Cohasset Dramatic Club: Children's Show

Cohasset Dramatic Club In cooperation with the Cohasset Recreation Department Announces
2010 Children's Summer Drama Program
(Ages 8 - 13)
Performance Dates: July 16 at 10:00 a.m.,
July 17 at 7:00 p.m.; July 18 at 3:00 p.m.

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-Conceived by Eric Idle Based on the works of Dr. Seuss One Act, Book Musical, Rated G
A delight for children to perform, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once On This Island") have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a child with a big imagination--Jojo. "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think" captures the show's spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge--not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to 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, the only one who recognizes "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant; in a story that makes you laugh and cry.

Program registration will be Saturday, May 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cohasset Town Hall Auditorium Theater. Program cost is $350 per child ($300 per person for two or more from the same family). Cost includes personal script, two tickets to one performance of the show, special acting, makeup and production/technical workshops, show costuming, show t-shirt and cast party. Everyone who signs up is cast in the show and fully participates in the program. Roles will be assigned based on auditions. Auditions take place on May 30th and 31st. Rehearsals start June 1 and will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons through July 15th from 4 – 6 pm at Cohasset Town Hall Auditorium Theater. Production week rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 12, 13, 14, 15. For questions or more information, contact Program Director, Lisa Pratt at lisa.pratt@comcast.net.