SEUSSICAL Directed by Treva Offutt Music Directed by Stacy Bolton Auditions for anyone in grades 1-12: - Tuesday, January 29 – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, must be there by 8 pm to be seen - Wednesday, January 30 – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, must be there by 8 pm to be seen Please note: If you are not available to audition on either of these dates please e-mail hytstagemanager@gmail.com. Callbacks – by invitation only on Thursday, January 31 Location for auditions: Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights 44118 - *please check the website as location may change for Wednesday's auditions due to the weather* Rehearsal and performances will be held at: Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights 44118 Casting Information: All roles are available. HYT is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role. WHAT TO PREPARE: *Grades 6-12* One selection in the style of the show up to a minute in length (ie- one verse and one chorus). Accompanist provided (no acapella singing) Bring complete sheet music. *Grades 1-5* Please learn the following lyrics from Havin’ A Hunch (we will help you practice a little before you sing alone) – Understanding the words you are singing is a huge bonus. Parents, we encourage you to explain the lyrics to your kids before they audition. *Have you ever had a hunch you should follow your nose.* *Then you have a sudden hunch you should follow your toes.* *Soon a sneaky hunch is whispering better go straight.* *And before you know it oh it’s so late late late late.* Everyone please bring headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out the audition form, found at https://heightsyouththeatre.com/auditions, prior to coming to audition. Also, please list all conflicts on the audition form or come prepared with your conflicts to complete a form at auditions. We will be looking for the following when you audition: - Ability to sing consistently on pitch and with expression - A solid sense of beat and rhythm - Overall preparation (knowledge of song and self-presentation) - Positive Behavior Rehearsals will begin Monday, February 4. Rehearsals will be Monday – Friday, 5:00-8:30 pm. Please note there will be a few Saturday rehearsals for principal characters only. You will not be called every day, only when you are needed to work. Attendance at ALL tech week rehearsals, sitzprobe on March 10, as well as all performances, is mandatory. Production Dates: Friday, March 15 & 22, 7 PM Saturday, March 16 & 23, 2 PM Sunday, March 17 & 24, 2 PM