Pleasantdale Middle School eighth-grader Grace Polka as Horton runs a scene during rehearsal for "Seussical Jr." at the school. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Pleasantdale Middle School eighth-grader Alex Rich (left) as the Cat in the Hat and fifth-grader Margot Striegel as Jojo run a scene during rehearsal. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Pleasantdale Middle School eighth-grader Alex Rich (left) as the Cat in the Hat and fifth-grader Margot Striegel as Jojo run a scene during rehearsal. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Pleasantdale Middle School eighth-grader Alex Rich (right) as the Cat in the Hat and fifth-grader Margot Striegel as Jojo. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Pleasantdale Middle School eighth-graders Grace Polka as Horton, Alex Rich as the Cat in the Hat and fifth-grader Margot Striegel as Joj. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
BURR RIDGE — Familiar characters, colorful costumes and whimsical songs are all part of the fun as Pleasantdale Middle School presents its spring musical March 15 and 16. A cast of 34 will perform “Seussical Jr.,” a story based on the writings of Dr. Seuss. …