: Sophia Rekart
Bird Girl #1: Samantha Mastroberte
Bird Girl #2: Emma DiGennaro
Bird Girl #3: Stephanie Wan
Wickersham #1: Sadie Lebsack
Wickersham #2: Katie Leuteritz
Wickersham #3: Teagan Oakes
Vlad Vladikoff: Gauri Valiyodiyil
Judge Yertle
the Turtle: Lucy Rekart
General Gengus
Khan Schmitz: Ryan Kaplan
The Grinch: Andrew Howes
Cindy Lou Who: Julia Rekart
Ensemble: Jess Brand, Julia Dowd, Cait Hildebrandt, Nia Mutai, Allie Reimer