The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform Seussical TYA™ (Theatre for Young Audiences) July 25-Aug. 3 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and Aug. 1, and Saturday, July 26 and Aug. 2. Matinees are at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 27 and Aug. 3. All performances subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Fun for the whole family, this specially adapted 75-minute musical adventure through the Jungle of Nool tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge – he must not only protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but also guard an egg left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and even a trial, but the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged – and emerge triumphant.
The popular production features music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Seussical™ for Young Audiences premiered at The Coterie Theatre, Kansas City, MO; Jeff Church, artistic director.
The SMC production is directed by Terrin Adair, with music direction by Gary Fritzen.
Advance (pre-sale) tickets, which range from $25 to $22 ($18 for SMC students and staff) plus a modest service charge, can be purchased online at smc.edu/tickets at any time, or by calling 310-434-4165 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets purchased on performance weekends at the Events Box Office (at the Theatre Arts building) are $3 higher. Parking is free, and information on parking, transportation, and directions can be found at smc.edu/transportation.
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