“Stage Age” is the age the actor must portray on stage, but is NOT NECESSARILY the actor’s true age.
The CAT IN THE HAT and ROO can be performed by either a male or female actor.
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Allergy Warning – Some of the actors will wear latex-based prosthetics for character enhancement. A latex allergy will not eliminate you from consideration for a role. For your safety, it is imperative that you notify the production staff.
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CAT IN THE HAT – The Cat is the playful narrator of the show, and provokes change in the lives of those around him/her. The Cat’s intentions, although mischievous, are benevolent.
Any vocal range
Stage age: 18-35
Dance Audition Required
HORTON THE ELEPHANT – A gentle giant and a thinker, Horton is the protector of the defenseless and keeper of his word.
Tenor/Baritone
Stage age: 20’s-30’s
GERTRUDE MCFUZZ – Awkward and insecure. Gertrude is Horton’s next door neighbor, and is determined to win his attention and affection.
Soprano/Alto
Stage age: 20’s-30’s
Dance Audition Required
BOY/JOJO – Courageous, and a thinker of thinks.
Soprano/Alto
Stage age: 8-15 years old
Dance Audition Required
MAYZIE LA BIRD – Intelligent, beautiful, talented and quite sure of herself. Mayzie finds great pleasure in being admired, adored and celebrated by those around her.
Soprano/Alto
Stage age: 20’s-30’s
Dance Audition Required
SOUR KANGAROO – The diva of the jungle, with style and flair. She is a tyrannical marsupial with attitude… hopefully she’ll have a change of heart.
Soprano/Alto
Stage age: 30’s
BIRD GIRLS (3) – Flamboyant “Girl Group” back-up chorus. Often found flirting with the Wickersham Brothers.
Various Vocal Ranges
Stage Ages: 2 Girls will be 18-30 years old
1 Girl will be 8-15 years old
Dance Audition Required
WICKERSHAM BROTHERS (3) – Strong and confident. These alpha males are the jungle “bad boys” known to “monkey” around. They’re a little more macho when the Bird Girls are around.
Various Vocal Ranges
Stage Ages: 2 Brothers will be 18-30 years old
1 Brother will be 8-15 years old
Dance Audition Required
VLAD VLADIKOFF – Scary and formidable. Vlad does the Wickersham’s dirty work.
Any Vocal Range
Stage age: 20’s-30’s
Dance Audition Required
YERTLE, THE TURTLE – An honorable statesman.
Baritone/Base
Stage age: 40’s+
MR. MAYOR (of Whoville) – The proud mayor of Whoville, and JoJo’s father.
Tenor/Baritone
Stage age: 30’s-50’s
MRS. MAYOR (of Whoville) – The mayor’s wife, and JoJo’s mother.
Soprano
Stage age: 30’s-50’s
GENERAL GENGHIS KHAN SCHMITZ – Sees the world in simple contrasts: Good and evil, weak and strong, boy and man. Strongly believes in the values of militaristic regimentation.
Baritone
Stage age: 40’s+
THE GRINCH – The Grinch… need we say more?
Baritone/Base
Stage age: 20’s-30’s
WHOVILLE CITIZENS/JUNGLE ANIMALS (8-12)
Ensemble
Various Ages – 4-6 Children (8-13 year olds) and 4-6 Adults (14 – 109 years old)