Seussical, the Musical in Lethbridge

LtoR: Naomi's friend Ellen, Xavier, Leo, Mary

I have seen two fabulous versions of Seussical, the Musical in the past couple of days.
One or them was a production where Gabe Treleaven played Horton the Elephant.

I saw the second production where Naomi played the cat of Cat In the Hat Fame.

Richard was going to Lethbridge.

LtoR: Alice, Mary, Betty, Michael

A moment opened up that I could travel along with them.

We arrived just in time for a lovely warm bagel at Mary and Leo’s home and then we went to the show.

Naomi has spent 2 ½ hours every day after school preparing for this part.

Richard and Michael do a selfie at Seuss show

She had a fabulous grasp of what the story is all about – really it is a dream.

And into the dream pop the most wonderful of Dr. Seuss’s characters.

Moiya wanted to know who the costuming was different in the two shoes.

... Alice waiting for the show to start ...

There are some iconic features to the Cat in the Hat, one of them being the tux jacket he wears and the other his striped red and white top hat.

Naomi had found some true red leather shoes that fit her at the equivalent of Value Village in Lethbridge – the kind of shoes that should stay in a person’s wardrobe for a lifetime.

Naomi fully took on her role, which among many things was to move the drama along – she was something of the omniscient narrator.

As well she had some great single singing numbers, a well-done duet and she played two character parts: the judge and another part which seems to have escaped me for a second.

Mchael at the show, waiting for the start

Naomi is in Grade IX.

The musical involved drama and music students up to Grade XII.

There are a number of good roles, and a number of small choral groups – lots of room in the musical for many students.

 ... In the hall, after the show ...

The Grade X to XII’s got a single credit for their participation.

The interested kids from Grade IX don’t need credits so their participation is purely for their own enjoyment.

 ... Betty beside the cat in the hat ...

I was so glad to see the musical a second time. Thanks to both Gabe and Naomi for outstanding performances.

Arta