AUDITION
All Cottage Theatre auditions are open to any interested actors and none of our shows is precast. We try to make our auditions as friendly and fun as possible. Previous stage experience, while helpful, is not necessary to audition. Almost all CT productions include actors appearing on our stage for the first time -- maybe this show it will be your turn!
Below are details of our upcoming auditions. We hope to see you at an audition soon.
Below are details of our upcoming auditions. We hope to see you at an audition soon.
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Seussical
AUDITION DATES: Saturday, September 16, 6:00 pm: adult & high school (age 14+) auditions Sunday, September 17, 2:00 pm: kids (age 8 - 13) auditions PRODUCTION DATES: December 1 - 23, 2017 Note that the show will end on a Saturday matinee on the 23rd, with the strike following, so we can all have the 24th off for Christmas. Directed by Keith Kessler Roles Available: 5 Adult Leads, 8 Adult Support Roles, 1 Child Lead. Ensemble Roles: 8 Adults and 8 Children Director’s show concept: Our tag line for the show is “A Curious Cavalcade of Charismatic Creatures” and it describes our vision perfectly. Seussical is a magical, musical extravaganza featuring all our favorite Dr. Seuss characters: The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Whos including Jojo, an imaginative Who child who is always getting into trouble for thinking too many “thinks,” Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz and many, many others. This is an upbeat script with a soul, that is fun for the whole family. As a cast member, you must be very energetic and always remember; You are never human!!! You are book characters, cartoons!! Audition information: Please prepare to sing 16-32 bars of a song similar to the style of the show, but not from the show itself. A piano player will be provided, please bring sheet music accordingly. Be prepared for a dance audition. Bring jazz, ballet or character shoes. ADULT ROLES: The Cat in the Hat: (Lead role) Narrator, Soloist, some improvisational interaction with audience is required. Must not be afraid to be a mischievous comedian. Horton the Elephant: (Lead role) Male role, many solos and lines. Tenor/Baritone. A pushover that can’t say no to anyone. Gertrude McFuzz: (Lead/support) A ditzy comedic bird who likes Horton, but he doesn’t notice her. Several solo songs, lines. Soprano. Whiney voice. Mayzie La Bird: (Lead/support) A bird who is completely irresponsible, selfish, and always takes the better offer. Kind of a boisterous, “hot stuff” character. Must have a very strong, loud voice. Alto belt voice, second soprano range. Sings several solo songs, lines. Sour Kangaroo & Roo-Puppet: (Lead/support) Female. Crabby until the end. Voices her negative opinion about everything. Think “Queen Latifah” style voice. Alto...definitely gospel, very loud and very strong. Opportunities to use improvisation in singing. The Bird Girls (3/4): (Support) Females. Preferably 1 soprano, 1 second, and 1 alto. Must be able to sing harmony. These girls will be like backup singers/narrators. They are in a lot of the show. They usually backup Mayzie and Gertrude. The bird girls are all about drama. The Wickersham Brothers (3): (Support) Men. Tenors and bass. They are monkeys. Picture tough guys hanging out on the street corner like West Side Story. Opportunity to be goofy. Bullies. Very brief several word solos. And several lines. Must be able to sing harmony. Mr. Mayor: (Support) Adult male. The mayor of Whoville. Has solos and lines. Jojo’s father. Mrs. Mayor: (Support) Adult female. The mayor’s wife. Has solos and lines. Jojo’s mother. KID ROLE: Jojo: (Lead role) Child with a wild imagination. Must be able to sing alone. ENSEMBLE/CHORUS ROLES: (8 Adults, 8 Kids) General Gengus Khan Schmitz: Adult male. Tenor/baritone. A general that takes Jojo to the military academy. Sings an entire song alone. Some lines. Grinch: Adult male. Soloist and lines. Would prefer a bass/baritone voice. On with the Whos. Judge Yertle the Turtle: Adult Male. Small role in beginning and very end of show. A few solos. Preferably a TRUE bass. Vlad Vladikoff: The eagle. Says one line. Thing 1 & 2: The Cat’s Accomplices. Will be on stage in many of the scenes with the Cat in the Hat and will move several set pieces. The Whos: Citizens of Whoville, idealistic citizens, including kids. Also included in this category are The Cadets, boys in Schmitz's military. Must be good singers. Will be singing harmony, doing a small amount of choreography. The Jungle Creatures: Flexible movers who appear as dancers and singers in jungle scenes. Fish: They are Jojo's "Thinks" in "It's Possible" and they sing back up for "It's Possible.” Circus Performers: Act in the Circus McGurkus. Clowns, animals, gymnasts - they sing backup in "Solla Sollew". Hunches: These are representations of Jojo's thoughts, and are controlled by the Cat in the Hat. Read more about this musical |
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