High Point Community Theatre announces auditions for the opening production of its 2009-2010 season, Seussical. Based on several stories by beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel—Dr. Seuss— Seussical tells the story of Horton the Elephant’s heroic efforts to save the tiny people of Whoville. Featuring characters ranging from the Grinch and Gertrude McFuzz to Yertle the Turtle and the Cat in the Hat, Seussical brings these well loved stories delightfully to life. Experience the joy of “The Thinks You Can Think”; see how “Amazing Mayzie” grew her incredible tail of feathers; and know that, no matter what, you’re never “Alone in the Universe.” A magical journey for the entire family!
A pre-audition workshop will be held on Sunday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. At this workshop, those auditioning can learn more about the audition, rehearsal and performance process and will have the opportunity to go over their audition selection with the musical director and accompanist.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 27th and Monday, September 28th at 7:00 pm. Those under the age of 14 will be taught a short song. Those 14 and over should prepare a short song and bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. A dance combination will be taught at the audition.
The pre-audition workshop and auditions will be held at the HPCT rehearsal space, 305 North Main Street, Suite 322 in High Point. Parking and entrance are in the rear of the building off of English Drive.
Seussical will be performed at the High Point Theatre on November 19, 20 & 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm, November 20, 2009 at 9:30 am and November 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm and will be directed by Bobby Bodford with musical direction by Michael Dougherty.
Seussical Characters:
• The Cat In The Hat, a mischievous cat who is the "narrator" of the story (can be male or female)
• Horton, a kind, gentle and loyal elephant
• JoJo, a thinker, the son of The Mayor and Mrs. Mayor (can be boy or girl)
• Gertrude McFuzz, the loyal self-conscious bird-neighbor of Horton
• Mayzie LaBird, a pompous and show-all bird
• Sour Kangaroo, the brash kangaroo
• The Bird Girls, a type of Greek chorus of birds
• The Mayor of Whoville, the father of JoJo.
• Mrs. Mayor, The Mayor's wife, the mother of JoJo.
• General Genghis Khan Schmitz, the General of an army of cadets
• The Grinch
• Yertle the Turtle
• Vlad Vladikoff, a black-bottomed eagle who takes Horton's clover.
• A large singing and dancing ensemble of adult, teen and children of reading age and above. The ensemble will portray The Whos, The Wickershams, Cadets, Hunches, Jungle Creatures, Hunters, Circus Performers and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters.
Contact Jennifer Blevins at 336-882-2542 or jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org with any questions.
Other Tentative Audition Dates...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Monday, Dec 14th & Tuesday, Dec 15th at 7:00 pm
Nunsense
Thursday, March 25th & Friday, March 26th at 7:00 pm
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