WMS Musical

Interested in PIT BAND / ORCHESTRA?

Please see or email Dr. Murray for details! stephen_murray@wayland.k12.ma.us

Thank you, Wms community!

The 2018 Fall Play was performed on 10/31 for an attentive sixth grade audience, and on 11/1 & 11/2 to appreciative houses. Thanks to our community of students, teachers, administration and parents for their support of this wonderful play!

WMS 2018 – 2019 WINTER MUSICAL: SEUSSICAL!

Synopsis:

Seussical is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and weaves together his most famous tales and characters from at least fifteen of his books. The show follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant that one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust. He soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest planet in the universe! On this tiny planet live a tiny race of creatures known as Whos. Although ridiculed by the other animals in the Jungle of Nool for believing in something he cannot see, Horton stubbornly persists in his belief that the Whos exist. Traveling everywhere from the Jungle of Nool to McEligott’s Pool, some of the characters fall in love, some have desperate adventures, and some even save the world.

Seussical is a sung-through musical - the entire show is comprised of music. There is very little “speaking”, and most of the lines and dialogue are sung.

ROLES:

Cat in the Hat – (M or F) The Cat is the spunky, fun-loving narrator of the show.

Horton the Elephant – (M) A sweet and kind creature who tries to protect all of the Whos.

Jojo – (M or F) A young boy from Whoville whose “thinks” often get him in trouble!

Gertrude McFuzz – (F) Adorable bird-girl who is in love with Horton.

Mayzie LaBird – (F) Lively and energetic bird-girl who has the biggest tail of them all! She is sassy and bold.

Sour Kangaroo – (F) She is loud, boisterous, and sassy! Leader of the other animals in the Jungle of Nool

Bird Girls – (F) 3 - 6 bird girls who hang out with Mayzie. They are colorful, fun, and energetic.

Wickersham Brothers/Sisters (M or F) 3 - 6 monkeys in the Jungle of Nool. They are mischievous and like to create trouble.

General Gengus Khan Schmitz – (M) The leader of the Army in Whoville. He is loud, commanding, and sometimes mean.

Mr. Mayor – (M) The mayor of Whoville, and Jojo’s father. He doesn’t know what to do with his son who disobeys him.

Mrs. Mayor – (F) The mayor’s wife, and Jojo’s mother. She is also struggling with what to do with her rebellious son.

Young Kangaroo – (F or M) The baby joey of the Sour Kangaroo. He/she often echoes what the Sour Kangaroo sings, and is a copycat.

CAMEO ROLES – Note: Those cast in cameo roles may also be double cast in either the Jungle or Whoville ensembles.

The Grinch – (M) As most people know, the Grinch is a grouch who stole Christmas! (Bass-baritone)

Yertle the Turtle – (M or F) Yertle is a powerful member of the Jungle of Nool and respected by all the other animals. He/she serves as the judge when Horton is on trial. (Bass-baritone or Alto)

The Elephant Bird – (M or F) A surprise character that appears at the end of the play and brings all the characters together. Non-singing role.

Vlad Vladikoff – (M or F) A majestic eagle who is also mischievous and daring. Strong dancer.

ENSEMBLES: There are two general ensembles, with further subgroups. All members of ensembles will sing in various group numbers. Some will be in dance numbers, depending on the dance audition and prior experience.

I. Jungle of Nool (Jungle Creatures, Fish, Hunches, Circus Animals, Hunters).

II. Whoville (Citizens of Who, Cadets)