Oh, The Thinks They Can Think!
Theater Production’s yearly musical is here
Photo by Austin C.
Left to Right: Delaney D, (Thing One) Sloane D, (Thing Two) Emilee B, (Mayzie la Bird) Lucas T, (Horton The Elephant) Madeline S, (The Cat in The Hat)
March 22, 2017
Gorzycki’s advanced theatre program has been working over the past few months on this year’s musical, “Seussical”, a combination of all the major Dr. Seuss tales into a musical, which begins this Friday, March 24. Tickets for the show can be pre-purchased here. While the progress of putting it together has been a struggle due to absences and other unique challenges they have come across this year, all the cast and crew are ready for a great show to come.
Eighth Grader Carli V., who is playing one of the Cat in The Hats, talks about some challenges with doing Seussical.
“Being gone for [the Dance trip to Disney World] was a struggle for me and the entire cast really, because many people were all out, so it was hard to get our blocking,” Carli said. “For me, in doing the Cat, it’s a lot more reacting than it is acting. A lot of the time I’ll be sitting onstage and just have to react to what’s happening. I may not have the full focus of the scene, but I still have to be present and paying attention, and still staying in character even though I’m not doing much, because anyone can be looking at you at any time. The characters are vibrant, the costumes are so bright and exciting, the set is creative, and it’s such a great, flamboyant new show.” The characters are vibrant, the costumes are so bright and exciting, the set is creative, and it’s such a great, flamboyant new show. — Carli V
The main plot of Seussical centers mostly on Horton the Elephant, and his quest to save the small land of Whoville, and protect his egg, given to him by an irresponsible bird named Mayzie. Along the way he meets many fun and interesting characters and scenarios that he must face to save The Whos. Eighth Grader Andrew M., playing one of the Hortons, talks about his character arc.
“Horton goes through many very rigorous, hard trials to protect this clover which he believes there are people on, and no one else in the jungle believes him,” Andrew said. “It’s a very emotional role, which is interesting to play onstage.”
Seventh Grader Camilla C. plays Gertrude, a shy, one-feather tailed bird with an obsession over Horton.
“My favorite part about doing this show is that I get to shine as a lead role, and show the theatre teachers that they made the right decision in choosing me for Gertrude,” Camilla said. “I can relate to my character because often talking to other people is hard for me too, for Gertrude it’s really hard to talk to Horton, and for me it’s really hard to talk to people I don’t know that well.”
Theatre teacher and Director Michelle Huerta discusses why people should go see the show.
“A lot of people have perceived this as a children’s show, but it really isn’t,” Huerta said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. There are some super talented kids in this show, and the audience is going to be truly amazed when they see the talent that has gone through with making this show happen.” The audience is going to be truly amazed when they see the talent that has gone through with making this show happen. — Michelle Huerta
Make sure to support your school’s theatre department and catch the show. Below are the times, cast, and ticket purchase information.
Friday, March 24 at 7:00pm [Black Cast]
Saturday, March 25 at 2:00pm [Orange Cast]
Saturday, March 25 at 7:00pm [White Cast]
Friday, March 31 at 7:00pm [Orange Cast]
Saturday, April 1 at 2:00pm [White Cast]
Saturday, April 1 at 7:00pm [Black Cast]
Get tickets here. General Admission is $5 a person, reserved seating is $10 per person.
