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Seussical The Musical
May 15 - June 7, 2026
Book by: Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Music By: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics By: Lynn Ahrens
Rated: G
Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! 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.
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THE BUZZ...
- “An energetic, sentimental, and joyfully silly production that embraces heart and whimsy”- Broadway World San Diego
- “The play is cleverly directed by Xavier J Bush and Van Angelo”- San Diego Jewish World
- “An entertaining production filled with imagination, movement, playfulness, and poignancy”- San Diego Union Tribune
- “Humor that landed, heart that hit home, and catchy music that stuck around after leaving the theater. SDMT put on a great production; don’t let these colorful characters pass you by!”- To See Or Not To See
Cast & Creative
CAST
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cameron-blankenship-headshot-225x225.jpgCameron BlankenshipThe Cat in the HatCameron could not be happier returning to SDMT to tell this wonderful story. His previous SDMT credits include How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, A Christmas Story, The Prom, and Jekyll & Hyde. NYC credits include Lightbulb (Venus/Adonis Theatre Festival) and Heaven Is a Beer Commercial (Manhattan Rep). Regional: Scott Robbins and the Traveling Show (Tafolla Productions), Bunnicula, Rikki Tikki Tavi (Mile Square Theatre), Singin’ in the Rain, Big River, Baskerville, Arsenic & Old Lace, Complete Works of William Shakespeare, The Foreigner (Lyric Repertory Company), Little Women (Peterborough Players). Cameron holds a BFA from Wright State University.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/jordan-brownlee-headshot-225x225.jpgJordan BrownleeHorton the ElephantJordan Brownlee (Horton): Pre-Broadway: Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas at The New Victory Theatre, The Studebaker Theatre and OFC Creations (Doc Bullfrog/Chuck Stoat/Tiny Squirrel). Recent: How The Grinch Stole Christmas at OFC Creations (Old Max), Little Shop of Horrors at The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol (Audrey II Puppeteer). Other Credits: The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets, Sesame Place San Diego, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and The Green Room 42. Jordan was nominated for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Orlando Award for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical for his portrayal of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors. Instagram: @jordanthevoicesguy
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kalia-brooke-headshot-225x225.jpgKalia ConcepcionThing 2 (u/s Cindy Lou Who)Kalia Concepcion (Thing Two/Cindy Lou-Who Understudy) is excited to be returning for her 3rdproduction at SDMT. She is an eighth grader at SDSCPA. Other professional credits include Betty-Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Old Globe), Leah in Prince of Egypt (Moonlight Amphitheatre), Alice in Matilda (SDMT), Matilda in Matilda (SDSCPA), and Annie in Annie (Met2). Thank you to all her vocal/acting/music/dance coaches Karyn Overstreet, Geno Carr, Adam Tait, Mattie Mills, Rayme Sciaroni, Colette Hopper, Ellen Warkentien, Xavier Bush, and EY Washington. Kalia is blessed to have the love and support of her family and friends.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/eve-devault-headshot-225x225.jpgEve DeVaultEnsemble (u/s Mrs. Mayor)Eve DeVault is so excited to be returning to SDMT for the third time. Her previous credits include Merrily We Roll Along (Meg) and Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy US/Ensemble). Eve would like to extend heartfelt thanks to SDMT for this opportunity, and deep gratitude to her husband Seth and her mom and dad for their unending support.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/carjanae-evans-headshot-225x225.jpegCarjanae EvansSour KangarooCarjanae is a singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling. She has released three EPs, including her newest project, Expectations, along with accompanying music videos. Carjanae has independently produced multiple successful concerts and performed at major San Diego events such as the Del Mar Fair and December Nights at Balboa Park. She has also appeared in opera and numerous musicals with San Diego Musical Theatre and other local theaters. Carjanae recently graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Music, emphasizing Vocal Performance. Follow her on Instagram @Carjanae for updates on music and performances.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/shelby-garza-headshot-225x225.jpegShelby GarzaBird Girl (u/s Sour Kangaroo)Shelby Garza is “delightified” to be returning to the SDMT stage in Seussical! She is a fourth-year student at San Diego State University, pursuing a major in Liberal Studies with a Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. Favorite past credits include Rent (New Village Arts), The Prom (San Diego Musical Theatre), and Airness (Loud Fridge Theatre Group). Shelby would like to thank her mentors, her friends, and her family for their support. “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not”. IG: shelby.garza
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hank-gilchrist-headshot-225x225.jpgHank GilchristThing 1Hank Gilchrist… can’t wait to embody one of those mischievous Things! A seventh grader, Hank is incredibly honored to be making his professional return to San Diego Musical Theatre. Favorite credits include: Matilda (SDMT), Joseph, Frozen Jr., Seussical, Mary Poppins (MYT), Alice by Heart (Palomar College Performing Arts), The Music Man (Students on Stage). He dances at PACMO and San Elijo Dance Academy where he starred as Fritz and has performed in The Nutcracker for the past four years. He would like to thank SDMT and the Seussical creative team for this incredible opportunity! @hank.gilchrist
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/jasmine-january-headshot-225x225.jpgJasmine JanuaryGertrude McFuzzJasmine January; “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” Dr. Suess. - Jasmine is so excited to be back at SDMT and bringing such a beautiful story to you all. You may have seen Jasmine around San Diego, but some of her recent regional credits include How to Succeed (SDMT), Noises Off (The Old Globe), Grease (Moonlight), Once on This Island (OTC), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Cygnet), The Color Purple (NVA), Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet (Cygnet), Anything Goes (SDMT). Her Motto: “Live in your truth, be grateful, and expect divine favor."
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/matthew-javier-headshot-225x225.jpegMatthew JavierOn-Stage SwingMatthew Javier is so glad to be returning to the SDMT stage for Seussical. Previous credits include the Old Globe: Julius Caesar (Male U/S), Blindspot Collective: Karaoke Dreams (Zane), Oceanside Theatre Co: Once on This Island(Papa Ge), SDMT: Sweeney Todd (Tobias), New Village Arts: 1222 Oceanfront A Black Family Christmas (Javier), UC Irvine: The Brothers Paranormal (Visarut), Rent (Gordon), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Hamlet(Horatio). San Diego: The last days of Judas Iscariot at Trinity Theatre (Jesus), The Rocky Horror Show at OB Playhouse (Ensemble). Say hi on IG! @_Mattateus_
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/arden-johnson-3-225x225.jpgArden JohnsonCindy Lou Who (u/s Jojo)Arden Johnson is overjoyed to make her professional return to San Diego Musical Theatre! Favorite credits include Cindy-Lou Who in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (3 years!) (The Old Globe); Young Miriam in The Prince of Egypt (Moonlight); Amanda in Matilda (SDMT); Grace in Junie B. Jones; (SDMT Academy); Matilda in Matilda Jr. (Trinity Theatre Company), Wendy in Peter Pan, and Gretl Von Trapp in The Sound of Music (Rock Academy). Obviously a huge fan of Dr. Seuss, Arden loves weaving stories that sing and settle in the heart, shoulder to shoulder with other artists. Enjoy the show!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/chloe-faith-johnson-headshot-225x225.jpegChloe Faith JohnsonBird Girl (u/s Mayzie la Bird)
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/karina-johnson-headshot-225x225.jpegKarina JohnsonBird GirlKarina is ecstatic to be returning to the SDMT stage! She is a performer and teacher of the arts, teaching at Coronado Middle School, Coronado School of the Arts, Rap A Tap Center For The Arts, and SDMT Academy. Her credits include Catch Me If You Can (ensemble) at SDMT, 42nd Street (Phyllis/ensemble) and Saturday Night Fever (Connie/ensemble) at Moonlight Stage, and The Addams Family (ancestor) at Coronado Playhouse. She is excited to share her passion with you onstage! @dancerkarinaa
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/mikaela-rae-macias-headshot-1-225x225.jpgMikaela Rae MaciasGeneral Genghis Kahn SchmitzMikaela Rae Macias (She/Her) is thrilled to be in Seussical the Musical as General Gengis Kahn Schmitz. Recent credits include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (SDMT); Safa’s Story (Imagine Brave Spaces); !Colorín, Colorado¡, Indian Princesses, The Weather Busters of Beachcastle, Love All (La Jolla Playhouse); Little Women the Musical, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (in Rep), Chronicles of Kalki, Mother of the Maid (Moxie Theatre); Vanity Fair (Scripps Ranch Theatre); Seasons (Oceanside Theatre Company); Into the Breeches (North Coast Rep); West Side Story and Songs for a New World (Teatros San Diego). She is SD Critics Circle’s 2024 Actor of the Year. Education: SDSU, BADA. Instagram: @mikaelarmacias.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ali-jaheed-nelson-headshot-225x225.jpgAli Jaheed NelsonWickersham BrotherAli Jaheed Nelson (Wickersham Brother #1) is thrilled to return to SDMT in Seussical! You may have previously seen him at SDMT in Hadestown (Hermes), 13! The Musical (Eddie), and Alice By Heart (Angus/Caterpillar 1/Knave of Hearts). Regional credits include: Manny in Manny And The Wise Queens and Storyteller in Once On This Island (Oceanside Theatre), Danny Who and Rugby in How The Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe), and Teen Ensemble in Tarzan, Into The Woods, and Prince of Egypt (Moonlight). He is sincerely grateful to Van and Xavier for their continued support, to everyone at SDMT for this amazing opportunity, and to his family for always being there!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/adrian-oviedo-headshot-1-225x225.jpgAdrian OviedoWickersham BrotherAdrian (Wickersham Brother 3) is beyond excited to enter the Jungle of Nool in Seussical the musical at SDMT stage! You might’ve seen him recently as Nick in SDMT’s The Prom. He would love to thank the amazing production team for this opportunity! Thank you to god, my friends, and most importantly my mom for always going to every show and supporting me every day! “Love you mom!” Credits include the 1st national tour of Gabby's Dollhouse Live! (Onstage Swing), Ride the Cyclone (Ricky Potts), Hello Dolly! (Ensemble), The Polar Express Train Ride (Principal Quartet) IG: @lilavocadoo
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tirzah-renee-headshot-225x225.jpgTirzah ReneeEnsemble (u/s Gertrude McFuzz)Tirzah Renee is thrilled to be making her SDMT debut! She was just recently seen as Cinderella at MiraCosta College. She was awarded the 2024 San Diego Broadway World award for best supporting actor in a play for her portrayal of Luna in Moxie Theatre's Man and Moon. In 2023, she was honored as a Jimmy Awards nominee/Broadway San Diego Awards winner that led her to make her Broadway debut at Minskoff Theatre on Broadway! Past shows include: Spring Awakening (Thea) Stanger Sings (Eleven/Nancy/Robin) Legally Blonde (Elle Woods) and more!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/dacara-seward-headshot-225x225.jpegDacara SewardMayzie La BirdDacara Seward (Mayzie) is thrilled to be back on the San Diego Musical Theatre stage. A San Diego based vocalist, actress, and creative entrepreneur, her favorite credits include Gwendolyn in The Importance of Being Earnest, Emma in Jekyll & Hyde at SDMT, and Carla in Nine at Coronado Playhouse. She has a fondness for bold characters, a bit of glamour, and making an entrance, which makes playing a certain fabulously self-assured bird feel right at home.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nick-siljander-headshot-225x225.jpgNick SiljanderMr. Mayor (u/s General Genghis Kahn Schmitz)Nick Siljander is thrilled to be returning to SDMT for this fantastic production! Some favorite credits include: The Addams Family, Matilda, Jekyll & Hyde (SDMT) Singin’ in the Rain, (New Village Arts), Unnecessary Farce (Scripps Ranch Theatre), Curtains (Coronado Playhouse), and The Phantom of the Opera (Ovation Theatre). You can also find him in many shows around the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Nick would like to thank his family and friends for their unending support. Enjoy the show!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/christopher-smyres-headshot-225x225.jpgChristopher SmyresJojoChristopher is thrilled to return to SDMT! Previous credits include Tommy in Matilda at SDMT, Ainsley in Appropriate and Boo Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2024-2025) at The Old Globe, Little Guido in NINE at Coronado Playhouse, along with many youth theatre productions. In 5th grade, Christopher loves all things musical theatre and being on stage. He is grateful to his coaches, family, and friends for their encouragement and support.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/juwan-stanford-headshot-225x225.jpegJuwan StanfordEnsemble (u/s Mr. Mayor)Juwan Stanford is a tenor vocalist and actor whose recent credits include Benny in Rent and roles such as Sebastian and Simba in Once Upon a Disney. His operatic work includes performances with CSUN and Mission Opera, including the Commissioner in Dialogues of the Carmelites and the Priest in The Magic Flute. Juwan holds a Master of Music from California State University, Northridge, and performs across musical theater, opera, and contemporary styles including pop and R&B. He is also an independent artist, composer, and songwriter, and is grateful to be part of the Seussical company.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/joe-stein-headshot-225x225.jpegJoe SteinEnsemble (u/s Horton the Elephant)Joe Stein (Ensemble, Horton U/S) will be diving back into the Jungle of Nool and floating back to Whoville for the 3rd time in his acting career! Joe received his BFA in musical theater from Cal State Fullerton. Previous credits include: Nachum (Fiddler on the Roof - SDMT), Elle’s Dad/Aaron Shultz (Legally Blonde - SDMT), Toxie (The Toxic Avenger - Wayward Artist), Featured Ensemble (Spamalot - 3D Theatricals). Joe would like to thank the creative team for this opportunity to act a fool and perform. Joe would also like to thank his family and his fiancée Kira, for their endless support. Enjoy the show!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tyler-tafolla-headshot-225x225.jpgTyler TafollaEnsemble (u/s Cat in the Hat)Tyler Tafolla is a SoCal based performer, composer & playwright, director, producer & puppeteer. Writing Credits; Scott Robbins and the Traveling Show (Nominated Best Music & Best Score- NY Summerfest), Seasons (Album Streaming courtesy of Broadway Records), DanceLand (2023 San Diego Production), Dead Moose (Oceanside Theatre Company). Tyler has worked in multiple creative facets for companies like The Jim Henson Company, Swazzle, The Aquarium of the Pacific’s “The Pacific Pals," UC San Diego's ArtPower & “The Muppet Script” Series. “For Meg and Lily. I love you both so much." Insta: @tatafolla Web: tylertafolla.com
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/phoenix-velona-headshot-225x225.jpgPhoenix VelonaWickersham BrotherPhoenix Velona (he/him) is thrilled to be making his SDMT debut! When not in a full production, Phoenix can be found either performing at, or terrorizing the general public in various theme parks in Southern California. Past credits include: Alfred Hallam (Alice By Heart), Percy Jackson (The Lightning Thief), Natalie Haller (All Shook Up), and SpongeBob SquarePants (The Spongebob SquarePants Musical) He wishes to thank his dad, his friends, the production team, and the three cats that live in his house for all of their support. @phoenix.velona
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/alyssa-vingerelli-headshot-225x225.jpegAlyssa Lucero VingerelliMrs. MayorAlyssa Lucero Vingerelli is excited to be back on stage with San Diego Musical Theatre! Her passion for performing inspired her to graduate from Arizona State University’s Lyric Opera Theater program with a Bachelors in Music and she is continuing to share her passion through this show. She would like to thank her husband Julius, family and friends for their love and support! Her credits include Elle’s Mom/Paulette Understudy in Legally Blonde at SDMT, Lisa in A New Brain, Nadia Mcconnel in Bare: A Pop Opera and Humpty Dumpty in Shrek the Musical.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/emma-woolley-headshot-225x225.jpegEmma WoolleyOn-Stage SwingEmma (they/she) is so excited to be performing again with SDMT! They would like to thank their friends and family for their continuous support of her theatrical pursuits. Some of Emma's favorite previous credits include Legally Blonde (Whitney/Ensemble), All Shook Up (Natalie), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Lenore/Dance Core), The Addams Family (Wednesday), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Bring It On (Eva), and Anything Goes (Angel/Featured Dancer). Enjoy the show!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kylie-young-headshot-225x225.jpegKylie YoungEnsemble (u/s Bird Girls)KYLIE YOUNG is beyond thrilled to be back at SDMT! Some of her favorite roles include: Heidi in Title of Show (New Village Arts), Katherine in The Taming (Scripps Ranch Theater), Megan in Puffs (Tenth Avenue Arts), and Lina in Cry It Out (Moxie Theatre). When not performing, you can catch Kylie running or ghost hunting. She would like to thank her loved ones for supporting her in all of her performing endeavors! Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @strangesparkles
CREATIVE
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/van-angelo-headshot-1-225x225.jpgVan AngeloCo-Director and Music DirectorVan Angelo (they/he) is an actor, educator, and musician who serves as Director of Education for San Diego Musical Theatre. Some favorite Music Directing credits include The Prom, Anything Goes (SDMT), Leonard Bernstein’s New York(NVA), Urinetown (SDMT Pre-Professional), Hadestown: Teen Edition (SDMT Academy), Frozen Jr., Moana Jr. (MYT), The Wizard of Oz (WVHS), Little Shop of Horrors, Seussical, The Little Mermaid (RVHS). As a chorister Van sings with SACRA/PROFANA, Capella Gloriana, and is the Tenor Section Leader at Mission Hills UCC. Van has been seen in concert with Josh Groban, the New York Philharmonic, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra including recording Bernstein’s MASS with Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Deutsche Grammophon). Van’s a two-time Inland Theatre League Award recipient, Desert Star Award winner, and holds a BM in Music Education from Westminster Choir College and their MFA in Musical Theatre from SDSU. IG: @vanangelo
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/xavier-j.-bush-headshot-225x225.jpegXavier J. BushCo-Director and ChoreographerXavier J. Bush (they/he) is a San Diego-based choreographer, director, performer, and theatre educator who believes inclusive, thought-provoking art can change the world. Director/Choreographer credits: Legally Blonde - SDMT, Urinetown (Co-Director) - SDMT Pre-Professional, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Miracle on 34th St: A Live Radio Play (Asst. Director/Asst. Choreographer) - Moonlight Stage Productions. Choreography credits: The Prom, Hello, Dolly!, Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can - SDMT, Memphis (Assistant Choreographer) - Moonlight Stage Productions, The Wizard of Oz - Moonlight Youth Theatre, Ride The Cyclone - Trinity Theatre Company, Hadestown: Teen Edition, Alice By Heart - SDMT Academy, Guys and Dolls, Rent, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Little Shop of Horrors, The Drowsy Chaperone, Grease, Disney's The Little Mermaid and many more!
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