Seussical the Musical
Seussical is a musical with two acts.
The show including interval runs for Just under 2 1/2 hours.
It’s not hard to be enthralled by the magic of Seuss stories, with their delectable bizarreness and moving messages about humanity at large. Seussical the Musical, MMuDS next musical production in November 2109, interweaves several Seuss classics into its plotline.
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.
It isn't often that a man as beloved as Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, comes along. Dr. Seuss wrote more than 60 books in his lifetime, many of which have become classics in the world of children’s literature. His poetic tongue twisters and inventive illustrations have become iconic to several generations of children all over the world. Dr. Seuss' books are not only fun and full of imagination, but more often than not they teach powerful lessons of self-confidence, kindness, and even political awareness.
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony Award winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty with Eric Idle, 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 colourful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Who's.
Dr Seuss is, and was very clever at social commentary. The power of his work uses wit and intelligence to hold a mirror up to humanity and all its foibles. Seussical the Musical will definitely appeal to younger audiences, but the inferences within the story-lines gives the audience overall an opportunity to really reflect on human behaviour.
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Download show program:
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Cast
Jen O’Donnell - The Cat in the Hat Orvokki Britton - Jojo Michael Isbister - Horton Judy Dixon - Gertrude McFuzz Jess Saladin - Bird Girl Simone Reeder - Bird Girl Bernadette Gifford - Bird Girl Bec Bolwell - Mayzie La Bird Maria Lieberth - Sour Kangaroo Jane Herbert - Mrs Mayor Charli Cooper - The Grinch Liam Wilson - The Hunch Mike Fischer - Vlad Vladikoff Jayden Harper - The Lorax Rolf Koren- Wickersham Brother Leigh Johnstone - Mr Mayor, Wickersham Daryl Hunt - Wickersham, General Ghingis Khan Schmidt, Yertle the Turtle Ensemble! Rose Hanratty - Understudy Sam Bell Ruby Ersvaer-Gotje Danae Avgerinou Beth Chamberlain Alex Saladin Angelina Bell Hayley Robinson Lily Houston Ivy Heron Abigail Heron William Arrowsmith Jamie Fischer Luka Valente Briella Valente Johanna Valente |
Production Crew
Director - Karen Pirie Musical Director - Alastair Pirie Vocal Director - Caitlin Todd Producer - Laurel Lawrie Choreographer - Lyn Saville Stage Manager - Scott Ersvaer Sound Operator - Caitlin Todd, Ian Todd Lighting Operator - Camille Murphy Follow-spot Operator - Tim Morgan Sound Set-up - Rolf Koren, Michael Isbister Sound Effects Operator - Mitch Clarke Assistant to Choregographer - Cecelia Walker Stage Crew - Adam Pimlot, Amalie Pimlot, Dustin Ersvaer-Gotje Set Design - Barry Mills, Karen Pirie, Scott Ersvaer Costumes - Karen Pirie Wigs - Andy Dolling Set Construction - Scott Ersvaer, Douglas Galbraith, Rick Lindsay Trevor Thompson Lighting Advisor - Garry Boast Lighting Setup - Jarrah Pitt, Josh Jenkins, Tim Morgan, Ron Ahl Props Makers - Ian Ribbons, Roger Nolan, Karen Pirie, Laurel Lawrie, St Mary’s Primary School, Camille Murphy Photography - Kelli-Ann Gotje, Kym Stubbs Back-room & Makeup Manager - Laurel Lawrie Backstage Crew - Anna Houston, Cathie Smith, Maja Valente, Joanne Arrowsmith, Shannen Andrews, Alannah Harper Microphones & Stage Communications - Lynne Taylor Documentary Maker - Kelli-Ann Gotje Journalist - Allison Walker Banner Designer & Signage - Daniel Belle Front of House Manager - Suzie Roberts Front of House Crew - Erica Morgan, Cat Wilson, James Wilson, Wendy Lindbom, Dallas Daniel, Lyndal Jenkins, Alyssa Lamont, Jackie Cesnik, Anne Todd, Ian Todd, Cathie Smith, Christine Zerbst, Rebecca Flemming All enquiries to secretary@mmuds.org.au |
Awards 2019:
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Seussical
Show dates: November 2019. Sat 2 Nov, 7.30pm - Opening night includes after show supper. Sun 3 Nov, 2.00pm (matinee) Mon 4 Nov, 5.00pm Thurs 7 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 9 Nov, 7.30pm Sun 10 Nov, 2.00pm (matinee) Wed 13 Nov, 7.30pm Fri 15 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 16 Nov, 5.00pm - final performance (9 shows includes 3 matinees) |
Any questions and enquiries please contact secretary@mmuds.org.au