Auditions Open For SEUSSICAL at Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts

Based on the children's stories of Dr. Seuss and one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life our favorite Dr. Seuss characters in this production for all ages.

CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Beverley Shanahan
Asst. Director/Choreographer: Del Marrero
Musical Director: Anthony Campisi

PERFORMANCES
October 26-November 18
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm
Saturdays and Sundays @ 2pm

AUDITIONS
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday September 4, 5 & 6 from 7-10pm
Location: The Susan Katz Theatre at the River of Grass Arts Park, 17195 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 33331

Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song
Bring sheet music (an accompanist will be available)
Bring resume and headshot
Bring list of scheduling conflicts
Be prepared to dance if asked
Be prepared to read from the script if asked

REHEARSALS
Monday through Thursday evenings from 7-10pm
Sunday afternoons from 12-6pm

ROLES
Major characters

The Cat in the Hat - the narrator of the story and the child's guide who also appears as several minor characters

JoJo - an imaginative and misunderstood young child

Horton the Elephant - a compassionate and determined elephant

Gertrude McFuzz - a shy bird who falls in love with Horton and endeavors to help him

Mayzie LaBird - Horton's vivacious yet lazy and self-centered bird neighbor

Sour Kangaroo - the ill-mannered governor of the Jungle of Nool who carries a young kangaroo with her that is often represented by a puppet

The Bird Girls - Mayzie's friends, who act as a Greek chorus

The Wickersham Brothers - a group of delinquent monkeys who serve as the Sour Kangaroo's henchmen

Minor characters

General Genghis Khan Schmitz - the warmongering headmaster of the Whoville Military Academy

Mr. Mayor - the newly-elected mayor of Who-ville and JoJo's father

Mrs. Mayor - the Mayor's wife and JoJo's mother

The Grinch - a notable resident of Who-ville who is responsible for organizing the Christmas pageant

The Elephant-Bird - Horton and Gertrude's adoptive child, who hatches from the egg

Yertle the Turtle - the judge who presides over the Jungle of Nool's court

Vlad Vladikoff - a sinister "black-bottomed" eagle

The Hunters - Horton's captors who sell him to the circus

Ensemble

Whos - citizens of Who-ville

Cadets - members of Schmitz's platoon

Jungle Creatures - chorus and dancers in jungle scenes

Hunches - dancers in "Havin' a Hunch"

Circus Animals - the animals of the Circus McGurkus

Fish - residents of McElligot's Pool during "It's Possible"

Adults and children will be cast.
Non-paid. Non-equity.

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