Seussical The Musical

 Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS

Music By STEPHEN FLAHERTY 

Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY                    

Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE

Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS

Playing May 8th through May 18th, 2025

At A.R.T/New York Theatres the Mezzanine, 502 West 53rd Street, 2nd Floor

Curtain Times:

7pm Wednesday-Saturdays
2pm Sundays


Step into the vibrant, colorful world of Dr. Seuss as EPIC Players, New York’s premiere neurodiverse theatre company, brings Seussical the Musical to life! This heartwarming, high-energy production celebrates individuality, friendship, and the power of imagination—all through the lens of inclusion and diversity.  EPIC Players is dedicated to creating professional opportunities and breaking down barriers in the arts, and Seussical is no exception. Experience the magic, creativity, and joy that EPIC delivers!



CAST:
Horton the Elephant: Gianluca Cirafici 
Cat in The Hat: Shoshanna Gleich
JoJo: Christine Newberry
Gertrude McFuzz: Natalie Kaiser
Mayzie Labird: Kayla Robinson
Sour Kangaroo: Emily DeMaio
Baby Kangaroo: Anjel Bell 
Mr. Mayor: Matt Tierney

Mrs. Mayor: Sandy Gladstone Karpe
Bird Girls: Alice Frannsen, Rachel Paine, Elisa Weiss
Wickersham Brothers: Miles Butler, Ethan Homan, Nick Moscato, Sven W
The Whos: Bre Baron, Sami Binder, Miles Butler, Tess Carvelli, Shafer Gootkind, Prince Hurst, Ethan Jones, Genesis Solivan,
Yertle The Turtle: Prince Hurst
Dr. Dake: Ethan Jones
Renee: Genesis Solivan


Understudies: 
Ethan Jones (Horton)
Bre Baron (Jojo)
Sami Binder (Cat)
Genesis Solivan (Mayzie)
Miles Butler (Mr. Mayor)
Rachel Paine (Mrs. Mayor) 
Alice Frannsen (Gertrude)
Elisa Weiss (Sour Kangaroo)
Tess Carvelli (Bird Girl)
CREATIVE TEAM and CREW:
Executive Artistic Director: Aubrie Therrien

Co-director: Meggan Dodd
Music Director: Blake Brauer
Assistant Director: Cassidy Kaye

Program Coordinator & Assistant Director: Alexander Michael Reeves 
Assistant Music Director: Eric Fegan
Associate Artistic Director & Choreographer: Travis Burbee
Social Media Coordinator & Assistant Choreographer: Laisha Gonzalez

Stage Manager: Olivia Martin
Production Manager: TBD
Assistant Stage Manager: Carol Hoverman
Assistant Stage Manager:  (Intern) Max Tunney
Director of Artistic Sign Language: TBD
Scenic Designer: Christian Flemming
Sound Designer: Sean Ramos
Costume Designer: Izzy Kitch
Props Designer: Dana Weintraub
Light Designer: Cameron Filepas
Director of Program Operations & Front of House: Talia Eapen
Access Coordinator: Jamie Rose Hays
Mental Health Counselor: Taupa Fogo-Toussaint

PR: Michelle Tabernick 
Marketing: Tim Hart 



EPIC's onsite box office will open one hour prior to performance.

Accessible Performances:

ASL Interpreted Performances will be held on Sunday May 11th. 

Captioned Performance will be held on TBD  (Realtime captions on your personal device).

Audio Describe Performance TBD. 

If you would like to learn more about our Seussical production, please visit this website created specifically for website users that use screen readers: TBA

Accessibility:

EPIC is an inclusive theater company and welcomes all theater patrons to enjoy our productions. In order to make our shows more accessible to individuals with disabilities and members of the neuro-diverse community and their families, we offer the following accommodations, services and policies:

 ADA Seating: Wheelchair and companion seating is reserved for the exclusive use of patrons with disabilities and their guests who require the features of the seat. The accessible seat locations offer wheelchair accommodation for guests who need to remain in their wheelchairs or who would like to transfer, have no steps for guests with mobility disabilities, and are easy to access from the theater entrance.

Assisted listening devices will be available to patrons who request it.

Access Devices: Noise canceling headphones, fidgets, and quiet zones provided for any patron who would benefit from these services.

A relaxed atmosphere will be adopted at all performances to allow patrons with developmental disabilities to talk and vocalize as they wish, as well as leave and re-enter the seating area as needed.

For more information on the A.R.T./New York Theatres including directions and accessibility information, please visit www.art-newyork.org/your-visit.

If you have any accessibility questions or if additional support is needed to purchase tickets please send a note to Jamie at [email protected].  

Supporter and Sponsors: 

This production is made possible in part with the support of:

The New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, The Hoffman Charitable Trust, The Annabelle Foundation, The Howard Gilman Foundation, The Lortel Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Flutie Foundation 

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