Kid Audition For Singing in "Seussical" The Musical
"Seussical" The Musical auditions are open to all kids grades pre-k-8th. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger 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: Callbacks (if needed) April 8th 5:30-8:30 pm. There is no cost to participate. There will be a Mandatory parent meeting on April 13th, 2025, at Rotella Magnet School (360 Pierpont Rd, Waterbury, CT) from 12-1 pm. Rehearsals begin on April 14th, 2025, at Rotella Magnet School (360 Pierpont Rd Waterbury, CT). Rehearsals for main cast members (grades 3-8) will be held on Sundays from 2-6 pm and Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 pm. Littles (pre-k-2nd Grade) will have rehearsals on Sundays from 12-2 pm. Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal, but we will send the schedule out in advance. Show dates (6 performances) June 20, 21, 27, 28 @ 7 pm June 22, 29 @ 2pm If interested, please apply.
12 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 his own imagination as they create the story for the show together. Look 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.
JOJO is a "Thinker", a smart child with a wild imagination. He can be played as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose Thinks get him into constant trouble. By the end of the show, he learns what it means to be a responsible member of his world, using the power and possibilities of his own Thinks.
A gentle giant, rotund and appealing. Think of him as a big-hearted blue collar guy who is steadfast and 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 un-self-conscious. Horton's view of the world never changes he believes in its goodness. But by the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent.
Very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a vain, 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.
Self-centered, selfish and vain. Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can (especially Horton) 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'd be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg.
She isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy and a lot of fun.
General Schmitz is bursting with pride at the military academy he runs, and the boys he turns out. He is not sadistic, mean or abusive. He is proud! He is doing the right thing for his boys! He is making the world a better place! This makes him a comic character, because it's clear he's so misguided. Please don't play him as a villain or bully. By the end of the show, he's discovered that making war may not be the right thing to do, and that adults can learn from children as well.
These 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 his own Wickersham persona.
No matter how these actors are costumed, please ask cach one to create a distinct human persona. They are real people at heart, just like ibed as animal characters. We discourage masks us, even though they may be described as and literal "animal costumes." Be imaginative. Be wild. Be simple.
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