Seussical Jr
Coming to Crossroads Drama this spring!
Auditions: Thursday, March 5th 4:00-6:00pm
**Everyone who registers for this production will be cast. Auditions are for placement only.**
Everyone will be notified of their roles via email by the next day. The finalized cast list will be posted on Saturday.
**Everyone who registers for this production will be cast. Auditions are for placement only.**
Everyone will be notified of their roles via email by the next day. The finalized cast list will be posted on Saturday.
Rehearsals:
- Mondays & Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm starting March 12
- Saturdays starting in April 2:00-5:00pm
Show information: Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger 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 Jr. celebrates faith, hope, and the power of believing. Just as Horton believes in “a person’s a person, no matter how small,” the Bible teaches that every life has value and purpose in God’s eyes (Psalm 139:14). The story reminds us to trust in what we cannot see, echoing Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see" and to preserve and do what we know is right, even in the face of hardship. Horton’s perseverance and love mirror Christ’s call to remain steadfast and compassionate, even when others doubt or mock us for our faith in what we cannot see.
Seussical Jr. celebrates faith, hope, and the power of believing. Just as Horton believes in “a person’s a person, no matter how small,” the Bible teaches that every life has value and purpose in God’s eyes (Psalm 139:14). The story reminds us to trust in what we cannot see, echoing Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see" and to preserve and do what we know is right, even in the face of hardship. Horton’s perseverance and love mirror Christ’s call to remain steadfast and compassionate, even when others doubt or mock us for our faith in what we cannot see.
What to Prepare
- Please prepare 16-32 bars from a song from the show from the cuts posted to the audition material google drive. (Link below)
- Everyone auditioning will enter the room, slate (say their name, age, and what they are singing), sing 16-32 bars from their chosen cut with an accompanist, and be prepared to read selected sides from the show that will be posted in the audition materials drive as well as take part in a dance call in small groups.
- The audition dance will be taught in the audition room. There will be no callbacks, though some participants may be asked back into the audition room to read for different characters.
- Please bring jazz shoes if you have them or sneakers to the audition for the dance call.
