The Cat in the Hat
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Feb. 10 - Feb. 11 (2016)
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is seeking 6 adult actors (2 male, 1 female, 3 either) to perform in paid “theatre for youth” daytime performances.
The National Theatre's adaptation of Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat is a lively, engaging "play with sound effects" for performance by adults for young children. Not a word has been touched or added to Dr. Seuss's classic, ensuring anyone who's read the story will find themselves transported into the world they've always imagined.
From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat In The Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home...?
Directed by Natalia Luna
Looking for strong character actors who can move well. Experience in children’s theatre a plus. All roles will be movement intensive.
Auditions by appointment only:
Wednesday Feb. 10th 10:00 am-1:00 pm (on the Palace Mainstage- 810 S Austin Ave, Georgetown)
Thursday Feb. 11th 10:00 am-1:00 pm (in the Palace Education Center- 216 W. 8th Street, Georgetown)
Actors should prepare a one-minute monologue that showcases their storytelling abilities especially to a target audience of young children. This adaptation of “The Cat in the Hat” uses a lot of visual storytelling, so we are looking for actors who can physically express themselves with their bodies. Please come dressed to move and play!
Auditions are scheduled on-line via the Palace website. You’ll fill out the audition form and sign up for an audition time.
You will receive an email confirming your appointment. If you’re unable to attend any of the audition times, please send us an email and we’ll work with you to schedule an alternative time.
Click here to fill out audition form
Please email a headshot and resume to: education@georgetownpalace.com with the subject “Cat in the Hat Audition”
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be 10 am-2 pm on February 15-17, 22, 24-26, 29, and March 1-4
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace's expense. If you are cast, you'll receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
Compensation: Compensation for the rehearsal period and 13 confirmed performances will be $750. 6 additional performances may be added at $50/show. You will be notified of additional shows within the first week of the run.
Performances: The performance dates are scheduled for two performances a day on March 8, 10, 11, 22, 24, 29, 30 & April 1-performance times 9:30 am & 12:30 pm each day. Saturday mornings March 26& April 2, 9 at 10:00 am. The running time of the show is 60 minutes.
We practice color-blind casting, so all ages, abilities, genders and ethnicities are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions, please email education@georgetownpalace.com.
Character breakdown HERE.
