Munhall, PA – The public is invited to attend Steel Valley Drama Club’s production of “Seussical,” by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens March 10 – 13 at the High School Auditorium.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. March 10‐12 and 2 p.m. on March 13.
Admission is $1 for children in kindergarten – grade five; $7 for grades 6 to adult.
Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza!
Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once On This Island") have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination‐‐Jojo. "Oh, the Thinks You Will Think" as the spirit of imagination transports the colorful characters from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge‐not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible 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, the only one who recognizes "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.
The main cast includes:
Cat in the Hat ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Ben Bobick (Junior)
Horton ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Aaron Faux (Junior)
Jojo ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Rachel Dudash (Senior)
Sour Kangaroo ‐‐‐‐‐‐ Kelly Bennett (Senior)
Mayzie ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Krystal Waller (Junior)
Gertrude‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Kaylee Rush (Sophomore)
Bird Girls ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Shannon McShane (Junior), Jen Gerhold (Senior), Nikki Kwolek (Senior)
Wickersham Brothers Sean Collins (Senior), Zach Edelmann (Junior), Kenny Baurle (Junior)
Mr. Mayor ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Sean Collins (Senior)
Mrs. Mayor ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Nicole Salapa (Junior)
Yertle the Turtle ‐‐‐‐‐ Zach Edelman (Junior)
Chorus:
Sandy Alhaj
Keona Blakney
Samantha Brown
Samantha Bruener
Sarah Csider
Jacquelyn DiGiannurio
Lauren Drane
Sara Fallon
Jada Griffin
Jordan Hammell
Korey Hammell
Emily Jones
Natalie Konish
Ilyssa Nera
Rachel Pittik
Taylor Stevens
Taylor Wellman
Meghan Wolf
Production Staff:
Director Jonathan Edwards, English teacher Steel Valley Middle School
Costumes Toni Besh, French teacher Steel Valley High School
Choreography Fran Savolskis, owner Fran’s School of Dance in Munhall
Art director Susan Wright, Art teacher Steel Valley High School
Set Design Bob Barko, Steel Valley alumnus
Music Director Lisa Harrier, Stage Right Productions, Greensburg
Choral assistant Sally Altman, Adjunct Spanish Professor, Penn St. Greater Allegheny
Stage manager Earl Pearson
Stage manager Katy Ruffing
Producer Michael Altman, English teacher Steel Valley High School
Tickets are available presale at Steel Valley Activities Office or at the door; for more information, please contact the following:
Steel Valley Activities Office 412‐464‐3600 x2400
Drama Club website: svdrama.com
Email: maltman@svsd.k12.pa.us (Michael Altman, producer)
