Seussical Program by dan.koett

The mission of the LCA Chorus is to...

GLORIFY GOD

We seek God's will first in our rehearsals, performances, and relationships as we utilize the creation of music to praise the Creator. (John 15:8)

NURTURE COMMUNITY

We seek to craft a safe, loving community in which students feel a sense of belonging and a freedom to express themselves. (1 Corinthians 1:10)

INSPIRE MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

We seek to provide the highest level of choral music education and artistic distinction for all students. (Colossians 3:23)

y Stephen Flaherty

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle

Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss

Directed by Daniel Wesley & Hannah Douglas

Choreographed by Ashlyn Hise

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

The Cast

Cat in the Hat

Jojo

Horton the Elephant

Gertrude McFuzz

Mayzie La Bird

Sour Kangaroo

Mr. Mayor

Mrs. Mayor

General Genghis Khan Schmitz

Baby Kangaroo

Vlad Vladikoff/Yertle/Grinch

Wickersham Brothers

Bratcher Chamber

Emma Perry

Jon Jay Moore

Ava Van Meter

Kennedy Moughamian

Addie Baker

Nathan Wilson

Caroline Harris

Riley Johnson

Maggie Waldroup

Samuel Behnke

Eli Singleton

Keldon Tyler

Matthew VonHagel

Zeke Wesley

Bird Girls

Reagan Martin

Ava Preston

Sophia Reynolds

Ella Smith

Cadets

Rilian Benley

Bennett Eubank

Caleb Gitzinger

Jeshua McKindles

Henry Nyman

Noah Robinson

Jase Standifer

Jon David Taylor

Matthew White

Things

Lauren Cate Gabbard

Emma Kate Hall

Hunches/Fish

Who Ensemble

Madeleine Eubank, Hope Fardo, Sophie Ford, Lauren Cate Gabbard, Julia Grimshaw, Anna Hackman, Emma Kate Hall, Lily Helm, Evy Kincer, Claire Marshall, Madeline McLaren, Gemma Nyman, Eva Picarazzi, Amanda Ragland, Lindy Springer, Lily Westerman, Natalie Whitaker

Ireland Bentley, Finley Bowden, Byers Campbell, Cooper Collier, Charlie Davis, Evy Ford, Josie Howard, Karagyn Lester, Olivia Michel, Ryan Neuman, Noa Nyman, Sadie Powell, Audra Purwono, Caroline Ray, Farris Renfro, Maryn Riddle, Madelyn Rose Rusher, Olivia Russell, London Sherrard, Harper Smith, Anne Cagle Taylor, Adeline Taylor, Hayden Trowbridge, Mia Warren, Chloe Washing, Evie Wesley, Lydia Worsham

Jungle Creatures

Rachel Baumgardner, Sophia Bentley, Isabella Brown, Eva Corbett, Darla Drake, Madeleine Eubank, Hope Fardo, Emily Fardo, Sophie Ford, Julia Grimshaw, Anna Hackman, Chloe Harris, Lily Helm, Paige Karpecki, Evy Kincer, Claire Marshall, Madeline McLaren, Gwen Mischen, Ariana Murphy, Gemma Nyman, Eva Picarazzi, Amanda Ragland, Lucie Ray, Hadley Robinson, Carrington Sherrard, Anna Lee Sloan, Lindy Springer, Claire Van Epps, McKenzie Warren, Lily Westerman, Natalie Whitaker, Alice Williams, Emma Wright

books in seussical

Seussical combines the plots of 23 of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved stories. Can you spot each of them in show?

The Crew

Director

Choreographer

Assistant Director

Music Director

Elementary Director Set Design

Sound Design

Stage Manager

Light Design

Costume Assistants

Set Construction

Stage Hands

Daniel Wesley

Ashlyn Hise

Hannah Douglas

Meredyth Davis

Arianne Johnson

Daniel Wesley

Tim Davis

Hannah Douglas

Daniel Wesley

Julie Baker

Andrea Corbett

Todd Chamberlain

Harrison Samford

Samuel Scott

Caroline Stewart

Cast Photographer

Lisa Collins

orchestra

Flute

Oboe

Reeds

Saxophone

Trumpet Trombone

Synthesizer

Guitar Bass

Percussion

Sarah Wainright

Adam Schell

Kristy Nevil

Jordan Robson

Kaleb Cruz

Tommy Townsend

Karina Johnson

Bo Warren

Al Beers

Jeremy Wade

musical numbers

Oh, the Thinks You Can Think

Horton Hears a Who

Biggest Blame Fool

Here on Who

It’s Possible

How to Raise a Child

The Miliary

Alone in the Universe

The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz

Amayzing Mayzie

Amayzing Gertrude

Monkey Around

Chasing the Whos

How Lucky You Are

Notice Me, Horton

Horton Sits on the Egg

INTERMISSION

Entr’acte

Egg, Nest, and Tree

Circus McGurkus

Amayzing Horton

Solla Sollew

Green Eggs and Ham

A Message from the Front Havin’ a Hunch

All for You

The People v. Horton the Elephant

Oh, the Thinks You Can Think

Green Eggs and Ham Bows

biographies

Listed alphabetically with their favorite Dr. Seuss book.

Addie Baker (Sour Kangaroo) is a junior. She has previously appeared as Flotsam in “The Little Mermaid,” and in “Shrek,” “Cinderella,” and “Mary Poppins” at LCA. She is also active in community theater, playing Gretchen in “Mean Girls,” Kelsi in “High School Musical,” and as a company member with the Lexington Theater Company. She would like to thank God, her family, and the creative team that put this show together. 1 Timothy 4:12

Samuel Behnke (Grinch, Vlad Vladikoff, and Yertle the Turtle) is an eighth grader. He has previously played Peter in “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” Grandpa Joe in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and ensemble roles in “Shrek” and “The Little Mermaid.” Samuel would like to thank his parents and friends for their love and support. 1 Corinthians 13

Bratcher Chamberlain (Cat in the Hat) is a senior planning to pursue Musical Theater in college next year. Previous roles at LCA have included Sebastain in “The Little Mermaid,” Farquaad in “Shrek,” and Randolph in “Bye Bye Birdie.” Bratcher has also appeared with the Lexington Theater Company and ACTivate. He is a member of the All State Choir and a graduate of the Governor’s School for the Arts. He thanks his family, Mr. Wesley, and Brance Cornelius. Psalm 95:1-2

Caroline Harris (Mrs. Mayor) is a sophomore. She has starred as Charlie Bucket in “Charlie and Chocolate Factory,” Mr. Beaver in “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” and as a chef in “The Little Mermaid” among several other shows. She would like to thank her mother, Keith Wilson, Mrs. Davis, and Mr. Wesley. Matthew 28:20

Riley Johnson (General Genghis Khan Schmitz) is in his first musical! He is a sophomore member of the LCA Men’s Chamber Choir. Riley would like to thank his girlfriend, Caroline, for convincing him to audition for the musical and his Mom for pushing him out of his comfort zone and onto the stage. Matthew 5:13-16

Reagan Martin (Bird Girl) is a senior. She is a member of the LCA Chamber Choir and the Kentucky All State Choir. Reagan played a Mersister in last year ’ s production of “The Little Mermaid.” She would ike to thank Mr. Wesley, her parents, and her Nana for their support. Philippians 4:6

Jon Jay Moore (Horton the Elephant) is a junior. He previously starred as Prince Eric in “The Little Mermaid” and in the ensemble of “Shrek.”

Jon Jay is a member of the Kentucky All State Choir, as well as the LCA Chamber Choir. He is a graduate of the 2024 Governor’s School for the Arts in Vocal Music. He would like to extend his thanks to Mr. Wesley, Brittany Benningfield, and his parents. 1 Corinthians 13:2

Kennedy Moughamian (Mayzie La Bird) is a freshman. She has previously appeared in “Shrek” and “Cinderella” at LCA. She has also played Gertrude in “Seussical” and Gingy in “Shrek” at ACTivate and Gladys in Lexington Children’s Theater’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Kennedy would like to thank Ms. Douglas, Mr. Wesley, and Mrs. Davis. Jeremiah 29:11

Emma Perry (Jojo) is a sixth grader. She is a member of the Kentucky All State Choir. She has previously appeared in the ensembles of “Shrek” and “The Little Mermaid” at LCA. Emma would like to thank her parents, Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Douglas, Mr. Wesley, and Mrs. Davis. Psalm 52:9

Ava Preston (Bird Girl) is a senior. She plans to attend BYU in the fall. This is Ava’s second musical at LCA, having previously been a Maid and Princess in “The Little Mermaid.” Ava is the LCA Chamber Choir President. She would like to thank Mr. Wesley, Ms. Douglas, and Mrs. Davis. John 14:27

Sophia Reynolds (Bird Girl) is a junior. She has previously played Andrina in “The Little Mermaid,” Little Pig in “Shrek,” and the 7 of Hearts in Lexington Children’s Theater’s “Alice in Wonderland.” She is a member of the LCA Chamber Choir. She would like to thank her family, Mr. Wesley, Mrs. Davis, and God. Psalm 139:14

Eli Singleton (Wickersham) is a freshman. He is a member of the LCA Chamber Choir and Kentucky All State Choir. He starred as Flounder in “The Little Mermaid,” Young Shrek in “Shrek,” and Cat in “Cinderella” at LCA, as well as Babkak in “Aladdin Jr” and Carlos in “Descendents the Musical” in community theater. Eli would like to thank his parents, Ron Wilbur, and the Lord. Romans 12:2

Ella Smith (Bird Girl) is a sophomore. Ella sings in the LCA Women’s Chamber Choir. She has previously played a Mersister and Seagull in “The Little Mermaid” as well as ensemble roles in “Shrek.” Ella would like to thank her sister Ava, Mr. Wesley, and Mrs. Davis. Psalm 9:10

Keldon Tyler (Wickersham) is a sophomore member of the LCA Chamber Choir. He has previously played a guard in “Shrek,” a sailor in “The Little Mermaid,” and a prince in “Cinderella.” Keldon would like to thank Jesus, Mr. Wesley, and Eli Singleton. Psalm 147:3

Ava Van Meter (Gertrude McFuzz) is a sophomore. At LCA, she has played Scuttle in “The Little Mermaid,” Young Fiona in “Shrek,” and Mouse in “Cinderella.” Active in community theater, Ava has starred as Lina Lamont in “Singin’ in the Rain,” Mal in “Descendents,” Caitlin in “Mean Girls,” Clarice in “Rudolph...,” Mayzie in “Seussical,” Jojo in “Newsies” and Matilda in “Matilda,” among others. She would like to thank God, her family, and the creative staff. Proverbs 17:17

w Von Hagel (Wickersham) is a freshman member of the LCA r Choir. He is also a member of the Kentucky All State Choir. is third musical, having previously appeared in “Shrek” and le Mermaid.” Matthew would like to thank his parents and other. Psalm 23:1-4

Waldroup (Baby Kangaroo) is a sixth grader in her first LCA show! Previously, she has starred as Sharpay in “High School Musical Jr” and in the ensemble of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Maggie would like to thank her Mom, Dad, and Ms. Douglas for their support. Philippians 4:13

Wesley (Wickersham) is in the seventh grade. This is his second at LCA, having previously appeared in the Sailor’s Chorus in “The Mermaid.” Zeke is a member of the Kentucky All State Choir and tive in his church choir. He would like to thank his Dad and Mom, dma, and Nana for their love and encouragement. Ephesians 2:8

an Wilson (Mr. Mayor) is a junior. He played the role of Grimsby in last year ’ s production of “The Little Mermaid.” Nathan is a member of the Kentucky All State Chorus and is a leader in LCA’s Chamber Choir. He would like to thank his family, Mr. Wesley, and Mrs. Davis. Proverbs 3:5-6

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Thank You!

We owe a debt of gratitude to Interim Head of School Lisa Bacon, Principals Dr. Cassondra Koett, Lea Clark, and Thad Highbaugh, the LCA Board of Directors, Carisa Chaney, Kathy Picarazzi, Christine Brand, Whitney Walls, Helen Profitt, and Morgan Wilson. We are also thankful to each of the parents, caregivers, and guardians who have supported our program. Finally, we are grateful for our amazing alumni who built a legacy of excellence and continue to support the arts at LCA today!

Art Display

The Seuss-inspired art displayed in the lobby and back of the chapel was created by the primary students from LCA’s Elementary Campus. Special thanks to Visual Art Teacher Kerry Cayse and her talented students for helping to bring Dr. Seuss’s world to life!