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DANBURY, CONN. — Western Connecticut State University’s spring production, “Seussical, the Musical,” will transport the audience into the imaginary world of Dr. Seuss this month, as Horton the Elephant will attempt to protect the people of Who-ville, who live on a tiny speck of dust. The play will be staged at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, in the Berkshire Theatre in Berkshire Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. Tickets will be $10 and the public is invited. To purchase tickets, call (203) 837-8499 or visit www.wcsu.edu/tickets.

This fantastic, magical, musical extravaganza brings to life some of Dr. Seuss’s favorite characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird and Jojo, a little boy with a big imagination. The powers of friendship, love, and commitment are challenged and ultimately emerge triumphant in a story that is fun for all ages.

“I think adults and kids would like this equally … it’s so much fun,” predicted Andrew Hendrick, of Fairfield, who portrays Uncle Harry Who, Jojo’s uncle. “It’s like when adults go to Disney World — you will be transformed into a kid again.”

The cast features Allison Gauthier, of Southington; Bobby Morrison, of Danbury; Nicole Madar, of Shelton; Alana Cauthen, of Bridgeport; Vincent McCoy, of Torrington; Joel Oramas, of Bridgeport; Jessica Stark, of East Lyme; Janine Signore, of Wallingford; Rachel Fornier of Shelton; Theresa Curran, of Shelton; Danny Clark, of Darien; Zak Klvana, of Sherman; Ty McCombe, of Rockville; Sean Spencer, of Danbury; Julia Mian, of Goshen; Katie Rudnicki, of Meriden; Lindsey Gilbert, of Wethersfield; Anthony Papparello, of Danbury; Angelica Licari, of Bethel; Andrew Hendrick, of Fairfield; Katrina Abreu, of Norwalk; Kyle Papallo, of New Fairfield; Zack Baron, of Ridgefield; Kelia Fontinez LaSelle, of San Juan, PR; Alex Sessoms, of Middletown; Alex Saboe, of Newtown; Laura Bolt, of Pompton Lakes, N.J.; Tesha Shipp, of Danbury; and Henrey Tobleman, of Killingworth.

The crew includes Christina Kalafut as director, Shannon Stowe as producer, Allison Gauthier as musical director, Vincent McCoy as choreographer, Ron Blois as stage manager, Melanie Leff as lighting designer, Jessica Camarero as costume designer, Nicole Madar as set designer, Aline O’Connor as scenic artist, Paul Dente as sound designer, Danielle Fontaine as props mistress, Brett Altman as tech director/master carpenter and Alana Cauthen as hair/makeup designer.

For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at (203) 837-TIXX or go to www.wcsu.edu/tickets.

Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England’s best small private universities.