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SEUSSICAL

Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Linn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Based on the works of Dr.Suess

Directed by Kiara Fischer
Musical Direction by Katie Heaton
Choreography by Adam W. Delka

A PERSON'S A PERSON, NO MATTER HOW SMALL...

The Cat In The Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a spec of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." 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.

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rehearsals

Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals. Conflicts will be worked around when possible.​​

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  • May 25-July 16

    • Monday-Thursday @ 7pm-10pm​

    • Sundays @ 1pm-4pm

  • July 18

    • 10am-4pm

  • July 19

    • 1pm-7pm​

  • July 20-23

    • 6pm-10pm​

performances

Thursday pick-up rehearsals may be required once the show has opened.

  • July 24 @ 7:30pm

  • July 25 @ 7:30pm

  • July 26 @ 2:00pm

  • July 31 @ 7:30pm

  • August 1 @ 7:30pm

  • August 2 @ 2:00pm

  • August 7 @ 7:30pm

  • August 8 @ 7:30pm

  • August 9 @ 2:00pm

  • August 14 @ 7:30pm

  • August 15 @ 2:00pm

  • August 15 @ 7:30pm

  • August 16 @ 2:00pm

Audition Information

  • Saturday, April 18th.

  • Auditions are open to the community and parts may be cast with actors of any ethnicity.

  • Actors must be at least 10 years old to audition for juvenile roles.

  • All actors will have individual singing auditions, followed by group dance call.

  • Juvenile actor auditions at 9am, 10am and 11am, by appointment (plan to stay for approximately 1 hour).

  • Adult actor auditions at 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm (plan to stay for approximately 1 hour).

  • All actors should prepare 60-90 seconds of any song in the style of the show, and come dressed for dance call.

  • Bring headshot and resume, stapled together.

  • Actors should be prepared to attend a callback on Sunday, April 19th, from 4pm-6pm.

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character breakdowns

  • THE CAT IN THE HAT (male or female) 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 their own imagination as they create the story for the show together. Looking for a physically adept actor who will be able to play many comic cameos and is comfortable improvising with an audience. (Vocal Range: D6 - Bb4)

  • JOJO - (male or female, approximately 10 years old) Jojo is a "Thinker", a smart child with a wild imagination whose Thinks get him into constant trouble. By the end of the show, Jojo learns what it means to be a responsible member of his world, using the power and possibilities of his own Thinks. (Vocal Range: D6 - Ab4)

  • HORTON THE ELEPHANT - Horton The Elephant is a gentle giant. Think of him as a big-hearted blue-collar guy 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: E6 - A4)

  • GERTRUDE MCFUZZ - 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: Eb5 - F3)

  • MAYZIE LA BIRD - 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: E5 - G#3)

  • SOUR KANGAROO - 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: Eb5 - A3)

  • THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS - 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. (Vocal Range: G6 - A4)

  • MR. MAYOR & MRS MAYOR - 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. (Mr. Mayor Vocal Range: A6 - C5 /. Mrs. Mayor Vocal Range: D5 - A3)

  • THE WHOS, JUNGLE CREATURES, MILITARY ACADEMY STUDENTS, ENSEMBLE - The ensemble of this show play multiple roles, inhabiting the lives of the many varied characters living in the worlds of Dr. Seuss.

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