ABOUT THE SHOW
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.
AUDITIONS
Auditions for this production will take place Sunday, 5/25 and Monday, 5/25 from 6-9pm. Callbacks for the show will be by invitation on Wednesday, 5/27 from 6-9. Video submissions are accepted; please review the requirements below and email to / share with [email protected].
The initial audition will consist of a singing audition and acting exercise. The invitational callbacks will include dance, singing, and readings from the script. We will be casting ages 6-18 and alumni 19-25.
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare a 32 bar (~60 second) cut from a song that fits the style of the show and suits your voice. This is a pop rock comedic musical, so consider songs from pop/rock comedy musicals like Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Six, Grease, Footloose, Bye Bye Birdie, Curtains, 9 to 5, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, or The Wedding Singer. Selections from the show are also encouraged. If you are auditioning for a lead who belts, we need to hear you belt! Avoid musicals from very different genres (“Les Mis”, for example, will not tell us how your voice will fit into this show!)
Your audition should be memorized and show your ability to portray the character’s emotions, mannerisms, etc. Dance will not be done until the invitational callback. Please bring a device to play your accompaniment track on, such as a smartphone.
Please note: There is a $190 tuition to participate in this MainStage production. If the tuition would create a hardship for your family, please apply for a scholarship.
- Register for an Audition
- Complete the Audition Form
- Callback Dance Video (coming soon)
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be held 3 times per week: Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9pm. Tech Week rehearsals are mandatory and will be Sun 8/2 through Thurs 8/6, 5-9pm.
The first rehearsal will be Wednesday, 6/3.
PERFORMANCES (Aug 7-9)
Friday, Aug 7 at 7pm
Saturday, Aug 8 at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, Aug 9 at 2pm
CASTING BREAKDOWN