Providence Christian School students performed “Seussical, Jr.” in back-to-back performances Friday and Saturday nights on the Providence School campus.
Seussical Jr. is an adaptation of the Broadway show, Seussical. Many of Dr. Seuss’s stories and characters are brought together by writers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty in this musical production.
The story takes place in the Jungle of Nool inhabited by the Jungle Animals, the Wickersham Brothers, Mayzie La Bird, the Sour Kangaroo and her baby, and the Bird Girls. The Cat in the Hat narrates, as Horton hears the Whos. Gertrude McFuzz longs for Horton to notice her. Mayzie LaBird leaves Horton with her egg, and some of the citizens of the jungle cause trouble for Horton. He stays faithful to the Whos, fighting for their survival, cares for the egg, and finally notices Gertrude. Appearances are also made by the Grinch, Vlad Vladikoff, and Yertle the Turtle!
The students tried out for the show last fall and practiced weekly throughout the year. The musical was well directed by Providence teachers, Jenay Puckett, Barbara Leeman, and John Hendricks. They invested hours of hard work and endless patience working with these young children. “Watching the creativity and ability coming out has been so rewarding,” replied Leeman when asked what it was like to work with a young cast.
Jenay Puckett, Providence Class One teacher, added, “These students worked so hard, and the fabulous costumes and makeup made the performance visually entertaining, in addition to the outstanding singing and acting.”
A special thanks to those playing lead roles: Horton: David Uhrbrock; JoJo: Hampton Simms and Sydney Cox; The Cat in the Hat: Scott Raybourn; Gertrude: Michelle Raybourn and Alyssa Garner; Mayzie: Kyndall Richardson and Katelyn Cox; Sour Kangaroo: Mollie Hamman; Mr. Mayor: Boone Simms; and Mrs. Mayor: Katie Laird.
The upbeat, whimsical musical left everyone smiling and clapping. Whether in a plane, on a train or in the rain...or even with a mouse and in a house, people of all ages would have enjoyed this performance.
About Providence Christian School of Texas:
Serving preschool to 8th grade students, Providence Christian School of Texas provides academically able students with a challenging educational experience designed to help them know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent, and to prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man. Providence’s core values are faith, family, intellect, counterculturalism, and stewardship. More information can be found by calling 469-341-4031 or by visiting www.pcstx.org.