Playhouse on the Square’s Holiday Series to Include Adult-Themed Take on a Dr. Suess Classic

Memphis, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2022) -- In this adults-only rollick through the land of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale, we return to Mount Crumpit to find Cindy Lou Who… living in a trailer? A lot of life has happened to the little girl from Whoville since we last saw her. Grab a drink or two as grown-up Cindy spills the tea for you. 

Playhouse on the Square Resident Company member Courtney Oliver (Days of Rage, Hairspray), stars in her very first one-woman show.  Perhaps most recognized for her multiple appearances as Tracy Turnblad in Playhouse on the Square’s productions of Hairspray.  Oliver is excited to present a character unlike anything she has done before.  Performing onstage for the entire time, the one-act play, done completely in verse, is filled with bawdiness, booze, and pigs in a blanket. 

Making his Playhouse on the Square directorial debut, Marcus Cox (Nat Turner in Jerusalem, Sweat) is looking forward to working on the production because of his familiarity with Oliver.  “Courtney and I have been friends and colleagues for over 20 years.  Courtney is a beloved member of the Memphis Theatre community.  I am so honored she has trusted me to create this funny little show with her.”  Cox says he is working to create a lovely ‘give and take’ between the audience and Oliver during the show.  “I want folk to know that they can’t just sit back and watch this one.  They will be a part of the world we create.  That is what will make this a great experience for everyone.”

The complete cast and crew of Who’s Holiday! is as follows:

THE CAST

Cindy Lou Who – Courtney Oliver*

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Director: Marcus Cox

Stage Manager: Kaylyn Nichols**

Scenic Designer: Amy Forrester

Lighting Designer: TBA

Props Designer: Kaylyn Nichols**

Costume Designer: Waverly Strickland

Sound Designer: Joshua Crawford

*Playhouse on the Square Resident Company

**Associate Resident Company

Performances will run Thursday - Saturday with an 8:00 pm curtain and with a 7:00 pm curtain on Sundays in The Memphian Room of The Circuit Playhouse.  For tickets, call the Box Office at (901) 726-4656 or visit the website at playhouseonthesquare.org.  Group rates are also available. Follow on social media using #CindyPOTS. 

Special ticket pricing for opening weekend is $30. Pay What You Can performance is Thursday, November 24th.

For questions and booking, please contact Playhouse on the Square Director of Community Relations, Marcus Cox (901) 937-6496. 

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