Auditions

SPAC will be hosting auditions for the upcoming production Seussical JR. for performers age 10 - 18. This show will be produced at our outdoor stage at Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St in Smithtown.

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.

This production will be directed/choreographed by Keith Jones and musically directed by Anastasia Glasheen. Production stage manager is Dorothy Haszinger.

Auditions will be held at SPAC, 2 East Main Street in Smithtown, on Tuesday, May 30. Sign up begins at 7:30 PM, and auditions will begin at 8 PM. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from a similar musical, and bring sheet music, a recent headshot and resume. Callbacks (if necessary) will be held Saturday, June 3 at 4 PM. You will be notified by email if you are needed for a callback. Please do not call the theatre, the phone is not monitored.

All gender identities and expressions, racial & ethnic backgrounds, and physical and cognitive abilities are encouraged to audition.

If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, a video audition may be submitted. Please contact info@smithtownpac.org for more information.

Rehearsals will begin Monday June 5, and will be Mondays through Thursdays from 4 - 7 PM (some vocal rehearsals will be held at the theatre, but the majority of the rehearsals will be held on the outdoor stage), with the potential to add weekends if necessary. Please be accurate with your conflicts on your audition sheet. No conflicts will be accepted for tech week, July 3 - 7 (no rehearsal July 4).

There will be a costume fee of $100 for all those cast in this production, due on or before the first rehearsal. Each cast member will also pledge to uphold our anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies before beginning rehearsals. We are dedicated to an open and inclusive creative environment that fosters artistic and personal growth.

Performances (all at 6 PM):

• Saturday 7/8
• Thursday 7/13
• Friday 7/14
• Saturday 7/15
• Thursday 7/20
• Saturday 7/22
• Thursday 7/27
• Saturday 7/29
• Thursday 8/3
• Friday 8/4
• Saturday 8/5
• Thursday 8/10
• Friday 8/11
• Saturday 8/12
• Thursday 8/17

Character Descriptions

Jojo/Boy
A "Thinker." He's a smart child with a wild imagination.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3

The Cat in the Hat
The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up and causes trouble but always sets things right again. He helps JoJo discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story of Seussical JR. together.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Horton the Elephant
A gentle giant. Think of Horton as a big-hearted, blue-collar guy who is steadfast, responsible, and always tries to do the right thing. He is sympathetic and receptive to the world around him. He believes in the inherent goodness of the world, so it's no surprise that he always looks for the good in others. Horton goes on quite a journey throughout the show but stays true to himself, even when the going gets tough.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor
Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor are 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.

Mr. Mayor
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C3

Mrs. Mayor
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Gertrude McFuzz
Very self-conscious about her one-feather tail. Gertrude gains confidence throughout the show, changing from an anxious, nervous, shy bird into someone whose self-worth doesn't rest on her appearance. In other words, Gertrude realizes what's truly important in her life.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: F#3

Mayzie La Bird
Self-centered, vain, and manipulative. She ultimately means no harm, but she's immature and makes selfish decisions. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of self- awareness - she realizes she isn't the kind of bird who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G#3

Wickersham Brothers
The Wickersham Brothers, including Wickersham 1, Wickersham 2, and Wickersham 3, are not bad guys! They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another's expense.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: B3
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Bird Girls
The Bird Girls, including Bird Girl 1, Bird Girl 2, and Bird Girl 3, are a 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: Female
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Sour Kangaroo
Loud, brassy, and a lot of fun. She's got a lot of attitude but isn't mean - she's just very confident and unafraid to tell it like it is.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Judge Yertle the Turtle
The authoritative judge who presides over Horton's trial at the end of the show.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal 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 brief, fun cameo in Seussical JR.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: B3
Vocal range bottom: F3

The Whos
The Whos (including First Who Family, Second Who Family, Third Who Family, Fourth Who Family, and Fifth Who Family) are 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, Nurses, Courtroom Attendants
Gender: Any