SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Opens At Vital Theater Co 1/21

New York's renowned Children's Acting Academy will present its new stage production, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL at The Vital Theatre, 2162 Broadway (4th Floor) for eight performances over two weekends starting Friday, January 21, 2011.

The performance schedule is as follows: Friday, January 21, at 7:00 PM; Saturday, January 22, at 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM; and Sunday, January 23 at 4:30 PM; Friday, January 28, at 7:00 PM; Saturday, January 29, at 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM; and Sunday, January 30, at 4:30 PM.

The production is directed by Mimi Stuart, Artistic Director of The Children's Acting Academy. Missy Diaz is the choreographer. The Music Director is Mitchell Raftery.
Ticket prices are $15.00 for children and $20.00 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at iseats.net or by calling 212/579-4230.

The production will feature a different cast each weekend.
The Opening Weekend's cast (in alphabetical order): Kristine Backgaard; Nicholas Cacciola; Alexis Fred; Rachel Geller; Caroline Grossman; Holden Harris; Ben Hirschorn; Sharon Itkin; Fariss Jane; Sophia Kotlyar; Ness Krell; Adam Krevlin; Savannah Leroy; Chloe Matz; Denis Mazariegos; Anatalya Piatalgorsky; and Violet Vale.
The Second Weekend's cast (in alphabetical order): Indivi Bacon; Mikaela Belsky; Quincy Confoy; Katrina Davies; Elena Golub; Chloe Hennessee; Parris Kelly; Olivia Lake; Denis Mazariegos; Brittany Molesworth; Ryan Olson; Isabella Perry; Jonathan Rockhill; Bella Scarselli; Eliana Gayle Schneider; Lily Sterenberg and Hannah Thalberg.
The Extra Whos for both casts are: Emma Flanders; Tiffany Mitsura; Nicolas Pagano; Anna Palzer; Yailyn Peralta; and Synciere Smedly.

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, an amalgamation of many of Dr. Seuss's most famous books, opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on November 30, 2000. Directed by Frank Galati with choreography by Kathleen Marshall, the production closed on May 20, 2001 after 198 performances and 34 previews. After its Broadway run, the production spawned two US national tours and a UK tour. Since then a one-act version of the show has been created for young audiences and this is the version that will be presented by The Children's Acting Academy at The Vital Theatre.

The Children's Acting Academy, founded in 1972, is designed for talented youngsters who are interested in learning how to act and sing from industry professionals or who wish to build self confidence in their abilities to succeed in life.

The academy utilizes the Stanislavski, Strassberg and Meisner methods to teach acting. Students learn to behave logically and naturally. Concentration and relaxation are emphasized through sensory exercises, scene work and improvisation. Proper speech and voice are emphasized during every class session. While acting, singing and dancing classes are done in groups, there are opportunities to receive one-on-one instruction.

Acting classes feature instruction, observation and performance from professionals working on Broadway and on TV, film and radio and they also experience the business of show business by meeting with agents, managers and casting directors, touring TV studios and working on auditioning with theatre veterans.

Mimi Stuart, Artistic Director and owner of The Children's Acting Academy, joined the Academy's faculty in 2000 and bought the school shortly thereafter. A professional actress with many acting credits, she has much experience working with child actors, having served as Artistic Director at Saginaw Overnight Camp, directing two shows a summer and teaching drama and improv classes as well. She has taught acting at Kean University and voice and speech at NYU and Weist-Barron. She was the originator of The Children and Teen Musical Theatre, and Voice and Speech Program at HB Studio.

The Children's Acting Academy has locations in Manhattan (131 West 72nd Street, NY, NY 10023) and New Rochelle (529 Main Street, 2nd Floor), New Rochelle, NY 10801. For more information about The Children's Acting Academy, visit www.childrensactingacademy.com ore call 212/860-7101.