Rock Hill Community Theatre Announces Auditions for SEUSSICAL JR., 3/13-3/15

Rock Hill Community Theatre Announces

Auditions for
SEUSSICAL JR.

How many of us have grown up with the wonderful characters created by Dr. Seuss?
A delight for children to perform, Seussical is now one of the most-performed shows in America! In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once On This Island") have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think" captures the show's spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge--not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to 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, the only one who recognizes "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.

Auditions will be held at the Community Performance Center on 249 East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC. Youth ages 6 to 17 are eligible to audition. There are roles for approximately 25 performers of all ages and gender. Please be prepared to sing a simple song, read a short scene and dress to move. Previous performance experience is helpful but not necessary.

Seussical Jr. will be directed by Susan L. D. Smith and choreographed by Corinne Chiusano.

Dates and times are:

Saturday, March 13th: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 14th: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, March 15th: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Performance dates are June 4-6 and 11-13, 2001

Call Rock Hill Community Theatre at 803-324-2578 for further information.