The Cat in the Hat
by Zach Theatre
Feb. 24 - Apr. 23, 2023
Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in ZACH Theatre’s production of the Dr. Seuss classic. Sally and her brother are stuck at home in the rain, when a Cat comes knocking at the windowpane! But the Cat has brought friends, Thing One and Thing Two, who make messes and problems, and oh, what to do?! Mischief and mayhem and laughter galore, bring the kids–they’ll clamor for more.
Age recommendation: 3 and up
Run time: 45 minutes
The newest take on the Dr. Seuss favorite from the National Theatre of Great Britain is directed by Liz Fisher.
Adult casting includes JASON GRAAF as Cat, OKTAVEA WILLIAMS as Fish, JOHN MICHAEL HOKE as Cat Understudy, and MADISON MURRAH as Fish Understudy.
Student casting includes WILKES GOODNER and CAMERON REDWINE as Boy, CHLOE VAN DE GRAAF and ALEXA NELAN as Sally, ALEXANDRA WATSON and LUCIANA MARINARI as Thing1, and ARIA LEE and AMELIA GALINDO as Thing 2.
Costume design by KRISTIN KNIPP.
About Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in The Hat: zachtheatre.org/catinthehat
Feature by Michele Schmidt in austin.com, March 5, 2023
Review by Britni Rachal for Texas Lifestyle magazine, March 10, 2023
Bob Abelman's review for the Austin Chronicle, March 3, 2023
TICKETING AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Tickets are available online at zachtheatre.org, by phone at 512-476-0541 Tuesday through Friday, 12–5 p.m. Free, short term and convenient parking available at the front entrance. ZACH Theatre is wheelchair accessible. A limited amount of Pay–What–You–Will tickets are available the day of for the first weekend of performances only. Groups of 8 or more may request reservations by calling 512-476-0594 x245 or by emailing groupsales@zachtheatre.org.
ZACH XP memberships are $39 per month and give access to all Mainstage and Family series 2022-23 season shows. ZACH XP Members get early-access to reserve seats. Visit zachtheatre.org/zachxp to learn more.
CAST
Jason Graaf – Cat
Oktavea Williams – Fish
John Michael Hoke – Cat Understudy
Madison Murrah – Fish Understudy
Wilkes Goodner – Boy
Cameron Redwine – Boy
Chloe Van de Graaf – Sally
Alexa Nelan – Sally
Alexandra Watson – Thing 1
Luciana Marinari – Thing 1
Aria Lee – Thing 2
Amelia Galindo – Thing 2
PRODUCTION TEAM
Liz Fisher – Director
Kristin Knipp –Costume Designer
COVID PROTOCOLS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Though masks are optional at ZACH Theatre at this time, wearing a high-quality mask (KF94, KN95, or better) is encouraged as it can provide individuals with additional protection.
The health and safety of our ZACH family has always been our first priority, and we will continue to monitor risk levels in Austin and update our policies in accordance with CDC and Austin Public Health guidelines.
Find a complete list of ZACH’s Health & Safety commitments, please visit zachtheatre.org/healthandsafety.
The Cat in the Hat
by Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss), adapted by Katie Mitchell for National Theatre , UK
Zach Theatre
February 24–April 23, 2023 | Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 pm performance on Feb 24.; no shows on March 11, 12, 18 due to SXSW.
The Kleberg at ZACH | 1421 W Riverside Dr. | Austin, TX | 78704
Tickets start at $16 (Youth) and $20 (Adult) available at ZACH’s box office – 512-476-0541 x1, zachtheatre.org
Special Events in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat:
- ASL/Open Captioned performance on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2:00pm.
