HSAC Seussical Auditions

Name: HSAC Seussical Auditions
Start: 2025-01-13T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-01-13T22:00:00-08:00
Location: 45 E High Street , Moorpark, CA, United States, California 93021

Schedule

Mon Jan 13 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

45 E High Street , Moorpark, CA, United States, California 93021 | Moorpark, CA

PRODUCTION STAFF
Director: Sahai N. Lara
Producers: Kathee Boyer & Ken Rayzor
Music Director: Katie Mctyre
Assistant Music Director: Rebecca Curci
Choreographer: Megan Rayzor
Costume Designer: Raquel Karoly
Technical Director: Patrick Duffy
Set and Props: Tom Glauser
REHEARSAL DATES
January 20, 2025 through April 3, 2025 7:00 – 10:00 pm Monday – Thursday
6:00 pm call time tech week
Saturdays during the day
One Sunday for tech
PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsal end time is highly approximate. There will be no specified end time during tech week. We will be very respectful of everyone’s time.
PERFORMANCE DATES
April 4 – May 4, 2025
(17 performances over 5 weeks)
Weekends 1 & 3 | FRI 7:30, SAT 7:30, SUN 2:00* (No Show Easter 4/20)
Weekends 2, 4 & 5 | FRI 7:30, SAT 2:00 & 7:30, SUN 2:00
All performances are mandatory.
AUDITION DATES & TIMES
7:00 PM Monday January 13, Tuesday January 14 and Wednesday January 15, 2025
Callbacks will be Saturday January 18, 2025
Callbacks are by invitation only; not all roles will be called back.
Register for Auditions at https://bit.ly/HSACSeussPreAud
AUDITION LOCATION
High Street Arts Center
45 E. High Street
Moorpark, CA 93021
SPECIAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
● This is an “open call” audition
● Non-Equity
● NO PAY
AUDITION INFO
● Please prepare one (1) minute of a song in the style of the show and bring an alternate selection as a backup (in some cases, the casting team may wish to hear more). Do not sing a song from the show. You may not sing a cappella.
● Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.
OR
● An instrumental track from a phone or other device, please have the audio edited, cued, and saved locally on your device. No streaming audio or wireless access will be provided.
● Dance will be taught at the audition. Please wear/bring appropriate clothing and dance shoes.
● Please provide a résumé and headshot, if you have one.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Please list ALL commitments and potential commitments that occur during the rehearsal period – even those that are on days which are not currently listed as rehearsal days.
○ The rehearsal schedule will be built around the cast’s availability.
○ No conflicts will be accepted for performance dates or the week before opening.
○ No additional conflicts will be accepted after casting.
● Post-audition feedback will not be given.
Pre-registering to schedule an audition appointment is highly encouraged; however, you may audition without an appointment by arriving prior to 7:00 pm on any audition day.
Register for Auditions at https://bit.ly/HSACSeussPreAud
IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
The High Street Arts Center is a highly active local organization that attracts participants of all ages. Because of this, and for the safety of all involved, we conduct background checks. We use the same channels as organizations like Boys & Girls Club and Little League. Those who take part in this production, both cast & crew, will be asked to provide home address, date of birth, and social security number. All personal information will be deleted and destroyed following the screening. We do this for the protection of children.
PLOT SUMMARY
Seussical the Musical is a contemporary re-imagining of Dr. Seuss, which weaves together many of his most famous stories and characters in unexpected ways. The musical creates the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as it has never been seen before. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, and body types.
The Cat in the Hat – is the essence of mischief, fun and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping Jojo to discover his own imagination as they create the story for the show together. This actor must be physically adept, comfortable playing many comedic cameos and improvising with the audience. To play ages 18-35.
Vocal Range: D6 - Bb4
JoJo – is a "Thinker", a smart child with a wild imagination. He’s seen as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose Thinks get him into constant trouble. Through the show, he learns what it means to be a responsible member of the world, using the power and possibility and imagination. To play ages 8-14.
Vocal Range: D6 - Ab4
Horton The Elephant – is 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 imaginative and receptive to the world around him while also very unselfconscious. Horton's view of the world never changes - he believes in its goodness. To play ages 25-35.
Vocal Range: E6 - A4
Gertrude McFuzz – is very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a neurotic, nervous and shy bird into one with the power to protect and care for a baby elephant bird and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up. To play ages 22-33.
Vocal Range: Eb5 - F3
Mayzie LaBird – is self-centered, selfish, and vain. Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity-she realizes she isn't the kind of person who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg. To play ages: 21-32.
Vocal Range: E5 - G#3
The Sour Kangaroo – is the diva queen of the jungle, a true tyrannical marsupial with an attitude. The Sour Kangaroo actually isn't really sour at all. She's just loud, brassy, and a whole lot of fun! To play ages: 23-35.
Vocal Range: Eb5 - A3
The Bird Girls – are a flamboyant trio that lives to sing, dance and perform. They love to tell stories, embellished by their melodious voices and expressive physiques. The Bird Girls serve as back-up performers to the exquisite talents of Mayzie La Bird, and through their affiliation with her are lifted to the upper echelons of the jungle hierarchy. To play ages: 16-40.
Vocal Range: Mixed Ranges
The Wickersham Brothers – are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off one another. To play ages: 16-40.
Vocal Range: Mixed Ranges
Mr. Mayor – Mr. Mayor wants to be a good leader and father. He is a recently-elected official who is proud of his new role and eager to prove his abilities. He feels he must embody the high standards he hopes his citizens will live up to, even if that means showing his son JoJo a bit of tough love. To play ages: 32-45.
Vocal Range: A6 - C5
Mrs. Mayor – wants, above all else, to be a good wife to Mr. Mayor and mother to JoJo. But JoJo’s "thinks " have been causing all sorts of consternation at home and at school. Being married to a recently elected politician who takes great pleasure in representing the community he loves, Mrs. Mayor strives to keep their world tidy, neat, and free from unexpected occurrences. To play ages: 30-40.
Vocal Range: D5 - A3
General Genghis Kahn Schmitz – sees the world in simple contrasts: good and evil, weak and strong, boy and man. He believes in values of militaristic regimentation: conformity, rigorous and disciplined physical training, and following orders without questions. There is no place on the battlefield for dreaming. To play ages: 30-50.
Vocal Range: E4 - B2
The Whos – are a part of our ensemble. They are a lot like you and me, only so small as to be invisible. They share a love of inherent humanity through their own unique Whoville personas. Can be played by any age.
Vocal range: D#5 - G3
Jungle Creatures – are a part of our ensemble. They are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters. Can be played by any age.
Vocal range: Db5 - A3