Tessitura Musical Productions Presents Seussical, Jr.
Performance Dates:
Friday, December 12th, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13th, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14th, 2:00 p.m.
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Composer Lynn Ahrens and Librettist Stephen Flaherty. This MTI Musical Production will be performed at Dunham Hall on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville under Chris Kernan, Director and Amy Prince, Musical Director.
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and 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 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!
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JoJo - Gavin Grice
The Cat in the Hat - Paige Melvin
Horton the Elephant - Noah Green
Mr. Mayor - Elliott Zuercher
Mrs. Mayor - Olivia Serna
Gertrude McFuzz - Ashlyn Stark
Mayzie La Bird - Aster Carson
The Grinch - Grant Schultz
Bird Girls
Ella Bailey, Gwyneth Huff, Helen Pezza
Wickersham Brothers
Kyla Ellington, Lucas Lacy, Molly Shearer
Cast List
Sour Kangaroo - McKenna Goclan
Young Kangaroo - Ellen Kurtz
Judge Yertle the Turtle - Mia Mangian
Vlad Vladikoff - Kinsley Sasser
Thing One - Aurora Chung
Thing Two - Peyton Jones
Jungle Citizen/Fish
Vera Boutelle, Kelly Long
Maeve McFarlane, Charlotte Mitchell
Elena Mohr, Willow Portell, Grace Werner
Who Families/Circus Animals
Cami Brace
Addison Erdmann
Chloe Luetkemeyer
Brinley Schaake
Julianna Sheppard
Audrey Smith
Harper Smith
Oliver Werner
Ellie Zimmerman
Introducing Tessitura Musical Productions in Edwardsville
Tessitura Music and StagePlay Learning have finally come together to provide the educational performance experience you have been waiting for through Tessitura Musical Productions. Fall 2025 will feature a full production of Seussicle Jr. for ages 8-18. The values and goals of both Tessitura Music and StagePlay learning will be blended to encompass the inclusivity and community experience we strive to achieve. Tessitura Music believes in creating a safe environment for personal performance growth and building confidence. Tessitura Music is committed to teaching to the potential of each individual student and providing consistent encouragement. StagePlay Learning believes in teaching life skills through theater skills. StagePlay Learning supports the creativity and imagination of students in a group setting through creative play. Come along on this remarkable journey of magic and imagination. Join ourTessitura Musical Class.
“Don’t give up! I believe in you all! A person’s a person no matter how small!” -Dr. Seuss
Participation and casting in this program will depend on a successful audition. Throughout our 12-week rehearsal period for Seussicle Jr., students will have the opportunity to participate in a minimum of six educational experiences which will provide specialist guest training in performance elements relevant to our production of Seussicle Jr. These opportunities will be scheduled during, before or after pre-scheduled rehearsals. A final schedule of guest experiences will be shared with cast members at our first rehearsal or before.
Attending class rehearsals is a vital part of any successful musical production. Although every cast member will not be scheduled to attend all class rehearsals, simple training and research opportunities will be available at every rehearsal for those who would like to participate. Activities available at rehearsals will be shared with cast members ahead of time.