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2013 "Seussical" Cast List

Jo Jo                                          Ciaran Ennis & Conor Dolan
Cat                                             John Coss
Horton                                      John Conroy
Gertrude                                   Sinead Handy
Mayzie                                      Lynda Murray
Mr Mayor                                 James Paradise
Mrs Mayor                                Aoife Fitzsimons
Sour Kangaroo                         Grainne Donoghue 
Bird Girl   #1                             Natalee Kelly
Bird Girl   #2                             Grainne Kinsella
Bird Girl   #3                             Jean Ferry
Wickersham Brother #1         Stephen Rabbette
Wickersham Brother #2        Wayne Handy
Wickersham Brother   #3      Nathan Meehan
General Schmitz                      Derek Dalton
Grinch                                       Michael Murray
Yertle                                        Tommy Scanlon
Young Kangaroo                     Ava O'Connor
Who Child I & II                     Sarah Fox & Megan Taylor
Elephant Bird                          Dubhan Goulding


Seussical – Summary
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing 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 to 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.
After all those years being stuck on a page, did you ever imagine you’d see me onstage?  Now I’m here, there is no telling what may ensue!  No, there’s no telling what!  But I’ll give you a clue… So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favourite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville!   These classic, colourful 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’s subtle themes are; making this musical one that appeals to all ages.  The score emerges as a Seussian gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk.  So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild in the world of Dr. Seuss.
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