[NEohioPAL] SEUSSICAL AUDITIONS AT KARAMU !!!!!!!!!

[richard morris]

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Karamu Performing Arts Theatre is Holding Audtions for
SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL
DIRECTED BY: RICHARD MORRIS JR.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: SHAROLYN FEREBEE
 
Production Dates: April14 – April 22, 2012
 Saturday/Sundays 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Special School Performances April 17,18,19,24,25,26 at 10:00am
 
 

AUDITION DATES
 
·        Monday              January 23, 2012,   7:00pm – 9:00pm.
·        Tuesday             January 24, 2012,   7:00pm – 9:00pm.
 
 AUDITION PREPARATION
 
·         Karamu House is looking for actors/singers and dancers, 10yrs thru 
young adults, all nationalities are welcome. Please come prepared to sing and 
read from the play. Feel free to prepare a monologue and or song for the 
audition.  Dress comfortably for movement.
 
LOCATION:   2355 East 89th Cleveland Ohio
 
ABOUT THE PLAY The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around 
mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics. When the sweet, 
good-natured elephant Horton hears a small cry for help coming from a small 
speck of dust, he promises to rescue and guard it because “a person’s a person, 
no matter how small. On that small speck of dust lives JoJo, an imaginative 
young Who. JoJo has astounding “thinks,” in which anything’s possible, but his 
parents believe this creativity is inappropriate for the son of the Mayor of 
Who-Ville. Meanwhile, the one-feathered bird, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, desperately 
wants Horton to notice her. Maybe, she thinks, she just needs a more impressive 
tail. At the same time, the amazingly lazy Maysie La Bird connives, cajoles and 
convinces Horton to sit on her egg while she goes off on a spree. Will the 
planet of Who survive? Will Horton pay attention to Gertrude? Will Maysie ever 
return for her egg? Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic characters find themselves 
intertwined in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure, in which the power of 
imagination and the most miraculous “think” ever save the day
 
Cast of Characters
 
Horton the Elephant: (our biggest role) is a big-hearted elephant who is 
steadfast, responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his/her 
friends.  She/He is imaginative, unselfconscious and very sincere. 
 
Jojo: is a “Thinker”, a smart kid with a wild imagination that always gets 
him/her in trouble.  The whole story happens because of Jojoʼs imagination.
 
The Cat in the Hat: is full of mischief, fun and imagination. The Cat is a 
comic, clownish, over-the-top character, taking on many different 
personalities.  The Cat does sing but it is more of an acting role than a 
singing role that can be played by a boy or a girl.
 
Gertrude Mc Fuzz: is very self-conscious, awkward and thinks that her 
one-feather tail isnʼt “perfect”.  She wants desperately for Horton to notice 
her. She changes during the show from a nervous and shy bird into one with the 
power an confidence to save the day.
 
Mayzie La Bird: is self-centered, selfish, and vain (think Sharpay “High School 
Musical”). Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws.  She manipulates anyone she 
can into doing what she wants.  She isnʼt all bad though.
 
Sour Kangaroo: has a lot of attitude! Sheʼs loud, bossy, confident, and a lot of 
fun! 
 
Mr. Mayor & Mrs. Mayor: (of Whoville) are Jojoʼs parents trying very hard to 
raise a difficult child.  They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love her 
very much and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake.
 
The Wickershams: are monkeys from the jungle of Nool. They are buddies that like 
to tease, play
pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at othersʼexpense.
 
The Bird Girls: are an all-girl singing group.
 
Yertle The Turtle: The Judge presiding over the trial of “The People vs. 
Horton.”
 
Vlad Vladikoff: is the “bad guy” with one important line.
 
Who Citizens & Jungle Citizen:  These characters have lots of singing and 
dancing to do as a group.  Some may have featured solo parts.
 
 
REHEARSALS  will begin February 13, this will consist of 8 weeks of rehearsals, 
3 - 6 times per week.  The cast will receive the rehearsal schedule by the first 
cast meeting or first rehearsal.



If you have any questions, feel free to contact Richard Morris Jr. 216.795.7070 
ext 236.