Jojo/Boy
A smart child with a wild imagination. Jojo can be played as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose "thinks" get him into constant trouble.
(Range Ab3-B4)
Prepare: "It's Possible (Part 1)"
The Cat in the Hat is the essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs up trouble but always sets things right again.
Prepare: "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!"
A gentle giant. A big-hearted, blue-collar guy who is steadfast, responsible, and always tries to do the right thing.
(Range A3-E4)
Prepare: "Alone In The Universe"
Jojo's parents who are trying hard to raise a child with such a big imagination. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if Jojo doesn't always understand them.
(Mr. Mayor: Range C3-E4)
(Mrs. Mayor: Range A3-Bb4)
Prepare: "How To Raise A Child"
A very self-conscious, one-feathered tail bird. Gertrude gains confidence throughout the show, changing from an anxious, nervous, shy bird into someone whose self-worth doesn't rest oon her appearance.
(Range F#2-Eb4)
Prepare: "Notice Me, Horton"
Mayzie La Bird is self-centered, vain, and manipulative. She ultimately means no harm, but she's immature and makes selfish decisions.
(Range: G#2-Eb4)
Prepare: "Mayzie In Palm Beach"
They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another's expense.
(Wickersham 1: Range G3-B3)
(Wickersham 2: Range C3-B3)
(Wickersham 3: Range Ab3-A4)
Prepare: "Monkey Around"
Are a fabulous group of birds who know everything there is to know about the goings on in the jungle and support Mayzie throughout the show
Bird Girl 1 Range (C#3-G3)
Bird Girl 2 Range (A3-E3)
Bird Girl 3 Range (E3-B3)
Prepare: "Horton Hears A Who"
Sour Kangaroo
A loud, brassy, and fun kangaroo. She's got a lot of attitude but isn't mean -- she's just very confident and unafriad to tell it like it is.
(Range Bb2-Eb4)
Prepare: "Biggest Blame Fool"
Young Kangaroo
The Sour Kangaroo's fiesty daughter. She may be pint-sized, but she's got a big personality and is following in her mother's footsteps.
(Range G2-Bb4)
Prepare: "Biggest Blame Fool"
ENSEMBLE (the Whos)
Citizens of Whoville. A tight-knit, supportive community.
Prepare: Ensemble Vocal Aud 2 ("Here On Who")
ENSEMBLE
Jungle Citizens, Hunters, Circus Animals, Fish, Nurses, Courtroom Attendants.
Prepare: Ensemble Vocal Aud 1 ("Oh, The Thinks You Can Think")