Seussical The Musical, a zany and colorful play based on the books of legendary children’s author Dr. Seuss, takes center stage at Crofton Middle School during the annual spring production presented by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.
The show weaves together Dr. Seuss’s most popular stories and famed characters and takes the audience from the Jungle of Nool to Whoville to McElligot’s Pool and beyond! It features Jo Jo, a little boy with a big imagination, played by Will Schoeller and loveable Horton the elephant, portrayed by Ellis Carroll, who along with some high-spirited friends and animals, journey through a wild adventure set to playful music. Erin Daniel is the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Cora Haas has the role of Gertrude, a prim and proper bird who longs for a dazzling tail, and Ally Berrich is Mayzie, the coquettish bird who already has one. Kyle Heflin and Bronte Cook play Whoville’s charming Mayor and Mrs. Mayor. Abby Kerr is the sassy Sour Kangaroo.
They lead a group of more than 90 students who are taking part in the production as cast and crew. The show boasts many major musical dance production numbers performed by a large ensemble. The PTO welcomes back Vicki Smith as director and choreographer and Sean Lane as the show’s musical director. The team has been working since late fall on the play, which is always a spring highlight in the Crofton community. Many local businesses have contributed to the show effort with program ads, donations, and other sponsorships.
The musical, staged at Crofton Middle School, 2301 Davidsonville Road, Crofton, runs from March 16-25, 2012, with 7pm performances on Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm matinees on Sundays. Tickets are date-specific and seating is reserved.
All tickets go on sale to the public on Fe uary 20 for $7. To download an order form, visit croftonmusical.org/tickets, where additional details are also available. Email cmstickets@gmail.com to check availability, request an order form, or schedule a pick-up. Checks and order forms should be mailed to CMS – Seussical The Musical, 2301 Davidsonville Road, Crofton, MD 21114. For tickets by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Tickets sell out quickly, so immediate reservations are recommended. Seussical The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance material is also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212-541-4684; fax 212-397-4684; www.MTIShows.com.
CONTACT: Susan Nester
PHONE: 301-606-1601
EMAIL: nesters4@verizon.net
www.croftonmusical.org
