Newark Drama Club Presents Seussical the Musical
Article by Sarah Bogden and Erin Turner
Performance Dates:
Fri., May 3 - 7:00PM
Sat., May 4 - 2 & 7PM
On May 3rd and 4th, the drama club will stage performances of Seussical the Musical in the NCHS gym. Cast members have been working hard on the choreography and vocals for the lively show since January. The play is based on the children's book Horton Hears a Who written by Dr. Seuss with a few additional characters and scenes. The production is very energetic and entertaining for everyone. The creative costumes and entertaining sounds are sure to leave the audience mesmerized.

Director's Notes: "It's been an exceptional year for Drama Club. Students wrote and performed a show to change the way people treat one another. In one month, they raised $10,000 (with the help of generous people who bought ads and attended our first Improv Night) to purchase microphones. This weekend in Seussical the Musical, the magic of both of those moments comes together in one production.

Although the connection between Ricochet and Seussical the Musical may not be obvious, it is there. The production is filled with reminders for us to say what we mean and mean what we say. If we truly believe a person's a person no matter how small, we become the voice for all of the people who feel invisible. Even a sour kangaroo can have a change of heart when she realizes Horton was right all along. She just needs to hear the message.

Tonight you will hear our message, but it's only because of YOU. Thank you for reminding us that we aren't alone in the universe. We are here, and we're glad you are, too." - Mrs. Wheeler

Cast

Cat in the Hat:
Nicholas Gerken

Jo Jo:
Savanah Flowers

Horton the Elephant:
Mike Schwickerath

Gertrude McFuzz:
Ashleigh Colyer

Mayzie La Bird:
Sarah Moutray

Wickersham Brothers:
Jon Kratzer
Tanner Brummel (Dance Captain)
Danny Bullington
Nathaniel Burnett

Jungle Creatures/Circus:
Rebekah Whitlock (Dance Captain)
Virginina Bicalho
Taryn Shankle

Yertle the Turtle:
Marissa Rennick

Bird Girls:
Taylor Krug (Dance Captain)
Kaylyn Shankle
Kelsey Brown
Jessica Hager
Grace Gerken

Mr. Mayor:
Anthony DiClementi

Mrs. Mayor:
Jessica Hager

Whos:
Taylor Catenacci (Dance Captain)
Nicole Brandon
Cheyenne Flowers
Cassie Hager
Emily DiClementi
Matthew Wheeler

Elephant Bird:
Julia DiClementi

Sour Kangaroo:
Jordan Sweeney

Thing 1:
Bailey Fletcher (Running Crew)

Thing 2:
Connor Rennick (Running Crew)



Crew

Stage Manager:
Mikaila Butuso

Lighting:
Haylie Toftoy, Marty Schiltz

Costumes:
Erin Turner, Sarah Bogden,
Maddie Hoddy, Kara Brummel

Sound:
Noah Nichols, Walliee Elizalde,
Justin Walker, Emily McCoy

Makeup:
Savanah Faith, Taylor Frazier,
Emily McCoy

Curtain:
Jacob Van Heiden

Props:
Chris Welchko



Production Team

Director:
Elizabeth Wheeler

Musical Director:
Christy Hager

Choreographer/Co-Director:
Anna Kowalczyk

Assistant Director:
Dawn Schultz

Technical Director/Scenic Designer:
Ross Wheeler



Orchestration

Piano Keyboard:
Nicole Talley

Guitar:
Mindi Chase

Clarinet and Saxophone:
Amanda Peterson

Flute:
Kayla Perry

Percussion:
Mackenzie Fletcher

Drums:
Nick Minarich

Trumpet:
Jessica Hager