"Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" Needs Actors
The company is holding auditions for "Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" and looking for performers, please see the details below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+) $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) $1114 weekly minimum (LORT C) All stages will be paying at least $1397 weekly minimum. Additional info: Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues, no more than 1 minute each OR 1 monologue no more than 1- minute and 16-bars of a contemporary musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided. To be considered for a Shakespeare, please present a Shakespeare monologue. Also, please bring 1 headshot/resumé. No Phone calls please. 1st Rehearsal: 10/8/27 1st Rehearsal (Full Company): 10/13/27 1st Tech: 10/29/27 1st Preview: 11/3/27 Opening: 11/7/27 Closing: 12/31/27
8 roles
A beastly, charming curmudgeon. Scary but with a heart underneath his gruff exterior. Has the size and presence of a Music Hall superstar with deft athleticism. A triple threat. Astrong, booming baritone singing voice with falsetto.
The Grinch's dog, a young pup at heart. Endlessly energetic and acrobatic. Extremely loyal, shows great patience and humor in the face of adversity. A strong Tenor singing Voice.
A trustworthy, benevolent narrator who is inspired by nostalgia. With his urbane elegance, long-limbed grace and gently sardonic humor, he actually reminds us of Dr. Seuss. A strong bass-baritone singing voice.
The father of the family, the calm eye of the family storm. Goodness and benevolence pour out of him. A moral example for the rest of Whoville. A strong high baritone or baritenor singing voice.
Quirky, funny, on the brink of saturation but still maintaining complete control. Until . . . A strong, warm soprano singing voice with chest range as well.
The eldest of the family, comically hard of hearing. Not unlike Grandpa Simpson. A strong character baritone singing voice.
Loving, has the ear of the children and the patience to calm them. A strong character mezzo singing voice.
Seeking different types and vivid personalities. The more physically versatile the better. Strong singing voices of all types.
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