DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Department of Theatre Arts will present “The Cat in the Hat” at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2015, in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury.

One of Dr. Seuss’ best-loved stories, “The Cat in the Hat” will bring out the childhood imagination for viewers of all ages and is perfect for the whole family.

The WCSU cast will include Howard Powell, of West Haven, as the Cat; Michael Battista, of North Haven, as the Fish; Alexandra Allyn, of Trumbull, as Thing 1; Jared Starky, of Columbia, as Thing 2; Tomas Ovitt, of New Milford, as the Boy; Jennifer Wilson, of West Haven, as Sally; Dan Dressel, of Southbury, and Christina Branfur, of Northford, as the Ensemble/Puppeteers; and Stephanie Brown, of Waterbury, as Mother. Dressel and Branfur also will be the understudies for Cat and Fish along with Johnna Fettinger, of Southbury, who is the Swing/Understudy. Anthony DePoto will direct.

Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors and non-WCSU students, plus fees. To purchase tickets, call (203) 837-TIXX or visit www.wcsu.edu/tickets.

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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.