SEUSSICAL:
We will be holding auditions for our Mainstage production of Seussical on January 23rd and 24th at 7PM. Monday, January 23rd will be for young people 10 to 17 years old, and Tuesday, January 24rd will be for young people 18 and older as well as adults.
All auditioning should have a song prepared with printed accompaniment that should be no longer than sixteen measures, be expected to learn a dance piece led by the choreographer and some may be asked to read from the script. The production is under the direction of Stephen L. Fredericks, the Growing Stage’s Executive Director.
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 Gertude 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!
Growing Stage – The Children’s Theater of New Jersey’s production of Seussical runs from March 9 through April 1, with performances on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Growing Stage is a professional member of the Association of Actor’s Equity. There will be six roles available for AEA artists, a one AEA/ASM while other roles will be filled by community artists, making a cast of approximately twenty-five.
Rehearsal schedules are generally two or three evenings during the week, and a weekend afternoon. All cast members are expected for all performances, with no exception since the company does not cast understudies. Performers of color, seniors, women and performers with disabilities are encouraged to attend. For additional information please call (973) 347- 4946 or e-mail exdir@growingstage.com.
