Set Design | Scenic Painting
Book by: LYNN AHRENS & STEPHEN FLAHERTY, Music: STEPHEN FLAHERTY, Lyrics: LYNN AHRENS, Co-Conceived: ERIC IDLE
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, 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.
Production: ZAO Theatre
Director and Music Director: Mickey Bryce
Choreographer: Ashley Harkey
This was the first time I had the opportunity to work with Mickey Bryce. Still to this day, this has been one of my favorite sets to work on. Mickey is a creative genius and I learned so much from him. Thank you Mickey!!!
As a children's book illustrator, it was a special treat to bring the work of Dr. Seuss to the stage.