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Talent Needed for "Seussical" Musical Show

Drexel Hill, PA, United States
ID: 277168Exp: 1/16/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Seussical" and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Seussical revisits beloved characters The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, and more. In the Jungle of Nool, Horton, the kind hearted elephant, discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, stands by him. Seussical is about embracing individuality and the power of imagination, teaching that every person has value and a voice that matters. Additional info: Seussical Will Perform The Following Dates. -Friday, March 21St -Saturday, March 22Nd -Sunday, March 23Rd *Performance Times Tba No prior experience is needed to be involved in this production.

17 roles

THE CAT IN THE HATBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again. He or she is the host and emcee of the evening, playing many comic minor parts throughout the story.

HORTON THE ELEPHANTMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An elephant and a citizen of the Jungle of Nool. Gentle, big­hearted, appealing. He is very imaginative and believes in the world’s goodness. He is responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends.

GERTRUDE McFUZZFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A bird and a citizen of the Jungle of Nool. Very self-conscious, shy, and nervous at first, she grows into a kind and caring protector. She is in love with Horton and does what she can to get his attention, including foolishly growing an enormous feathered tail.

MAYZIE LA BIRDFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A bird and a citizen of the Jungle of Nool. Self-centered, selfish and vain. She manipulates anyone she can (especially Horton) into doing what she wants, but she isn’t all bad.

BIRD GIRLSFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sassy birds and citizens of the Jungle of Nool. 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 musical.

SOUR KANGAROOFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A kangaroo and a citizen of the Jungle of Nool with a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy and the cause of all Horton’s trouble.

WICKERSHAM BROTHERSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Monkey brothers and citizens of the Jungle of Nool. They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They side with the Sour Kangaroo.

MR. MAYORMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The Mayor of Whoville, trying to raise JoJo in a difficult world. Like his wife, he may get aggravated with JoJo, but he loves him dearly and tries to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake.

MRS. MAYORFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The wife of the Mayor of Whoville, trying to raise JoJo in a difficult world. Like her husband, she does her best to raise JoJo without error

GENERAL GENGHIS KHAN SCHMITZMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An intense Who General who is bursting with pride at the military academy he runs, and the boys he turns out

THE GRINCHMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Now with a changed heart, he is a full-fledged citizen of Whoville who reenacts his Christmas tale at Christmas.

YERTLE THE TURTLEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Serves as the judge in the case of the animals of the Jungle of Nool against Horton the Elephant.

VLAD VLADIKOFFBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A wild black-bottomed eagle who takes the clover on which Whoville rests and drops it into a patch of clovers.

Citizens of WhovilleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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Animals of the Jungle of NoolBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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FishBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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Circus AnimalsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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