AUDITIONS: Seussical
ANNOUNCING OPEN AUDITIONS FOR
PARAMOUNT PRODUCTIONS’ 32ND SUMMER MUSICAL:
SEUSSICAL
Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS
Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE
Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS
Directed by Katie Hahn
Music Direction by Marc Sanders
Choreography by Teri Wilkerson
Scenic/Lighting Design by Grayson Allred
Costume Design by Emilia Richardson
From mtishows.com:
Now 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 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.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in 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. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
SEUSSICAL
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITIONS: Monday, March 17 or Tuesday, March 18.
CALLBACKS: Sunday, March 23
WHERE: 352 Cypress St., Abilene, TX 79601
WHO: People aged 8 and over, of all ethnicities, genders, and abilities are encouraged to audition. All participants must be 8 years of age or older by May 1, 2025.
AUDITION FORM: Please fill out the audition form by clicking the “Submit An Audition Form” button below. All wanting to audition MUST complete this online form.
SIGN-UP TIME: Please sign up for one (1) time slot (5 minutes each) on the date of your choice by clicking one of the dates/times below. All wanting to audition MUST sign up for an audition time slot.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Prepare a 32-bar cut or verse/chorus from a contemporary musical in the style of Seussical. We ask that you prepare material from a show other than Seussical.
AT YOUR AUDITION TIME: We are asking all auditionees to perform their selections with a live collaborative pianist, who will be provided at the audition.
All auditionees must bring their own sheet music, clearly marked with start, and stop.
AFTER AUDITIONS: You will find out no later than Friday, March 21st if you have been offered a callback.
Please direct any questions to Katie Hahn, Director of Paramount Productions, and the director of Seussical at: khahn@paramountabilene.com
Paramount Productions is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value, and as such we strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities and genders to audition.
SEUSSICAL PERFORMANCES ARE
JUNE 20-22 & JUNE 27-28, 2025.
REHEARSALS BEGIN LATE APRIL/EARLY MAY 2025.
(Rehearsals are typically held Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:30 PM.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
(**Note: All age ranges are approximate; we will cast the actor who best fits the role.)
The Cat in the Hat (Any Gender, 18-40)
Our story's omniscient narrator, the Cat is fun loving and enjoys rhyming. Pops up throughout the story to help the audience. Wise and attentive. Should be comfortable moving/dancing quickly and adapting to the environment. Range: F2 to F4 (range will change if the actor cast is a soprano/alto)
Jojo (Any Gender, 8-18)
The Mayor's son, he is a Who that is always finding trouble. Bright, creative, and inadvertently mischievous. Possesses a wildly expansive imagination and finds solace in his friendship with Horton. Range: Ab3 to C5
Horton the Elephant (Male, 20-40)
Our story's main character, he is a compassionate and gentle elephant. Commonly misunderstood because of his larger size. He is protective and loving of all creatures in the jungle. Range: A2 to F4
Gertrude McFuzz (Female (20-30)
Horton's one-feathered-tail bird neighbor. Gertrude is sweet and timid. Though kind and loyal, she is also self-conscious of her shortfalls. Range: F3 to F5
Mayzie La Bird (Female, 20-40)
The most beautiful bird in all of the jungle. Oblivious to her self-centered ways, she relies on her talent of manipulation, and intoxicating beauty, to navigate her way through life. Range: G3 to Eb5
The Sour Kangaroo (Female (25-40)
The 'leader' of the jungle. She is loud, brassy, and stubbornly set in her ways. A caring mother, but unabashedly sassy and soulful. Range: F#3 to F5
Featured Roles/Ensemble (All genders, various ages)
Jungle Creatures (feat. The Wickersham Brothers, Yurtle the Turtle, Bird Girls; The Whos (feat. Mr. Mayor, Mrs. Mayor, General Genghis Khan Schmitz)
