The Independence Primary School Drama Club is proud to present their 2024-25 musical production of Seussical Jr. on Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9. Come celebrate the amazing accomplishments of these 75 intrepid 3rd and 4th-grade performers, as we revisit beloved Dr. Seuss characters including “The Cat in the Hat,” “Horton the Elephant,” “The Grinch,” and more.
Perfect for the whole family, Seussical Jr. is a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, that transports audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus. “The Cat in the Hat” (Grace Shedron/Leo Calabro) narrates the story of “Horton the Elephant” (Caden Petek/Lidia D’Anza), who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called Whos. Horton meets JoJo (Scarlett Brenner/Ava Burns), a Who child reprimanded for thinking too many “thinks.” He stands up to protect JoJo and 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 (Joey Jackson/Hannah Deucher). Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, his friend and neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz (Vivian Jaronowski/Eve Pietrzak), never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Under the direction of Kat Kellie and choreographed by Rebecca Justice, these two casts provide you with four opportunities to join them on a trip down memory lane. Tickets are on sale for Saturday 3/8 shows at 3:30pm and 6:00pm, and Sunday 3/9 shows at 3:30pm and 6:00pm, at https://ips.ptboard.com. Performances will be held at the Independence Middle School auditorium, and general admission tickets are available for $5 online ($8 at the door).
Special thanks to the IPS PTO for sponsoring this incredible program, to the staff members at IPS and IMS who have helped facilitate it, and the countless volunteer parents and student-led crew without whom our young thespians wouldn't be able to present this production to you.