By Bradley Moore

For the Salisbury Post

“I like non-sense — it wakes up the brain cells!”

Come wake up your brain cells with an enthusiastic and energetic telling of some of Dr. Seuss’s all-time favorite tales. You’ll spend some time with Yertle the Turtle, make sure the Fox has his Socks on, and get into a lot of trouble with the Sneetches. So, don’t be a Grinch, let the Phoenix Readers entertain you. 

Phoenix Readers, a readers theatre group created in 2015 by Dr. Jim Epperson, offers a half-hour program just right for some big smiles and lots of laughs. “Oh, The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss” is a program of some of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved stories — 30 minutes long, family friendly — but intended for adults.

These productions are offered free to school groups, churches, retirement centers, organizations, libraries and festivals. To arrange for a  performance, contact Linda Jones at 704-212-2164 or ljheidi600@gmail.com or Bradley Moore at ontheroadwith@me.com. 

Twelve actors make up two casts of six actors each: Chip Carter, Beth Cook, Mark Curran, Ray Davies, Duane Galloway, Linda Jones, Randy Overcash, Becky Porter, Donna Prunkl, Gretchen Tracy, Lori Van Wallendael and Shawn Van Wallendael. Buddy Farnan acts as the understudy. This production was directed by Bradley Moore. 

Readers Theatre is often called “theatre of the mind” for the audiences see the dramatic action in their minds. The name, Phoenix Readers, is borrowed from the mythological Greek bird who rose up out of the ashes, for like the phoenix, these talented and experienced actors are all seniors. In addition to this program, their repertoire includes programs built around specific themes, such as “Southern Folk Tales,” “A Patriot’s Songbook,” among others, as well as programs featuring poetry by specific poets. Phoenix Readers is supported by Art and Soul Rowan.