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Seussical

Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS
Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE
Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in 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. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Seussical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

CASTING CONSIDERATIONS:

All roles are open.   
We are looking for performers of all races, ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities, body types, and abilities.
Production is non-Equity. ALL ROLES ARE VOLUNTEER. 

CHARACTER LIST - https://tinyurl.com/HAPseusscharacters

PRODUCTION STAFF:

Amanda Nowell, Director (amrnowell@hersheytheatre.com)
Kevin Edward Gane, Music Director (kevinegane@gmail.com)
Emma Cambley, Choreographer
Benny Benamti, Stage Manager
Molly Finkin, Assistant Director
Amy Jo Brixius, Producer

PRODUCTION DATES:

May 28 - June 7

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

ADULTS/TEENS (7th-12th grade)
Video link of yourself singing your best 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show.

CHILDREN (2nd Grade-6th Grade)
Recording 1: Selection from It's Possible (MUSIC & TRACKS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CZFBUjcuSGZCFRiG1SFpBH4dPLyu_EXg?usp=sharing)

Recording 2 : Short Reading (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jIEfjrqt47fdusoYMyvSk6sv9uDydI0L/view?usp=sharing)

DANCING
Seussical features a multifaceted ensemble of dancers and singers. There is no formal dance call for this audition, but individuals may be contacted to provided a dancing sample at the discretion of the production team. 

A Tentative rehearsal schedule can be found HERE

IMPORTANT DATES:

-Audition submissions are due by 11:59 PM on March 18th, 2026.

-Callbacks will be requested at the discretion of the production team

-Performances will take place May 28th through June 7th 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Hershey Area Playhouse is actively committed to anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices in the theatre and specifically in casting. We affirm our commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity, and strive to foster an artistic environment that is dedicated to social equality.