Seussical Camp Broadway Edition begins in the Jungle of Nool, where the Cat introduces a world powered by imagination in the opening number, “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think.” As the Whos help launch the story, we are transported to the jungle, where Horton the Elephant discovers a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust. In “Horton Hears a Who,” the Citizens of the Jungle narrate Horton’s discovery and his decision to protect the speck, believing that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.” Horton carefully places the speck on a clover, determined to keep it safe.
The story shifts to the microscopic world of the Whos in “Here on Who,” where the Whos introduce themselves and their fragile planet drifting through space. They plead with Horton to protect them, explaining that he is the only one who can hear them. While Horton faithfully guards the clover, the Citizens of the Jungle mock and doubt him. In “Biggest Blame Fool,” they ridicule Horton for believing in something they cannot see, accusing him of stirring up trouble and threatening to destroy the speck in a boiling pot of Beezle-Nut oil.
As the danger grows, the Whos rally together, determined to prove their existence. Horton encourages them not to give up and to make themselves heard. One by one, the Whos call out, building to a unified cry of “We are here!” When even that is not quite enough, the smallest Who adds a final “Yopp!”—and suddenly the Citizens of the Jungle hear them at last. Realizing the Whos truly exist, the jungle community acknowledges that even the tiniest voice matters.
With the conflict resolved, the full company comes together for the “Finale,” reprising “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think/Green Eggs and Ham” as imagination once again takes center stage. The celebration expands to include playful moments from across the Seuss world as the Whos and the Citizens of the Jungle join Horton and the Cat in a joyful final chorus. The story ends as it began with the reminder that thinking boldly and believing in others can change an entire world.
Cast Size
Camp Broadway MyWay recommends a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 50 in the ensemble. Ensemble is divided into 2 groups.
Gigi Amsterdam
One of the narrators of the Prologue and Epilogue, which open and close the show. An older sibling to George, Gigi is spirited and imaginative, with a keen ability to focus and a clear eye for detail. An expert in stagecraft.
George Amsterdam
One of the narrators of the Prologue and Epilogue, which open and close the show. Gigi’s younger sibling, George, has a natural gift for storytelling and is unafraid to try anything. George and Gigi are time travelers who hold the key to Broadway’s past, present, and future.
The Cat in the Hat
Fun-loving slightly mischievous, yet always benevolent, the Cat in the Hat is the liaison between the performers and the audience and reminds us of the “thinks we can think” when we ignite our imaginations.
Horton the Elephant
A gentle giant in a world of quick and opinionated Jungle Citizens. Horton does not set out to be a hero, but because he is honest, loyal and kind, he could never abandon someone in need.
Citizens of the Jungle
Animals who live in the Jungle of Nool near the River Walloo. At first, they follow the pack and ridicule Horton for protecting a minuscule, inconsequential tiny speck. They realize they were wrong in the end.
Note: All lines outside of the main characters are shared by the ensemble to tell the story and give everyone a moment to shine!
Whos
People who live in Whoville on a tiny speck of dust. They come together to help save their home from destruction.
Note: All lines outside of the main characters are shared by the ensemble to tell the story and give everyone a moment to shine!
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Book by
Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty |
Music by
Stephen Flaherty |
Lyrics by
Lynn Ahrens |
The following credits are required on the title page of all programs for the Play:
Video Warning
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibitedIncluded Materials
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