Seussical the Musical
A Mainstage Production
SUMMARY:
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!
Director/Choreographer: Christi Axelson
Musical Director: Jennifer Vaughn
Assistant Choreographer: Sami Axelson
All Ages!
Auditions: Monday, July 8th, 7:00pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, July 9th, 7:00pm and Wednesday, July 10th, 7:00pm (if needed)
Audition Information: Come prepared to sing a song from a musical (NOT Seussical). Your song may be no longer than 16 bars of music (or 32 if cut-time). Please bring your sheet music with accompaniment as a pianist will be provided for you.
Bring a change of clothes to dance in. The choreographer will be teaching a dance routine to all who audition.
No sign ups required, please show up with paperwork filled out. Doors will open at 6:50pm.
Rehearsals: July 11th 8:00-10:00pm, July 15th 7:00-10:00pm, July 16th 8:00-10:00pm, July 17th 7:00-10:00pm, July 18th 8:00-10:00pm, July 22nd 7:00-10:00pm, July 23rd 8:00-10:00pm, July 24th 7:00-10:00pm, July 25th 8:00-10:00pm, July 29th 8:00-10:00pm, July 30th 8:00-10:00pm, July 31st 8:00-10:00pm, August 5th 7:00-10:00pm, August 6th 7:00-10:00pm, August 7th 7:00-10:00pm, August 8th 7:00-10:00pm, August 12th 7:00-10:00pm, August 13th 8:00-10:00pm, August 14th 8:00-10:00pm, August 15th 7:00-10:00pm, August 19th 7:00-10:00pm, August 20th 8:00-10:00pm, August 21st 8:00-10:00pm, August 22nd 7:00-10:00pm, August 26th 7:00-10:00pm, August 27th 8:00-10:00pm, August 28th 8:00-10:00pm, August 29th 7:00-10:00pm, September 3rd 8:00-10:00pm, September 4th 8:00-10:00pm, September 5th 7:00-10:00pm
Tech Rehearsals: September 8th 2:00-8:00pm, September 9th 7:00-10:00pm, September 10th 7:30-10:00pm, September 11th 7:30-10:00pm, September 12th 6:30-director’s discretion
Performances: September 13th 7:30pm, September 14th 7:30pm, September 15th 2:00pm, September 20th 7:30pm, September 21st 7:30pm, September 22nd 2:00pm
Field Trip Performance: September 19th 10:00am