
Jan. 6 – 22, 2023
Friday at 7:30pm
Saturday at 1:00pm and 5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm
The second Saturday performances will be Understudy performances.
Appropriate for all ages
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Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Youth Production of
SEUSSICAL JR.
Directed by Nicole Thompson
“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!
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. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger 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!
Cast:
Role | Actor |
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Jojo | Avaani Lallian |
The Cat | Marianna McWilliams |
Horton The Elephant | Sebastian Stallone |
Gertrude McFuzz | Meredith Arends |
Mayzie La Bird | Ellie Anderson |
Sour Kangaroo | Maleah McDonald |
Young Kangaroo | Beckett Buelna |
Mr. Mayor | Shane Macris |
Mrs. Mayor | Beckett Gambrel |
Bird Girl 1, Nurse, Jojo u/s | Natalie Arko |
Bird Girl 2, Nurse, Gertrude u/s | Scarlette Shapiro |
Bird Girl 3, Nurse, The Cat u/s | Bridget Hartstein |
Wickersham Brother 1, Hunter | Jamison Walker |
Wickersham Brother 2, Hunter | Braxton Turner |
Wickersham Brother 3, Hunter, Mayzie La Bird u/s | Jordan Donnelly |
Judge Yertle the Turtle | Neil Pickard |
Vlad Vladikoff, Mr. Mayor u/s | Levi Crosser |
The Grinch, Judge Yertle the Turtle u/s, Vlad Vladikoff u/s | Neil Pickard |
The Grinch u/s | Adelyn Pickard |
The Jungle Citizen Ensemble: | |
The Zebra, Mrs. Mayor u/s | Rogan Greer |
The Frog | Aliya Gutman |
The Hippo, Bird Girl u/s, Nurse u/s | Sonali Ellis |
The Giffrah, Sour Kangaroo u/s | Sofia Ghelfi |
The Snake, Young Kagaroo u/s | Briley Greer |
The Who/Circus Animals Ensemble/Little Fish | Neil Pickard, Levi Crosser, Rogan Greer, Briley Greer, Adelyn Pickard, Marlene Thompson-Schuett, Hunter Crosser, Beckett Beulna |
The Featured Fish | Aliya Gutman, Sonali Ellis, Jamison Walker, Bridget Hartstein |
The Elephant Birds | TBA |
The Dance Captains | Aliya Gutman, Jordan Donnelly, Natalie Arko |