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SEUSSICAL (Theatre for Young Audiences)
Director/Choreographer: Briana Fallon Music Director: Robert L Rucinski First rehearsal: March 5 Open: March 17 Close: March 21 THE CAT IN THE HAT – Any gender The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up and causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping Jojo discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story for the show together. Requires a physically adept actor able to play many comic cameos and is comfortable improvising with an audience. The Cat does not need to be the strongest singer but should still have good rhythm and timing. Vocal range – Bottom: Bb4, Top: D6 JOJO / KID – Any gender / Will likely be played by an adult actor Jojo is a "Thinker", a bright child with a wild imagination. They can be played as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose “Thinks” get them into constant trouble. By the end of the show, Jojo learns what it means to be a responsible member of his world, using the power and possibilities of their own “Thinks”. Requires a strong singer. Vocal range – Bottom: Ab4, Top: D6 HORTON THE ELEPHANT – Character is Male A gentle giant. Think of him as a big-hearted blue-collar guy who is steadfast, responsible, and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. He is imaginative and receptive to the world around him. He is very unselfconscious. Horton's view of the world never changes - he believes in its goodness. By the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent. Vocal range – Bottom: A4, Top: E6 GERTRUDE MCFUZZ – Character is Female Very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a neurotic, nervous, and shy bird into one with the power to protect and care for a baby elephant bird and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up. Vocal range – Bottom: F3, Top: Eb5 MAYZIE LA BIRD – Character is Female Self-centered, selfish, and vain, and will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity-she realizes she isn't the kind of person who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg. Vocal range – Bottom: G#3, Top: E5 SOUR KANGAROO – Character is Female Sour Kangaroo isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy, and a lot of fun. Vocal range – Bottom: A3, Top: Eb5 THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS – Character is Male The (3) Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging out together, making music on the street corner, and playing off one another. Each actor should find their own Wickersham persona. Vocal range – Bottom: A4, Top: G6 MR. MAYOR – Character is Male Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are Whos who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a complicated world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. Vocal range – Bottom: C5, Top: A6 MRS. MAYOR – Character is Female Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are Whos who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a complicated world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. Vocal range – Bottom: A3, Top: D5 ENSEMBLE THE WHOS The Whos are a lot like you and me, only so small as to be invisible. Don't think of them as weird little aliens. They should be played for their inherent humanity. Vocal range – Bottom: G3, Top: D#5 JUNGLE CREATURES The Jungle Creatures are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters. Vocal range – Bottom: A3, Top: Db5 THE GRINCH YERTLE THE TURTLE VLAD VLADICOFF |
