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See 'Seussical, the Musical' at Cutting Hall in Palatine

ArtReach Educational Theatre is staging "Seussical, the Musical!" Shows will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18; 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24; and at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Cutting Hall Theatre, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine.

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!

Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical The Musical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing the world of Whos. Jojo, a very special Who child is 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, in addition he must guard an abandoned egg, left in 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.

The production is directed by Dan Walsh of Chicago with assistant direction by Jonah Parra of Chicago, musical direction by Jessica Harrigan Texidor of Chicago, and choreography by Dan Walsh of Chicago, Jonah Parra of Chicago and Brianna Watson of Des Plaines.

The cast includes: Jonah Parra of Chicago as The Cat; Rocco Ayala of Chicago as Horton; Madalyn Griseto of Des Plaines as Gertrude; Dominique Buonicore of Berwyn as Maize, Ben Golay of Chicago as The Mayor; Debra Langland of Palatine as Mrs. Mayor; Trevor Walker of Chicago as General Ghengis Khan and Yertle, the Turtle. The Wickersham Brothers are played by Dan Walsh of Chicago, Mark Mosias of Palatine, Kevin Foss of Palatine and Peter Johns of Palatine. The roles of the Bird Girls are being played by Jodie Lloyd of Itasca, Victoria Walsh of Palatine, Gail Goodman of Palatine, Mary Nicholas of Palatine, Isabel Kaegi of Palatine and Rose Gould of Palatine. Sharing the role of Jojo is Sophie Kaegi of Palatine and Max Gould of Palatine and sharing the role of the Sour Kangaroo is Rosemarie Guiffre of Palatine and Savannah Klein of Arlington Heights.

The mission of ArtReach Educational Theatre is to expose children to all aspects of theater, music and dance. Any child, ages 5 through high school, from beginner to advanced performing levels with a genuine interest in the arts is welcome. All children are challenged and encouraged. ArtReach Educational Theatre offers private voice lessons, dance and acting classes, advanced musical theater workshops and Summer Arts Camp programs in Palatine.

Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Student/children/senior tickets are available for $16 in advance, and $18 at the door. Group discounts available. For tickets, visit the Cutting Hall ticketing page at cuttinghall.org. For group sales, call the ArtReach ticket line at (630) 808-5852.

For information about ArtReach programs taught by professional actors and teachers, call (847) 372-7798 or consult artreachspotlite.com.

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