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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fsl><b>Hudson Players Auditions Tonight for Seussical!</b><br>Great fun family show!<br><br>The Hudson Players will hold auditions tonight, November 10 at 7pm for the musical Seussical, written by Lynn Ahrens, with Music by Stephen Flaherty, and co-conceived by Eric Idle. The production will be directed by Rich Jagunic. There are many feature parts for men and women of all ages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fsl><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fsl>Seussical is a fresh, unique, off beat, fun musical that brings to life favorite characters from the whimsical imagination of Dr. Seuss, along with infectious, fun music. Bursting with frivolity and imagination the colorful characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The colorful musical tells the story of Horton, an elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks”. Ultimately, the</span><span class=textexposedshow> powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. With infectious music and a fun, fast moving story, the show promises a good time for all including adults, kids, kids at heart and anyone who has ever read a Dr. Seuss book.</span><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>Auditions for Seussical will be Sunday and Monday, November 9 & 10. Registration will begin at 7:00pm. All who audition should provide their own sheet music; please NO a capella auditions. An accompanist will be provided. Songs should be 16-24 bars in length.</span><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>There will be a movement audition as well, so comfortable clothing should be worn. Shoes cannot be sandals, heels, slippers, or clogs. Readings from the script will only be done at callbacks.</span><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>Seussical is not a children's theatre production, it is a family show. Its appeal is to all ages, and its story is about loyalty, friendship, and love. The music styles range from standard Broadway, to blues, swing, rock and roll, and soul. </span><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>Seussical features a good number of leading and supporting roles, for males and females of all ages. Ensemble members will be featured as jungle creatures, sea creatures, Whos, military cadets, and circus members.</span> <span class=textexposedshow>Jungle creatures are singing/dancing roles; Whos are singing roles (and 4-6 children are included to make up the Who families). Teens are needed for all groups.</span><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>The play was written for 28 performers, with the ensemble doubling in all groups; depending on auditions, doubling may or may not be required; however, not everyone in the ensemble will automatically have a dancing role.</span><br><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>The principal roles include...</span><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>any adult or teen age: HORTON THE ELEPHANT, GERTRUDE MCFUZZ, MAYZIE LA BIRD, THE CAT IN THE HAT, MAYOR OF WHOVILLE, MRS. MAYOR, SOUR KANGAROO, JUDGE YERTLE THE TURTLE,</span><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>movement along with strong harmony: THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS, THE BIRD GIRLS.</span><br><br><span class=textexposedshow>youth: JOJO (small boy or girl, 10-up, who can sing the role)</span><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A<span class=textexposedshow>uditions will be held tonight, November 10 at 7:00pm at the Barlow Community Center at 41 S. Oviatt Street, Hudson. Show dates are February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27 & 28, 2015. Please direct any questions to info@hudsonplayers.com or call 330-655-8522.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>