Auditions

ACT is holding auditions for Seussical Jr.!

AUDITION DETAILS 

  • First round of auditions by appointment:  May 8th (3:30-7:30pm) or 9th (3:30-7:30pm)
  • Dance and singing callbacks (by invitation) Monday, May 12th (6:00-8:30pm)
  • Audition appointments are available at THIS LINK.

AVAILABLE ROLES

  • 18-19 roles for ages 10-18. All roles are open. The full list of available roles with character descriptions is HERE.
  • Seussical is told primarily through singing and movement, so strong singers and dancers are encouraged to audition!
  • All roles are open to actors of any gender and some actors may be cast as more than one character.

WHAT TO PREPARE

  • Please prepare two song selections:
  • Please memorize your song selections.
  • You may practice with the vocal guide version of the track, but we ask that you sing to the performance track at auditions. We’ll provide the music at auditions; no a Capella singing, please.
  • Conflicts: you will be asked to share any conflicts you may have with the show’s rehearsal schedule. Please come prepared with your summer calendar.
  • Please bring a current photo of yourself to the audition.
  • Comfortable, moveable clothing is encouraged, with hair pulled back.
  • Do your homework: research the show online, read the show summary, listen to the music, get familiar with the whacky characters. It’s a super fun show, and we’re looking for actors to come in and show us their unique, energetic selves!

PRODUCTION DETAILS

  • Rehearsals: May 25-July 3, three-four afternoon/evenings per week; July 6-16, Sunday-Friday evenings.
  • Production Dates: July 17-27. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings; Saturday and Sunday matinees.
  • Some rehearsal conflicts can be accommodated, but please be aware that this is a large commitment. Actors are expected to be at most rehearsals, all of tech week, and every performance.
  • Tuition: $695.  Please don’t let tuition keep you from auditioning; scholarships and payment plans are available!
  • Questions? Please reach out to Kerry at [email protected].

ABOUT SEUSSICAL

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle
Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss

One of the most produced musicals in the country, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. The show takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we meet many beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The show also brings us popular songs like Oh the Things You Can Think!, Amazing Mayzie, Alone in the Universe, Notice Me Horton, and Green Eggs and Ham! Perfect for the whole family, Seussical weaves together a charming story of friendship, loyalty, and love.

THE STORY

The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we meet Horton, the kind-hearted elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. Along the way he meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must be 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.

Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos. He faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial! Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. 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.

SCHOLARSHIPS
 Generous scholarships are available for all ACT programs, provided through grants from the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Central Coast Funds for Children, and Mechanics Bank. For more information or an application, please click HERE or contact Education Director Kerry DiMaggio at (805) 781-3889, ext. 14 or email [email protected].