AUDITIONS
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Star of the Day is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming Spring Musical - Seussical The Musical directed by Parker Ryan.
Star of the Day is a volunteer community theatre. All actors participate on a voluntary basis.
Adult auditions (Ages 18+) Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:30 - 9:30PM
Adult performers should prepare 16-32 bars of a comedic musical theatre song.
Please bring sheet music PRINTED in correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Songs should be memorized. No a capella singing. Please no Sondheim. Need help finding sheet music? Some online sources are www.MusicNotes.com, www.sheetmusicplus.com
Please bring comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes to dance in. All auditionees will be required to do a short movement audition. DANCE AUDITION VIDEO WILL BE POSTED SOON TO PRACTICE.
Children's Auditions (Ages 8-17) - Saturday, February 15, 2025 2 -4PM Please choose one of the songs provided below to learn for the audition. Music must be memorized. A piano player will be provided. Please bring comfortable clothes and dance shoes for the movement audition. Dance audition video will be posted soon. (There is a $100 fee for children 8-17)
Star of the Day is a volunteer community theatre. All actors participate on a voluntary basis.
Adult auditions (Ages 18+) Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:30 - 9:30PM
Adult performers should prepare 16-32 bars of a comedic musical theatre song.
Please bring sheet music PRINTED in correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Songs should be memorized. No a capella singing. Please no Sondheim. Need help finding sheet music? Some online sources are www.MusicNotes.com, www.sheetmusicplus.com
Please bring comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes to dance in. All auditionees will be required to do a short movement audition. DANCE AUDITION VIDEO WILL BE POSTED SOON TO PRACTICE.
Children's Auditions (Ages 8-17) - Saturday, February 15, 2025 2 -4PM Please choose one of the songs provided below to learn for the audition. Music must be memorized. A piano player will be provided. Please bring comfortable clothes and dance shoes for the movement audition. Dance audition video will be posted soon. (There is a $100 fee for children 8-17)
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PERFORMANCES:
Friday, May 9th at 7:30PM,
Saturday, May 10th at 2PM (Sensory-friendly performance) and 7:30PM
Sunday, May 11th at 3PM (Special Mother's Day performance)
Friday, May 16th at 7:30PM
Saturday, May 17th at 7:30PM
Sunday, May 18th at 3PM
Seussical The Musical will be performed in the round with a live band.
Please download, print, complete, and return audition form below when you arrive at the audition.
Please be sure to circle all possible conflicts. We cannot accept added conflicts once the show is cast. Accurate and honest conflicts will help us finalize the rehearsal schedule. Please note, we make every attempt to call only those needed at rehearsal as to not waste anyone's time.
Please be sure to circle all possible conflicts. We cannot accept added conflicts once the show is cast. Accurate and honest conflicts will help us finalize the rehearsal schedule. Please note, we make every attempt to call only those needed at rehearsal as to not waste anyone's time.
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CHILDREN'S AUDITIONS SONG SELECTIONS
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Seussical Character ListCharacters in the ShowJojo (any gender,any ethnicity, age 10 -14)A “Thinker.” He’s a smart child with a wild imagination. JoJo can be played as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose “Thinks” get him into constant trouble. By the end of the show, he learns what it means to be a responsible member of his community, using the power and possibilities of his own “Thinks.”
The Cat in the Hat (any gender,any ethnicity, age 18+)The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up and causes trouble but always sets things right again. He helps JoJo discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story of Seussical JR. together. Look for a physically adept actor (male or female) to play the Cat who is confident onstage, comfortable with comedy, and able to improvise with the audience if needed.
Horton the Elephant (any gender,any ethnicity, age 18+)A gentle giant. Think of Horton as a big-hearted, blue-collar guy who is steadfast, responsible, and always tries to do the right thing. He is sympathetic and receptive to the world around him. He believes in the inherent goodness of the world, so it’s no surprise that he always looks for the good in others. Horton goes on quite a journey throughout the show but stays true to himself, even when the going gets tough.
Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor (M/F presenting, any ethnicity, age 18+)Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor are parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn’t always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community.
Gertrude McFuzz (female presenting,any ethnicity, age open)Very self-conscious about her one-feather tail. Gertrude gains confidence throughout the show, changing from an anxious, nervous, shy bird into someone whose self-worth doesn’t rest on her appearance. In other words, Gertrude realizes what’s truly important in her life.
Mayzie La Bird (female presenting,any ethnicity, age 18+)Self-centered, vain, and manipulative. She ultimately means no harm, but she’s immature and makes selfish decisions. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of self- awareness – she realizes she isn’t the kind of bird who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg.
Wickersham Brothers (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The Wickersham Brothers, including Wickersham 1, Wickersham 2, and Wickersham 3, are not bad guys! They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another’s expense. GREAT DANCERS, They tap!
Bird Girls (any gender,any ethnicity, teen - adult)The Bird Girls, including Bird Girl 1, Bird Girl 2, and Bird Girl 3, are a fabulous group of birds who know everything there is to know about the goings on in the jungle and support Mayzie throughout the show. Must have the ability to hold tight harmonies)
Sour Kangaroo (any gender,any ethnicity, age 18+)Loud, brassy, and a lot of fun. She’s got a lot of attitude but isn’t mean – she’s just very confident and unafraid to tell it like it is.
Young Kangaroo (any gender,any ethnicity, 8-11)Sour Kangaroo’s feisty daughter. She may be pint- sized, but she’s got a big personality and is following in her mother’s footsteps.
Judge Yertle the Turtle (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The authoritative judge who presides over Horton’s trial at the end of the show. (doubles in ensemble)
Vlad Vladikoff (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The black-bottomed eagle who flies off with the Whos. (doubles in ensemble)
The Grinch (any gender,any ethnicity, age 18+)Arguably the most famous Seuss character of all! He has a brief, fun cameo. (doubles in ensemble)
The Whos (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The Whos (including First Who Family, Second Who Family, Third Who Family, Fourth Who Family, and Fifth Who Family) are the citizens of Whoville and they look a lot like you and me, only so small they are invisible to the naked eye. They are a tight-knit, supportive community.
Ensemble (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The Jungle Citizens, Hunters, Circus Animals, Fish, Nurses, Courtroom Attendants, additional Wickersham Brothers and Bird Girls all help fill out the world Seussical JR.
This is a high energy show and all actors will be required to dance a little.
Seussical Character ListCharacters in the ShowJojo (any gender,any ethnicity, age 10 -14)A “Thinker.” He’s a smart child with a wild imagination. JoJo can be played as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose “Thinks” get him into constant trouble. By the end of the show, he learns what it means to be a responsible member of his community, using the power and possibilities of his own “Thinks.”
The Cat in the Hat (any gender,any ethnicity, age 18+)The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up and causes trouble but always sets things right again. He helps JoJo discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story of Seussical JR. together. Look for a physically adept actor (male or female) to play the Cat who is confident onstage, comfortable with comedy, and able to improvise with the audience if needed.
Horton the Elephant (any gender,any ethnicity, age 18+)A gentle giant. Think of Horton as a big-hearted, blue-collar guy who is steadfast, responsible, and always tries to do the right thing. He is sympathetic and receptive to the world around him. He believes in the inherent goodness of the world, so it’s no surprise that he always looks for the good in others. Horton goes on quite a journey throughout the show but stays true to himself, even when the going gets tough.
Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor (M/F presenting, any ethnicity, age 18+)Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor are parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn’t always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community.
Gertrude McFuzz (female presenting,any ethnicity, age open)Very self-conscious about her one-feather tail. Gertrude gains confidence throughout the show, changing from an anxious, nervous, shy bird into someone whose self-worth doesn’t rest on her appearance. In other words, Gertrude realizes what’s truly important in her life.
Mayzie La Bird (female presenting,any ethnicity, age 18+)Self-centered, vain, and manipulative. She ultimately means no harm, but she’s immature and makes selfish decisions. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of self- awareness – she realizes she isn’t the kind of bird who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg.
Wickersham Brothers (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The Wickersham Brothers, including Wickersham 1, Wickersham 2, and Wickersham 3, are not bad guys! They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another’s expense. GREAT DANCERS, They tap!
Bird Girls (any gender,any ethnicity, teen - adult)The Bird Girls, including Bird Girl 1, Bird Girl 2, and Bird Girl 3, are a fabulous group of birds who know everything there is to know about the goings on in the jungle and support Mayzie throughout the show. Must have the ability to hold tight harmonies)
Sour Kangaroo (any gender,any ethnicity, age 18+)Loud, brassy, and a lot of fun. She’s got a lot of attitude but isn’t mean – she’s just very confident and unafraid to tell it like it is.
Young Kangaroo (any gender,any ethnicity, 8-11)Sour Kangaroo’s feisty daughter. She may be pint- sized, but she’s got a big personality and is following in her mother’s footsteps.
Judge Yertle the Turtle (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The authoritative judge who presides over Horton’s trial at the end of the show. (doubles in ensemble)
Vlad Vladikoff (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The black-bottomed eagle who flies off with the Whos. (doubles in ensemble)
The Grinch (any gender,any ethnicity, age 18+)Arguably the most famous Seuss character of all! He has a brief, fun cameo. (doubles in ensemble)
The Whos (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The Whos (including First Who Family, Second Who Family, Third Who Family, Fourth Who Family, and Fifth Who Family) are the citizens of Whoville and they look a lot like you and me, only so small they are invisible to the naked eye. They are a tight-knit, supportive community.
Ensemble (any gender,any ethnicity, any age)The Jungle Citizens, Hunters, Circus Animals, Fish, Nurses, Courtroom Attendants, additional Wickersham Brothers and Bird Girls all help fill out the world Seussical JR.
This is a high energy show and all actors will be required to dance a little.
MOVEMENT BREAKDOWN |
SEUSSICAL DANCE AUDITION
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Auditions, Rehearsals, & Performances Location:
St. John's UCC (Lower Level)
139 N. 4th Street,
Emmaus, PA
St. John's UCC (Lower Level)
139 N. 4th Street,
Emmaus, PA