About The Show

Oh, the thinks you can think!

Welcome to the wonderfully whimsical world of Seussical, where imagination knows no limits, the impossible becomes possible, and even the smallest voice can make an extraordinary difference.

Inspired by the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss, this vibrant musical brings together some of his most unforgettable characters in a colourful adventure filled with humour, heart, and a little bit of delightful chaos.

Our story begins with the mischievous Cat in the Hat, who invites us into a world where anything can happen. At the centre of it all is Horton the Elephant, a kindhearted soul who discovers an entire community of tiny Whos living on a speck of dust. Determined to protect them, Horton faces ridicule and disbelief from the other inhabitants of the Jungle of Nool. But Horton remains steadfast in his conviction that a person's a person, no matter how small.

Along the way, we meet Jojo, a young thinker whose imagination often gets him into trouble; Gertrude McFuzz, a devoted bird struggling to recognize her own worth; and Mayzie LaBird, whose dazzling personality is matched only by her talent for avoiding responsibility. As their stories intertwine, friendship, loyalty, love, and the courage to stand up for what is right are put to the test.

Bursting with memorable music, larger-than-life characters, and the unmistakable wit of Dr. Seuss, Seussical is a celebration of individuality, compassion, and the extraordinary power of imagination.

After all, a little imagination can change the world — and sometimes, all it takes is one small voice to be heard.

Cast & Characters

PRINCIPAL ROLES

The Cat in the HatJacques St-Pierre
Horton the ElephantNick Mandville
JojoSkylar Jine
Gertrude McFuzzLeah Downey
Mayzie LaBirdErin Lee
Sour KangarooHailey Coates
Young KangarooKatelyn Nhan
Mr. MayorLennie Earle
Mrs. MayorBelle Warner
General Genghis Khan SchmitzRonan Victory
Caitlin Au
Lia Churchill
Riley Coombes
Erika Dietz
Emma Harrington
Paige Krulicki
Emma Neville
Leah Prince
Grace Ryan

BIRD GIRLS

WICKERSHAMS

Amber Burke
Adison Locke
Ally McFadyen
Anna Mooney
Lucas Royle
Max Stringer
Ronan Victory

FEATURED CHARACTERS

Yertle the TurtleSavanna Muscat
Vlad VladikoffJane Caines
The GrinchKieran Foley
Cindy Lou WhoMollie Ings
Max the DogJessica Dwyer

WHO CADETS

Dianna Alexander
Molly Bazeley
Charlie Cavanagh
London Coady
Dylan Ennis
Tony Gauci
Elizabeth Goobie
Jackson Goulding
Alex Hawco
Meara Keough
Lyla Lush
Isabelle Power

FEATURED ENSEMBLE

Billie Beaton-Cutler
Lily Breen
Ollie Burton
Lila Curlew
Josie Ellis
Stella Hender
Charlotte Kerrivan
Rachael Kerrivan
Abigail Lewis
Sawyer Lewis
Emily Noseworthy
Jane O'Connell
Sadie O'Connell
Grace Parrell
Samantha Payne
Sophie Payne
Nox Samaya
Lyndsay Schlarbaum
Rachael Seaward
Jaxson Simms
Jaden St Croix
Kyla Zillman

CHORUS

Susannah Appleby
Brooke Bartlett
Shaun Brown
Claire Caines
Lauren Collins
Charlotte Cook
Lydia Davis
Oscar Elms
Molly Facey
Nora Foley
Gracie French
Madison Galway
Sunny Gonzalez
Sophie Gulliford
Grace Hart
Lucy Harte
Nell Harvey
Isaac Hocevar
Briar Hurley
Neiva Keough
Amelia Legault
Kaley Martin
Leah McDonald
Selena McDonald
Hazel Middleman
Oliver Murphy
William Penney
Charlotte Philpott
Olivia Pittman
Ryan Power
Drew Rideout
Harriet Roche
Abigail Sheppard-Barrett
Zoe Short
Paige Snow
Amelia Somers
Kai Spratt
Tara Stone
Stella Thoms
Emma Marie Tremblett
Ziva Warren

Meet The Performers: Who’s Who

Creative & Production Team

Director & Producer Justin Goulding
Musical Directors Megan Barnes & Justin Goulding
Choreographer Victoria Wells-Smith
Vocal Director Megan Barnes
Stage Manager Alexis Solaria
Assistant Stage Manager Rebecca Arsenault
Administrative Support Carl Goulding & Jacquelyn Goulding
Technical Director & Stage Right Randy Feener
Sound Designer Blair Whelan
Audio Mark Rowsell
Monitors Rick Hollett
RF Dale Drew
Lighting Designer Ryan Kennedy
Lighting Concept & Coordination Alexis Solaria
Follow Spot Operators Tim Best & Sheldon Downey
Projection Kristian Wheeler
Dance Captains Caitlin Au, Jane Caines, Charlie Cavanagh, Jessica Dwyer, Adison Locke & Emma Neville
Conductor Justin Goulding
Costume Selection & Coordination Megan Barnes, Justin Goulding & Emily Noseworthy
Costume Accessories & Construction Megan Barnes & Jessica Dwyer
Props Coordination & Construction Megan Barnes
3D Prop Design & Printing Stefan Alexander & Susan Alexander — S & S 3D Printing
Scenic Dressing Megan Barnes & Claire Nash
Backstage Crew & Dressers Edna Cahill, Ollie McDonald, Claire Nash & Claire Vincent
Backstage Runner Amelia Somers
Dressing Room Coordinators Susan Alexander, Grace Hart, Savanna Muscat, Samantha Payne, Lyndsay Schlarbaum, Amelia Somers & Emma Marie Tremblett
Photography Terrance Hounsell
Videography John Wadman-Scanlan
Graphic Design & Digital Program Justin Goulding

Musical Numbers

Act One

Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
Horton Hears a Who
Biggest Blame Fool
Here on Who
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! (Reprise)
It's Possible
How to Raise a Child
The Military
Alone in the Universe
The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz
Amayzing Mayzie
Amayzing Gertrude
Monkey Around
Chasing the Whos
How Lucky You Are
Notice Me, Horton
How Lucky You Are (Reprise)
Act I Finale

Intermission

Act Two

Seussical Entr'acte
Egg, Nest & Tree
The Circus McGurkus
The Circus on Tour / How Lucky You Are (Reprise)
Mayzie in Palm Beach
Amayzing Horton
Alone in the Universe (Reprise)
Solla Sollew
Green Eggs and Ham II
Into the Whos' Christmas Pageant
The Grinch Carved the Roast Beast
A Message from the Front / Solla Sollew (Reprise)
Jojo Alone in the Universe
Havin' a Hunch
All for You
The People Versus Horton the Elephant
Yopp! / Alone in the Universe (Reprise)
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! (Act II Finale)
Green Eggs & Ham (Bows)

Special Thanks

Bringing Seussical to life has taken the imagination, generosity, and hard work of so many people. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped this wonderfully colourful world find its way to the stage.

With special thanks to Deborah Clarke, Randy Feener, Marie Jones, and Gower Street United Church for their support of this production.

To the staff and crew of the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre, thank you for sharing your expertise, care, and creativity as we bring our world of Whos, thinkers, and extraordinary creatures into the theatre.

To Stefan and Susan Alexander of S & S 3D Printing, thank you for your 3D design and printing work on props for this production, helping turn imaginative ideas into pieces our performers could bring to life.

Additional special thanks to Maggie Coady, Wayne Coady, Masen Hunt, and Coady’s Fishing Company for their generous help and support.

To our advertising partner, Coast 101.1, thank you for helping spread the word about Seussical and sharing the excitement with listeners across our community.

To our backstage volunteers, costume helpers, builders, and everyone who has lent a hand—or lent us something! Thank you for the time, care, and resourcefulness you have brought to this show. So much of what an audience sees is made possible by people they never see.

To our performers’ families and loved ones, thank you for the drives, the patience, the encouragement, and the countless ways you have supported this company throughout the rehearsal process.

A Personal Thank-You from Justin & Megan

To Rebecca Arsenault, Alexis Solaria, and Victoria Wells-Smith: your names appear elsewhere in this program beside the responsibilities you have taken on, but those credits can only tell part of the story. Thank you for your ideas, your patience, your care for this company, and the countless things you have done to keep this production moving forward. We are so grateful to have shared this experience with you.

To Carl and Jacquelyn Goulding, the heart of Etcetera Productions: this show is part of a much longer story that exists because of you. More than forty years ago, Carl began the show that would grow into the Etcetera community we know today. Together, you have given generations of performers a place to learn, friendships to treasure, and opportunities to discover what they can do. Thank you for helping set this particular adventure in motion, and for the years of dedication, love, and belief that made it possible.

To our entire creative, production, and backstage team, thank you for bringing your talents to this show and for caring about the people creating it. There is so much work behind every moment onstage, and we hope you know how deeply that work is appreciated.

And to our wonderful cast: you have been a dream to work with. We have loved creating this show with you—watching you grow, seeing you support one another, and discovering what we could accomplish together. Every friendship made, every laugh shared, and every memory created has become part of this production’s story. We wouldn’t trade those moments for anything.

Finally, to you, our audience, thank you for being here, for supporting local theatre, and for sharing in something that means so much to all of us.

It takes a whole world of people to bring a tiny world to life. Thank you for being part of ours.

What’s Next?

The curtain may be coming down on Seussical, but there’s plenty more to look forward to at Etcetera Productions!

A Festival of Lessons & Carols

Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Gower Street United Church, St. John’s
Admission: $20, payable at the door

Join the performers of Etcetera Productions for our annual Festival of Lessons & Carols, a celebration of the Christmas season through music and readings in the beautiful, historic sanctuary of Gower Street United Church.

Proceeds will benefit Gower Street United Church.

Etcetera 39

Sunday, June 27, 2027
St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre

Save the date for Etcetera 39! Join us as our performers return to the Arts & Culture Centre stage for a celebration of music, theatre, and another year of creating together.

Tickets available in the spring.

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