🎭 The Story of Seussical 

Step into the wacky world of Dr. Seuss! 🐘🎩

The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 & Thing 2 take us on an adventure to the Jungle of Nool, where Horton the Elephant discovers a tiny speck of dust that contains an entire community of Whos—including JoJo, a young Who who loves to think big “thinks.” While everyone else thinks Horton is imagining things, Horton promises to protect the tiny Whos and make sure their voices are heard.

But Horton has another problem: Mayzie LaBird leaves her egg in his care, and Horton must protect it, too! As Horton faces mischievous monkeys, a fierce eagle, a skeptical Sour Kangaroo, and even a trial, his loyal friend Gertrude McFuzz never gives up on him.

With friendship, courage, imagination, and a whole lot of Seussical silliness, Horton and his friends discover that every voice matters—even the tiniest one! 💚🐘✨

🎭 Meet the Characters of Seussical KIDS!

1. The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, Thing 2

The Cat in the Hat & Thing 1 & Thing 2 are our storytellers who take JoJo and the audience on a wild adventure through the world of Dr. Seuss.

2. JoJo

JoJo is an imaginative Who who loves to think big thoughts, even when those “thinks” get him/her into trouble.

3. Horton 🐘

Horton is a kind and loyal elephant who believes in the tiny Whos and never gives up on protecting them.

4. Mr. Mayor

Mr. Mayor is the leader of Whoville who tries his best to keep everyone safe, happy, and following the rules.

5. Mrs. Mayor

Mrs. Mayor is JoJo’s caring mother who wants to keep her son out of trouble and make sure he behaves.

6. Gertrude McFuzz 🐦

Gertrude is a sweet bird who wishes she had a beautiful, fancy tail and learns that being herself is more important than looking perfect.

7. Mayzie LaBird

Mayzie is a glamorous and carefree bird who convinces Horton to take care of her egg while she goes off to enjoy herself.

8. Sour Kangaroo 🦘

Sour Kangaroo is a sassy and skeptical character who doesn't believe Horton and makes it her mission to prove him wrong.

9. Young Kangaroo 🦘

Young Kangaroo is Sour Kangaroo’s energetic sidekick who joins her in causing trouble for Horton.

10. The Wickersham Brothers 🐒

The Wickershams are mischievous monkeys who love causing trouble and making life difficult for Horton.

11. Vlad Vladikoff 🦅

Vlad Vladikoff is a fierce eagle who is sent to take the clover—and the tiny Whos—from Horton.

12. Judge Yertle 🐢

Judge Yertle is a very important turtle who presides over Horton’s trial and helps decide his fate.

13. The Talk Show Host 📺

The Talk Show Host interviews Horton and the other characters, bringing the exciting story of the Jungle of Nool to the audience.

14. The Marshal 🎖️

The Marshal is an official of Whoville who helps keep order and makes sure everyone follows the rules.

15. Jungle Citizens 🌿

The Jungle Citizens are the colorful animals of the Jungle of Nool who react to Horton’s unusual ideas and become part of his adventure.

16. Fish 🐠

The Fish help bring the underwater world of Dr. Seuss to life and add energy, movement, and music to the story.

17. The Whos

The Whos are the tiny people who live on a speck of dust and depend on Horton to protect them and make sure their voices are heard.

18. Wickersham Ensemble 🐒

The Wickersham Ensemble are additional mischievous monkeys who join the Wickersham Brothers in creating chaos and having fun.

NOTES: 

The roles of Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, Thing 2, JoJo, & Horton can be played by boys or girls.

Production Team