Upcoming Audition Dates
November 14, 2019 – “Seussical”
January 16, 2020 – “The Rise of King David”
February 27, 2020 – “Little Women”
April 16, 2020 – “King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table”
June 4, 2020 – “Esther!”
July 23, 2020 – “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
Auditioning at LifeHouse Theater
Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis. All are welcome and roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. Generally, those auditioning should be at least 10 years of age. Please note that some shows may have need of actors younger than 10 or may be casting adults only. Be sure to refer to the character list of each production for more precise age requirements.
Auditioners should bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel. Those without a photo may have a picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee. Prior experience is not necessary to audition, so those without a theatrical resume may indicate any performing experience such as church choirs, public speaking, etc.
Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.
*For dramas, please prepare a dramatic monologue around one minute in length.
Auditions for “Seussical”
Auditions for “Seussical” will be Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 6pm – 9pm at LifeHouse Theater. The show will de directed by Michael Milligan.
Join the Cat in the Hat as he tells the story of Horton, an elephant who not only must protect a speck of dust containing the Whos from a world of naysayers, but also guard an abandoned egg. Witness the power of loyalty, friendship, and community overcome life’s tricky challenges. A Broadway classic that’s fun for the whole family!
Character List
The Cat in the Hat – Mischievous Narrator
Jojo – Child with a wild imagination.
Horton the Elephant – A pushover that can’t say no to anyone.
Gertrude McFuzz – A ditzy comedic bird who likes Horton, but he doesn’t notice her.
Mayzie La Bird – A bird, completely irresponsible, selfish, and always takes the better offer.
Sour Kangaroo – Female. Crabby until the end. Voices her negative opinion about everything.
Young Kangaroo – Female child. Does everything exactly the same as her mother.
The Wickersham Brothers – 3 tough guy monkeys.
The Bird Girls – The bird girls are all about drama.
Mr. Mayor – The mayor of Whoville and Jojo’s father.
Mrs. Mayor – The mayors wife and Jojo’s mother.
The Grinch – Grouchy creature that hates holidays
General Gengus Khan Schmitz – A general that takes Jojo to the military academy.
Yertle the Turtle – A judge
Vlad Vladikoff – The eagle.
The Whos
Jungle Creatures
