Seussical

Audition Details:

Who:

Actors ages 8 to 19
 

HOW:

  • Submit Audition Form HERE
  • Choose one of the below audition options:

WHEN: 

AUDITION OPTION 1
LIVE AUDITIONS

In-person auditions will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR TIME SLOT.
Please be prepared for your In-person audition with the following:
• 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

If you are unable to attend auditions, please submit a video audition to:
auditions@desertstages.org
All video submissions must be received by Saturday, October 18th at 12 pm AZ time

CALLBACKS

Sunday, October 19 at 5:00 pm
(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

(as described by MTI)
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.

THE CAT IN THE HAT – Our story’s omniscient narrator, he is fun loving and enjoys rhyming. Pops up throughout the story to help the audience. Wise and attentive.
JOJO – The Mayor’s son, he is a Who that is always finding trouble. Bright, creative, and inadvertently mischievous. Possesses a wildly expansive imagination and finds solace in his friendship with Horton.
HORTON THE ELEPHANT – Our story’s main character, he is a compassionate and gentle elephant. Commonly misunderstood because of his larger size. He is protective and loving of all creatures in the jungle.
GERTRUDE MCFUZZ – Horton’s one-feathered-tail bird neighbor. Gertrude is sweet and timid. Though kind and loyal, she is also self-conscious of her shortfalls.
MAYSIE LABIRD – The most beautiful bird in all of the jungle. Oblivious to her self-centered ways, she relies on her talent of manipulation, and intoxicating beauty, to navigate her way through life.
THE SOUR KANGAROO – The ‘leader’ of the jungle. She is loud, brassy, and stubbornly set in her ways. A caring mother, but unabashedly sassy and soulful.
THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS – They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another’s expense.
BIRD GIRLS – 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
MR. MAYOR – Jojo’s Dad
MRS. MAYOR – Jojo’s Mom
YOUNG KANGAROO – Sour Kangaroo’s feisty daughter
JUNGLE CITIZENS
THE WHOS
ENSEMBLE – (Yurtle the Turtle, Vlad Vladikoff, The Grinch, etc)

IN PERSON AUDITIONS

***Auditions, Callbacks, Rehearsals, and Performance will be at:
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity
22405 N Miller Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
 
IN PERSON AUDITION
In-person auditions will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Please be prepared for your In-person audition with the following:
• 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

***If you are unable to attend auditions, please submit a video audition to:
auditions@desertstages.org
All video submissions must be received by Saturday, October 18th at 12 pm AZ time
 

CALLBACKS (by invitation only)

Sunday, October 19 at 5:00 pm

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

(dates and times subject to change)
 

 

Orientation and initial read-through:
Monday, October 27, 2025

 

 
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(rehearsal times and dates may vary)

 

Monday 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Saturday rehearsals – 10:00 am – 12:00 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.