Casting Performers for "Seussical" Musical Show
The company is holding auditions for "Seussical" Musical Show and looking for performers, please see the details below About the project: Seussical is a whimsical that blends characters and stories from various Dr. Seuss books, including Horton Hears a Who! and Horton Hatches the Egg. This fast-paced, high-energy production will bring to life the many unusual characters in the books of Dr. Seuss that have delighted children for many years. Additional info: Please Prepare: Music - Please prepare one to two minutes of a song that shows off your vocal strengths and storytelling skills. Please choose a song similar in style to Seussical. You may not sing a song from Seussical. You must bring piano sheet music for your chosen song, preferably in a binder. No tracks or singing acapella. Dance - Be prepared to learn a dance combination and/or improvise a creative dance in the style of a character. Acting - Be prepared to read from the script and improvise a short scene. Since there isn’t a lot of dialogue, you may be asked to read lyrics from the libretto.
14 roles
The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up and causes trouble but always sets things right again. Able to improvise with the audience if needed.
A gentle giant who always tries to do the right thing.
Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor are parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination.
Very self-conscious about her one-feather tail.
Self-centered, vain, and manipulative. She ultimately means no harm.
A fabulous group of birds who support Mayzie throughout the show.
A jungle gang that monkeys around – teasing and playing pranks. (Gymnastics and/or acrobatic experience helpful)
An eagle ally of the Wickershams.
Loud, brassy, and a lot of fun. She’s got a lot of attitude but isn’t mean.
A Who General who is bursting with pride.
You know the one. He’s reformed and leads the Christmas pageant.
The authoritative judge who presides over Horton’s trial.
Imaginary creatures who move the play along.
Whoville Citizens Jungle Citizens, Hunters, Circus Animals, Fish, Hunches, Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuss.
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