FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

September 20, 2016

CONTACT:
M.G. Perez (Marketing Manager) at (619) 261-1200 or
mgperez@coronadoplayhouse.com

Coronado Playhouses 70th Anniversary Season

Special Show for Children with Special Needs

Seussical The Musical

also benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego
CORONADO, CA - On the stage or in the audience, Coronado Playhouse welcomes people
with disabilities. Coronado Playhouse is the oldest, longest-running community theatre in San
Diego County and Coronados first arts organization. As The Communitys Theatre, Coronado
Playhouse is arranging a special matinee performance of its current production Seussical The
Musical inviting families with children with disabilities on Saturday October 1, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend all performances, but for this dedicated matinee the
Playhouse will provide a safe and relaxed environment for children with special needs and their
families. In this 70th Anniversary Season, Coronado Playhouse continues to develop outreach
programs and community partnerships, to benefit and support all our communities and needs. On
show day, patrons will experience the following:

The theatre will open early so children can "meet their seat" and get comfortable with the
theatre environment
The cast and production team will welcome the audience before the performance begins
House lights in the designated seating area will remain on, although still dimmed
throughout the performance
Children have the freedom to move around the theatre should they wish, and not be
restricted to staying in one place throughout the performance
Ear plugs will be provided upon request

Since opening on September 2nd, Seussical The Musical has played continuously to sold
out houses. This vibrant and lively production features a colorful cast of characters including
Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and The Cat in the Hat. The Cat in the Hat
narrates the well-known tale of Horton the Elephant and the WHOs discovered living on a speck
of dust. This unlikely hero faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial of epic proportions in a

musical adventure that is fun for the entire family, sharing a heart-warming messages of
friendship, loyalty, and family.
Seussical The Musical features: Jacob Sampson (Cat in the Hat), Ryan Burtanog (Horton
the Elephant), Ferril Gardner (Sour Kangaroo), Eileen Parks (Young Kangaroo), Wilfred Paloma
(Wickersham Brother), Ryan Luster (Wickersham Brother), Marc Caro-Willcox (Wickersham
Brother), Meredith Russo (Mayzie), Sophia Johnson (Gertrude) Alex Dunbar (Mr. Mayor), Daryl
Daley (Mrs. Mayor, Bird Girl), Drew McMullen (JoJo), Oliver Caro-Willcox (General Schmitz),
Kylie Young (Bird Girl), Jazz Ruiz (Bird Girl), Trevor Johnson (Yertle the Turtle/ Vlad
Vladikoff /Grinch), Julia Van Skike (Cindy Lou Who), Ashley Stewart (Max).
The production team includes: Desha Crownover (Director), Michael Anthony (Musical
Director), Erin Petersen (Choreographer), Katy Skyrud (Producer) Marcee Drysdale, Jacob
Sampson (Set Design) Michael Barahura (Lighting Design) Kathy Parks (Stage Manager), Larry
Namer (Sound Design), Julian Sink (Sound Operator) and Pamela Everett (Props & Dressing).
During the run of this production through October 9, 2016, Coronado Playhouse, The
Community's Theatre, is also raising money and awareness to benefit Ronald McDonald House
Charities of San Diego. The House is specifically designed to provide a home away from home
for families with hospitalized children including 47 bed rooms, hot meals and a childrens play
area for siblings so families can focus their attention on supporting their sick or injured child
alleviating their worry of day-to-day needs. Each year, more than 1,500 families are helped, and
the need for overnight services far exceeds its 47-room capacity. For more information on their
programs, please visit www.rmhcsd.org.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact the Box Office at 619-435-4856 or
check online at www.coronadoplayhouse.com
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
DATES: Now through October 9, 2016
TIMES: Thursdays & Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m., Saturdays 2:00 p.m.
9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8; 7:00 p.m. 9/3, 9/17, 10/8.
TICKETS: $10-$27 All children 12 and under $10; Active Duty Military, Student and
Senior discounts. Group rates are available.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-Conceived by Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
CONTACTS:
M.G. Perez (Marketing Manager) at (619) 261-1200 or
mgperez@coronadoplayhouse.com
Katy Skyrud (Producer) at (619) 838-5252 or kskyrud@gmail.com

Coronado Playhouse Box Office at (619) 435-4856 or

boxoffice@coronadoplayhouse.com
For specific media interest and needs, please contact M.G. Perez.
Seussical The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre
International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
Coronado Playhouse is a qualified 501(c) 3 non-profit organization as San Diego Countys
longest running community theatre.
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