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With the correct lighting and people in black, checking the sound Students are directing the scenery in place, Lett said some of in the front and the back, bright costumes, makeup, hair, scenery, the dancing had to be “fine-tuned.” colored costumes hang on racks music and choreography. One scene involves the actors on long and tall, preparing for actors as “This allows the students to take roller skates, and if the choreography they wiz down the hall. on an authoritative position. When is off, they could end up in the For the past six weeks, theater the students leave here, they have orchestra pit, Lett said. students have been singing and had the opportunity to design a “When all the elements start reciting their way through the works show,” Pearson said. coming together, then everyday of Dr. Seuss in preparation for the During the past week, all the there is a new obstacle,” he said. opening of Seussical: The Musical elements of the production have Lett said the final week of a tomorrow. come together. Ryan Nearhoff, who production always has its ups and “I am interested to see the plays the Cat in the Hat, said that downs, but they will be ready by audience’s response because of the working with the live orchestra and show time. show’s history,” said William Lett, wearing the costumes gives the actors Seussical: The Musical runs until co-choreographer for the production a boost after a tiring six weeks. Oct. 29 in the Little Theatre. and Cal State Fullerton professor. “The show had an unexpected Photo by Ian Hamilton life outside Broadway. It actually Wearing a Familiar Hat The Whos of Whoville introduce themselves through a song in the production. In high school, Ryan Nearhoff one important thing to do was to professionalism,” he said, “It is not became more popular.” BY ERIN TOBIN wanted to be a rock star. buy yourself one treat a week to quite just doing it because its fun. It The Cat in the Hat acts as a guide For The Daily Titan throughout the show introducing [email protected] This Friday he will take the stage, remind yourself you’re special. is more about the art.” the audience to some of the most not as a drummer, but as one of “It was something you didn’t During his time at CSUF, he has famous characters of Dr. Seuss, the most well-known characters in expect her to say,” Nearhoff said. had both dramatic and comedic including Morton the Elephant and children’s literature, the Cat in the The trip marked a huge change parts, but he said he honestly doesn’t the Whos of Whoville. Tuffy, the Hat in Seussical: the Musical. from someone who wasn’t happy have a least-favorite role. Titan mascot, is even given a guest Last April, Nearhoff won the about theater at first. “Everything has been a great mention in one of the songs. Williamstown Theater Festival Nearhoff said he wasn’t thrilled experience,” Nearhoff said. The majority of the production Apprenticeship, and he considers when his mother enrolled both him Nearhoff said he didn’t expect to crew is students. The show’s director, the win quite a gift. and his sister in theater at age 15, get the role of the Cat in the Hat Patrick Pearson, is a graduate “It was an amazing glimpse at but, eventually, he found his niche. but now it’s one of his favorites. student at CSUF and has directed professional life,” Nearhoff said.