Blake Cooper Productions and Mt. Bethel Playbill Players Present Seussical, Jr

Blake Cooper Productions announces the spring production of Seussical, Jr. for Mt. Bethel’s Playbill Players. Seussical, Jr. is a whimsi-cal, fun-filled, whacky musical based on the beloved works of children’s author, Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. This show will delight and entertain audiences of all ages. Based upon the overwhelming popularity of previous productions by Blake Cooper Productions in the East Cobb area, Seussical, Jr. will be performed four times at Pope High School in Cobb County the weekend of March 27- 29. The show times include two evening performances on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, both at 7:30 p.m. and two matinee shows on Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m.

Blake Cooper is the “Staff Person of the Year” at Mt. Bethel Elementary School. Mr. Cooper has been teaching drama as an enrichment class for six years at Mt. Bethel Elementary, a Platinum Award for Education school. The drama enrich-ment classes are sponsored through the non-profit Mt. Bethel Foundation. Theatre was an integral part of Mr. Cooper’s school life growing up on the stage starting at age 4 through his selection into a Performing Arts High school. Seussical, Jr. is the fourteenth show he has produced. Blake Cooper formed his production company, Blake Cooper Productions, in 2006 and it has become the central force for after-school drama productions and sum-mer camps in East Cobb, not only for Mt. Bethel Elementary and Timber Ridge Elementary but also for Sope Creek and Murdock elementary schools.

The Mt. Bethel 4th and 5th grade Playbill Players have been rehearsing since December for Seussical, Jr. The cast includes 50 students, most who have had the weekly experience of drama classes for the past 6 years with Mr. Cooper. His love for the per-forming arts is contagious and helps build confidence with every student resulting in many current and former students seeking the spotlight throughout the Atlanta area and the region. “Blake’s productions are larger than what the elementary school can accommodate. He makes it a top production sparing no expense, making it top quality with a real stage offering the ability for full lighting and sound system, ” states Robin Lattizori, Mt. Bethel’s principal.

Mrs. Robin Lattizori, Mt. Bethel Elementary’s principal says, “We are the only elementary school in Cobb County with a drama instruction as enrichment during the school day. Drama is not part of the elementary curriculum, which makes Mt. Bethel unique. Blake’s goal is to make every student feel comfortable performing whether on the stage or presenting an oral report in the classroom. He has a natural gift for teaching.” In addition to his enrichment classes and productions at Mt. Bethel, Blake is also responsible for the Mt. Bethel A.M.-the morning daily news show, the Talent Show and co-chairs Relay for Life.Tickets for Seussical, Jr. are $8 and can be purchased or reserved at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Additional information on Seussical, Jr. is available on the website for Blake Cooper Productions: www.BCProd.org.