Seussical The Musical – Performers
WHO: Seussical The Musical
Union/Non-Union production; 2009 weekly minimum salary: $350)
Filament Theatre Ensemble
www.filamenttheatre.org
Presented at the Summer Theatre of New Canaan
Director: Julie Richey
This show is produced in association with Chicago's Filament Theatre Ensemble. Primarily casting non-union actors, some with pay. Union actors are also invited to audition.
DATES:Friday April 30, 7:30 – 10:30 PM(come prepared to sing and dance), Open sign up begins 7:30 PM
Saturday May 1, 11 AM – 5 PM, Open sign up begins 11 AM
CALL BACKS:
Sunday May 2 1 – 5 PM
Rehearsal Time (TBD) begin week of June 7, Opens Jun 18.
Performances June 18 Fri – Sun Mornings through July 3.
Waveny Park, New Canaan CT
SEEKING:
Cat in the Hat: Male or Female. Mischievous & Imaginative. The Cat is the lead
Narrator: Strong mover. Clowning skills a plus. Baritone/tenor /Soprano/Alto
Horton the Elephant: Male. 20s -30s. Lovable. A Dreamer. Tenor/Baritone.
Gertrude McFuzz: Female. 20s-30s a quirky, loyal friend. Soprano
Mayzie LaBird: Female. 20s-40s Show off. Dancer. Soprano / Alto
Jojo: Male or Female. 8-15. A dreamer. Loves to play make believe. The smallest Who. Soprano/Alto.
Sour Kangaroo: Female. 20s-40s. Brash know it all. Soprano/Alto.
3 Female Ensemble: 16 – 30. To play, Whos, birds, et al. Strong dancers.
3 Male Ensemble: 16-30. To play Whos, Wickersham Brothers, et al. Strong dancers.
MORE INFO:
No housing is provided for performers. The theater is about 1 hour commuting distance from New York City
CASTING LOCATION:
Summer Theatre of New Canaan
237 Elm Street
New Canaan CT
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