Appling girl immersed in Dr. Seuss' world

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As the youngest member of the "Seussical the Musical" cast, Jamiah Hudson lives a life very different from other 11-year-olds. We look at the Appling resident 's day after she arrives at the the Alliance Theatre.

As the youngest member of the "Seussical the Musical" cast, Jamiah Hudson lives a life very different from other 11 year olds. The Appling resident begins her day at 5:30 a.m. to make it to Midtown for the morning performance. Here's a look at her day after she arrives at the Alliance Theatre.

Getting her hair braided in time would be difficult if Jamiah's mom Ronica Cummings wasn't there to help out.

Ronica Cummings tries to help her daughter hide the wire from the cordless microphone.

Sound engineer Lane Helms adjusts Jamiah's wireless microphone.

Jamiah puts on her makeup before the morning performance.

Applying mascara can wait. Smiles come first.

Jamiah walks the hall between the dressing rooms with her breakfast, apple sauce.

For a moment, Jamiah finds the spoon more tasty than the apple sauce.

Jamiah stops by Rita Dolphin's dressing room. Jamiah usually visits her castmates before the day's first performance.

Stage manager Colleen Janich gives Jamiah a kiss on the forehead as Jamiah's grandmother Patrisha Cummings watches.

Showtime! Jamiah's character JoJo is the daughter of Mr. Mayor of Whoville (Brandon O'Dell) and Ms. Mayor (Rita Dolphin). The family is smaller than the eye, living on the tiniest planet in the sky.

The Cat in the Hat, played by Jahi Kearse, tries to convince Jamiah's character that anything's possible.

Jamiah performs "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think" with the Cat.

The two imagine the Jungle of Nool, near the River Walloo.

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As the youngest member of the "Seussical the Musical" cast, Jamiah Hudson lives a life very different from other 11 year olds. The Appling resident begins her day at 5:30 a.m. to make it to Midtown for the morning performance. Here's a look at her day after she arrives at the Alliance Theatre.

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