Audition Overview

Draper Historic Theatre is excited to announce virtual auditions for cast members for our upcoming production "Seussical”. Creative Team: Mindy Eckroth (Director/Choreographer), Travis Wright (Assistant Director), Laura Lewis (Music Director), Kortney Kern (Assistant Choreographer), Sarah Bobby Hinckley (Set), Derrick Cain (Tech Design), Brooke Holahan (Costumes).

VIRTUAL AUDITION DEADLINE: 11/29/25 at 11:59 PM

CALLBACKS: By invitation only, will be in person and will take place on December 2, 3 & 6. Save the dates, just in case. 

PERFORMANCES: 18 performances will take place in Performance March 6-28 (Most roles will be double cast and will plan on 9 performances.) 

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals are planned to begin the 2nd week of December. Most rehearsals will take place at DHT but some will be at nearby libraries. Typical schedule is Monday- Friday nights between 6:00-10:00 and Saturdays 9:00-2:00. You will only be called for rehearsals you are needed for so the time commitment will vary week to week. 

WHAT TO PREPARE: We will only be doing virtual auditions for this production. Please create an account on Casting Manager and submit a YouTube video link of you singing 32 bars/one minute max in the style of the show. 

Synopsis

Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. 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. Seussical is fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables. This musical provides wonderful creative opportunities for set, lighting and costume design. An alternate orchestration is available in keys more appropriate for a female Cat in the Hat.