Dr. Seuss’s clever illustrations and whimsical rhyming stories take us all to strange places full of bright colors and imaginary creatures and today Glen Crest Middle School has the privilege of bringing those things to life on stage for you. Besides being a fun show filled with bright colors and timeless characters, Seussical tells us the story of an elephant who would do anything for his friends. “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” This phrase, repeated throughout the show, demonstrates Horton’s patience, determination, kindness, and compassion towards people that he couldn't even see. It is my hope that through this show students are reminded that even people who are different than them deserve to be defended and fought for.
-Thank you to everyone who has supported me in my directorial debut at Glen Crest Middle School,I am looking forward to many more productions.
-Thank you to the cast for coming out to audition and for trusting me through this process. It has been a magical adventure to take with you.
-Thank you to the student crews for being so diligent with your behind the scenes assistance, we truly would be nowhere without you.
-Thank you to Mr. Stachon's art classes for you help with sets, props, and posters.
-Thank you to our parent volunteers who have constantly supervised and supported our students in various ways, your time is invaluable. Specific thanks to: Sarah Costello and Kim LaFrancis for all the beautiful costumes(and everything else you did), Ryan Clarin for running our soundboard, Tony Costello for our stage cubes and much more, Sandy Durek for our amazing ladder, and Melissa Cada Bartoli for organizing all the tech week meals.
-Thank you to Kim Price for trusting me with Glen Crest’s Theater production.
-Thank you to Em for keeping me sane through this whole process and for running more errands then I would have ever had time to run myself.
-Thank you to my parents who always support and encourage all my creative endeavors.
-And to you the audience, thank you for joining us as we follow Horton on his journey through the beloved world of Dr. Seuss. Enjoy the Show!
Amanda Schmidt - Director, Seussical The Musical Jr.
