"Seussical" The Musical Seeking Kids & Teens
The musical production "Seussical" is searching for children and teenagers to take part. More information can be found below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The show was written and composed by Lynne Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, who also authored Ragtime and Once On This Island. Based on the works of Dr. Seuss, it is, at once, light-hearted while also addressing serious social issues. More information about the show, including roles and vocal ranges, can be found HERE. While it's often produced by school groups and targeted at a children's theatre audience, WMT's production will be very much "grown-up" -- to quote the Cat In The Hat, "this ain't Mother Goose!" Additional info: Callback auditions will be: Sunday, June 11 from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Monday, June 12 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Show up 15 minutes prior to your audition time slot. Bring 2 copies of your resume and headshot, if you have them. Bring your calendar so you can notify of your potential conflicts between August 15 - November 1. For everyone's safety, the directors require auditioners to show proof of vaccines and boosters as they check in for auditions. Please bring a mask; depending on how the pandemic is going, the directors may ask you to wear it in the waiting area. If you choose to sing something other than what the directors provided, please be prepared to sing 16 to 32 bars of a song from a Broadway musical that you know very well. Bring sheet music, in your key. No recordings or lead sheets, please, and the accompanist will love it if the music is well-organized, easy to turn pages, with the beginning and end points clearly marked. Experienced musical theater performers will have a repertoire of these, and the directors happy to hear anything that demonstrates your range, capability, and technique. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
The Cat In The Hat is the essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping Jojo to discover the power of imagination as they create the story for the show together. We're looking for a physically adept actor (male or female) to play The Cat, one who will be able to play many comic cameos and is comfortable improvising with an audience. Vocal range top: D6 Vocal range bottom: Bb4
Jojo is a "Thinker", a smart child with a wild imagination. Jojo can be played as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose Thinks get him/her into constant trouble. By the end of the show, he/she learns what it means to be a responsible member of his world, using the power and possibilities of hisher own Thinks. He/She should be one of your stronger singers. Vocal range top: D6 Vocal range bottom: Ab4
Horton The Elephant is a gentle giant. Think of him as a big-hearted "blue-collar" elephant who is steadfast, responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. He is imaginative and receptive to the world around him. He is very unselfconscious. Horton's view of the world never changes - he believes in its goodness. By the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent. Vocal range top: E6 Vocal range bottom: A4
Gertrude Mcfuzz is very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a neurotic, nervous and shy bird into one with the power to protect and care for a baby elephant bird and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Mayzie La Bird is self-centered, selfish, and vain. Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity-she realizes she isn't the kind of person who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G#3
Sour Kangaroo isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy, and a lot of fun. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: A3
The Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off one another. Encourage each of your actors to find their own Wickersham persona. Vocal range top: G6 Vocal range bottom: A4
Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are Whos who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. Vocal range top: A6 Vocal range bottom: C5
Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are Whos who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
One of three great smaller character roles that can be played by some of your featured chorus members.
One of three great smaller character roles that can be played by some of your featured chorus members.
One of three great smaller character roles that can be played by some of your featured chorus members.
The Whos are a lot like you and me, only so small as to be invisible. Don't think of them as weird little aliens. They should be played for their inherent humanity. Encourage everyone playing a Who to try and create his or her own unique character. Vocal range top: D#5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Jungle Creatures are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters. We discourage masks and literal "animal costumes." Each student should be encouraged to create his or her own individual character with human characteristics. Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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