Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty & Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Director:
Arryck Adams
Producer:
Karen Graham-Hanna
Music Director:
Ken Patton
Choreographer:
Tami Keaton

Auditions:
Saturday, December 5th 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Sunday - Monday, December 6th and 7th at 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Possible Callbacks will be held Tuesday
December 8th at 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Special Audition Requirements:
Please prepare about 1 minute of a song preferably not from Seussical. Bring sheet music in your key, and be prepared to read from the script and learn a short dance combination. Please wear something you can move in and proper shoes. An accompanist will be available or a CD with background music (no vocals) can be used. No appointment necessary. There is NO PAY.

Audition Location:
The Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

For more information, please contact:
Karen Graham-Hanna, Producer
(805) 499-9891

Rehearsal Schedule:
Read thru December 9, 2009 - 7:30 PM
Rehearse Dec 14 - March 12, Mon-Thurs from 5:30pm to 7:00 PM. Occasional Saturday afternoons as needed.

Performance Schedule:
March 13 - March 21, 2010
Sat & Sun at 1:00pm and 4:00pm,
School shows Weds. March 17 at 9:30am and 12:00pm
Friday March 19th at 7:00pm

Age Range:
7-18 yrs

A delight for children to perform, Seussical is now one of the most-performed shows in America!  In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens  and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once On This Island") have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big  imagination--Jojo. "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think" captures the show's spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge--not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to 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, the only one who recognizes "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.

Horton/The Elephant - Gentle, rotund and appealing. Think of him as a big-hearted blue collar guy who is steadfast and 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 un-self-conscious. Horton's view of the world never changes--he believes in its goodness. But by the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent.

Gertrude McFuzz - Very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a vain, 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.

Jojo/The Boy - A "Thinker"--a smart child with a wild imagination.

Mayzie La Bird - Self-centered, selfish and vain, Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can (especially Horton) 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'd be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can do for the egg.

Mr. and Mrs. Mayor - Parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult 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.

Sour Kangaroo - She isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy and a lot of fun.

The Bird Girls - They are like the popular girls in any school--a clique of pretty, self-centered "back up birds" who do whatever Mayzie does.

The Cat in the Hat - The essence of mischief, fun and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping JoJo to discover the power of his imagination as they create the story for the show together. Physically adept actor/good improve skills

Ensemble - including various Whos