Seussical, the musical
by Central Texas Theatre Academy

Mar. 31 (2021)

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
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.
 
Directed by Bridget Gates
Musical Direction by Tommie Jackson
Choreography by Melissa May Moncus

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7 PM CDT

Central Texas Theatre Academy is holding auditions for both adults and children (ages 8 and up) for Seussical the Musical, to be performed at the Chambers Theatre at Buda's Inspired Minds Arts Center, June 11-27, 2021 (Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees).

Auditions will be by video submission. Send a video recording (doesn't need to be a professional recording) of 12-16 measures of a song of your choice with a karaoke track or piano accompaniment and a one-minute monologue.

Email it to bridget@centextheatre.org before March 31st at 7pm.