Young Talent Wanted for "Seussical the Musical"
Kids ages 6 and up are invited to audition for "Seussical the Musical". Please see the details below. 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 "things." 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: PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional): Saturday, February 1st: 1 pm-4 pm. Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of February 18th- May 11th (including MANDATORY TECH REHEARSALS MAY 4-8 ) ready to be submitted. Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between :45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone. There will be no piano accompanist at the audition. Auditionees will also be asked to read a short 30-60-second monologue to see characterization and inflection. You may bring your own or do a cold read of the one provided to you at the time of the audition. Youth auditioning are encouraged to come in loose-fitting, comfortable clothes and will be taught a 16-count dance audition. Auditionees will be contacted individually regarding vocal requirements for callbacks which will be held on February 15th from 12 pm to 2 pm SHOW DATES: Friday, May 9 @ 7 PM Saturday, May 10 @ 2 pm and 7 pm Sunday, May 11 @ 2 PM PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE 2 SHOWS ON SATURDAY MAY 10TH - 4 SHOWS TOTAL Please download the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
22 roles
Our story's omniscient narrator, he is fun loving and enjoys rhyming. Pops up throughout the story to help the audience. Wise and attentive. Gender: any Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: F2
Our story's main character, he is a compassionate and gentle elephant. Commonly misunderstood because of his larger size. He is protective and loving of all creatures in the jungle. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2
The Mayor's son, he is 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. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Horton's one-feathered-tail bird neighbor. Gertrude is sweet and timid. Though kind and loyal, she is also self-conscious of her shortfalls. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3
The most beautiful bird in all of the jungle. Oblivious to her self-centered ways, she relies on her talent of manipulation, and intoxicating beauty, to navigate her way through life. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The 'leader' of the jungle. She is loud, brassy, and stubbornly set in her ways. A caring mother, but unabashedly sassy and soulful. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F#3
Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor- parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn't always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor- parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn't always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community. Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: A3
A strict military leader who represents the suppression of imagination and individuality, often sending his troops to battle against a ridiculous enemy like the "Butter Side Downers" (people who eat their bread the wrong way) Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Fabulous group of birds who know everything there is to know about the goings on in the jungle and support Mayzie throughout the show. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: A3
The Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another's expense. Vocal range top: B3 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Sour Kangaroo's feisty daughter. She may be pint-sized, but she's got a big personality and is following in her mother's footsteps.
The authoritative judge who presides over Horton's trial at the end of the show. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3
The black-bottomed eagle who flies off with the Whos.
Arguably the most famous Seuss character of all! He has a fun cameo in Seussical. Vocal range top: B3 Vocal range bottom: F3
Are the citizens of Whoville and they look a lot like you and me, only so small they are invisible to the naked eye. They are a tight-knit, supportive community.
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