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Stunning stage set-up for Seussical JnrOtamatea Repertory Theatre’s make-up and costuming team has been working extra hard to create fantasy characters for their latest musical, Seussical Jnr. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favourite zany Dr Seuss characters are ready to spring to life onstage in Otamatea Repertory Theatre’s Seussical Jnr, a fantastical musical extravaganza featuring an energetic cast of talented youngsters. Seussical Jnr is a blend of Dr Seuss stories with The Cat in the Hat as the host and MC. The story centres 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 recognises "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. The enthusiastic cast is comprised entirely of children and teens, ranging in age from six to 16. Seussical Jnr is a fast-paced show with catchy and contemporary musical numbers. Otamatea Repertory Theatre provides many theatrical opportunities for its youngsters. It runs two weeks of Youth Theatre every January and also an annual singing event U ORT 2 be a Star, plus other youth drama opportunities. Many of the youngsters in the show are serious about performing and singing, and participate in the Northland Performing Arts Festival later in the year. “Rehearsals for Seussical Jnr began last year, but the show was delayed due to Covid-19,” says Peter Flower who is once again at the helm as director. “This year we had to re-cast the show and start again from scratch. It has been quite an interesting exercise!” n Tickets available now. Book at Tony's Lotto Shop in Maungaturoto or online at ort.org.nz. Show schedule: Fri April 30, 7pm; Sat May 1, 2pm and 6pm; Sun May 2, 2pm; Fri May 7, 7pm; Sat May 8, 2pm and 6pm; Sun May 9, 2pm. Tickets: Adults $28, ,students $15. The Bird Girls feature as the girlfriends of Amazing Mayzie La Bird. Green: Stella Fulton, Blue: Clio Callinan, Pink: Carden Kidd (all of Mangawhai), and Red: Adara Lunjevich (Waipu). PHOTO/SUPPLIED |
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