Kayla Higbee, 17, shows Stephanie Goebel, 17, (center) and Kyra Burke, 17, one of her poses for the dance portion of tryouts for "Seussical," the musical to be performed May 2-4 at Lake Forest High School. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Mollie Blahunka, 18, of Lake Bluff strikes a pose as she gets some dancing tips before trying out for "Seussical," which will be performed May 2-4 at Lake Forest High School. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Before heading over to the dance portion of the audition for "Seussical," Lake Forest High School students get some choreography tips. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Cassidy Lenstrom, 16, watchesas Anna Backer, 17, practices lines in the hallway before entering the auditorium for "Seussical" tryouts at Lake Forest High School on Feb. 6. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

After splitting up into groups, Lake Forest High School students watch as their classmates rehearse a dance they had to perform during auditions for this spring's musical. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Choreographer Valerie Gonzalez (far left) leads a group of students in some dancing practice before heading over to the formal tryouts for "Seussical" at Lake Forest High School. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media