Community Players

Players Finish Season with Seussical by Bob McLaughlin and John Lieder Community Players’ summer musical will be Seussical: The Musical, a madcap extravaganza based on the stories of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, the author of such children’s classics as The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Drawing on a number of Seuss’s books, Seussical was written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty following their brilliant 1996 musical, Ragtime. Seussical had rather a rough pre-Broadway experience. In early workshops the Cat in the Hat, who serves as host and narrator, was played by Eric Idle, of Monty Python fame and who is still credited with writing some of the material, and then by Tony Award winner Andrea Martin.

Thanks to everyone who auditioned and congrats to the cast! CAST Cat in the Hat - Josh McCauley Horton the Elephant - Nick Benson Gertrude McFuzz - Lauren Guttschow JoJo - Thomas Toohill JoJo - Natalie Maloy Mayzie LaBird - Brooke Schumann The Sour Kangaroo - Kellie Nolan Baby Sour Kangaroo - Ashtyn Mitchell Baby Sour Kangaroo - Delaney Schnell The Mayor - Kyle Holliday Mayors Wife - Jennifer Maloy General Genghis Khan Schmitz - Alan Wilson Yertle the Turtle - Isaiah Young Vlad Vladikoff/ The Grinch - Christian West Bird Girl - Alanah Hafen Bird Girl - Allyson Troyanovich Bird Girl - Cassandra Hustedt Bird Girl - Kristen Woodard Bird Girl - Lizzy Selzer Bird Girl - Wendi Fleming Wickersham Brother - Austin Travis Wickersham Brother - Cally Robertson Wickersham Brother - Ella Joaquin Wickersham Brother - Peyton Tongate Wickersham Brother - Ramsey Hendricks Adult Ensemble - Alanis Tabor Adult Ensemble - Kelsey Holliday Adult Ensemble - Hannah Lovel Adult Ensemble - Rejene Phillips Kids Ensemble - Abby Briggs Kids Ensemble - Abby Naden Kids Ensemble - Anna Cordill Cindy Lou Who/ Kids Ensemble - Anna Dahmm Kids Ensemble - Anna Greenfield Kids Ensemble - Brynley Dowd Kids Ensemble - Eliza Heinrich Kids Ensemble - Elizabeth Gullixon Kids Ensemble - Emma Donnelly Kids Ensemble - Jaiden Mapugay Kids Ensemble - Jeb Bender Kids Ensemble - Kalen Mapugay Kids Ensemble - Karlie McCubbins Kids Ensemble - Kira Fleming Kids Ensemble - Mackenzie Lynch Kids Ensemble - Matthew Gullixon Kids Ensemble - Max Beck Kids Ensemble - Maya Davis Kids Ensemble - McKenna Jensen Cindy Lou Who/ Kids Ensemble - Monica Martinez

Notice given and presence of a quorum. This was the last meeting for outgoing board members.  Several of the new members were present at this meeting. Fiscal year ends soon.  Making sure all documents are in order. Jake Rathman will take over as Technology Chair (position vacated by Brett Cottone to take on duties as Vice President).  Jake’s resignation as head of Set, Shop and Props (Board position) was accepted by the Board.  No one was appointed to finish out his term.  Waiting to find someone interested in taking over this responsibility.  Until then, the Board will make sure all commitments are kept. Training several people to help with sound for shows.  At this time, several of the individuals do not have the time free to fulfill a commitment to a show.

AUDITIONS: May 18, 19 & 20 Preview: July 9 Performances: July 10-12, 16-19 & 23-26 Audition Info 6pm – 7pm – Children’s auditions (may bleed over into Adult audition times) 7pm – 10pm – Adult auditions What will be expected of Auditioners: Children – 10 yrs. Or older Prepare 16-32 bars of an appropriate musical number, bring the sheet music, and accompanist will be provided Auditioners will be expected to perform a dance audition of a vigorous nature – please dress accordingly… Auditioners will also be asked to read a brief section of a Dr. Seuss book… Auditioners will also be asked if they would like to demonstrate any special talents they feel may benefit the production (unicycle work, tumbling, magic, etc…) Adult Auditioners Prepare 16-32 bars of an appropriate musical number, bring the sheet music, and accompanist will be provided Auditioners will be expected to perform one of two dance audition options o   One of a vigorous nature – please dress accordingly… o   One more movement based – please dress accordingly… Auditioners will also be asked to read a brief section of a Dr.