Little Actors bring Dr. Seuss’ work to life
Published 9:00 am Thursday, March 3, 2016
- Dean Poling | The Valdosta Daily TimesThe cast of Little Actors Theatre ‘Seussical Jr.’ is ready to bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life this weekend at Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center.
VALDOSTA — Little Actors Theatre is ready to pull a cat out of a hat this weekend.
And ready to present plenty of other Dr. Seuss characters, too.
LAT presents three performances of “Seussical Jr.”
“Seussical Jr.” brings Dr. Seuss’ literary characters and stories to life. It primarily focuses on the Cat in the Hat and Horton the elephant, combining elements of both characters’ stories along with other Seuss stories — all backed by songs.
Yes, “Seussical” is a musical.
The “Jr.” designation in the title means the script has been abridged and adapted for younger performers.
Little Actors Theatre presents theatre by youngsters for youngsters. The entire cast is comprised of children and youths.
LAT Director Diane Tovar said “Seussical” features 17 young performers, some playing multiple characters.
THE CAST: Lauren Greer, Chesley Wetherington, Alex Cope, Bridget Young, Kaitlyn Allbritton, Victoria Sibley, Alijah Patterson, Baxa Campbell, Azaria Wade, Holly Shoemaker, Breanna Davis, Ella Barrett, Harleigh Dearth, Annabella Willard, Ele’a Distelzweig, Mecca Marable, Gabrielle Swinson.
DIRECTION, PRODUCTION: Diane Tovar, director; Leah Tessier, assistant director/stage manager/set/props; Adam Cope, set/props; Liz Hatcher, costumes/back drops; Faye Wisenbaker, costumes; Erica Sibley, props/tickets/concessions; Church Barnas, lights/sound.
SHOWTIME
Little Actors Theatre presents “Seussical Jr.”
When: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center, 3101 N. Forrest St.
Tickets: Advance, $8, child; $10, adult. At the door, $10, child; $12, adult.
Advanced tickets, more information: Visit www.littleactorstheatrevaldosta.com.