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Singing Audition for "Seussical" Play

Hazleton, PA, United States
ID: 277847Exp: 2/8/2025
Description:

Performers are invited to audition for "Seussical the Musical". Please see the details below. About the project: The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "things." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Additional info: PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional): Saturday, February 1st: 1 pm-4 pm. Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of February 18th- May 11th (including MANDATORY TECH REHEARSALS MAY 4-8 ) ready to be submitted. Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between:45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone. There will be no piano accompanist at the audition. Auditionees will also be asked to read a short 30-60-second monologue to see characterization and inflection. You may bring your own or do a cold read of the one provided to you at the time of the audition. Auditionees will be contacted individually regarding vocal requirements for callbacks which will be held on February 15th from 12 pm to 2 pm SHOW DATES: Friday, May 9 @ 7 PM Saturday, May 10 @ 2 pm and 7 pm Sunday, May 11 @ 2 PM PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE 2 SHOWS ON SATURDAY MAY 10TH - 4 SHOWS TOTAL Please download the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.

22 roles

The Cat in the HatBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Our story's omniscient narrator, he is fun loving and enjoys rhyming. Pops up throughout the story to help the audience. Wise and attentive. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: F2

Horton The ElephantMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Our 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. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2

JojoBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

The Mayor's son, he is a Who that is always finding trouble. Bright, creative, and inadvertently mischievous. Possesses a wildly expansive imagination and finds solace in his friendship with Horton. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Gertrude McfuzzFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Horton's one-feathered-tail bird neighbor. Gertrude is sweet and timid. Though kind and loyal, she is also self-conscious of her shortfalls. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Mayzie LabirdFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: G3

The Sour KangarooFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

The 'leader' of the jungle. She is loud, brassy, and stubbornly set in her ways. A caring mother, but unabashedly sassy and soulful. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F#3

Mr. MayorMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn't always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Mrs. MayorFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn't always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community. Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: A3

General Genghis Khan SchmitzMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

A strict military leader who represents the suppression of imagination and individuality, often sending his troops to battle against a ridiculous enemy like the "Butter Side Downers" (people who eat their bread the wrong way) Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Bird GirlsFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Fabulous group of birds who know everything there is to know about the goings on in the jungle and support Mayzie throughout the show. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: A3

Wickersham BrothersBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

The Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another's expense. Vocal range top: B3 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Young KangarooFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Sour Kangaroo's feisty daughter. She may be pint- sized, but she's got a big personality and is following in her mother's footsteps.

Judge Yertle the TurtleBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

The authoritative judge who presides over Horton's trial at the end of the show. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Vlad VladikoffMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

The black-bottomed eagle who flies off with the Whos.

The GrinchMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Arguably the most famous Seuss character of all! He has a fun cameo in Seussical. Vocal range top: B3 Vocal range bottom: F3

The WhosBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Are the citizens of Whoville and they look a lot like you and me, only so small they are invisible to the naked eye. They are a tight-knit, supportive community.

The Jungle CitizensBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

HuntersBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Circus AnimalsBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

FishBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Courtroom AttendantsBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

SoldiersBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.