
Audition Details:
Who:
HOW:
- Submit Audition Form HERE
- Choose one of the below audition options:
WHEN:
LIVE AUDITIONS
In-person auditions will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Headshot and Resume
• A 16-32 bar of a Musical Number (the challenge: DO NOT submit a song from this show). Please bring a backing track preloaded to your phone/device. A speaker and cables/adapters will be available for digital accompaniment.
AUDITION OPTION 2
VIDEO AUDITIONS
CALLBACKS
(by invitation only)
WHERE:
Auditions, Callbacks, Rehearsals, and Performance will be at:
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity
22405 N Miller Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
AUDITION NOTICE!
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Youth / Teen Production of
SEUSSICAL
Directed by Lisa Figueroa
Choreographed by Cate Carlino
Music Direction by Tyler Thompson
SHOW 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.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Actors of all races, ethnicities, sizes, abilities, and genders (conforming and non-conforming) are highly encouraged to audition.
IN PERSON AUDITIONS
In-person auditions will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Headshot and Resume
• A 16-32 bar of a Musical Number (the challenge: DO NOT submit a song from this show). Please bring a backing track preloaded to your phone/device. A speaker and cables/adapters will be available for digital accompaniment.
VIDEO AUDITIONS
CALLBACKS (by invitation only)
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Monday, October 27, 2025
(rehearsal times and dates may vary)
Tuesday 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 pm
SHOW DATES
Friday, December 12, 7:00pm
Saturday, December 13, 2:00pm
Saturday, December 13, 7:00pm
Sunday, December 14, 2:00pm
Friday, December 19, 7:00pm
Saturday, December 20, 2:00pm
Saturday, December 20, 7:00pm
Sunday, December 21, 2:00pm
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
$150 Production Fee per actor, due at Orientation.
10 Ticket Sales requirement per actor.
Note: Desert Stages Theatre is dedicated to never turning away any actors due to their financial situation. Scholarships are available to ensure all actors can participate.
CAST AND CREW PARTICIPATION RULES:
Each performer and production team member will be asked to abide by rules of Desert Stages Theatre.
Each performer will be asked to help promote this DST show.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Show communications will be communicated through a free app called Slack. Account creation may be required.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS:
Parent are encouraged to volunteer to help with the production. More information will be communicated.
