Every actor is given the opportunity to audition for a lead role. Favoritism does NOT play a part in the casting process. We select the cast based on the audition AND on who we think is best suited for each role regardless of size, shape, ethnicity or, when the role allows, gender. Preparation is crucial. Earn the role you want!
All of the audition scenes are at the bottom of this page. Select the part you wish to audition for, open the audition scene, print it up and MEMORIZE it! You only need to memorize the lines of the character you wish to play. One of the teachers will read the other part with you at the audition.
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Chracters in Seussical Jr:
The Cat In The Hat (Male or Female) is the essence of mischeif, fun and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but also sets things right again. This role requires a playful attitude and great comic timing and SINGING ability. Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Jojo (Male or Female) is a "Thinker," a smart Who child with a wild imagination who, by the end of the show learns what it means to be a responsible member of his world, using the power and possibilities of his/her own Thinks. This role requires a STRONG SINGER. Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Horton the Elephant (Male) is a gentle giant. He is a big-hearted guy who is steadfast, responsible and tries to do the right thing for his friends. Horton believes in goodness. This role requires great acting skills and must be a STRONG SINGER. Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Gertrude McFuzz (Female) is very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes in the show from a neurotic, nervous and shy birdinto one with the power to protect , care for and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up. This role requires great acting skills and a STRONG SINGER. Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Mayzie La Bird (Female) is self-centered, selfish and vain. She will never admit to her own flaws. SHe manipulates anyone she can into doing what she wants. But, she is not all bad. She ultimitely proves that she has grown to become a better person (or bird). This role requires great acting and a STRONG SINGER.
Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Sour Kangaroo (Female) isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She is loud, sassy and a lot of fun. This role requires great acting skills and a STRONG SINGER.
Please use the Mayzie audition scene to audition for the Sour Kangaroo. This scene can be found at the bottom of this page.
Baby Kangaroo (Male or Female) is a mini-me of her/his mother. The role requires acting a bit of SINGING.
Use the Mayzie audition scene (if you're a girl) or the Jojo audition scene (if you're a boy).
Mr. and Mrs. Mayor (Male and Female) are Whos and Jojo's parents. They are trying to raise a difficult child in a difficult world and they are having a difficult time of it. They may be aggravated by Jojo but they love him/her dearly and try to do the right thing...even if it turns out to be a mistake. These roles require good acting skills and SINGING. Audition scenes at the bottom of this page.
The Wickersham Brothers (Male and Female) are not really the "bad guys," but they like to tease, play pranks and get a kick out of making mischief. These roles require acting skills and SINGING.
No audition scene for these roles. We will cast these from people who auditioned for other roles. If you want to be one of these roles, audition for a different character and tell us on your audition form that you want to be a Wickersham.
Things One and Two (Male or Female) pop up here, there and everywhere. They help tell the story, but without words. These roles require good physicality but no singing.
We will cast actors who move well, so we will audition kids for this at dance auditions (mid-October).
Bird Girls (Female) are featured SINGERS who appear at various times in the story.
Select either Mayzie's or Gertrude's audition SONG (no scene necessary)
Small Featured Parts: The Grinch, Vlad Vladikoff and Yertle the Turtle
We will cast these from people who auditioned for other roles.
Ensemble Parts: Circus Animals, Citizens of Whoville, Citizens of the Jungle
All of the audition scenes are at the bottom of this page. Select the part you wish to audition for, open the audition scene, print it up and MEMORIZE it! You only need to memorize the lines of the character you wish to play. One of the teachers will read the other part with you at the audition.
Join our Remind group! Code @7c2bhf8
Chracters in Seussical Jr:
The Cat In The Hat (Male or Female) is the essence of mischeif, fun and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but also sets things right again. This role requires a playful attitude and great comic timing and SINGING ability. Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Jojo (Male or Female) is a "Thinker," a smart Who child with a wild imagination who, by the end of the show learns what it means to be a responsible member of his world, using the power and possibilities of his/her own Thinks. This role requires a STRONG SINGER. Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Horton the Elephant (Male) is a gentle giant. He is a big-hearted guy who is steadfast, responsible and tries to do the right thing for his friends. Horton believes in goodness. This role requires great acting skills and must be a STRONG SINGER. Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Gertrude McFuzz (Female) is very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes in the show from a neurotic, nervous and shy birdinto one with the power to protect , care for and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up. This role requires great acting skills and a STRONG SINGER. Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Mayzie La Bird (Female) is self-centered, selfish and vain. She will never admit to her own flaws. SHe manipulates anyone she can into doing what she wants. But, she is not all bad. She ultimitely proves that she has grown to become a better person (or bird). This role requires great acting and a STRONG SINGER.
Audition scene at the bottom of this page.
Sour Kangaroo (Female) isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She is loud, sassy and a lot of fun. This role requires great acting skills and a STRONG SINGER.
Please use the Mayzie audition scene to audition for the Sour Kangaroo. This scene can be found at the bottom of this page.
Baby Kangaroo (Male or Female) is a mini-me of her/his mother. The role requires acting a bit of SINGING.
Use the Mayzie audition scene (if you're a girl) or the Jojo audition scene (if you're a boy).
Mr. and Mrs. Mayor (Male and Female) are Whos and Jojo's parents. They are trying to raise a difficult child in a difficult world and they are having a difficult time of it. They may be aggravated by Jojo but they love him/her dearly and try to do the right thing...even if it turns out to be a mistake. These roles require good acting skills and SINGING. Audition scenes at the bottom of this page.
The Wickersham Brothers (Male and Female) are not really the "bad guys," but they like to tease, play pranks and get a kick out of making mischief. These roles require acting skills and SINGING.
No audition scene for these roles. We will cast these from people who auditioned for other roles. If you want to be one of these roles, audition for a different character and tell us on your audition form that you want to be a Wickersham.
Things One and Two (Male or Female) pop up here, there and everywhere. They help tell the story, but without words. These roles require good physicality but no singing.
We will cast actors who move well, so we will audition kids for this at dance auditions (mid-October).
Bird Girls (Female) are featured SINGERS who appear at various times in the story.
Select either Mayzie's or Gertrude's audition SONG (no scene necessary)
Small Featured Parts: The Grinch, Vlad Vladikoff and Yertle the Turtle
We will cast these from people who auditioned for other roles.
Ensemble Parts: Circus Animals, Citizens of Whoville, Citizens of the Jungle
To Audition for the Cat In The Hat, memorize this scene:
| cat_in_the_hat_audition.docx.pdf |
To audition for Jojo memorize this scene:
| jojo__audition.docx.pdf |
To audition for Horton OR to audition for Mayzie memorize this scene. Use this scene to audition for the Sour Kangaroo as well (read memorize Mayzie's lines:
| horton_and_mayzie_audition_scene.docx.pdf |
To audition for Gertrude memorize this scene:
| gertrude_and_horton.docx.pdf |
To audition for Mr. Mayor memorize this scene:
| mr._mayor_audition_scene.pdf |
To audition for Mrs. Mayor memorize this scene:
| mrs._mayor_scene.pdf |
