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Young Actors' Theatre is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Seussical
Auditions are open to anyone in grades 2nd through college
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in 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. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
​AUDITIONS WORKSHOP:
Sunday, November 30th
5:00-6:30pm
$30 in advance, $40 day of/at the door
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​AUDITIONS:
Tuesday, December 16th
5:00-9:00pm
Production fee $300 in advance, $325 starting Monday, December 15th
*scholarships are available*
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​CALLBACKS:
Wednesday, December 17th
5:00-10:00pm
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​REHEARSALS:
Tuesday & Thursdays
5:30-9:00pm
Saturdays
9:00-2:00pm
First read thru is on Monday, December 29th
*See conflict sheet for exact dates*
​​SHOW DATES:
February 27 - March 8th, 2026
8 performances
Friday 2/27 @7:00pm
Saturday 2/28 @1:00 and 6:00pm
Sunday 3/1 @1:00pm
Friday 3/6 @7:00pm
Saturday 3/7 @1:00 and 6:00pm
Sunday 3/8 @1:00pm
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LOCATION:
Cuyamaca College
**Please note - Cuyamaca College now has a $2 daily parking fee that will need to be paid by all cast, families and patrons while there**
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Director:
Jean Isaac
As the founder of Young Actors’ Theatre, Jean has been working with students and theatre for over 25 years. Jean and Young Actors’ Theatre have received numerous awards including the Channel 10 Leadership Award, multiple NYA Awards, and many more. Some of her favorite directing credits include: Beauty & the Beast, Les Miserables, Ragtime, Hairspray, West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof.
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Seussical is one of her favorite shows and she can't wait bring it to life onstage!
Music Director:
Erin Vanderhyde
Erin Vanderhyde is happy to return to YAT, after recently Music Directing Beetelejuice, jr this past spring! Other shows with YAT Include Legally blonde, Footloose, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar but she may be remembered most for her role as Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray. Erin is now a wife and mother of a two year-old named August. Erin still performs; most recently in Color Purple as Sophia/Church Lady at New Village Arts. She has also music directed a couple projects; Seussical Jr. at Trinity Theatre Company, and Finding Nemo Jr with Center Stage Productions. But she is really just starting to use that Music Degree she earned from SDSU. She has given voice coaching and group vocal coaching at Project Performer and Traveling Music. She is happy to return to YAT where she started. She hopes you enjoy the show!!!“ shout out to my husband Chris!”
Choreographer:
Alexa Cohen
Alexa is self-proclaimed as Seussical's #1 fan. This production will be her 3rd Seuss with YAT and she couldn't be more excited! She's honored to share her love for the art through teaching and as the new YAT Artistic Director! Recent Directing/Choreography credits include; The Addams Family (24HR Musical), Seussical, Freaky Friday, B&TB (Hillsdale Middle School), Spelling Bee, Charlie Brown, Beauty & the Beast, Seussical (YAT). When not in rehearsal she can be found scrolling TikTok, listening to Wicked or hunting for the best local snacks!
See you all in Solla Sollew!
Stage Manager:
Astrid Pett
Astrid is thrilled to be back working in the jungle of Nool with this dream team! She started stage managing in 2017 at Young Actors Theatre, and has been parkouring both sides of the production table ever since. Previous Stage Management credits include Pippin, Curtains (CPH), Mean Girls, Little Shop of Horrors, Bring it On, Tuck Everlasting, Nunsense, 13 The Musical, The Lion King jr, High School Musical, The Jungle Book jr. (YAT)