AUDITION INFORMATION

Walk-in auditions will not be accepted.

Confirmation of your assigned audition time will arrive after November 11, 2011.

Questions? E-mail cstump@columbus.rr.com

AUDITION LOCATION: 7020 Sawmill

Dublin, Ohio 43017

AUDITION TIMES AND REGISTRATION Saturday, November 19

Adults and Teens (Ages 16+) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 20

Children (Ages 8-15 years)

PREPARATION

All Those Auditioning:

Bring your resume and headshot/photo to your audition.

Bring your personal calendar and/or list of conflicts for the period January 8 –March 4, 2012.

Prepare a song NOT TO EXCEED 16 bars of music, preferably not from the show.

Bring sheet music in your key, an accompanist will be provided – no tapes please.

Prepare to dance: Wear comfortable clothes; choreographer will teach a short routine—dance auditions

will follow.

Everyone should expect to stay for the duration of your group’s audition (approximately one hour).

PLEASE NOTE: Biography of our director, a synopsis of the play and the cast of characters for Seussical are

provided at the end of this announcement.

CALLBACKS

Monday, November 21, 6:30p.m.

If you are called back, you will be contacted by phone within 24 hours after your audition. You will receive all

necessary details during the phone call (i.e. location, what you’re called back for, etc.).

CASTING

Those cast will be notified within 48 hours after the completion of auditions, by phone. A complete cast list will be

posted on the Web at www.pleasureguild.org by November 28, 2011.

REHEARSALS

If you are cast in the show, you can expect the following general rehearsal schedule:

*Cast Kickoff Meeting: Sunday, January 8 from 1-4p.m. Parents of children should prepare to stay.

(Location TBD)

Rehearsals:

*Will be held on weekdays from 7:00p.m. to 10p.m. and Sundays from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

*Location TBD

A final rehearsal schedule will be provided electronically by mid December.

DIRECTOR

LISA ANDRES is excited to be back for her performance with Pleasure Guild. Having studied theatre arts in

college and later with legendary theatre actress, Uta Hagan, Lisa has gone on to act and direct in professional and

community theatre for the past 25 years. She formed a children’s theatre group associated with The Player’s Guild

in Dearborn, Michigan and has written 15 original, award-winning, full scale musical productions. Not only has she

performed in local and national television commercials, but you may also have heard her voice on Sunny 95!

Since moving to Columbus nine years ago, Lisa opened up her own children’s theatre company, Acting up

Productions, which played to sold out houses and rave reviews. Along with children’s theatre, Lisa has directed

many adult musicals including, Chicago, Sound of Music, The Music Man, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,

Damn Yankees, Hello Dolly and many more.

Lisa is excited to be working, once again, with the women of Pleasure Guild.

SYNOPSIS

The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double

challenge--not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos)

from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to 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, the only

one who recognizes "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of

friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a

story that makes you laugh and cry.

CHARACTERS

Cat in the Hat Vocal range: tenor/baritone - Is the essence of mischief, fun and imagination? The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping JoJo to discover the power of his imagination as they create the story for the show together. He has to be a physically adept actor who will be able to play many comic cameos and is comfortable improvising with an audience.

Jo Jo Vocal range: Child soprano/alto - Is a "Thinker, "--a smart child with a wild imagination. He needs to 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 world, using the power and possibilities of his own 'Thinks.' Horton Vocal range: tenor/baritone ‐ A gentle giant who is appealing. Think of him as a big-hearted blue collar guy who is steadfast and responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. He is imaginative and receptive to the world around him. He is very un-self-conscious. Horton's view of the world never changes--he believes in its goodness. But by the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent.

Gertrude McFuzz Vocal range: soprano -Very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a vain, neurotic, nervous and shy bird into one with the power to protect and care for a baby elephant bird and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up. Mayzie La Bird Vocal range: mezzo/alto - Self-centered, selfish and vain, Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can (especially Horton) into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity--she realizes she isn't the kind of person who'd be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can do for the egg.

Bird Girls Vocal range: ranges mixed - Are a trio of girls who act as story tellers and help move the action along.

Fish Are creatures in Anything’s Possible.

Yertle the Turtle Vocal range: baritone/base – Cameo Grinch In Here On Who and The Grinch Carved the Roast Beast . Sour Kangaroo Vocal range: mezzo/alto - She isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy and a lot of fun. Baby Kangaroo Needs no explanation General Schmitz Vocal range: baritone - General Schmitz is bursting with pride at the military academy he runs, and the boys he turns out. He is not sadistic, mean or abusive. He is proud! He is doing the right thing for his boys! He is making the world a better place! This makes him a comic character, because it's clear he's so misguided. Please don't play him as a villain or bully. By the end of the show, he's discovered that making war may not be the right thing to do, and that adults can learn

from children as well.

Cadets Characters in Schmitz’s troop Circus Members Characters in Circus and Solla Sollew Hunches In Havin’ a Hunch Wickersham Bros. Vocal range: mixed ranges - These are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off one another. Each of the actors needs to find his own Wickersham persona.

The Whos Adults

Vocal range: mixed ranges - They're a lot like you and me only so small as to be invisible. Don't

think of them as cute midgets or weird little aliens. They should be played for inherent humanity.

Everyone playing a Who needs to try and create his or her own, unique character.

The Who Kids Refer to Whos adults

Mrs. Mayor Vocal range: soprano - Is a parent trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. She gets aggravated with Jojo, but loves him dearly and tries to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. Mr. Mayor Vocal range: tenor/baritone - Is a parent trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. He may get aggravated with Jojo, but he loves him dearly and tries to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. Jungle Creatures Vocal range: mixed ranges - These actors need to create a distinct human persona. They are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters. Must be imaginative, wild, and simple. Vlad Vladikoff Vocal range: any Cindy Lu Who Feature Who Child

Jojo’s sister Feature Who Child