Seussical

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                             Director's Note

Hello! And welcome to our production of "Seussical the Musical!" Thank you for coming out to support the arts today! We are so excited to show you what we have been working on for the last 3 months. I chose "Seussical" for our spring production because I was looking for a show that matched our season's themes: Writing and Imagination. I also knew that I wanted to do a show that could involve K-8th grade students from our community. "Seussical" ended up being the perfect fit! I am so proud of all of these students and the hard work that they have put into this show! From the cast to the crew, everyone has put their heart and soul into this show! We hope you enjoy this tale of friendship, individuality, creativity, and standing up for what you believe in! 

                                      -Katie Kiefer 

Song List

Act One

• Oh, the Thinks You Can Think – Cat in the Hat, Company
• Horton Hears a Who – Horton, Bird Girls, Jungle Creatures
• Biggest Blame Fool – Sour Kangaroo, Horton, Wickershams, Bird Girls, Cat, Gertrude, Mayzie, Jungle Creatures
• Here on Who - Mayor, Mrs. Mayor, Grinch, Horton, Whos
• Oh, the Thinks You Can Think (Reprise) – Cat
• It’s Possible – JoJo, Cat, Fish
• How to Raise a Child – Mayor, Mrs. Mayor
• The Military – Schmitz, Cadets
• Alone in the Universe – Horton, JoJo
• The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz – Gertrude
• Amayzing Mayzie – Mayzie, Bird Girls, Gertrude
• Amayzing Gertrude – Gertrude, Bird Girls
• Monkey Around – Wickershams
• Chasing the Whos – Sour Kangaroo, Bird Girls, Horton, Wickershams, Jungle Creatures, Whos
• How Lucky You Are – Cat
• Notice Me, Horton – Gertrude, Horton
• How Lucky You Are (Reprise) – Mayzie, Cat
• Horton Sits on the Egg – Bird Girls, Horton
• How Lucky You Are (Reprise 2) – Horton, Gertrude, Cat, JoJo, Company

Act Two

• Entr'acte – Orchestra
• Egg, Nest, and Tree – Sour Kangaroo, Bird Girls, Wickershams, Jungle Creatures
• Circus McGurkus – Cat, Circus Members
• How Lucky You Are (Reprise 3) – Horton
• How Lucky You Are (Reprise 4) – Mayzie, Cat
• Amayzing Horton - Mayzie
• Alone in the Universe (Reprise) – Horton
• Solla Sollew – Horton, JoJo, Mayor, Mrs. Mayor, Circus Animals
• Green Eggs and Ham – Cadets, JoJo, Schmitz
• Grinch Scene – Grinch, Whos
• A Message from the Front – Cadets, Mr. Mayor, Mrs. Mayor
• Alone in the Universe (Reprise 2) – JoJo
• Havin’ a Hunch – Cat, Hunches, JoJo
• All for You – Gertrude, Cat, Bird Girls
• The People Versus Horton the Elephant – Sour Kangaroo, Wickershams, Cat, Judge Yertle the Turtle, Bird Girls, Horton, Gertrude, Whos
• Alone in the Universe (Reprise 3) – Gertrude, Horton
• Oh, the Thinks You Can Think (Reprise 2) – Full Company
• Green Eggs and Ham (Bows) – Full Company

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Abby Ebelhar

The Cat in the Hat

Abby is currently in her second year as an actor. Seussical is her second musical and third show with Bethlehem's theatre program. Her previous roles include ensemble in High School Musical and Tyro in Backspace. She is looking forward to performing in this show with her little sister Maddie! When she is not at theatre, she enjoys spending her time doing other extracurriculars such as academic team. She thanks you for taking the time to come see the show!

Madeline Ebelhar

JoJo

Playing JoJo in Seussical is the third production with which Madeline has been involved, but the first with Bethlehem High School. She was Wavely in The Royal Mermaid Escapade (Bardstown Theatricals), and she worked on the stage/tech crew for Thumbelina (Bardstown Theatricals). She has taken several acting classes with Bardstown Theatricals as well, including an Introduction to Acting, an improv class, and a class that studied monologues, where she wrote and presented her own. A huge thanks to my mom who helped me get to all the practices, and of course to my sister, Abby, who told me I should try out for Seussical. Another big thanks to my friend, Presley, who went through lines with me at school.

Noah Downey

Horton the Elephant

Noah Downey is a sophomore in Bethlehem High School, starting his third year in a high school production. Previous roles included Grimsby from "The Little Mermaid," and Chad Danforth from "High School Musical." Noah Downey has a beautiful family including his brother Ian and parents, Derrick and Kimberly Downey. He is also blessed with to amazing dogs, Einstein and Zeus. Noah loves to bring joy to people’s faces not only in theatre but also outside of school participating in service projects all throughout different counties. Noah hopes the people of Bardstown enjoy his future shows and will be just as happy as he was to be a part of them.

Olivia Minor

Gertrude McFuzz

Olivia has always shown interest in the art of musical theater ever since she was young. Ever since she started school, she has always been in choir. She was introduced into theater at a young age starting by being casted as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins Jr. in 2016. After that she was in The Addams Family and The Little Mermaid during the summer for the Pac. At Bethlehem, Olivia is on the softball, swim, and cross country team. She also joined the choir and theater club. Olivia was casted in The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong as Annie, High School Musical On Stage as Gabriella Montez, Backspace as Fresh, and Suessical as Gerturde Mcfuzz. She will continue to perform and desires to continue this for her future career.

Ramona Manion

Mayzie

Ramona Manion is a freshman at Bethlehem. She is very excited to be playing Mayzie in her first musical at Bethlehem. She plays softball, enjoys listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends.

Sara Bochert

Sour Kangaroo

Sara is so excited to be back on stage as Sour Kangaroo! She is a junior here at Bethlehem and has been in many past performances including: The Little Mermaid (Flotsom), The One Act Play that Goes Wrong (Tech), Backspace (Rook), and High School Musical (Taylor). She plays Tennis and is in the International Thespian Society.

Hayden Thomas

Mr. Mayor

Hayden Thomas is playing the Mayor of Whoville in Bethlehem High School’s production of Seussical. This is Hayden’s eighth production overall and third production here at Bethlehem High School. Hayden’s favorite roles that he has played are Stanley Sapovitz , Brian Winfield, and ensemble. Hayden looks forward to continuing his theatrical career here at Bethlehem High School.

Allison Bochert

Mrs. Mayor

Allison is a sophmore here at Bethlehem. She has done 4 shows and is very excited to play the role of Mrs Mayor! In her past performances, she played ensemble for High School Musical and Backspace, and tech crew for The One Act Play That Goes Wrong. When she isn't doing theatre, she enjoys playing tennis!

Tommy Filiatreau

General Genghis Khan Schmitz

Tommy is a sophomore at Bethlehem High School. This is his first Bethlehem production and he is proud to be a part of it. His favorite part of the show are the military scenes. When he is not on the stage, Tommy can be found on the soccer field.

Autumn Johnson

Bird Girl #1

Sophomore Autumn Johnson is thrilled to be back for her second year of theatre here at Bethlehem High School. She enjoys exploring new characters, techniques, and ways to bring stories to life. When she’s not rehearsing, Autumn can be found on the volleyball court. “Hard work is good work; if you’re working really hard and you feel proud with what you’re doing, that’s the easiest way to be happy in life.” -Tom Holland

Mary Curtsinger

Bird Girl #2

Mary, is no stranger to theatre. She has been involved with her local community theatre for the past 8 years. She is excited for this to be her first musical with Bethlehem Drama Department as a high school student. You might have seen her in Annie and Seussical Jr. here when she was still in grade school. Mary's favorite productions she has done are Hairy Tale Rocks ( Paprika), Sound of Music ( Louisa) and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown ( Little Red Headed Girl). When you do not see her on stage you can find her back stage helping out the stage crew or running lights. Mary is looking forward to continuing her love for theatre here at Bethlehem.

Madi Mattingly

Bird Girl #3

Madi Mattingly is a freshman here at Bethlehem, and, though this is only her 2nd production with Bethlehem, she is no stranger to the theatre. She has done over 14 productions in multiple theatres in Kentucky. Her favorite shows that she has been a part of are Legally Blonde and Singin’ in the Rain. Madi is so excited for this show, and hopes you enjoy it!

Austin Calvin Kidd

Yertle the Turtle

Hi! My name is Austin Kidd! I am 15 years old, my birthday is August 3rd, 2008, I am 5 ft 4 1/2 tall, and I am a Freshman in High School! My best friends are PT Minor, Noah Downey, and Cameron Cruey! I am a huge Marvel fan! Specifically, the comics and the movies! I am also a Sci-Fi nerd! My favorite bands are Fall Out Boy and Imagine Dragons! My favorite video games are Alice: Madness Returns, Red Dead Redemption 2, Far Cry 5, Far Cry: New Dawn, the original Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Trilogy, Uncharted, Halo, Portal 2, and Minecraft! My favorite TV show is The Mandalorian! I went to public school for 11 years before switching over to private school in August of 2022! I love theatre and acting! I also really love cosplay!

Billie Hurst

Bird Girl #4

Billie is in the 6th grade at St. Joe. She has been in the Stephen Foster Story for 6 years. She has also performed in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat and The Wizard of Oz. She loves to perform, but when she isn't acting she plays soccer, basketball, and volleyball. She lives on a farm in Bardstown, Ky with her mom, dad, sister, and little brother.

Irene Manion

Wickersham Brother #1

Irene is a sixth grader at St. Joseph. This is her first theatrical role. Irene sings with the St. Joseph Middle School Choir and competes with the Academic Team. In her free time she enjoys art, ballet, reading, and creative writing. Irene has enjoyed getting to know new people during her preparation for this role.

Anne Manion

Wickersham Brother #2

Anne is a sixth grader at St. Joseph. This is her first theatrical role. Anne sings with the St. Joseph Middle School Choir and competes with the Academic Team. In her free time Anne enjoys reading, ballet, and art, especially painting. Anne has had lots of fun preparing for this role.

Avery Bowling

Wickersham Brother #3

Avery is in the 5th grade at St. Joe. She has been in many other shows, including The Little Mermaid, Cinderella the Honest, and The Lion King. Her favorite part of Seussical is the court scene!

Natalie Mitzelfelt

The Grinch

Natalie is in the 6th grade at Bloomfield Middle. She was first seen in Seussical Jr. at Bethlehem, and has also been in Beauty and the Beast, and a play called the Eric and Joe Show. Her favorite part of Seussical is the dancing! Thank you to her parents, all that organized the show, and to the audience!

Presley Coffey

Baby Kangaroo

Presley is an outstanding young actress. She enjoys musicals, acting, dancing, and singing. She has played many roles in many plays with Bardstown Theatricals and different summer camps in her ten years. Some other roles she has played are "The French Woman in Agatha Christie's "Afternoon at the Seaside" and Little Anna in "Frozen the Musical." Thank you to my Mom, Dad, John, and Addison for all your support and all of my grandparents as well.

Emma Simpson

Vlad Vladikoff

Emma Simpson is making her acting debut in Seussical as Vlad Vladikoff. Emma is a 3rd grader at St. Joseph and has had the best time with her fellow Seussical cast members. In her free time, Emma enjoys competitive dancing and watching her brothers play baseball. She is looking forward to her continuing her theater career and can’t wait for her next adventure. Emma would like to give special thanks to her mom for encouraging her to audition, and her family and friends for supporting her.

Edmund Scott

Ensemble

Edmund is excited to join the cast of Seussical. He is in Kindergarten at St. Joe's. He was recently seen at St Joe's as a donkey in the Christmas pageant. He is really good at laughing, bringing in the trash cans, Mario games, good hugs, and racing small cars.

Helen Scott

Ensemble

Helen is delighted to be in "Seussical!" She is a 2nd grader at St. Joe's. She was recently featured in the Kentucky premiere of "Bunnies." She was recently seen as a blue-bird and an owl in notable Bardtown Theatricals productions. She is very fond of yellow, squishmallows, decorating interiors, chocolate, and her kitty, Mae.

Marian Scott

Ensemble

Marian is happy to be doing Seussical. She was recently seen in A Pirate's Christmas as an accidentally vacationing eld, and in Agatha Christie's The Rule of Three as the nasty Mrs. Gunner. She loves Greek mythology, is a Potter-verse expert, reads more than most humans, and is an amazing baker!

Ryan Kremer

Ensemble

Ryan is in Kindergarten at St. Joe. This is his first musical! His favorite part of being in Seussical the Musical is going on the stage and his costumes! For fun, he likes to play with his friends, play with his toys, eat dinner with his Mom and Dad, and make cookies and brownies with his sister, Lily.

Nora Evans

Ensemble

Nora Evans is a fifth grader at St. Joseph School. She has also appeared in Bethlehem High School’s Little Mermaid and Bardstown Theatricals Cinderella.

Stella McCarty

Ensemble

Stella is in fifth grade at St. Joe. She is so excited to be a part of Seussical!! Stella’s most recent role was a lioness in Disney’s Lion King Jr play with KY Classic Arts. She is currently an actress with Bardstown Theatricals. Aside from acting Stella enjoys being with her friends and she is obsessed with her cat, Cookie.

Abigail Greenwell

Ensemble

Abigail is in the 2nd grade at St. Joe. She was recently in Bunnies at St. Joe and The Rule of Three at Bardstown Theatricals. Her favorite part of Seussical is being in Circus McGurkus!

Ruby Thomas

Ensemble

Ruby is in the 2nd grade at St. Joe. She was recently in a show called Bunnies at St. Joe. Her favorite part of the Seussical has been hanging out with friends and getting to meet new people! Thank you to my mom who convinced me to try out for the show!

Avery Bowling

Wickersham

Avery Bowling is a fifth grade student at St. Joe. This will be Avery’s second performance with Bethlehem Theatre Department and sixth play overall. She has held other roles such as Pumbaa in the Lion King and Young Ella in Cinderella The Honest. She has a passion for acting and is very thankful for all the opportunities that have been given to her.

Beatrice Bowie

Ensemble

Bea fell in love with the theater after seeing “Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.” This is her 3rd live theatrical performance (at least in front of non-family members). She is thrilled and honored to be taking part in Seussical the Musical.

Natalie Mitzelfelt

Grinch

NATALIE MITZELFELT Natalie Mitzelfelt is making her Bardstown stage debut as the Grinch in the Bethlehem production of Seussical the Musical. Natalie attends Bloomfield Middle School and loves theatre, horses and her dogs Chewie, Finn, Socks and Kona. Many thanks to Mom and Dad for the transportation to rehearsals and to her Grandparents for visiting from New York City to see the show!

Katie Kiefer

Director

Ms. Kiefer has been teaching at Bethlehem for 8 years. During that time, she has been the Theatre Director and the International Thespian Society Troupe Director. She attended Bethlehem High School (Class of 2012), where she was a part of this very theatre program. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from University of Louisville (2016), a Certificate of College Advising from Murray State (2022), and is currently working on her Master's Degree in Theatre Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Ms. Kiefer has always been a lover of theatre and has participated in quite a few productions herself. Her favorite productions include: Mamma Mia (Lisa), Cinderella (Ensemble/Understudy), Carrie (Norma), The Addams Family (Bride Ancestor), and American Idiot (Ensemble). She also worked at The Stephen Foster Story for 9 summers, getting experience in the Box Office, as the Props Master, Stage Manager, and as an actor. She is so excited to see what the future holds for this program! Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and Allen.

Allen Brooks

Musical & Technical Director

This is Allen’s third season with Bethlehem High School’s Theatre Department. He is a Math Teacher and Theatre Director at Thomas Nelson High School. Some of the recent productions Allen has been blessed to be part of include: A Christmas Carol (Director), The Secret Garden (Dr. Craven), The Stephen Foster Story (Audio Engineer), Cinderella (King Max), Annie (Director), High School Musical (Musical & Technical Director), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), and he is currently working on Anastasia at TNHS (Director). This production has been a blast and Allen is so proud of what the students have achieved in Seussical. All glory to Christ our King! (John 1:14)

Caylee Newport

Stage Manager

Caylee is our Stage Manager for this production! She is a member of the International Thespian Society, and has been with our Theatre Department for two years. Caylee has worked backstage with tech for six productions at Bethlehem! Her dedication to the arts has led her to receive the Honor Thespian award and our department’s Tech Award. These awards were based on the work and hours she puts into theatre.

Franklin Jardim

Assistant Stage Manager

Franklin Jardim is a sophomore at Bethlehem High School, and is a stage hand currently training to be stage manager. This is his second production with the Bethlehem Theatre Department. Franklin helps in the creation and organization of props, the managing of attendance logs, and the managing of the stage during the production. Franklin enjoys mentally complex poetry, lifting heavy objects and walking really fast around the stage area pretending like he is doing something.

Sophie Simms

Head of Lighting

Sophie Simms is a senior at Bethlehem! Seussical will be her 5th production at Bethlehem High School(Just Desserts, The Little Mermaid, The One Act Play That Goes Wrong, ​Backspace, and Seussical​). Other favorite roles include: Ensemble in Mamma Mia! (Central Kentucky Theatre - Springfield Opera House.) Sophie is a member of the Bethlehem High School's chapter of the International Thespian Society and serves as Vice President of the group. She plans on attending Transylvania University, where she will continue practicing technical theatre skills in their Theatre Guild as well!

Katherine Skiles

Lighting Technician

Katherine has been assisting with lighting for two shows, Backspace and Seussical. Before she began lighting, however, she participated in two shows as a stagehand. Last year, she joined the International Thespian Society and has since been trained as a light technician. She is a Junior at Bethlehem High School and her favorite subject is biology. Katherine's favorite part of theater is seeing all of the hard work come together. Thank you to Angel Cobb and Sophie Simms for your guidance and training.

Maria Cobb

Lighting Technician

Maria Cobb is excited to help with the lights for the performance, "Seussical." She has always been doing lights and giving the actors a luminous, eye-catching stage has always been one of her favorite things to do in theatre. Maria has helped take charge of giving the lights during many performances. Her past experiences with that has been the "The One Act Play That Goes Wrong", "The Little Mermaid", "High School Musical", and now "Seussical."

Anna Kuntz

Sound Manager

Anna Kuntz is a sophomore here at Bethlehem High School. Anna joined theatre for the first time during her freshman year. She has been in charge of sound for the following: The One Act Play That Goes Wrong, High School Musical, Backspace, and Seussical the Musical. Anna is also very involved in other clubs and sports here at Bethlehem.

Grace Ice

Sound Crew

Grace has only been with the Bethlehem High School for one play. As the only mic person, she controlled the mics for Backspace. She had 2 years of experience with sound before coming to Bethlehem. Before her experience in sound, she worked with the backstage crew for only one show. She always had a passion for working with sound!

Scarlett Newport

Scenic Designer/Makeup/Stage Hand

Scarlett is a sophomore at Bethlehem! She contributes to the theatre department by doing makeup, designing and painting sets, and helping backstage. This is her fourth production here at Bethlehem. She loves analyzing characters, scripts, and making memories within the theatre department. Outside of theater, she enjoys painting and reading. “And there’s a million things I haven’t done. But just you wait, just you wait.” -Hamilton

Alivia Pascual

Scenic Painter/Hair and Makeup

Alivia is a stage hand. She also helped with painting the set and doing hair for the actors. This is her first year with the Bethlehem highschool theater department. She is a sophomore and participates in track and Spanish club. Her ideal profession is being a cardiothoracic surgeon!

Ashley M Garcia

Stage Hand

This will be Ashley's fifth show with Bethlehem's Theatre Department. Ashley was a Mersister and Chef in "The Little Mermaid," a jock and ensemble member in "High School Musical On Stage," and a stagehand for "Just Desserts," and "The One Act Play That Goes Wrong." Ashley is also a part of the International Thespian Society! Her favorite thing about theatre is making new friends.

Ellery Smith

Stage Hand

Ellery loves helping backstage! From moving props around to making decorations, she is a jack of all trades! She is a part of the International Thespian Society and this will be her sixth show with Bethlehem's Theatre Department. She has worked backstage with "Just Desserts," "The Little Mermaid," "The One Act Play That Goes Wrong," "High School Musical," and "Backspace."

Special Thanks

Hardin County School's Performing Arts Center

The Stephen Foster Story 

Kelby Hammond 

The Newport Family 

The Bochert Family 

Mara Huston 

David Asher 

Keegan Murfin 

Katherine Scott

All the parents that dedicated their time and money to our program 

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