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Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International Australasia.
Music by Stephen Flaherty.
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Show details
Show Dates: 2nd - 8th December 2024
Audition Dates: 12th & 13th July 2024
Casting: 17th July 2024
Age restrictions
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11-18
*As of 2024
AuditION INFO
VOCALS
Auditioning for Seussical will require a number of musical components, please prepare the following for your audition:
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A song of your own choice in the style of Seussical (think fun, silly, & upbeat!) We will need to hear a verse and chorus.
No Sondheim, please. All songs will be performed acapella.
ACTING
Please see the character breakdowns below for specifics on what scenes to read for named roles. We may ask you to read a different scene during the audition, but this will be chosen from the audition materials linked below.
You are not expected to be off-book, but you should have at least looked over the text before your audition in an attempt to get comfortable with the language.
DANCE
The Dance call will be a laid-back teaching of a piece from the show to demonstrate your dancing ability.
It will be a bit of fun, please dress appropriately.
Please make sure you select a dance time in your audition form. The options are:
2. An excerpt from the pieces in the character breakdowns below based on the role/s you are auditioning for. If you are going for multiple roles, choose the excerpt for the role you are most keen on. These will be presented a capella, a reference tone can be provided before you begin.
3. Please also be prepared to complete a range check.
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Friday, 12th July; 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Saturday, 13th July; 11:30am - 12:15pm
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Saturday, 13th July; 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Saturday, 13th July; 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Please note that there will not be callbacks for this show!
You will hear if you have been successful in your Audition by July 17th.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
MORE INFO
A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville.
He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an abandoned egg left to his care by the lazy Mayzie la Bird.
Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Eventually, the two fall in love. Now one of the most widely produced musicals in the country, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love.
Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.
More about Seussical...
Extra Details...
Be part of Seussical the Musical at the Chippen St Theatre from the 2nd of Dec to the 8th of December! With 33 rehearsals on Wednesdays and Saturdays, our cast will be well-prepared for
6 shows that capture the charm and fun of Dr. Seuss's stories.
We are excited to announce double casting for this production, giving everyone the chance to have both a major and a minor role. This way, all participants will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and participate in all 6 shows! The final roles that will be doubled will be announced in the cast announcement on the 18th of July 2024.
Participation costs $150 per person, covering all show expenses. This is a great opportunity to engage in a community theatre experience and bring these beloved characters to life. We look forward to seeing you on stage!
For any questions please email: Seussical@CompanyOfDramaticArts.com
Virtual Auditions...
All Video Auditions are due no later than Tuesday the 16th of July at 6pm
Please submit the following videos for your Audition:
- x1 Monologue of your choice from the Audition Pack
- x1 Song of your choice from the Audition Pack
- x1 Contrasting song not from Seussical, no longer than 1.5 minutes.
There is no dance component for the virtual Auditions, however, if you have a video of you dancing - feel free to upload it!
Please make sure your videos are labelled with the applicant's full name!
For any questions please email Seussical@companyofdramaticarts.com
Due to popular demand, we now except Video Auditions!