2TinCans Phl marks 10th year with ‘Seussical’ in Cebu
2TinCans Philippines, Cebu’s premier theater communications company, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a spectacular production of the whimsical musical extravaganza, Seussical, on 24 and 25 February at the CENEWOF Theater of the Marcelo Fernan Press Center in Lahug, Cebu City.
Seussical is a fantastical journey into the colorful universe created by the iconic Dr. Seuss, featuring beloved characters from his timeless stories including The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who, Gertrude McFuzz, among many others.
Featuring the 2TinCans Theater Company and the musical theater students of 2TinCans Theatre Lab, this milestone production not only marks a decade of excellence in the theater arts for 2TinCans Philippines, but also serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality productions that captivate audiences of all ages.
“The theater has the power to touch and transform people’s lives. In 2TinCans, we want every experience to entertain, educate and empower,” said Sarah Mae Enclona Henderson, 2TinCans founder and producing artistic director.
“Theater must be accessible to young audiences, and we hope that by producing musicals like Seussical, we will be able to bring that theatrical experience to many Cebuano families,” she added.
Seussical is directed by Henderson with dance direction by Vincent Paul Diez Gaton and Vocal direction by Apple Abarquez.
Playing the mischievous Cat in the Hat is Dave Feril, while Fia Mikaele Cagulada and JT Ecube alternate Jojo. Horton the Elephant is alternately played by Clark Yonson and Coco Caballes, Gertrude McFuzz by Judee Kriselle Rallos and Isabel Mendero, while Shanice Kae Suarez plays the Amayzing Mayzie.
Joining the cast are Vince Lopez, Shane Rennel Ayong, Dan Clever Gigantone, Grant Bacaltos, Louie Basalo, Mau Alcoriza, Kristian Jacob Logarta, Benjun Yu, Joshua Andrino, Justin Mae Ng, Marianne Figueroa, Jennifer Loma, Elle Rivera, Aleesha Tabar, Seine-Maia Abangan, Queenie Madonna Paras, Henrique Kristoffer Ong, Ariel Perl Barbarona, Frankie Lacson, Sophia Adeline Morrell, Lindsey Alexandra Morrell, Ellexa Raine Lee, Ria Shereese Canoy and Courtney Encarnacion.
Seussical is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International.