Seussical, Jr. - June 09 - June 10, 2023
James Wilson Young Middle School
Who's Who
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Hannah Wright
as Cat in the Hat
Hannah finds acting to be a door to new opportunities, friendships and new & exciting roles. Some of her favorite roles include Miss Hannigan in Annie, Jr. at Gateway Playhouse & Lavender in last year's JWY's Matilda, Jr. She would like to thank her mom and dad for running her to rehearsals and her best friends who support her just like her parents do. Enjoy the show!
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Jake Cooney
as Jojo
Jake is excited to be back on the JWY stage. Since Matilda Jr., he has performed in A Christmas Story at Engenmann Theater and as Kurt in The Sound of Music at Creative Ministries. He was in a music video for Deacon Phillippe as a young Deacon. Jake is an avid snowboarder, plays tennis and is working on his piano and vocal skills. Jake would like to thank those who've supported him...family, friends, Kathy and Teresa. We are excited to see where his acting career goes!
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Quinn Lessing
as Horton
Quinn is a 7th grader and is thrilled to be taking the stage as Horton in Seussical Jr. at JWY where last year, he fell in love with acting! He can be seen as Friedrich through July in Engeman Theater’s the Sound of Music. He played Flick in A Christmas Story in his first equity contract and is honored to be returning to their main stage. Quinn Oliver will also appear at the Staller Center as the Music Man in his first Broadway Tap role. Quinn played Maxwell Sheffield in the Cozi TV/NBC video series. Last summer as Archie in the CircleUp Theatre’s “13” he found his comedic timing and acting style. As Bruce in Matlida Jr, he developed his singing voice and dancing swagger. He would like to thank his loving family and devoted managers, Teresa Lovito and Kathy Conklin for their support and encouragement. Quinn is looking forward to his musical theater adventures ahead along with dance, saxophone, tennis, soccer, sailing and snowboarding. Enjoy the show!
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