The Un-Common Theatre Company is thrilled to announce auditions for our Fall Production of Seussical. This exciting story weaves together Dr Seuss’ most famous tales and characters in unexpected ways. 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 fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables.
Seussical is based on the beloved works of Dr. Seuss, conceived by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, and co-conceived Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle. SEUSSICAL is based on the works of: Dr. Suess character animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, is written by Kyle Jarrow and conceived by Tina Landau.
Auditions for students in Grades 2 through 12 will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 beginning at 1:00 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. A movement call for all auditioners will follow at 5:00 pm. To make your appointment please fill out your audition form by clicking the button below. Please allow 5 days to receive your reply.
At this time, we anticipate being mask optional for auditions, rehearsals, and performances, but will continually monitor guidance from the CDC and the state of Massachusetts and reserve the right to update our policies as needed.
AUDITION INFO:
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Students currently in Grades 2 through age 12
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Saturday, September 7, 2024
South Foxboro Community Center 382 South Street, Foxboro Auditions: Beginning at 1:00 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Movement Call (Everyone):
5:00 pm Callbacks (If called back):
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By appointment only beginning at 1:00 pm |
For all roles, please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of Seussical, but not from Seussical. Please bring sheet music in the key in which you are singing for our accompanist. Please, no a cappella or backing tracks.
Rehearsals are scheduled on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-4:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:00 pm in Foxboro and Mansfield. Not all cast members will be required to be at all rehearsals. A rehearsal schedule will be made once the show is cast. Extra nights may be added as the show nears production week. All conflicts must be listed on the audition form and will be taken into account during casting.
The production will take place November 22-24, 2024.
Production Fee: $400 for one family member and $350 for each additional family member. This will be due at the first rehearsal. The production fees include a show t-shirt, professional pictures for downloading, and entrance for the cast member to the opening night party and the Sunday cast party. Like most everything in the past few years, our expenses have gone up, as such, so have our cast fees. However, we at Un-Common believe that theatre should always be accessible. As such, we do provide scholarships. If this is the one thing keeping your child from participating, please just reach out to the show producers, no questions asked.
Download list of available roles SEUSSICAL AVAILABLE ROLES.
For information about our audition workshop head HERE.
For questions, please contact Un-Common at auditions@uncommontheatre.org.