Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza for all ages based on the works of Dr. Seuss. 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 in this fun for the whole family show!

The students and advisers of the Southwick Regional Drama and Stagecraft Clubs are dedicated to presenting quality theater productions to the school and the wider local community. Through their involvement in this organization, participants learn all aspects of theater production, from performance and direction to costume, lighting, and set design.  For two decades, SRS has produced a Fall play and Spring Musical annually, with close to 100 students participating onstage, backstage, or in the booth during the season.   In recent years, the school has also hosted an Improv Team, One-Act Play Festivals, and a school-wide Talent Show.   Graduates of the program have gone on to professional careers performing on stage, screen, and television, and at work behind the scenes.

Parents and Alumni are also encouraged to support our Cast and Crew members through participation in the SRS Drama Guild.

After the cancellation of its 2020 Spring Musical, SRS Performing Arts went virtual for the 2020-21 school year, using Zoom to rehearse and record a Radio Production and Musical Revue of songs from the Club's 20 years of productions, with a triumphant return to live theater this past fall with A LITTLE PRINCESS.

Our Cast, Crew, and Production Team are delighted to be back on stage once again this spring to present SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL this May - we hope to see you in the audience!

For information about our activities, contact Producer Janet Grunwald at [email protected]