Director: Greg Schick
Music Director: Lily Soergel-Harris
Choreographer: Lillie Boring

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and 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 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!

This is a production-based class. All students who register for Seussical Jr must be enrolled in at least one Firefly Theatrical class for the Fall 2025 semester (drama/acting, musical theatre, improv, or dance). Everyone who registers can participate regardless of experience level. We will hold workshops during the first few rehearsals where the students will learn songs and dances and read scenes. From these workshops, we will cast the show with roles appropriate to skill level and experience.

Grades 5th-8th
Rehearsals: February 3, 2026 - April 25, 2026; Saturdays 4-6 pm, Tuesdays 6-8 pm. (No rehearsals Feb 17, Feb 21, Apr 4, Apr 7)
Tech Week: Monday, Apr 27, 2026 - Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 - 6-8:30 pm every night
Performances: May 1 (7 pm), May 2 (3 pm and 7 pm)
Cost: $550 (or three monthly payments of $184)

Registration: Login or create an account on the Parent Portal. Please be sure to fill out your student’s birth date as you will only see the classes available to them sorted by age requirement. If you try to create an account and it says one already exists, select “Forgot Your Password?” to create a new password for your email address (and be sure to check the accuracy of all information in the account).