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Upcoming Auditions

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Auditions:Tuesday, October 1st 6 - 9pm  & 

Wednesday, October 2nd 6 - 8pm

Callbacks: Wednesday,October 2nd & 5th 


Rehearsals begin October 19th
Performances are February 13 - 23

Casting Ages 7 - Adult 
See descriptions below for character breakdowns

Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty 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. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

Casting Ages 7 - Adult
(age appropriate casting - please see breakdown below for additional information) 

Auditions: Tuesday, October 1st 6 - 9pm 

Wednesday, October 2nd 6 - 8pm

Callbacks: Wednesday,October 1st 8 - 10pm 

ADDITIONAL Callbacks if needed: October 5th at 9am
 

Rehearsals begin October 19th 


Rehearsals are Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings and Saturday mornings.   

Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal.   Most actors will be called 2 - 3 times a week.  Conflicts are accepted and will not keep you from being cast but must be disclosed at auditions.  

No Rehearsals Nov 27 - Dec 1, Dec 23 - 26th, Dec 31st - January 1st 

AUDITION INFORMATION: 

AUDITION LOCATION: 
Auditions are held at our rehearsal location: 
Over the Moon Escape Rooms 
1307 W 6th Street, Unit 109
Corona, Ca 92882


Come prepared to sing a song from a musical (music from the show is encouraged) Your song should be no longer than 32 bars of music (approximately 1 minute). Please bring your sheet music - An accompanist will be provided.  NO ACAPELLA SINGING or Background Music can be used.   Questions?  Email info.obctheater@gmail.com or call 951-264-5794.  

Audition Appointments are available by emailing info.obctheater@gmail.com.  Appointments aren't required but are encouraged. 

Video submissions are accepted.  Video submissions MUST be submitted by October 1st and must include any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule, which roles you are interested in and if you are available for Callbacks.  

 

Dance Call & Callbacks will be by invitation.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: 

JOJO (Male or Female) to play 8-12 years old

  •  The Mayor’s son/daughter, is always finding trouble. Bright, creative, and inadvertently mischievous. Possesses a wildly expansive imagination and finds solace in his friendship with Horton.

  • Seeking confident young or teen actor with strong voice (A♭3 – C5). Good mover


THE CAT IN THE HAT 

  • The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up and causes trouble but always sets things right again, helping Jojo to discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story for the show together.

  • Seeking a comic actor with excellent timing and a flexible singing voice (mezzo/alto or bari/tenor). Must be a very strong mover with a great sense of physical comedy, tap a plus. 

HORTON THE ELEPHANT 

  • 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 imaginiative and receptive to the world around him. He is very unselfconscious; he believes in the world’s goodness.

  • Seeking a comic actor with great timing and a strong, baritenor voice (A2-F4). Good mover with a great sense of physical comedy. 

GERTRUDE McFUZZ [Female, Teen - 30s) 

  • Gertrude is very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn’t perfect. She changes during the show from a neurotic, nervous, and shy bird into one with confidence which she uses to protect the people for whom she cares.

  • Seeking a comic actor with great timing and a strong soprano voice (F3-F5). Good mover with a great sense of physical comedy.

MAYZIE LA BIRD 

  • A self-centered, selfish, and vain foil to poor Gertrude; she never admits to her own flaws and manipulates almost anyone into doing what she wants.

  • Seeking a mezzo-soprano with a good legit/belt mix (G3 – E♭5). Strong mover.

SOUR KANGAROO 

  • Loud, boisterous, sassy, and groovy self-proclaimed leader of the Jungle of Nool.

  • Seeking a strong belter (F#3 – F5) with a commanding presence and confident with riffs;  Good mover. 


BABY KANGAROO (Female, Ages 7 - 10) 

  • Loud, boisterous, sassy, and groovy.  Must be able to hold her own next to the SOUR KANGAROO. 

  •  (F#3 – F5). Good mover. 

MRS. MAYOR [FEMALE)  

  • Wife of the mayor of Whoville and the other half of a parenting couple coping with the difficulties of raising a child who seems to find new ways to cause trouble.

  • Seeking a comic actor with great timing; mezzo soprano (A3-A4). Good mover with a great sense of physical comedy. 

MR. MAYOR [MALE)

  • The mayor of Whoville and one half of a parenting couple trying to raise a difficult child in an equally difficult world.

  • Seeking a comic actor with great timing; tenor (D3-E4). Good mover with a great sense of physical comedy. 

THE BIRD GIRLS [FEMALE, 20s - 40s) 

  • Power house birds who act as a Greek chorus of sorts throughout the show but also participate in the action, especially as regards to Mayzie.

  • Seeking three - five singers (soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto) who can perform as soloists who also blend with each other and the ensemble; great comic timing. Must be great dancers.
     

THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS [MALE, Teen - 30s) 

  • Bad boys of the jungle, usually up to high jinx and playground bully behavior.

  • Seeking three - five singers (tenor, baritone, and an excellent bass) with physical agility.
    Certain tracks may allow for doubling of other roles (including, but not limited to: Grinch, Mr. Mayor, Yertle the Turtle)  Great movers/dancers.

GENERAL GENGHIS KHAN SCHMITZ 

  • Leader of the Whoville army; loud, commanding, intimidating; the very model of a Whoville Major-General.

  • Seeking a comic actor with excellent timing; baritone register (B2 – E4). Good mover.

ENSEMBLE. (MALE & FEMALE/AGES 7 - Adult) 

  • Ensemble to populate different groups including citizens of the Jungle of Nool, Whos in Whoville, Things, and circus creatures.

  • Some featured roles (including, but not limited to: Grinch, Yertle the Turtle, Vlad Vladikoff, the Elephant-Bird) may be drawn from the Ensemble.

  • Seeking comic actors of all ages with excellent voices to handle the singing and movement requirements of this demanding show. Good-Great movers.

CAMEO ROLES (Played by ensemble actors or combined with other featured tracks.)

  • The Grinch (A♭2 – G♭3): No longer mean and nasty, he’s adapted his holiday high jinx for the stage and presents his tale annually for the Whoville Christmas exercises; a hammy actor.

  • Yertle the Turtle (F2 – F4): Judge Yertle the Turtle presides over the kangaroo court in the Jungle of Nool; an old doddery turtle who still has some bite and snap.

  • Vlad Vladikoff: The black-bottomed menace of the Jungle of Nool.

  • The Elephant-Bird: A hatchling from Mayzie’s egg which Horton has safe-guarded for half the show.

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