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Seussical Program.Pdf Music by Co-Conceived by Stephen Flaherty Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle Lyrics by Based on the works of Lynn Ahrens Dr. Seuss Book by Music Supervised, Adapted and Produced by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Bryan Louiselle A NOTE FROM THE DIreCtor Seussical Jr. is a musical composed by Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens based on the works by Dr. Seuss. The full-length musical debuted on Broadway in 2000. The plot is a mash-up of a bunch of Dr. Seuss books, with the bulk of the story coming from “Horton Hears a Who,” “Horton Hatches an Egg,” and “The One Feath- ered Tail of Gertrude McFuzz.” With the Cat in the Hat as the narrator, audiences are transported from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, as we follow the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. “A person’s a person, no matter how small,” becomes Horton’s mantra as he vows to protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers. He also agrees to guard an egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ulti- mately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! May we learn something from Horton; we are not “Alone in the Universe,” but here to help each other and make a difference in each other’s lives. This production would not be possible but through the brave and gracious efforts of the cast, crew, designers, technicians, artists, donors, and volunteers listed in the program. It is our sincere hope that our hard work will bring you joy. Directors Kathy Kennel and Emily Rittenhouse 2 Please turn off all cell phones and refrain from flash photography during the performance. MUSICAL NUMBERS Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! . The Cat in the Hat, Boy (Jojo), Company Horton Hears a Who . The Cat in the Hat, Jojo, Horton, Bird Girls, Jungle Citizens Biggest Blame Fool . Sour/ Young Kangaroo, Horton, Wickersham, Brothers, Bird Girls, Gertrude, Mayzie, Jungle Citizens Biggest Blame Playoff / Gertrude McFuzz . Sour Kangaroo, Wickersham Brothers, Jungle Citizens, Gertrude Here on Who . Horton, Mr . and Mrs . Mayor, Jojo, The Grinch, Whos Meet Jojo the Who . Mr . and Mrs . Mayor Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! (Reprise) . .The Cat in the Hat, Jojo It’s Possible (Pt. 1) . .Jojo, Company It’s Possible (Pt. 2) . .Jojo, Company Alone in the Universe . Horton, . Jojo The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz / Amayzing Mayzie . Gertrude, Mayzie, Bird Girls Amayzing Gertrude (Pt. 1) . Gertrude. Amayzing Gertrude (Pt. 2) . Gertrude, Bird Girls Monkey Around / Chasing the Whos . Wickersham Brothers, Horton, Sour Kangaroo, Bird Girls, The Cat in the Hat, Vlad Vladikoff, Whos Notice Me, Horton . .Gertrude, Horton How Lucky You Are . Mayzie, The Cat in the Hat Mayzie’s Exit / Horton Sits on the Egg / Dilemma / Hunters . Horton, Bird Girls, Gertrude Egg, Nest and Tree . Sour Kangaroo, Horton, Jungle Citizens, Hunters, Bird Girls Sold / Mayzie in Palm Beach . Horton, Mayzie, The Cat in the Hat, Company Mayzje at the Circus . .Mayzie Amayzing Horton . .Horton, Mayzie Alone in the Universe (Reprise) . Horton Solla Sollew . Horton, Jojo, Mr . and Mrs . Mayor, Circus Animals Gertrude / Espionage (Pt. 1) . .Gertrude . Gertrude / Espionage (Pt. 2) . .Gertrude . All for You . .Gertrude, Dr . Dake (The Cat in the Hat), Bird Girls, Horton The Whos Return / The People Versus Horton the Elephant (Pt. 1) . Company The People Versus Horton the Elephant (Pt. 2) . Company Yopp! .. Company Alone in the Universe (Reprise) . .Horton, Gertrude Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! (Finale) . Company 3 Green Eggs and Ham (Bows) . Company The CAST Cat in the Hat: . Simon Hershberger Gertrude McFuzz: .. Celeste Derstine Horton: . Miles Longacre JoJo: . Christopher Moore Mayzie: . Sophia Lacher Mr. Mayor: . Ben Longacre Mrs. Mayor: . Ainsley Moyer Sour Kangaroo: . Anna Smith Bird Girls: . Sophia Messina, Isabel Bergin, Lydia Hwang, Allison Delp Wickersham “Cousins”: . Marlyse Geisbrecht, Megan Wenzel, Summer Hondros, Haley Harper, Michaella Labrum Thing 1 and 2: . Grace Williams and Boleyn Moore Baby Kangaroo: . Trinity Landis Yertle: . Leah Al-Laty Vlad: . Ella Bechtel Grinch: . Eliana Farmer The Whos: . Ryleigh May, Sophia Kim, Micah Mast, Emily O’Rourke, Grace Williams, Boleyn Moore, Eliana Farmer, Bergey, Abigail Mellinger, Maria DeRosa The Jungle Creatures: . Ellie Loux, Rachel Edenfield, Olivia Zaskoda, Savannah Youssef, Katherine Kardos, Rachel Michel, Emma Celenza, Leah Al-Laty, Ella Bechtel, Belle Ragazzo Featured Dancers: . Elle Loux, Olivia Zaskoda, Isabelle Bergin, Allison Delp, Katherine Kardos, Emily O’Rourke, 4 Sophia Kim, Maria DeRosa, Ella Bechtel The ProduCTIon Cast Kathy Kennel . Director Emily Rittenhouse . Music Director Courtney Reynolds . Producer Kaci Hunsberger . Choreographers Carolyn Bergman . Technical Director Miguel Santiago . Assistant Producer Elle Loux . Dance Captain Kathy Gordon, Illicir . Publicity Marc DeRosa . Set Construction Kathy Kennel . Costumes Special thanks to the following Set construction and Painting: Marc DeRosa, David Mellinger, Russell O’Rourke, Benjamin O’Rourke, Phil Hondros, Courtney May, Jen Hershberger, Mia Hershberger, Crystal Moore, Christian Reynolds, Deb Zaskoda, and numerous cast members . Costumes and Props: Michelle O’Rourke, Kara Derstine Stage Crew: Eli Alderfer, Kaiya Bell, Will Hagey, Tyler Derstein, Ryan Good, David Michel, Tim Brown, Sarah Haas, Hannah Labrum, Josiah Zehr Seussical JR . is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Script, music and all other material ©2006 Music Theatre International Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks 5 of Music Theatre International . All rights reserved . The CAst & CREW Their parents, previous shows, and interests Leah Al’Laty – 6th Marlyse Geisbrecht – 7th Amin and Sabah Al’Laty Peter and Tamara Geisbrecht This is her first show ever! This is her first show. Playing basketball with her brother Dancing, playing soccer, and being a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan Ella Bechtel – 6th Drew and Holly Bechtel Haley Harper – 7th This is her first show. Todd and Laurel Harper Dancing Godspell, Shrek, Peter Pan, Wizard of Tess Bergey – 6th Oz, and Oliver Mark and Darla Bergey Being in Mrs . Kennel’s homeroom, This is her first show. playing the cello, and field hockey Playing soccer, swimming with friends Simon Hershberger – 7th Isabelle Bergin – 8th Marc and Jennifer Hershberger Ian and Sarah Bergin Godspell Jr . Godspell Jr . and Beauty and the Beast Reading and playing games Flute, saxophone, and ballet Summer Hondros – 8th Emma Celenza – 7th Phil and Heather Hondros Timothy and Erica Celenza Jill in the Box, Punchello, Beauty and She has been in 7 shows, but this is her the Beast, Godspell first at Dock Mennonite Academy. Acting, singing, dancing, field hockey Watching Netflix, listening to music, and basketball and playing sports . Lydia Hwang – 7th Allison Delp – 7th Jon and Soo Hwang Richard and Kristin Delp Godspell Jr . Godspell Jr, Beauty and the Beast, Willy Playing sports Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Katherine Kardos – 7th Reading, swimming, and writing on her Stephen and Linda Kardos white board Godspell Jr . Maria DeRosa – 6th Playing soccer and being with her dogs Marc and Margaret DeRosa Sophia Kim – 7th This is her first time on the stage. Goomin Kim Singing This is her very first musical Celeste Derstine – 7th Reading and playing her instruments Zach and Kara Derstine th Godspell Jr . Michaella Labrum – 6 Sports, cooking, reading, laughing, Mark and Christine Labrum watching “Chopped”, singing, and milk She absolutely loves to be on stage . chocolate . She has been in A Shepherd’s Story, Jonah and the Great Whale, and Ruth’s th Rachel Edenfield – 7 Story . Brad and Lisa Edenfield Playing tackle football, reading and Godspell Jr . eating . Playing basketball Sophia Lacher – 7th th Eliana Farmer – 6 Chad and Jen Lacher William and Gisela Farmer Godspell Jr . 6 This is her first show Reading, singing, and playing soccer Ice skating Trinity Landis – 7th Christopher Moore – 6th Eric and Tracy Landis Jeff and Jodi Moore Godspell Jr . This is his second show . Playing sports Dancing and playing truth or dare with his friends Ben Longacre – 8th William and Katie Longacre Ainsley Moyer – 7th Godspell Jr . and Beauty and the Beast Jr . Angelo and Chari Buongiovanni Watching youtube videos and Godspell Jr . pretending that he has a social life Talk to my friends Miles Longacre – 6th Emily O’Rourke – 7th Quincy and Jayne Longacre Russell and Michelle O’Rourke He has been in 4 church plays, Jonah She has been in several shows and the Whale, and A Shepherd’s Story including Godspell Jr . Playing basketball, baseball, reading, Reading and sewing and anything that involves running . Isabella “Belle” Ragazzo – 6th Elle Loux – 8th Jennifer Ragazzo Derek and Dara Loux A Shepherd’s Story Beauty and the Beast Jr . and Godspell Jr . Writing, singing, thinking, reading Dancing, baking and watching movies Anna Smith – 6th Micah Mast – 7th Eric and Kellena Smith Marcelo and Melissa Mast A Shepherd’s Story He was in one other musical . Drawing, Playing with her dogs, and Reading, rock climbing, and playing soccer reading Ryleigh May – 8th Megan Wenzel – 7th Courtney and Tracy May Matt and Sharon Wenzel Godspell Jr . and Beauty and the Beast Jr . Godspell Jr ., and solos in other Riding horses performances Playing sports Abigail Mellinger – 6th David and Tricia Mellinger Grace Williams – 6th Beauty and the Beast Alexander and Tammy Williams Playing soccer and basketball She was in the 4th grade musical Baking and binge-watching Netflix Sophia Messina – 8th Joseph and Alissa Messina Olivia Zaskoda – 7th Godspell Jr . and Beauty and the Beast Jr . Daniel and Deborah Zaskoda Playing field hockey and basketball, Godspell Jr .
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