Upstage Players "Seussical, Jr." takes stage

Don’t miss your chance to witness the spring musical performances of one of Northeast Ohio’s hardest working children’s theater companies, UpStage Players. From April 15th through April 17th, the group, numbering over 70 children and several adult volunteers, will be producing and performing the stage adaptation of Seussical, Jr., a heartfelt, feel-good, and often comical story that incorporates many of Dr. Seuss’ most recognizable characters.

UpStage Players’ opening performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15th at the Slovenian Workmen’s Home (15335 Waterloo Road; Cleveland), their permanent performance residence. The group’s second show will commence on Saturday, April 16th, also at 7:30 p.m. Their final performance of the spring will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17th.

Advanced tickets/reserved seats are $6 each. Tickets for the Sunday, April 17th show are SOLD OUT. To order or inquire about advanced tickets, please e-mail upstageplayers@gmail.com.

The plot of Seussical, Jr. centers on Horton the Elephant’s endeavors to protect the people of Whoville, who live on a tiny speck of dust. The story also features characters and scenarios from many other Seuss books. In fact, the character The Cat in the Hat is an outside observer who acts as narrator and devil’s advocate throughout the show.

Upstage Players is a non-profit professional children’s theater group run by an all-volunteer staff in Cleveland, Ohio. The organization was founded in 1995 with 30 children and a vision to create love and respect for the arts. They have evolved into a strong group that uses theater as a vehicle to teach leadership, creativity and responsibility to over three times as many children today. Although the UpStage family has grown tremendously over the years, their no-cut policy remains unchanged.

The children of UpStage Players come from varied backgrounds and neighborhoods, yet share the same drive to optimize their potential. In addition, the diverse cast/crew of UpStage Players is headed by an unpaid staff and supported by an army of volunteers dedicated to transforming everyday kids into accomplished artists.

For additional information about UpStage Players, or to download a printable ticket order form for Seussical, Jr., visit www.upstageplayers.com. Tickets can also be purchased through PayPal.