Seussical Jr.
Performing May 22 – June 7, 2026, on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-conceived by Eric Idle
Based on the Works of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
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About This Production
Seussical Jr. is a contemporary re-imagining of Dr. Seuss, which weaves together many of his most famous stories and characters in unexpected ways. The musical creates the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as it has never been seen before. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world.
Cast
| Role(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| CLOVER CAST – EGG CAST | |
| Cat | Ingrid Neilson – Della Beogher |
| JoJo | Emery Mueller – Blair Yaron |
| Horton | Liam Davenport – Jonathan Gutzman |
| Mr. Mayor | Theo McComb – Brandon Post |
| Mrs. Mayor | Eliza Santangelo – Sky Young |
| Gertrude McFuzz | Winnie Harris/Wylde – Lily Spears |
| Mayzie La Bird | Kinley Adams – Khalia Fagan |
| Wickershams | Oliver Santangelo – Mischa Cavazos |
| Aiden Row – Jaxon Lage | |
| Sydney Underwood – Brendan Lounsbury | |
| Bird Girls | Lucy Salari |
| Melanie Escalera (Dance Captain) | |
| Kylie Mendivil | |
| Camryn Johnson | |
| Valorie Nelson | |
| Maizie Martinez | |
| Sour Kangaroo | Niilah Crable – Arabella Blanco |
| Young Kangaroo | Dasia Theford/Davenport – Jubilee Thomas |
| Judge Yertle | Cora Welch – Sapphire Trioli |
| Vlad Vladikoff | Craig Piazza – Dillon Ginn |
| Grinch | Raechelle Zazzara – Kauri Tenney |
| Ensemble | Amelia Geraci – Abby Post |
| Annie Wolfley – Aberdeen Sutherland | |
| Eloise Kennedy – Cora Hancock | |
| Emma Orizaga – Delia Schumaker | |
| Erika Johnson – Emery Dunham | |
| Keely Lotz – Sadie Schumaker | |
| Reese Lai – Triss Stovall | |
| Va’Nessa Madden |
Production Team
| Role(s) | Team Member(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | Kelly Swope |
| Musical Director | Elise Kurbat |
| Choreographer | Bella Swope |
| Set Designer | Brianna & Becky Funk |
| Stage Manager | Katie Czajkowski |
| Costume Designer | Briana Thompson |
| Hair & Makeup Designer | Kira Funk |
| Light Designer | Jessi Nessi |
| Sound Designer | Kenny Grossman & Jack Taylor |
| Prop Designer | Kenny & Vicki Grossman |