Production Information
Production Information
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Production Dates: June 24-26, 2025 at 7:00pm

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime).

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in 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!

Director's Notes
Director's Notes
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Seussical KIDS is part of our STAR (Summer Theater Arts Review) program, which proudly celebrates its 10th season this year! Fittingly, our journey began a decade ago with Seussical—and now, ten years later, we’ve come full circle, bringing this whimsical favorite back to the stage with a brand-new cast of rising stars. The young performers you’ll see tonight have just completed grades 2 through 5. Some are returning veterans who’ve grown with us over multiple summers; others are stepping into the spotlight for the very first time. Together, they form a vibrant, talented ensemble with an infectious passion for theater. We are endlessly grateful for their energy, dedication, and ability to make the process such a joyful experience.

Ally Johnson
Director
Katie Stavos
Director
Megan Maloney
Director
Reid Froiland
Music Director
Jane Anderson
Director
Show Program
Show Gallery
Show Gallery
 
Cast
Cast
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Michael DeHaan
The Cat in Hat
Britta Erickson
Thing 1
Kinley Metelak
Thing 2
Aurora Lofberg
Horton
Zoey Eidelbes
Jojo
Aiden Holthusen
Mr. Mayor
Enelye Hruby
Mrs. Mayor
Isabel Kainz
Gertrude McFuzz
Charlotte Olson
Mayzie La Bird
Murphy Bruggeman
Sour Kangaroo
Oaklyn Wavra
Young Kangaroo
Alaric Hadland
Judge Yertle/The Grinch/Ensemble
William Kirkeby-Stumbo
Vlad Vladikoff/Ensemble
Annabelle Metelak
TV Talk Show Host/Ensemble
Evangeline Friesner
Marshal/Ensemble
Vienna Albers
Wickersham
Jack Kainz
Wickersham
Aria Peralta
Wickersham
Louisa Hest
Jungle Citizen
Eva Hest
Jungle Citizen
Martha McCoy
Jungle Citizen
Zeke Asp
Jungle Citizen
Andrew Asp
Jungle Citizen
Yazzy Francis Bey
Who Citizen
Alisha DeHaan
Who Citizen
Izzy Westerman
Who Citizen
Crew
Crew
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Costumes/Props: Jane Anderson

Costume Backstage Assistant: Julia Francis

Lights: Carl Dahlberg

Sound: Bruce Elseth

Sets: Katy Haugen

Program Design: Megan Maloney

Special Thanks
Special Thanks
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NCTC (Especially the Maintenance Crew!)

TRF United Methodist Church

DigiKey

Pioneer 90.1 FM

Jill at Old Bostwicks

 
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