Seussical The Musical
from:Garland Civic Theatre category:Arts and Entertainment posted:July 9th, 2008Directed by: Clayton Younkin
Music Director: Bryon Holder
CHILDREN ON STAGE TO PRESENT “SEUSSICAL”
At right: Jack VanGorden as JoJo and Braden Herndon as The Cat
Garland,
Texas, June 18, 2008 — Garland Civic Theatre’s Children On Stage will
present a production of “Seussical the Musical” with Music by Stephen
Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen
Flaherty, and Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric
Idle. The show is based on the Works of Dr. Seuss.
Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty based “Seussical the Musical” on the works of Dr. Seuss. They have lovingly brought to life all our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all 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’ subtle themes are, making this musical one that appeals to all ages. So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild!
The production will be directed by Clayton Younkin. The music director is Bryon Holder. Deborah Gerard is the costumer and the set will be designed by Joseph Cummings.
The cast of young actors ages 8 to 18 includes Tika Ayyappan, Delaney Beckman, Mallory Brophy, Hannah Cabrera, Nia Dahghan, Daniella Espinoza, Emily Garcia, Natalie Garcia, Juan Gomez, Braden Herndon, Joseph Holt, Melanie Johnston, Hannah Kilpatrick, Katy Millsap, Trey Orman, Antonio Ramirez, Selena Rodriguez, Grant Steiner, Jack VanGorden, Renee Weldon, Karen Wemhoener, Ruby Westfall, Anthony Willis, and Sydney Winn.
For More Information Contact Call - 972-485-8884
When: July 24 - August 3, 2008 Thursday at 7.30 pm, Saturday at 8.00 pm (Fourth Saturday at 2.30 pm) and Sunday at 2.30 pm
Cost: Adult - $25; Senior & Student - $23; Youth $19
Location: Garland Civic Theatre
