Seussical KIDS - Stage Mag

Studio East Second Stage Production of Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens , Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle Based on the works of Dr. Seuss Music Supervised, Adapted and Produced by Bryan Louiselle

Directed and Choreographed by Tristan Calkins
Music Directed by Julia Fung

Seussical KIDS Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Thank you for joining us for the first production of our brand new Second Stage program! Studio East has long championed young artists exploring all aspects of theatre and this program is an extension of that work. Experienced teen and young adult artists were teamed up with mentors from our recent Mainstage production to help guide them through an entire production process, from show selection to opening night! These amazing students took the lead on every aspect from casting to designing to production concept to running rehearsals and right here to our performance. This structure also allowed us to feature our actors ages 13 and under who have been mainstays in Studio East classes, School Stage productions, Summer Camps, and even Mainstage for years as they learn to be guided by their older peers and work together as an ensemble to bring this show to life. We are so proud of everyone's work shining on our stage this weekend and grateful to each of you for being here to support the next generation of artists.

Enjoy the show!

-Carolyn Agan

Studio East Interim Executive and Artistic Director

Song List

Overture
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!
Horton Hears a Who
Here On Who
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! (Reprise)
It's Possible (Part 1)
It's Possible (Part 2)
Alone in the Universe
The One Feather Tail Of Miss Gertrude McFuzz
Monkey Around/Chasing the Whos
Horton Sits On The Egg/Dilemma
Solla Sollew
The Whos Return
Yopp!
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! (Finale)
Green Eggs and Ham
Exit Music

Auditions

Cast

Addison Anderson

Vlad Vladikoff

Alice Foster

Cat #2

Angela Song

Mrs. Mayor

Audrey Lin

Mayzie LaBird

Audrey Orr

Judge Yertle, Wickersham

Dan Cohen

Gertrude McFuzz

Emma Henry

Horton

Hazel Geffner

Cat #1

Izzy Harmetz

Marshall, Jungle Citizen

Kabir Kale

Mr. Mayor

Layla Krishnan

Sour Kangaroo

Lucy Henry

Young Kangaroo

Sophie Anderson

Wickersham

Sophie Tiesel

Wickersham

Zoey Cardoso

Jojo

Zoey Harmetz

Cat #3

Creative Team

Tristan Calkins

Director / Choreographer

Julia Fung

Music Director

Wils Cook

Stage Manager

Shoshanna Ryan

Production Assistant

Jacob Stowe

Costume Designer

Allie Beeman

Props Designer

Autumn Lapounov

Lighting Designer

Angelina Lapounov

Backstage Technician

Alison Giordano

Backstage Technician

Thomas Pierson

Builder/Technician

Meet the Company

Addison Anderson

Vlad Vladikoff

age 7, is a 2nd grader at Keller Elementary. She is thrilled to return to the Studio East stage, having previously appeared in 'Twas the Night...2022 as a Toy/Sugarplum. A big thanks to her friends and family for coming to support her!

Alice Foster

Cat #2

age 10, attends John Muir Elementary. This is Alice’s first on stage experience, and she loves it. When not onstage Alice loves playing soccer, choir, playing hockey, swimming and being with family and friends. She thanks her family, Ms Metz her choir teacher, and Studio East for giving her this opportunity!

Angela Song

Mrs. Mayor

age 10, attends Lakeview Elementary Schc This is her 2nd play, and she played Banjo (a citizen) in the play Super Stan. When she is not onstage, Angela enjoys skiing, dancing, soccer, and cooking. Angela would like to thank her family for letting her experience this play.

Audrey Lin

Mayzie LaBird

age 9, attends Emily Dickinson Elementary School. The stage is the happy place for this triple threat who has several years of dance experience, multiple acting classes, including a summer camp production at Studio East, and is currently enjoying weekly vocal lessons. When not onstage, you can find her on the soccer field or writing. She thanks her friends, family, past and present instructors (especially those at Studio East!) and the audience!

Audrey Orr

Judge Yertle, Wickersham

age 11, attends Kirk Elementary. She has done several Studio East classes and performed in multiple school plays. In her free time, she loves crafting and skiing when she can. She dedicates her performance to her friends, family, and Studio East.

Dan Cohen

Gertrude McFuzz

age 9, attends East Ridge Elementary School. His first Studio East role was Rubble in a Paw Patrol summer camp when he was 5 years old. Favorite roles since include Michael in Peter & Wendy (Missoula Children's Theatre) and the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz (Studio East class). Dan wants to thank his sister Anna & all the Studio East staff for helping him get to this point.

Emma Henry

Horton

13 and attends Kirkland Middle School. She loves theater and has performed in all six school plays and Big Fish at Studio East. Outside of theater, Emma enjoys swimming, reading, and Girl Scouts. She’s excited to be part of the show. Enjoy the performance!

Hazel Geffner

Cat #1

age 10, is a student at Sunrise Elementary and a proud shower-singing, spotlight-loving, star-in-training. She previously appeared in Big Fish with Studio East and countless school and Broadway Bound productions. Offstage, she can be found choreographing musicals in her living room, usually with her devastatingly cute dog, Milo, as the audience. She would like to thank her parents for funding this dramatic lifestyle.

Izzy Harmetz

Marshall, Jungle Citizen

age 8 attends Peter Kirk Elementary School. Previously was a Snow Chicken in the school play. In her spare time, Izzy loves gymnastics, ice skating, Girl Scouts, her friends and her dog Rainier. She is excited for her first Second Stage at Studio East!

Kabir Kale

Mr. Mayor

age 8, attends Puesta del Sol Elementary and is excited to make his stage debut! He has enjoyed attending Studio East classes since he was a kindergartner and thanks all his instructors and staff here. He loves sports and creating comics. He thanks Mumma Baba and Zubin!

Layla Krishnan

Sour Kangaroo

Age 12, comes to this role fresh from performing in Goosebumps at University Prep, her current school. Her past credits include Space Pirates (Taylor), Super Stan (Francis), Beauty & the Beast (Lumiere), and Spamilton (Lady of the Lake). She is a veteran of Studio East classes/camps.

Lucy Henry

Young Kangaroo

age 7, attends Peter Kirk Elementary. She was previously in Kids Act classes as Drisella in Cinderella and Snow White in Snow White. Offstage she loves spending time with her sisters and Girl Scout friends as well as swimming and playing piano.

Sophie Anderson

Wickersham

is in 5th grade at Rose Hill. This is her first role in a production. In her free time she loves to longboard, play with friends, and write stories. She wants to thank her family, neighbors, and teachers for their support.

Sophie Tiesel

Wickersham

12 years old and attends Finn Hill Middle School. She most recently played Shprintze in Fiddler on the Roof, her first mainstage production through Studio East, but she has been participating in classes and camps since she was 5 years old. Sophie enjoys dancing in her musical theater jazz class at Eastside Dance and playing with her puppy, Millie. Sophie would like to thank her family and all of the amazing staff at Studio East. She's so excited for Seussical!

Zoey Cardoso

Jojo

is a third-grader at Alcott Elementary School, Redmond. Previous credits include Cinderella, Dragons love Tacos, Bear Hunt, and the Studio's Showstoppers. Zoey loves theater, making new friends while at it, everything Art-related, creating her own lyrics, inventing stories for Cinnamoroll, and… chips! Zoey thanks her family, friends, and Studio East’s amazing team for showing her anything's possible! Enjoy all the thinks!

Zoey Harmetz

Cat #3

age 11 attends Peter Kirk Elementary School. Previous Studio East credits include Beilke in Fiddler on the Roof, a Decibel in The Phantom Tollbooth and Toy/Sugar Plum in 'Twas the Night. In her spare time, Zoey loves to read, play with her dog and play piano. She would like to thank her family & friends for their support, especially her puppy Rainier.