SEUSSICAL Equity Principal Actors - North Shore Music Theatre Auditions

SEUSSICAL - Beverly, MA EPA

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AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Friday, January 23, 2026 — North Shore Music Theatre
54 Dunham Rd
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (E)
Beverly, MA 01915-1844

APPOINTMENTS

Theatre Arts and Education Building - Rehearsal Studios.

To schedule an audition appointment please call 978-232-7200 x.7280 between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20.

PERSONNEL

Expected to be in attendance:

• Kevin P. Hill: Producing Artistic Director
• Briana Fallon: Director / Choreographer
• Matthew Chappell: Associate Producer / Casting Director
• Robert L. Rucinski: Music Director / Accompanist
• Amanda Ostrow Mason: Company Manager / Casting Associate

CONTRACT

Equity contract details apply.

TYA

$633 weekly minimum. Travel and housing provided if needed.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in SEUSSICAL (see breakdown).

OTHER DATES

• Rehearsals: March 5–16, 2026
• Performances: March 17–21, 2026

PREPARATION

Prepare a brief, upbeat selection from a song of your choice. Bring your current headshot and resume and sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.

All rehearsals take place in Beverly, MA.

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Website:
www.NSMT.org

BREAKDOWN

THE CAT IN THE HAT

(Role is on offer) Any gender. The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up and causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping Jojo discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story for the show together. Physically adept, able to play many comic cameos and comfortable improvising with an audience. The Cat does not need to be the strongest singer but should still have good rhythm and timing.

Vocal range – Bottom: Bb4, Top: D6

JOJO / KID

Any gender / 18+ to play a child. Jojo is a Thinker, a bright child with a wild imagination. They can be played as a little awkward, a bit of a loner, or a rambunctious kid whose “Thinks” get them 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 their own “Thinks”. A strong singer.

Vocal range – Bottom: Ab4, Top: D6

HORTON THE ELEPHANT

Character is Male. 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 and 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 – Bottom: A4, Top: E6

GERTRUDE MCFUZZ

(Role is on offer) Character is Female. 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 – Bottom: F3, Top: Eb5

MAYZIE LA BIRD

Character is Female. Self-centered, selfish, and vain, and 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 – Bottom: G#3, Top: E5

SOUR KANGAROO

Character is Female. 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 – Bottom: A3, Top: Eb5

THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS

Character is Male. The three Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys — they're like kids who tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging out together, making music on the street corner, and playing off one another. Each should find their own Wickersham persona.

Vocal range – Bottom: A4, Top: G6

MR. MAYOR

Character is Male. Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are Whos who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a complicated 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.

Vocal range – Bottom: C5, Top: A6

MRS. MAYOR

Character is Female. Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are Whos who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a complicated 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.

Vocal range – Bottom: A3, Top: D5

ENSEMBLE

THE WHOS

The Whos are a lot like you and me, only so small as to be invisible. Don't think of them as weird little aliens. They should be played for their inherent humanity.

Vocal range – Bottom: G3, Top: D#5

JUNGLE CREATURES

The Jungle Creatures are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters.

Vocal range – Bottom: A3, Top: Db5

THE GRINCH

Role description as part of ensemble/jungle characters.

YERTLE THE TURTLE

Role description as part of ensemble/jungle characters.

VLAD VLADICOFF

Role description as part of ensemble/jungle characters.