Now Casting: The Cat in the Hat National Tour

THE CAT IN THE HAT – NATIONAL TOUR
Producer: Showcase Entertainment Group
Director: Nick Wilkinson
Casting Director: Herbert Welch

Based on the book by Dr. Seuss
Adapted for the stage by Katie Mitchell

Callbacks
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Studio TBA

Rehearsals
January 12–22, 2027

Tour Dates
January 23–April 5, 2027

Contract Information
Salary: $800–$1,000 per week, plus per diem.

This tour will travel using a combination of sleeper bus and hotel accommodations. Performers will have a personal bunk while on the sleeper bus. Hotel accommodations will be shared occupancy.

All performers must be 18 years of age or older on or before January 11, 2027.

Seeking
CAT
Male-identifying performer preferred, though female-identifying performers and performers of any gender identity are welcome to be considered. All ethnicities welcome. Performers preferably 5'10" or taller, though shorter performers will be considered.

FISH
Male-identifying performer preferred, though female-identifying performers are welcome to be considered. All ethnicities welcome. Height open.

BOY
Male-identifying performer. All ethnicities welcome. Performers preferably between 5'5" and 5'10", though other heights will be considered.

SALLY
Female-identifying performer. All ethnicities welcome. Performers preferably between 5'5" and 5'10", though other heights will be considered.

KITTEN 1 & 2 / THING 1 & 2
Female-identifying performers preferred, though performers of any gender identity are welcome to be considered. All ethnicities welcome. Performers preferably 5'3" or under, though slightly taller performers will be considered. Must have gymnast and/or acrobat skills. If submitting for these roles, please be sure to include your gymnastics/acrobatic experience.

Showcase Entertainment Group is seeking dynamic, versatile performers for this exciting theatrical tour.

Submission Instructions
Please review the submission requirements for each role by visiting:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m1bL_d7kFoRSGX9QRI72OJY9mUl1xtJF?usp=drive_link

Email submissions to: welchworkscasting@yahoo.com

Subject line: CITH27 | FULL NAME | ROLE

Please use the exact subject line format above to ensure your submission is routed correctly.

Please include the following in your slate:

• Point of origin
• Your actual height
• Are you available for in-person callbacks?
• Are you open to being considered as a Swing?

Video submission deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026.

Thank you for taking the time to share your talent with us. We sincerely appreciate your interest in The Cat in the Hat National Tour and the opportunity to consider your submission. Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, we will make every effort to notify performers of their status. We are grateful for your time, artistry, and interest, and we look forward to reviewing your materials.

DURATION
Jan 12, 2027 - Apr 27, 2027

SALARY
$800.00 – $1,000.00 per week