Auburn Players Youth Theater brings “Seussical Jr.” to life

The Auburn Players Youth Theater is presenting “Seussical Jr.,” a musical based on the children’s stories of Dr. Seuss.

Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (July 26 & 27), and 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28) at the Bisgrove Theater at Cayuga Community College in Auburn. 

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$5 for children under the age 12, $10 for Seniors/Students, and $15 General Ad

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and other favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.

Although Horton faces ridicule, danger 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! This musical is full of dancing and singing entertainment, great for children of all ages!

Bringing the Youth Theater’s production life is the cast: Ryan Persampieri, Alyssa Brown, Noah Hickok, Jeremy Terino, Erin DeGraw, Fiona Chisholm, Julianna Buchmann, Allie Parker, Ella Boedicker, Moira Curry, Grace Wilder, Charli Tallman, Braden Gryzlo, Aidan Ward, Alex Musso, Sophia Testa, Josie Janas, Luke Moskov, Emma Gurak, Emma Whipple, Rachael Wilson, Enrique Hernandez and Mariela Hernandez

The production team includes, Sara Fraher (Director), Nikkia Borowski (Choreographer), Ben Kringer (Vocal Director), and Grace Ducayne (Assistant Choreographer).