Cherokee Civic Theatre will present 'Seussical' musical 2 weekends

A "Ring of Fire" surrounds cast members from left, Kaitlyn Rice, Jessica Breen-Ford and Haley Hanks as they perform in Circus McGirkus for the Cherokee Civic Theatre's production of "Seussical." The production will be presented Oct. 12-14 and 19-21. Tickets are on sale at the theatre or by calling (903) 683-2131. PHOTO: SHEILA H O'HEANEY

The Cherokee Civic Theatre production of "Seussical the Musical," directed by Karen Hendley, will be presented Oct. 12-14 and 19-21 at the Cherokee Theater in Rusk. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 7:30 p.m. and matinee performances are at 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Tickets are on sale at the box office or by calling (903) 683-2131.

The cast includes Dr. Seuss characters such as the Cat in the Hat played by Keith Becker; Horton the Elephant played by P.O. Ford; and the Grinch played by Eddie Breen. This musical production also includes Gertrude McFuzz played by Rachel Joseph; Mayzie La Bird played by Jenni Daniels; and Yertle the Turtle played by Bill Sherman.

Other characters include: Boy and JoJo, a Who played by Mark Becker; Bird Girls, played by Minette Satterwhite Trent, Linda Newton, Linda Henderson and Candy Dominguez; Sour Kangaroo played by Cheryl Cameron; General Gengus Khan Schmitz played by Cody House.

Wickersham Brothers are played by Brett Smith, Tim Howell and Stephen Bogan.

Whos are Mr. Mayor, played by James Crump and Mrs. Mayor, played by Sheila O'Heaney; and others, Beth Blake, Mitchell Blake, Moira Debbs, Jessica Breen Ford, Beth Furrer, Trae Gunter, Eva Hammock, Scarlett Henderson, Rebecca Johnson, Brehonna Lewis, Michael Pyle,Jessica Marquez, TJ Marquez and Mackie Satterwhite.

Seussical, the

Musical Tickets: $8 in advance for

adults $5 in advance for children

$10 at the door, children

and adults Dates: Oct. 12-13 at 7:30

p.m.; Oct. 14: 2 p.m.; Oct.

19-20 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct.

21: 2 p.m. Box office: Call (903) 683-

2131