BPA Theatre School to Stage SEUSSICAL JR., 7/30-8/1

Join us July 30 - August 1 for the hit show SEUSSICAL JR., where Dr. Seuss's best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On This Island, and Ragtime).

BPA Theatre School Director of Education Zandi Carlson says, "This summer's production has the music, the humor and the spectacle that will engage audiences of all ages. We are so proud of the energy and enthusiasm our young performers bring to rehearsals. This will be such a fun and wondrous production, and we can't wait to share it with you!"

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat (our narrator), tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold - not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been 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!

SEUSSICAL JR. appears at BPA, with shows Thursday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. plus Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets, $12 for adults, and $8 for children, may be purchased online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org, by phone at 206.842.8569 or in person at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. Patrons may also enjoy the Family Fun Price of $8.75 per person, which is available for families of four or more. BPA Box Office hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and one hour prior to each performance. SEUSSICAL JR. is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Bainbridge Performing Arts extends special thanks to BPA Theatre School's 2014 - 2015 Presenting Sponsor Aberown Studio and Sponsor Columbia Bank. BPA is supported, in part, by Bainbridge Community Foundation and One Call for All.

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