Seussical JR.
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
Why We Chose This Show
The Civic is committed to introducing and educating youth to the imagination and wonder of live theatre. Seussical Jr. is a highly imaginative musical and ingenious amalgamation of many of Dr. Seuss' books. The combination of childrens literature's best loved author and musical theatre will inspire a lifetime love of theatre and live performance.
Run Time
One hour and 15 minutes without intermission.
Advisements
Water based haze may be used in this production.
The Civic Auditorium
329 South Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
SEATING
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. View Seating Chart.
FREE PARKING
Available after 6pm in the Civic parking lot at the northeast corner of Lovell and Park Streets. There is additional parking behind the Carver Center. Street parking is available after 5pm.
Photo Gallery
Photos Courtesy of Carrie Phillips
