Casting adults and youth ages 9-17

We warmly welcome and encourage youth from all identities, ethnicities, and abilities to audition.

Producer: Lorraine VanRod

Director: Stephanie Kara

Choreographer: Kristen Soriano

Sound Designer: Robert A. Ramirez

Artistic Mentors: Cynthia Ortiz, LaTisha Rodriguez, Lorraine VanRod

SYNOPSIS:

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:

Video submissions: Now open through March 31

Audition Form: Click HERE to download

Callbacks by invitation only.

Rehearsals:  June 15 - July 16 (Sunday -Thursday 6:30-9:30pm) in Fremont

Tech Week:  July 19 - July 23 (Sunday 4-9pm, Monday-Thursday 5-9:30pm) at Teves Theatre (27170 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544)

Performances:  Friday July 24 at 7pm, Saturday July 25 at 2pm, and Sunday July 26 at 2pm at Teves Theatre (27170 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544)

Please note your availability and schedule conflicts will affect final casting decisions.

What to prepare:

Please sing 32 bars (1 verse + chorus/1.5-2 mins) of an up-tempo song. Instrumental tracks can be used to accompany you.

Our Family production offers artistic mentorship for students 14 and under. Student cast members will be assigned to an Artistic Mentor who will provide support during the rehearsal process. Student tuition: $550. Scholarships available through our accessibility program.

Video Submissions:  Please begin by stating your name and what song you are singing. Make sure you are well lit and are in focus, and are in the frame from your waist up. Email your video, headshot, resume (if you have one), and audition form with subject line "Seussical Audition Submission" to admin@onestagetheatre.org

Character Breakdown:

Cat in the Hat

Horton the Elephant

Jojo /the child

Gertrude McFuzz

Mayzie LaBird

Mr. Mayor

Thing 1

Thing 2

Sour Kangaroo

Young Kangaroo

Whos

Jungle Citizens

Wickersham Brothers

NOTE: The role of Mrs. Mayor is pre-cast. All other roles are available.