Stage West Playhouse

05/25/2026

Support our youth!!!

☆☆UPDATE - Thank you to our Circus McGurkus Sponsor, Brijbag Law!☆☆

Oh, the places your business could go!
Oh, the thinks your support could help grow!

Stage West Playhouse™ is currently seeking sponsors for our upcoming production of Seussical Jr. — and we would love to partner with local businesses, organizations, and community supporters to help bring this colorful, musical adventure to life for our amazing young performers!

From Whos in Whoville to the Jungle of Nool, this production is bursting with imagination, music, laughter, and heart… and YOU can be part of the magic.

We are currently offering several whimsical sponsorship opportunities, including:

The Circus McGurkus Sponsor
The Jungle of Nool Partner
Friend of Whoville
Cat in the Hat Cast Party Sponsor
Cast T-Shirt Sponsor

All sponsorship levels include recognition in our program, on our website, and in our lobby movie presentation.

Your support helps provide costumes, sets, technical elements, educational opportunities, and unforgettable experiences for the incredible young performers of our community.
Interested in becoming part of the Seussical magic?
Please contact:
[email protected]

Tickets for Seussical Jr. are already on sale at stagewestplayhouse.org, by phone at 352-683-5113, or at the box office.

05/25/2026

☆☆UPDATE - Thank you to our Circus McGurkus Sponsor, Brijbag Law!☆☆

Oh, the places your business could go!
Oh, the thinks your support could help grow!

Stage West Playhouse™ is currently seeking sponsors for our upcoming production of Seussical Jr. — and we would love to partner with local businesses, organizations, and community supporters to help bring this colorful, musical adventure to life for our amazing young performers!

From Whos in Whoville to the Jungle of Nool, this production is bursting with imagination, music, laughter, and heart… and YOU can be part of the magic.

We are currently offering several whimsical sponsorship opportunities, including:

The Circus McGurkus Sponsor
The Jungle of Nool Partner
Friend of Whoville
Cat in the Hat Cast Party Sponsor
Cast T-Shirt Sponsor

All sponsorship levels include recognition in our program, on our website, and in our lobby movie presentation.

Your support helps provide costumes, sets, technical elements, educational opportunities, and unforgettable experiences for the incredible young performers of our community.
Interested in becoming part of the Seussical magic?
Please contact:
[email protected]

Tickets for Seussical Jr. are already on sale at stagewestplayhouse.org, by phone at 352-683-5113, or at the box office.

05/25/2026

Oh, the thinks we have thunk! After many careful days and nights in the Jungle of Nool, we are thrilled to finally announce the cast of Seussical Jr.! We know it took a little longer, but oh, what a tough decision it was—so much talent, so many stars! We wish we could have cast every Who and every Sneetch, but we thank each and every one of you for auditioning.

Stage West Playhouse, along with Director Michelle Root, Music Director Eric Vrtis, and Choreographer Linda Hougland, are excited to to announce the cast of Seussical, Jr.! To all who auditioned: keep an eye on Facebook and our website for future opportunities.

Our cast read-through is Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30 PM. Parents, please stay the first 10–15 minutes for important paperwork.

And don’t forget—tickets for this Seusstacular show are already on sale at stagewestplayhouse.org, at the box office, or by calling 352/683-5113.

05/23/2026

Act 3 of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite introduces us to the delightfully chaotic Hubleys as they try to get their daughter married… whether she wants to come out of the bathroom or not! Roy and Norma Hubley are determined to make this wedding happen, but nerves, family tension, and complete emotional mayhem turn Suite 719 into one of the funniest wedding disasters you’ll ever witness on stage. Add in frantic pacing, razor-sharp comedy, and some unforgettable characters, and you’ve got an act that has audiences laughing from start to finish.

Featuring:
Roy Hubley — Brian Brijbag
Norma Hubley — Denise Glickler
Mimsey Hubley — Mia Knapp
Borden Eisler — Ryan Seder

You only have TWO more chances to catch Plaza Suite at Stage West Playhouse™!

Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM

Tickets are available online at stagewestplayhouse.org, at the box office, or by phone at 352-683-5113.

05/19/2026

Act 2 of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite brings the hilariously unpredictable “Visitor from Hollywood” to Suite 719! Jesse Kiplinger, now a successful Hollywood producer, reconnects with his high school flame Muriel Tate during a whirlwind reunion filled with nostalgia, flirtation, awkward moments, and absolutely outrageous comedy! What starts as a simple catch-up quickly spirals into one of the funniest and most chaotic encounters in the entire show.

Featuring:
Jesse Kiplinger — Matthew Argintar
Muriel Tate — Wendy Hunsberger

With sharp wit, fast-paced comedy, and unforgettable chemistry, Act 2 is packed with laugh-out-loud moments you do not want to miss!

You only have THREE more chances to catch Plaza Suite at Stage West Playhouse™!

Friday, May 22 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM

Tickets are available online at stagewestplayhouse.org, at the box office, or by phone at 352-683-5113.

05/19/2026

Oh, the talent we heard!
Oh, the stars that emerged!
From the tiniest Whos to the boldest of Birds, our Stage West Playhouse™ team has been absolutely AMAZED by the incredible young performers who came out for Seussical Jr. auditions!

FIFTY-FIVE talented youth performers filled our theater with singing, dancing, laughter, creativity, courage, and heart. Every audition brought something special, surprising, and wonderfully Seussical. We are so proud of each and every one of you for sharing your talents with us!

And now comes the hardest part…

You have made our job VERY difficult!
Like trying to count Sneetches with stars upon thars… or sorting a Wocket from things in your pocket!

The casting team has some very big decisions ahead, and we appreciate your patience as we carefully build our Jungle of Nool.

We will announce the cast by the end of the week, and our first rehearsal — a full cast read-through — will take place Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30 PM.

Until then…
Keep thinking Seussical thoughts, keep dreaming big, and remember:

“A person’s a person, no matter how small!”