Silver Dagger Players to present ‘Seussical’ April 10-12
Come one, come all, to a show full of glee,
"Seussical” the musical is the place you should be!
Next week is the time, so don’t miss the fun,
For a family adventure that's second to none!
The Silver Dagger Players will present “Seussical” at the Perry Park Center Theater, with shows set for 7 pm Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12. Tickets are $10 each for assigned seating, and can be purchased at the Perry Park Center lobby during show rehearsals at the following times:
· 6-8:30 pm Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3
· 9 am – Noon Saturday, April 5
· 2-7 pm Sunday, April 6
· 5:30-8:30 pm Monday-Wednesday, April 7-9
· 12:30-5:30 pm Thursday, April 10
“This will be a fabulous show appropriate for all ages and is guaranteed to put you in a good mood with fast-paced music and fun characters,” said Director Jennifer Birk-Cook. The musical director is Taylor Davis, and the stage manager is Ryleigh Schulein. The student director assistant is Sofia Buerck, the student teacher is Emma Jerrett, and Adam Duncan is the set designer. Birk-Cook designed the costumes, and signs were designed by Emma Fetterhoff and Chloe Cox.
“Here is a quote from Horton the Elephant, who is the hero of our story, played by Riley Kemp, ‘I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful, one hundred percent,’” said Birk-Cook.
“Jojo, played by Chloe Cox, tells General Schmitz, ‘Sir, this war makes no sense, just one Think and you'd quit. Spreading bread up or down doesn't matter a bit! We've crashed in the clover! There's no help in sight. So why are you here teaching children to fight....So here is my sword and here is my hat. I'm going home! And that, sir, is that!’
“Cat in the Hat, played by Grady Warren, says, 'I can see that you've got quite a mind for your age! Why, one Think and you dragged me right onto the stage! Now I'm here, there is no telling what may ensue with a Cat such as me, and a Thinker like you!’”
The cast includes Kodin Cairns as Boy, Chloe Cox as Jojo with Sofia Buerck as understudy, Grady Warren as Cat with Jared Stortz as understudy, and Riley Kemp as Horton with Hunter First as understudy.
Sour Kangaroo is played by Camryn Heim with Kylea Dickens as understudy, Young Kang is played by Francis Caldwell, and Wickersham is played by Xavier Pfaff, Jared Stortz, Hunter First, and Kodin Cairns. Gertrude is played by Josie Lohmann with Abby Bridges as understudy, Mayzie is played by Taylor Ebersohl with Taylor Cox as understudy, Mayor is played by Blake Bodendieck with Alyssa Dickens as understudy, and Mrs. Mayor is played by Katie Broeking with Reagan Mattingly as understudy.
Grinch is played by Grant Hotop, Schmitz is played by Tanner Bequette with Jared Stortz as understudy, and The Fish are played by Alyssa Dickens, Laura Dunn, Kylea Dickens, and Jesalyn Louveau.
Vlad The Eagle is played by Francis Caldwell, Cindy Lou is played by Kylea Dickens, Bird Girls 1 are played by Taylor Cox and Abby Bridges, Bird Girls 2 are played by Eloise Bollinger and Sofia Buerck, and Bird Girls 3 are played by Jocelyn Schweiss and Reagan Mattingly. Yertle is played by Grant Hotop, and the Cadets are played by Grant Hotop, Emma Jaret, Jesalyn Louveau, and Laura Dunn.
The crew includes Brayden Wright, Francis Caldwell, Wyatt Duncan, Samara Francis, Mason Floyd, Audry O’Leary, Kodin Cairns, Clara Schumer, Josie Lohmann, Camryn Heim, Hallie Figge, Mary Catherine Fetterhoff, Yasmin Tripp, Chloe Cox, and Taylor Cox.