Seussical the Musical - 2017
- Jan 9
- 2 min read
Rivergum Theatre, Parade College, Bundoora
About
The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks”. Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an abandoned egg left to his care by the lazy Mayzie la Bird. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him.
Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.
Production Team
Production Manager: Karim Shaker Directors: Daniel Allaoui & Demi Mangione Choreographer: Louisa D’Ortenzio Music Director (Vocal): Omar Moustafa Music Director (Instrumental): Shelley Dunlop Stage Manager: Ben Stokes Assistant Stage Manager: Sarah Stokes Stage Crew: Erin Williamson, Kath Faichney, Matt Figliola, Luke Raye
Costumes Design: Wendy Braid & Maree Castenmiller Costume Coordinator: Bianca Jones Costume Assistants: Ruby Gleeson & Stephanie Black Costume Thanks: Debbie Nisbet & Lily Gleeson Set Design: Andrew McDougall & Nick Rouse Set Construction: Ellen Rouse & Nick Rouse Set Painting: Amy Jenkinson Props Coordinator: Nick Rouse Props Thanks: Karim Shaker, Katalog Puppets: Andrew McDougall, Flying Monkey Puppets and Props Hair and Makeup Design: Bianca Jones & Kirsty Nisbet Prosthetics: Kristopher Wardhana, Chris with a K Special Thanks to: Shari Tijan, Jessica Cannuli & Kirsten Taafe Graphic Design: Melany Nauta, Full Stop Design Studio Social Media: Adam Turner Photography: Evangeline Kepler Studios Lighting Design and Operation: Talfryn Dawlings & Shong Lim, SLIM Productions Dome Operators: Lucas Draper, William Marshal lSound Design: Gerard Hook with Stagepass First Aid: Kirsten Taafe
Cast
The Cat in the Hat: Tim Addicoat
Horton the Elephant: Isaac Stott
Jojo: Thalia Osegueda
Gertrude McFuzz: Kelly Trenery
Mayzie LaBird: Laura Power
Sour Kangaroo: Kirsty Nisbet
General Genghis Khan Schmitz: Daniel Cooper
Mr. Mayor: Jay Haggett
Mrs. Mayor: Bec Muratore
The Wickersham Brothers: Liam McWhinney, Wade Robinson and Joseph D’Aspromonte
The Bird Girls: Sarah Hill, Kiersten Casey and Sophia Bubner
Thing 1 and Thing 2: Georgia Cutajar and Ruby Elliot
Ensemble
Dance Captains: Leo van der Spek-Williams and Tobiah Elliott
Yertle the Turtle and Cat Stunt Double: Lachie Alexander
Vlad Vladikoff: Joshua-Nemet Marzan
The Grinch: Dylan Tijan
Kianna Bartolo , Dee Bellen , Gabi Bergman , Stephanie Black , Alana Cucé , Greta Georgiou , Victoria Mertzanidis , Sarah Murphy-Gamble , Elisa Osegueda , Ashlee Schultz , Niko Souroulias , Samantha Stacey and Thrubavan Tharmakulendran .
