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AUDITIONS FOR
"SEUSSICAL"
Auditions and Pre-Audition Workshop are open for youth and young adults of all experience levels from ages 6-20.
*Please note, this is the full 2 hour and 15 minute version of the musical, not the shorter Jr. or TYA editions*
PRODUCTION STAFFDirector: Tim SolarekChoreographer: Cali SolarekMusical Director: Jessica Schafer WHERE AND WHENAt the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201 *Workshop & auditions will be held in the rehearsal studios in the theatre basement. Please enter the building at the rear stage doors on Mine Street and follow signs downstairs to the audition space.* PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional)Saturday, February 1st: 1pm-4pm AUDITIONS Friday, February 7th: 6pm-8pmSaturday, February 8th: 12pm-2pm
SHOW DATES Friday, May 9 @ 7PMSaturday, May 10 @ 2pm *and* 7pmSunday, May 11 @ 2PM**PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE 2 SHOWS ON SATURDAY MAY 10TH - 4 SHOWS TOTAL** WORKSHOP INFORMATION From PTPA Youth Program Co-Director Tim Solarek: This is a voluntary workshop geared towards understanding both acting and performance techniques, as well as strategies on how to prepare for an audition. The workshop itself will be broken up into three separate segments. The first of these three segments will be conducted in a classroom setting. This will consist of not only a lecture presentation but also serve as an opportunity for students to ask questions and dive deeper into the psychology that comes along with the acting process. We will discuss different approaches to acting as well as furthering our understanding of character development. During this segment we will also look at ways in which to go about preparing for an audition. This part of the workshop will be an opportunity for students to develop a greater understanding of the theoretical concepts which accompany stage performance. It is highly encouraged for students to bring paper and writing utensils to take notes and not be afraid to engage with questions or personal thoughts on the acting process. The second part of the workshop will consist of a practical segment. During this segment, students will have the opportunity to take what we learned in the classroom and apply it to the stage. During this segment students will be taught a brief dance sequence and asked to read sides. These sides and dances will be from “Seussical the Musical.” The purpose of this segment is to make students familiar with the content of the show but also give them extra experience in an audition type setting. These two segments will make up the major portion of our workshop. The third and final segment will be “open time” for students. This is where a student can perform a song or monologue they may be considering for upcoming auditions. Students will not be judged or assessed as if it were their actual audition, but it will be an opportunity for students to receive notes and tips to help further develop their audition material. If a student does not want to sing or give a monologue, they may be excused after the second practical segment of the workshop. In all, this workshop is designed for students who would like to not only sharpen their acting skills but gain a deeper understanding of performing as well. This is not a mandatory workshop, and attendance will not impact any casting decisions in “Seussical.” As performers ourselves, our staff understands the importance that preparation plays in any production. We want to provide students with as many opportunities as we can to make them feel confident and comfortable in an audition setting. We hope this workshop will be another example of how we will always continue to “pursue perfection”. -Tim P.S. “TNLU!" Sign up to reserve your spot in the workshop at THIS LINK AUDITION REQUIREMENTS *Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of February 18th- May 11th (including MANDATORY TECH REHEARSALS MAY 4-8 ) ready to be submitted. *Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between :45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone. There will be no piano accompanist at the audition. *Auditionees will also be asked to read a short 30-60 second monologue to see characterization and hear inflection. You may bring your own or do a cold read of the one provided to you at the time of the audition.*Youth auditioning are encouraged to come in loose fitting, comfortable clothes and will be taught a 16-count dance audition. *Auditionees will be contacted individually regarding vocal requirements for callbacks which will be held on February 15th from 12pm-2pm *Video submissions of vocal auditions will also be accepted until Sunday, February 8th @ 11:59 PM. Youth auditioning via video may be asked in follow-up to send additional videos with scene excerpts from the show or an additional song/part of a song. Please email video submissions or questions to artisticdirector@ptpashows.org SYNOPSISThe 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. CAST **ALL ROLES ARE OPEN** THE CAT IN THE HAT - Our story's omniscient narrator, he is fun loving and enjoys rhyming. Pops up throughout the story to help the audience. Wise and attentive.Gender: anyVocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: F2 HORTON THE ELEPHANT - Our story's main character, he is a compassionate and gentle elephant. Commonly misunderstood because of his larger size. He is protective and loving of all creatures in the jungle.Gender: maleVocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: A2 JOJO - The Mayor's son, he is a Who that is always finding trouble. Bright, creative, and inadvertently mischievous. Possesses a wildly expansive imagination and finds solace in his friendship with Horton.Gender: anyVocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: Ab3 GERTRUDE MCFUZZ - Horton's one-feathered-tail bird neighbor. Gertrude is sweet and timid. Though kind and loyal, she is also self-conscious of her shortfalls.Gender: femaleVocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: F3 MAYZIE LA BIRD - The most beautiful bird in all of the jungle. Oblivious to her self-centered ways, she relies on her talent of manipulation, and intoxicating beauty, to navigate her way through life.Gender: femaleVocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: G3 THE SOUR KANGAROO - The 'leader' of the jungle. She is loud, brassy, and stubbornly set in her ways. A caring mother, but unabashedly sassy and soulful.Gender: femaleVocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: F#3 MR. & MRS. MAYOR - parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn't always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community.Gender: maleVocal range top: E4Vocal range bottom: C3Gender: femaleVocal range top: Bb4Vocal range bottom: A3 GENERAL GENGHIS KHAN SCHMITZ - a strict military leader who represents the suppression of imagination and individuality, often sending his troops to battle against a ridiculous enemy like the "Butter Side Downers" (people who eat their bread the wrong way)Gender: maleVocal range top: E5Vocal range bottom: A3 BIRD GIRLS - fabulous group of birds who know everything there is to know about the goings on in the jungle and support Mayzie throughout the show.Gender: femaleVocal range top: B4Vocal range bottom: A3 WICKERSHAM BROTHERS - The Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another's expense.Gender: anyVocal range top: B3Vocal range bottom: Ab2 YOUNG KANGAROO - Sour Kangaroo's feisty daughter. She may be pint- sized, but she's got a big personality and is following in her mother's footsteps.Gender: female JUDGE YURTLE THE TURTLE - The authoritative judge who presides over Horton's trial at the end of the show.Gender: anyVocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: F3 VLAD VLADIKOFF - The black-bottomed eagle who flies off with the Whos.Gender: male THE GRINCH - Arguably the most famous Seuss character of all! He has a fun cameo in Seussical.Gender: maleVocal range top: B3Vocal range bottom: F3 THE WHOS - the citizens of Whoville and they look a lot like you and me, only so small they are invisible to the naked eye. They are a tight-knit, supportive community.Gender: any ENSEMBLE The Jungle Citizens, Hunters, Circus Animals, Fish, Courtroom Attendants, and Soldiers all help fill out the world Seussical.Gender: any
PRODUCTION STAFFDirector: Tim SolarekChoreographer: Cali SolarekMusical Director: Jessica Schafer WHERE AND WHENAt the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201 *Workshop & auditions will be held in the rehearsal studios in the theatre basement. Please enter the building at the rear stage doors on Mine Street and follow signs downstairs to the audition space.* PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional)Saturday, February 1st: 1pm-4pm AUDITIONS Friday, February 7th: 6pm-8pmSaturday, February 8th: 12pm-2pm
SHOW DATES Friday, May 9 @ 7PMSaturday, May 10 @ 2pm *and* 7pmSunday, May 11 @ 2PM**PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE 2 SHOWS ON SATURDAY MAY 10TH - 4 SHOWS TOTAL** WORKSHOP INFORMATION From PTPA Youth Program Co-Director Tim Solarek: This is a voluntary workshop geared towards understanding both acting and performance techniques, as well as strategies on how to prepare for an audition. The workshop itself will be broken up into three separate segments. The first of these three segments will be conducted in a classroom setting. This will consist of not only a lecture presentation but also serve as an opportunity for students to ask questions and dive deeper into the psychology that comes along with the acting process. We will discuss different approaches to acting as well as furthering our understanding of character development. During this segment we will also look at ways in which to go about preparing for an audition. This part of the workshop will be an opportunity for students to develop a greater understanding of the theoretical concepts which accompany stage performance. It is highly encouraged for students to bring paper and writing utensils to take notes and not be afraid to engage with questions or personal thoughts on the acting process. The second part of the workshop will consist of a practical segment. During this segment, students will have the opportunity to take what we learned in the classroom and apply it to the stage. During this segment students will be taught a brief dance sequence and asked to read sides. These sides and dances will be from “Seussical the Musical.” The purpose of this segment is to make students familiar with the content of the show but also give them extra experience in an audition type setting. These two segments will make up the major portion of our workshop. The third and final segment will be “open time” for students. This is where a student can perform a song or monologue they may be considering for upcoming auditions. Students will not be judged or assessed as if it were their actual audition, but it will be an opportunity for students to receive notes and tips to help further develop their audition material. If a student does not want to sing or give a monologue, they may be excused after the second practical segment of the workshop. In all, this workshop is designed for students who would like to not only sharpen their acting skills but gain a deeper understanding of performing as well. This is not a mandatory workshop, and attendance will not impact any casting decisions in “Seussical.” As performers ourselves, our staff understands the importance that preparation plays in any production. We want to provide students with as many opportunities as we can to make them feel confident and comfortable in an audition setting. We hope this workshop will be another example of how we will always continue to “pursue perfection”. -Tim P.S. “TNLU!" Sign up to reserve your spot in the workshop at THIS LINK AUDITION REQUIREMENTS *Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of February 18th- May 11th (including MANDATORY TECH REHEARSALS MAY 4-8 ) ready to be submitted. *Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between :45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone. There will be no piano accompanist at the audition. *Auditionees will also be asked to read a short 30-60 second monologue to see characterization and hear inflection. You may bring your own or do a cold read of the one provided to you at the time of the audition.*Youth auditioning are encouraged to come in loose fitting, comfortable clothes and will be taught a 16-count dance audition. *Auditionees will be contacted individually regarding vocal requirements for callbacks which will be held on February 15th from 12pm-2pm *Video submissions of vocal auditions will also be accepted until Sunday, February 8th @ 11:59 PM. Youth auditioning via video may be asked in follow-up to send additional videos with scene excerpts from the show or an additional song/part of a song. Please email video submissions or questions to artisticdirector@ptpashows.org SYNOPSISThe 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. CAST **ALL ROLES ARE OPEN** THE CAT IN THE HAT - Our story's omniscient narrator, he is fun loving and enjoys rhyming. Pops up throughout the story to help the audience. Wise and attentive.Gender: anyVocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: F2 HORTON THE ELEPHANT - Our story's main character, he is a compassionate and gentle elephant. Commonly misunderstood because of his larger size. He is protective and loving of all creatures in the jungle.Gender: maleVocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: A2 JOJO - The Mayor's son, he is a Who that is always finding trouble. Bright, creative, and inadvertently mischievous. Possesses a wildly expansive imagination and finds solace in his friendship with Horton.Gender: anyVocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: Ab3 GERTRUDE MCFUZZ - Horton's one-feathered-tail bird neighbor. Gertrude is sweet and timid. Though kind and loyal, she is also self-conscious of her shortfalls.Gender: femaleVocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: F3 MAYZIE LA BIRD - The most beautiful bird in all of the jungle. Oblivious to her self-centered ways, she relies on her talent of manipulation, and intoxicating beauty, to navigate her way through life.Gender: femaleVocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: G3 THE SOUR KANGAROO - The 'leader' of the jungle. She is loud, brassy, and stubbornly set in her ways. A caring mother, but unabashedly sassy and soulful.Gender: femaleVocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: F#3 MR. & MRS. MAYOR - parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn't always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community.Gender: maleVocal range top: E4Vocal range bottom: C3Gender: femaleVocal range top: Bb4Vocal range bottom: A3 GENERAL GENGHIS KHAN SCHMITZ - a strict military leader who represents the suppression of imagination and individuality, often sending his troops to battle against a ridiculous enemy like the "Butter Side Downers" (people who eat their bread the wrong way)Gender: maleVocal range top: E5Vocal range bottom: A3 BIRD GIRLS - fabulous group of birds who know everything there is to know about the goings on in the jungle and support Mayzie throughout the show.Gender: femaleVocal range top: B4Vocal range bottom: A3 WICKERSHAM BROTHERS - The Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another's expense.Gender: anyVocal range top: B3Vocal range bottom: Ab2 YOUNG KANGAROO - Sour Kangaroo's feisty daughter. She may be pint- sized, but she's got a big personality and is following in her mother's footsteps.Gender: female JUDGE YURTLE THE TURTLE - The authoritative judge who presides over Horton's trial at the end of the show.Gender: anyVocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: F3 VLAD VLADIKOFF - The black-bottomed eagle who flies off with the Whos.Gender: male THE GRINCH - Arguably the most famous Seuss character of all! He has a fun cameo in Seussical.Gender: maleVocal range top: B3Vocal range bottom: F3 THE WHOS - the citizens of Whoville and they look a lot like you and me, only so small they are invisible to the naked eye. They are a tight-knit, supportive community.Gender: any ENSEMBLE The Jungle Citizens, Hunters, Circus Animals, Fish, Courtroom Attendants, and Soldiers all help fill out the world Seussical.Gender: any
Please forward all video auditions and any other questions to artisticdirector@ptpashows.org