SEUSSICAL – Theatre for young audiences version
Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS
Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE
Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS
Audition Dates:
- May 18th – 4PM – 7PM
- May 19th – 7PM – 8:45PM
- May 20th – 7PM – 8:45PM This day may be used for call backs
Performance Dates: August 8th – 9th 2025
Performed at the SORG Opera House
- All auditioners must fill out an audition form and sign-up for an audition appointment
- All auditioners need to prepare 18 measures for two up-beat songs and provide sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
- There will also be cold readings and possible improv.
AUDITIONS HELD AT THE SORG OPERA HOUSE
63 South Main Street, Middletown, Ohio 45044
Roles Available:
- The Cat in the Hat: Age 18 & above Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: F2
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 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 (Dr. Dake, helicopter reporter, TV interviewer, auctioneer, Mr. McGurkus, etc.) and is comfortable improvising with an audience. - Horton The Elephant: Age 18 & above Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Gentle, 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. - Gertrude Mcfuzz: Age 18 & above Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3
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 doing what she wants. - Mayzie Labird: Age 18 & above Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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 do for the egg. - Sour Kangaroo: Age 18 & above Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom F#3
She isn’t really sour at all. She’s just got a lot of attitude. She’s loud, brassy and a lot of fun. - Mr. Mayor: Age 18 & above Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom F#3
Mr. and Mrs. Mayor 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. - Mrs. Mayor: Age 18 & above Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom A3
Mr. and Mrs. Mayor 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. - Jojo/the Boy: Age 9 – 14 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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.’ - The Wickersham Brothers: Age 14 and above
These are not bad guys! They’re simply a lot. 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. - The Bird Girls: Age 14 & above
They are like the popular girls in any school–a clique of pretty, self-centered “back up birds” who do whatever Mayzie does. - Ensemble: Age 9 & above Circus Performers, The Whos, Jungle Citizens, Etc.
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