Seussical the Musical Cast List
The Cat in the Hat – Kyle Keigan
Horton the Elephant - Lars Skaar
JoJo – Becky Shaw
Gertrude McFuzz - Julia Ferrell
Mayzie La Bird – Jena Skaar
Sour Kangaroo – Sherri Beaty
General Genghis Kahn Schmitz – Kirk Whitmore
Mr. Mayor – Dion Andrews
Mrs. Mayor – Anna Andrews
Bird Girls:
Sarah Anderson
Anna Arnold
Jordan Gerdes
Wickersham Brothers:
Jonathan Robinson
William Robinson
Kierre “KB” Balark
Thing 1 – Grace Steenhagen
Thing 2 – Mitch Palmer
The Grinch/Yertle the Turtle – Ralph Bright
Jungle Animals:
Linda Berger
LoriJo Lounsberry
Tim Mortvedt
Cheryl Murken
Gina Navratil
Jayme Torgerson
Citizens of Whoville:
Elizabeth Agey
Bethany Berger
Alli Billings
Carly Bright
Kori Crabb
Whitney Olthoff
Katy Rubino
Grant Braun
Calvin Bright
Abby Rioux
Fish:
Lauryn Berger
Jack Dumbaugh
Morgan Dumbaugh
Nic Hansen
Jenna Reidemann
Kaia Skaar
Katie Varley
Anne Wilgenbusch
Judge Story to hold Auditions for SEUSSICAL
Judge Story’s Theatrical Troupe will hold auditions for their 2009 Scandinavian Days musical production of SEUSSICAL. Veronica Skaar and Danny Ellis, directors for the late spring production have set auditions for Saturday, March 7 from 10 am-NOON and 1-5 pm and also on Sunday, March 8 from 1-5 pm. The try-outs will be held at the Roland-Story Elementary School, 900 Hillcrest Drive, Story City.
SEUSSICAL is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and the book for the show was written by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. Flaherty also wrote the music for the show with Ahrens contributing the lyrics. The idea for SEUSSICAL was co-conceived by Eric Idle.
A fantastical journey through a young child’s imagination leads the Cat in the Hat and the child to the Jungle of Nool and Horton the elephant who is very concerned about the world of the Whos. A world that is wholly lived on a speck of dust that Horton carefully preserves on a stem of clover. In a mischievous act, the Cat interjects the child into the world of Who as JoJo the son of Mr. & Mrs. Mayor of Whoville.
While Horton is busy with JoJo and the Whos we meet Gertrude McFuzz, a bird with a one-feather tail who is in love with Horton. Gertrude has written hundreds of love songs to Horton and despairs of ever being noticed by him. She is convinced the problem lies with her one feather tail. Just when Gertrude is about to give up, the Amazing Mayzie, a far more flamboyant bird, leads her to a doctor who prescribes a pill to help get Gertrude’s tail feathers growing. Of course a full feathered tail for Gertrude leads to unanticipated problems that must be overcome.
Meanwhile, some naughty monkeys (The Wickershams) and some of their cohorts snatch Horton’s clover and the Whos and fling it into a whole field of clover. How will Horton ever find Whoville and his friends again? Horton’s problems are just beginning though as he is enlisted to babysit Mayzie’s egg while she takes a break. While Mayzie is gone, a group of hunters capture Horton and sell him to the Circus McGurkus. In a series of special and dramatic adventures, through Horton, JoJo, Mayzie and Gertrude we are introduced to creatures from several Seuss stories. Ultimately, everyone learns important lessons about faith and hard work. Horton and his friends teach us to persevere even (perhaps especially) when times are tough.
Performance dates for SEUSSICAL are Wednesday June 3 through Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 pm and a Sunday Matinee, June 7 at 1:30 pm at the Story Theatre/Grand Opera House. Questions about auditions may be directed to Veronica Skaar at wickedpopular@gmail.com.
Tickets for Laffing Room Only on Sale March 9
PRODUCTION DATES are March 27-29, 2009 at the Swinging Bridge Studio. Tickets are on $10.00 and available at Norsemen Realty or at the door if not sold out. Mark your calendar now to attend this funny show and eat some very tasty tidbits! Catered by The Bistro! The shows on Friday the 27th and Saturday the 28th will at 7:00pm and a Sunday the 29th matinee at 2:00pm.
Seats are not reserved so buy them early!
New Website Available
A new website has been posted for the Judge Story Theatrical Troupe. This site will help us manage materials and information in more ways. The site will be undergoing editing over the next couple months so stay tuned! Please use the contact form available if you have questions.