Singing Opportunities in "Seussical " Production
Men and women are welcome to audition for "Seussical the Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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 "thinks." 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: Please prepare a 16 bar musical number. An accompanist will be provided for sheet music. Blue tooth is also available. Please no pop/rap songs (ie Taylor Swift, Katie Perry etc.) If you have any questions regarding song selections please contact one of the directors. Please wear comfortable shoes. You may be asked to do some dance steps. You will be asked to do a reading as well. After sign up you will receive a link to the google drive where the directors have images of the pages you may be asked to read as well as the songs. As the chemistry of this ensemble cast is important, if necessary callbacks will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 starting at 6:00pm, please plan to be available. Please note, not being called back does not necessarily mean you will not be cast in the show. Rehearsals will begin Thursday, April 24th at 6:00pm and will run Sundays from 1:00-5:00 Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 Thursdays 6:00-9:00 Mandatory tech rehearsals: Sunday 7/13 @ TBA Monday 7/14 @ 5:30 Tuesday 7/15 @ 5:30 Wednesday 7/16 @ 5:30 Thursday 7/17 @ 5:30 Performances: Friday 7/18 @ 10:00am and 7:00pm Saturday 7/19 @ 2:00pm Sunday 7/20 @ 2:00pm Mandatory Strike following the final performance on Sunday 7/20. Historically our strikes do not take long as long as everyone stays and helps. Note that the fee will be applied. If interested, please apply.
26 roles
The story’s enthusiastic, clever, and funny narrator with very high energy. Fun-loving, wise, attentive, and enjoys rhyming. Pops up throughout the story to help the audience. Should be comfortable moving/dancing quickly and adapting to the environment.
The Mayor's son, 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.
A compassionate and gentle elephant who is commonly misunderstood. Teased and mocked by the other animals because he believes tiny people are speaking to him from a speck of dust. Protective and loving of all creatures.
Horton's sweet and timid one-feathered-tail bird neighbor. She has a longtime crush on Horton but is frustrated that he doesn’t notice her feelings. Kind and loyal but self-conscious about her tail, wishing for a more beautiful one like Mayzie’s.
The most beautiful bird in the jungle. Oblivious to her self-centered ways, she uses her beauty and talent for manipulation to get by.
The loud, brassy, and sassy 'leader' of the jungle. A major antagonist, she is stubborn and cruel to Horton, believing he is crazy for thinking there are tiny people living on a speck of dust.
Mischievous, self-centered monkey brothers who love teasing and pranking others. Along with the Sour Kangaroo, they antagonize Horton, mocking him for believing in the Whos.
A fabulous group of birds who know everything happening in the jungle. They support Mayzie and often serve as narrators when the Cat is busy.
The Mayor of Whoville and JoJo’s father. Devoted to protecting the citizens and ensuring their safety. Loves his son but worries JoJo’s imagination will get him into trouble.
The Mayor’s wife and JoJo’s mother. Devoted to protecting Whoville and raising JoJo with the best intentions, though she and her husband struggle with parenting a child with a big imagination.
A strict, authoritarian general who runs the military academy where JoJo is sent. He instills fear in cadets and has no patience for imagination or silliness.
Sour Kangaroo’s feisty daughter, small but with a big personality, following in her mother’s footsteps.
The Cat in the Hat’s energetic sidekicks, assisting with narration, playing different characters/props, and moving set pieces. Non-speaking roles, but require strong movement skills. Jungle Animals – Citizens of the jungle who ridicule Horton under the influence of the Sour Kangaroo and Wickersham Brothers.
Citizens of Whoville, grateful to Horton for protecting them but worried about their town’s safety.
Once a grumpy, Christmas-hating creature, now hosts an annual pageant in Whoville.
The no-nonsense judge who presides over Horton’s trial.
A black-bottomed eagle working with the Wickershams, steals the clover holding Whoville, leading to a chase with Horton.
A young Whoville resident who participates in the Grinch’s Christmas pageant.
The Grinch’s loyal companion, also part of the Christmas pageant.
The baby animal that hatches at the end, whom Horton and Gertrude decide to raise together.
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