Luther Burbank brings ‘Seussical Jr.’ to stage in front of packed houses

LANCASTER – On Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26, the Luther Burbank Center University Drama program place on its first musical in three years. “Seussical Jr.” was a enormous achievements, with a packed auditorium on both nights, in accordance to director Stacy Kramer. Two a long time ago, the application was two months from performances of “Seussical” when COVID cancelled the demonstrate. 

Only a few learners from the original cast ended up capable to conduct this calendar year.

“Seussical Jr.” is a trip through the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss. Noticed via the eyes of a little little one from Whoville named JoJo and his trouble-creating aspect-kick, the Cat in the Hat, “Seussical” can take you from Whoville to the Jungle of Nool and past.

“The crowd was awed as our awesome students told the tale of a type-hearted Elephant who will save the ‘tiniest planet in the sky,'” Kramer explained.

“These young children, both actors and crew worked hard, most obtaining in no way been a element of a theatrical general performance ahead of,” Kramer reported. “It was remarkable to see them on stage.  I am so happy of their challenging do the job, what an accomplishment.” 

The solid consists of: Cat In the Hat: Liberty Zmijak JoJo: Emma Hudak Horton: Maela Griffin Mayzie LaBird: Isabella Paul Gertrude McFuzz: Lara Mageski Mr. Mayor: Theo Kramer Mrs. Mayor: Lexi Lally Bird Women: Macy Hamburger, Beatrice Armstrong and Rylen Mayo Wickershams: Ethan Zecker, Ryan Carr and Jacob Paul Sour Kangaroo: Isabell Miranda Young Kangaroo: Elliott Crossland Vlad Vladikoff: Caden King Yertle the Turtle: Logan Hudson Grinch: Matthew Gleason Thing 1: Alexa Mattison Thing 2: Sara Anderson Who Relatives: Kin Phetsang, Ayden LeMay, Rey Reyes, Alexa Castro, Maddy Zannoni  and Maddie Laughlin and Crew: Sophia Wing, Jillian Heffernan, Allie Nelson, Merrick Beary, Vincent Cosentino, Lanaya Tetreault, Saoirse Egan and Seren Kennedy.