BELLOWS FALLS — “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss's best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper as Bellows Falls Union High School Drama department presents Seussical, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza.
The cast will lovingly bring to life everyone's favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant played by Paulryan Chipman, The Cat in the Hat, performed by Jackson Purdy, Gertrude McFuzz, played by Zoe Schemm, lazy Mayzie, performed by Sophia Cardini, and a little boy with a big imagination - Jojo, played by Emily Wunderle.
The characters will transport audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.”
Horton faces a double challenge - not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, 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.
Performances will be on Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m., then two shows on Saturday, March 19, at noon and 7 p.m.