EPIC Players Theatre, New York’s Premiere Neurodiverse Theater Company, presents Seussical the Musical from May 8-18, 2025 at ART/NY The Mezzanine Theatre, 502 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019. Performances: Wed-Sat at 7pm, Sun at 2pm. Tickets are $35-$65 and can be purchased online at https://epicplayers.ticketspice.com/epic-players-presents-seussical
In this fun and fabulous musical comedy, Seussical brings Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters to life with wit, wonder, and a surprising amount of heart.
Narrated by the mischievous Cat in the Hat, the story follows Horton, an earnest elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing the Whos—a tiny community whose voices are all too easy to ignore. Among them is Jojo, a child whose imagination is deemed too disruptive and is sent off to boarding school for thinking too many “thinks.”
Horton’s journey is not just about protecting the Whos, but about standing up for those who think differently and dare to see the world from another point of view. Seussical celebrates the values of friendship, loyalty, and inclusion, reminding us that every voice matters, no matter how small. At a time when embracing difference and fostering understanding feels more vital than ever, this musical offers a colorful, moving, and timely message for all ages. Plus, don’t miss a special matinee performance of our EPIC Jr. Players in Seussical Jr. on May 17th—a joyful showcase of our youngest artists bringing these timeless tales to life. EPIC is proud to champion neurodiverse voices and break down barriers in the arts—and Seussical is no exception. Come experience the heart, hope, and imagination that only EPIC can deliver.
CAST:
Horton the Elephant: Gianluca Cirafici
Cat in The Hat: Shoshanna Gleich
JoJo: Christine Newberry
Gertrude McFuzz: Natalie Kaiser
Mayzie Labird: Kayla Robinson
Sour Kangaroo: Emily DeMaio
Baby Kangaroo: Anjel Bell
Mr. Mayor: Matt Tierney
Mrs. Mayor: Sandy Gladstone Karpe
Bird Girls: Alice Frannsen, Rachel Paine, Elisa Weiss
Wickersham Brothers: Miles Butler, Ethan Homan, Nick Moscato, Sven W
The Whos: Bre Baron, Sami Binder, Miles Butler, Tess Carvelli, Shafer Gootkind, Prince Hurst, Ethan Jones, Genesis Solivan
Yertle The Turtle: Prince Hurst
Dr. Dake: Ethan Jones
Renee: Genesis Solivan
CREATIVE TEAM and CREW:
Executive Artistic Director: Aubrie Therrien
Co-director: Meggan Dodd
Music Director: Blake Brauer
Assistant Director: Cassidy Kaye
Program Coordinator & Assistant Director: Alexander Michael Reeves
Assistant Music Director: Eric Fegan
Associate Artistic Director & Choreographer: Travis Burbee
Social Media Coordinator & Assistant Choreographer: Laisha Gonzalez
Stage Manager: Olivia Martin
Assistant Stage Manager: Carol Hoverman
Stage Manager Intern: Max Tunney
Scenic Designer: Christian Flemming
Sound Designer: Sean Ramos
Costume Designer: Izzy Kitch
Props Designer: Dana Weintraub
Light Designer: Cameron Filepas
Director of Program Operations & Front of House: Talia Eapen
Access Coordinator: Jamie Rose Hays
Mental Health Counselor: Taupa Fogo-Toussaint
PR: Michelle Tabnick
Marketing: Tim Hart
EPIC is an inclusive theater company and welcomes all theater patrons to enjoy our productions. In order to make our shows more accessible to individuals with disabilities and members of the neuro-diverse community and their families, we offer the following accommodations, services and policies: ADA seating, assisted listening devices, access devices, and a relaxed atmosphere.ASL Interpreted Performances will be held on Sunday May 11th.
This production is made possible in part with the support of: The New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The Hoffman Charitable Trust, Lucille Lortel Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The Howard Gilman Foundation, Actors Equity Foundation, The Stavros Foundation, Lily Auchincloss Foundation
About the Company
EPIC Players (Empower, Perform, Include, Create), founded on August 25, 2016, is a nonprofit, neuro-diverse theatre company dedicated to creating professional performing arts opportunities and supportive social communities in the arts for Neurodivergent and Disabled artists. Via inclusive mainstage productions, musical cabarets, original showcases, skills-based classes and career resources, we hope to increase critical employment opportunities, pioneer increased inclusion in the arts, and break down social stigmas surrounding neuro-diverse communities.
For more information, visit https://www.epicplayersnyc.org/.