Christian Youth Theatre's (CYT) production of "Seussical" comes very close to perfection. The music was created by Stephen Flaherty and the lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The set is colorful and impressive, the props abundant. The costumes are picture perfect, adorning the huge cast to the smallest detail. The props are abundant and beautiful. The characters ranging from Cat in the Hat, played by the teenage Patrick Gates with a mischievous sophistication beyond his years, to the comical Gertrude, played by Ivanna Quiceno, the little bird who longed for a longer tail, are wisely cast. Raelene Herrera, playing Mayzie LaBird, the saucy, vain and gorgeous bird who flaunts her big tail and callously leaves her egg, is hilarious. The singing is strong and the live music right on key. There is absolutely nothing thats stands out for need of improvement in this almost flawless production. Great job by musical director Carolyn Stevenson, costumer Lucy Olson, and set coordinator Ed Garcia.
"Seussical" combines several different stories from Dr. Seuss's books and interrelates them. There are the little Whos who live in a flower, the bird who longs for a longer tail, the elephant who sits on an abandoned egg for a long time while the mother has flown the coop, and the wild monkeys trying who steal the flower with the Whos. A collage of brightly costumed characters sing and dance into scenes as silly and wonderfully erratic as a Dr. Seuss book. There is not a dull moment in this captivating production directed by Erin Kelly and presented at Mater Dei High School, in Chula Vista on May 21, 22, and 23 at 7p.m, along with a 3 p.m matinee on Sat, and 1 p.m on Sunday. For information on future productions call 619-588-0206. CYT performs in six locations including Escondido, El Cajon, Fallbrook, San Diego, and Oceanside, and Chula Vista. Some of their upcoming shows include "The Litte Mermaid," "Willy Wonka," and "Narnia" among others. They are well-worth the venture into San Diego's varied community theatre.
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