"Seussical" The Musical In Search Of Performers

All body types. The story's omniscient narrator, he is fun-loving and enjoys rhyming; pops up throughout the story to help the audience; wise and attentive; ripe for a strong singer who can move with an incomparable stage presence and improv ability.

All body types. The story's main character, he is a compassionate and gentle elephant; commonly misunderstood because of his larger size; he is protective and loving of all creatures in the jungle. Strong actor and singer who has great comedic timing but can also play heart-wrenching dramatic moments. Strong singer and actor.

All body types. Horton's one-feathered-tail bird neighbor; Gertrude is sweet and timid; though kind and loyal, she is also self-conscious of her shortfalls. Strong actor and singer with wonderful comedic timing.

All body types. The most beautiful bird in all of the jungle; oblivious to her self-centered ways, she relies on her talent of manipulation, and intoxicating beauty, to navigate her way through life; strong singer and dancer with wonderful comedic timing.

All body types. Mayor of Whoville and JoJo’s dad; he and his wife try hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world; they may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. Strong actor and singer.

All body types. The Mayor’s Wife and JoJo’s mom; she and her husband try hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world; they may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. Strong actor and singer with good comedic timing.

All body types. Sassy birds and citizens of the Jungle of Nool; the popular girls in any school--a clique of pretty, self-centered "back-up birds" who do whatever Mayzie does; they often act as storytellers, picking up where The Cat left off; a big presence throughout the evening. Great singers and dancers.

All body types. A general who is bursting with pride at the military academy he runs, and the boys he turns out; he is not mean; he honestly thinks he is doing the right thing and is making the world a better place; extremely strong singer and actor with amazing comedic timing.

All body types. Monkey brothers and citizens of the Jungle of Nool; these are not bad guys--they're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense; they side with the Sour Kangaroo in her campaign against Horton and cause more trouble for poor Horton. Strong singers who move. Must have great personalities and good comedic timing.

All body types. The Cat’s main helpers and an extension of his personality; the essence of mischief, fun, and imagination; they assist The Cat in many ways, either playing small roles or causing havoc; they have a presence in almost every scene. Strong singers and movers with good comic ability.

All body types. Yertle the Turtle who presides over Horton's trial; strong singer and actor who will double in the ensemble.

All body types. One of the most iconic characters in the Seussiverse; featured in the Who sequences. Strong dramatic actor with presence. Will double in the ensemble

All body types. Cadets of General Schmitz’s Military Academy; they bully JoJo; not mean, just doing what they are told to do. Strong singer/movers. Will double as Whos or Jungle Creatures.

All body types. Citizens of Whoville on the Planet of Who, including, but not limited to, Grandpa Who, Grandma Who, and others; they're a lot like you and me only so small as to be invisible; they live in fear that their planet is in trouble. Strong singer/actors who move well and are great with harmonies. Will be featured in the Who sequences and as ensemble members throughout

All body types. Different animals that occupy the Jungle of Nool. May double as fish and other creatures in featured numbers. Strong singers and actors.