Preparations In Ending Stages For Seussical

Rupel J. Jones Theatre - the site of the first Seussical at the University of Oklahoma

 

Preparations are in their closing stages for opening night of Seussical at the University of Oklahoma.

The show opens on Apr. 27 and runs through May 6 at the Rupel J. Jones Theatre. Showtime is 8 p.m. every night, except for Sundays Apr. 29 and May 6. Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m.

Rehearsals have been underway since Mar. 12, and there have been specific rehearsals to learn songs, choreography and to run through the script. There are three dress rehearsals before the opening performance.

Scenic, costume, lighting, projection and sound preparations are in their final preparations as well.

Sandra Bent is in charge of audience development for the OU School of Drama.

“The production staff and crew work on their positions to perfect before opening night,” Bent said.

Theron Smith, a Journalism junior at OU, anticipates a great show.

“I think it will be a great event. The Performing Arts Center does a really good job with everything they do over there,” Smith said.

Music for the play is by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and the book is by Lynn Aherns and Stephen Flaherty.