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Celebrating the power of the imagination and the wonderful joys of childhood!!
Seussical the MusicalBook by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Eric Idle Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens with Music by Stephen Flaherty Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle. Directed by John Olbert Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Production by Sands Theater Center of Deland, Florida auditions in July & August, information below! Large Cast, Medium Chorus Performances on September 22, 23, 28, 29 30, October 5, 6, 7 @ 8 p.m. // September 24, October 1, 8 @ 2:30 p.m. All Performances at Sands Theater Center of Deland, Florida (Click for Map) "I can see that you’ve got quite a mind for your age! Why, one Think and you dragged me right onto the stage! Now, I’m here, there is no telling what may ensue With a Cat such as me, and a Thinker like you!" So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On This Island, and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville! These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks”! As each story unfolds you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are; making this musical one that appeals to all ages. The score emerges as a Seussian gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild, for "If you open your mind, Oh, the Thinks you will find Lining up to get loose! Oh, the Thinks you can think! Oh, the Thinks you can think When you think about Seuss!!" Opened November 30, 2000 played for 198 performances CastThe Cat played by Jym Howe
Horton played by Mike Dowell Gertrude played by Katie Pettit Mayzie played by Nicole Hopper JoJo played by Aubrey Peeples Sour Kangaroo played by E'lexis Brown Bird Girls played by Lauren Nieuwland, Jessica Triplett, and Krista Amico Wickersham Brothers played by Ryne Cherry, Dene Gainey, and Samantha Weppleman Mr. Mayor played by Bill Brown Mrs. Mayor played by Terri Schmidt General Schmitz played by William Lage Whos & Jungle Creatures played by Kaitlyn Moss, Anthony Baumgartner, JoJo Hennessy, Christina Coulter, Chantalle McKinney, Pat Calvin, Holly McMasters, Katie Switalski Musical Director BiographyTimothy D. Turner has been performing professionally for 27 years in professional & commercial productions, on stage and screen, with celebrities such as Shirley Jones, Rita Moreno & Marvin Hamlisch and groups like Canadian Brass & the King’s Singers. He has directed and produced theatre, cabarets, stage shows, concerts and film for more than 20 years throughout the continental United States and Europe. “Seussical the Musical” marks his 25th production with The Sands Theater Center and this show marks his 63rd production in the area since his relocation to Central Florida in 2001. He holds a BM in Performance from Millikin University and works as a director, performer, performance coach, clinician, producer, composer, community organizer and writer. Currently, he resides in Longwood, Florida just north of Orlando, but he travels extensively as a working professional.
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Audition InformationPlease prepare an upbeat musical selection and bring the sheet music I your key. An accompanist will be provided. All roles are open for the non-paid production.
July 23, 2006 6 - 9 p.m. Sands Theater Center of Deland, Florida (click for map) Call Jeffrey at 386-801-2391 or email jdault@aol.com for an appointment. For Sands Theater Center additional information, please call (386) 738-7156(386) 738-7156 July 24, 2006 6 - 9 p.m. Golden Music Academy of Casselberry, Florida (click for map) Call Jeffrey at 386-801-2391 or email jdault@aol.com for an appointment. For Sands Theater Center additional information, please call (386) 738-7156(386) 738-7156 August 20, 2006 5 - 7 p.m. Sands Theater Center of Deland, Florida (click for map) OPEN CALL, no appointment necessary For Sands Theater Center additional information, please call (386) 738-7156(386) 738-7156 Roles Needed: All roles available. THE CAT IN THE HAT 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. Look for a physically adept actor (male or female) to play the Cat, one who will be able to play many comic cameos and is comfortable improvising with an audience. JOJO is a "Thinker"--a smart child with a wild imagination. He 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 world, using the power and possibilities of his own 'Thinks.' HORTON THE ELEPHANT A gentle giant, rotund and 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 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 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. SOUR KANGAROO She isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy and a lot of fun. GENERAL GENGUS KHAN SCHMITZ 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. THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS 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. THE WHOS 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. This goes for MR. and MRS. MAYOR, who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake. JUNGLE CREATURES No matter how these actors are costumed, please ask each one to create a distinct human persona. They are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters. Be imaginative. Be Wild. Be simple. |