THIS WEEKEND: Seven Bridges Theatre Company Presents: Seussical, Jr.

Monday, January 30, 2012
by Ellen Davis

The show is cast, rehearsals have started and the excitement builds. On February 10-12, the Seven Bridges Theatre Company will present Seussical Jr., a show that is perfect entertainment for the whole family “no matter how small.”

Aimee Gautreau, chair of the Seven Bridges Theatre Company, noted that, “Seussical Jr. brings to life many of Dr. Seuss’ more memorable characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Bird Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination named JoJo.”  She added, “It’s a delightful experience for both performers and audience alike.”

Performances are Friday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are $12 (plus a small transaction fee if purchased online) and are available for purchase through the Seven Bridges PTA website: http://www.chappaquapta.net/SBHome.php

Largest cast in the history of the Seven Bridges PTA Theatre Program

All four grades at Seven Bridges are well represented in the cast.  In fact, with 97 performers, Seussical Jr. has the most participants in the history of the Seven Bridges PTA Theater Program.

For some students, this is the first time they will get to work with the professional team assembled by the theater company: Director Kevin Kearins, Chorographer Linda Sabatelli-Carelli and Musical Director John Bowen.  “I’m always surprised and ecstatic about the quality of dancing and singing from the students,” commented Director Kevin Kearins. “It’s quite a treat for the production team to work with such talented students.”

Eighth grader Megan Warshofsky, Bird Girl Number 1,who loves singing and acting “has worked with Kevin since her days at Roaring Brook.” Bird Girl Number 7, Gina Bueti, also an eighth grader pointed out: “Seussical Jr. starts simply and suddenly the story comes together and it’s so exciting.”  Sixth Grader Julia Dalrymple, who portrays the Young Kangaroo, is “so excited to have a lead part.”  So excited, in fact, that she learned all of her lines before rehearsals even started!

So get ready to join Horton, Mayzie, JoJo, The Cat in the Hat and the inhabitants of Whoville for three out-of-this-world performances!

Ellen Davis is a creative director.  She is also the parent of sixth graders, Violet and Jackson Gautreau, who are members of the Seven Bridges Theatre Company.