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Singer Needed for Gig "Seussical"

Fort Lee, VA, United States
ID: 290755Exp: 8/26/2025
Description:

Performers, dancers and singers needed for "Seussical the Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Arrive 15–20 minutes early to complete paperwork and get settled. Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song (Seussical songs are allowed). Bring sheet music in the correct key and wear clothes/shoes you can move in. If interested, please apply.

12 roles

THE CAT IN THE HATMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The mischievous, imaginative host of the story. The Cat creates chaos, improvises, interacts with the audience, and appears throughout the show. Strong comic timing, singing, and movement skills required.

HORTON THE ELEPHANTMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A gentle, big-hearted dreamer. Horton believes in doing what's right, stands up for others, and is a friend to JoJo and the Whos. Needs strong acting, warmth, and good comedic timing.

GERTRUDE McFUZZFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A shy, kind bird who finds her confidence and courage. Gertrude is loyal and hopeful, and her journey centers on caring for Horton. Strong singing and movement. Soprano.

MAYZIE LA BIRDFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Flamboyant, vain, and self-centered but irresistible. Mayzie manipulates others but has a big personality and is lots of fun. Needs great comedic energy and stage presence. Mezzo.

SOUR KANGAROOBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Bold, brassy, and full of attitude; never truly "sour," just outspoken. The main antagonist who challenges Horton. Requires a soulful voice and strong acting.

WICKERSHAM BROTHERSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A trio of playful, mischievous monkeys who stir up trouble in the Jungle of Nool. Strong singer/movers with a sense of fun.

BIRD GIRLSFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Stylish, sassy, and ever-present “back up birds” who help narrate and support the action. Great harmony singers and movers.

MR. MAYORMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

JoJo’s loving but flustered parents, trying to do their best in a confusing world. Strong character actors.

MRS. MAYORFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

JoJo’s loving but flustered parents, trying to do their best in a confusing world. Strong character actors.

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

A proud, enthusiastic leader of the Who military academy. Not mean, but comically intense. Needs comedic ability.

Jungle of Nool CharactersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

ENSEMBLE Strong dance/movement skills. Play a variety of creatures in the jungle.

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

ENSEMBLE Citizens of Whoville, including children (who may also play cadets). Energetic, playful ensemble singing and acting.