As a child stumbles upon a lone red-and-white-striped hat, its curious owners, the Cats in the Hats (Cat 1, 2, and 3) appear and introduce the boy to the wondrous world of Seuss (“Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!”). The Cats begin their tales with the story of Horton the elephant who lives in the Jungle of Nool with Jungle Citizens (1, 2, 3 and 4) and several other unique creatures. One day, Horton is enjoying his bath, when he hears a voice on a speck of dust asking for help (“Horton Hears A Who”). Though puzzled, Horton delicately places the speck onto a clover just as Sour Kangaroo and Young Kangaroo bounce along to inform Horton that there couldn’t possibly be a person on that speck. The Wickersham Brothers (1, 2, and 3), a trio of monkeys, join in on teasing Horton for believing such nonsense. A Talk Show Host interviews two neighbor birds named Gertrude McFuzz and Mayzie LaBird about Horton hearing things that don’t exist. The cries of help return, and this time Mr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor reveal themselves to Horton as citizens of a tiny place called Whoville, along with the rest of the Whos (“Here On Who”). At this point, the boy from the beginning becomes JoJo, their son, and is blamed for what are actually the Cats’ mischievous ways. JoJo is left to take his bath, but the Cats aren’t done leading the boy into greater adventures (“Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! – Reprise”). The Cats and JoJo are swept underwater with Fish all around in McElligot’s Pool (“It’s Possible – Part 1 and Part 2”). Meanwhile, Horton still guards the clover and believes in the Whos, despite the other animals’ judgments (“Alone In The Universe”). Horton and JoJo bond in their imaginations, and just as JoJo begins to fall asleep, the Cats wake him to tell him the story of Gertrude McFuzz (“The One Feather Tail Of Miss Gertrude McFuzz”). Gertrude tries everything to impress Horton, self-conscious of her small, plain tail. He never notices, and as she concludes her sad tale, the Wickersham Brothers return to steal the clover away (“Monkey Around/Chasing The Whos”). Horton chases them through great stretches of jungles, beaches and sand, but the monkeys hand over the clover to Vlad Vladikoff, a black-bottomed eagle who drops the Whos into a field of clovers. Mayzie reappears and asks Horton if he would consider sitting on her egg. Horton agrees (“Horton Sits On The Egg/Dilemma”) and finally, after fifty-one weeks, Mayzie returns. Horton pleads with Mayzie to take her egg back, but Mayzie relinquishes her responsibility. Horton tells the egg that he’ll protect it and sings the egg a lullaby (“Solla Sollew”). Just as things seem hopeless, Gertrude McFuzz appears with the clover and the Whos intact (“The Whos Return”). As Horton is reunited with the Whos, everyone returns to take Horton to court for “talking with a speck, disturbing the peace, and loitering... on an egg.” Judge Yertle remands Horton to the Nool Asylum and decides that the dust speck be boiled in a kettle of beezlenut oil. JoJo saves the day (Yopp!), and the Whos are saved! JoJo is honored as “Thinker Nonstop,” and the egg hatches into an Elephant Bird. As the adventure comes to an end (“Oh, The Thinks You Can Think – Finale”), JoJo reappears with the Cats’ hat and pulls it over his eyes, ending this story with one last reprise (“Green Eggs And Ham – Bows)”.
Jojo
JoJo is the audience’s link to the story. The audience follows the narrative through his eyes (he’s also referred to as Child), so it’s most important to cast a young man with an earnest and open disposition. He should be a great singer and actor.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: B3
The Cats
The Cats (Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3) are mischievous, spirited creatures who take JoJo and the audience on quite an adventure. Cast three actors, male or female, with great singing chops and who can move well. Since the Cats take on different roles throughout the play, these actors should be bold, versatile and able to switch roles at the drop of a dime.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Horton
Horton is a loveable elephant with a heart of gold. Cast a young performer who can sing well and convey great loyalty and conviction to the Whos.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Mr. Mayor
Mr. Mayor is the mayor of Whoville and the perfect picture of patriarchy. He tries to keep the town happy and secure, which is quite a job since the tiny Whos are always in danger of being swept away and lost. Cast a young man who can portray an older age and a sense of authority. Mr. Mayor has a few featured lines sung with Mrs. Mayor, so it’s great if the two actors’ voices work well together.
Gender: male
Mrs. Mayor
Mrs. Mayor is the mayor’s wife and is most concerned with trying to make sure her son, JoJo, stays in line. Cast a fine singer and actor complementary of Mr. Mayor and JoJo, whose voice blends well with Mr. Mayor.
Gender: any
Gertrude McFuzz
Gertrude McFuzz is a bird with tail envy! Cast a great performer who can sing, act and is a perfect match for Horton.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mayzie LaBird
Mayzie LaBird is a sneaky bird who tricks Horton into helping her take care of her egg. Cast a young woman who can express a fun, jovial and careless spirit.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Sour Kangaroo
Sour Kangaroo is as sour as a kangaroo can be. Cast a young woman who can sing and act well and can serve up a good deal of attitude. Feel free to cast a younger performer in the role of Young Kangaroo, who could be played by a boy or girl. They should function well as a pair.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Young Kangaroo
Sour Kangaroo is as sour as a kangaroo can be. Cast a young woman who can sing and act well and can serve up a good deal of attitude. Feel free to cast a younger performer in the role of Young Kangaroo, who could be played by a boy or girl. They should function well as a pair.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A4
Wickersham Brothers
The Wickersham Brothers (Wickersham 1, Wickersham 2, Wickersham 3) are a trio of trouble-making monkeys! Cast three boys or girls who can make strong physical choices, complement one another well and bring a strong, diverse energy to their mischief. Wickersham 3 has mostly solos that aren’t sung, so make sure that actor has great diction and a strong sense of rhythm.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Judge Yertle
Judge Yertle the turtle presides over Horton’s court proceedings. This is a fun role for a performer who can make strong acting choices.
Gender: any
Vlad Vladikoff
Vlad Vladikoff is an eagle who drops Whoville into a field of clovers! Cast a young performer who has a great sense of comedy and can make strong acting choices in this fun cameo role.
Gender: any
Ensemble
The Whos, Jungle Citizens (1-5), Fish, the Wickershams, the Talk Show Host and Marshal are all essential roles for creating the vivid and imaginative world of Seuss. Each creature or person should embody the characters with bold choices and a strong connection to the rest of the players.
Gender: any
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| Resource | Quantity |
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| ACCOMPANIMENT AND GUIDE VOCAL CD | 1 |
| CHOREOGRAPHY DVD | 1 |
| DIRECTOR'S GUIDE | 1 |
| DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES AND MEDIA | 1 |
| FAMILY MATTERS | 30 |
| GUIDE VOCAL AND PERF TRACKS DIGITAL | 1 |
| PIANO VOCAL SCORE | 1 |
| STUDENT BOOK | 30 |
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| Title | Address | Organization | Website | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seussical Kids | 979 Kohlers Crossing |
Science Hall Elementary School | to | Hays Cisd Pac | |
| Seussical Kids | 3901 Walnut Blvd |
East County Performing Arts Center | http://brentwooddan… | East County Performing Arts Center | |
| Seussical Kids | 1600 Government Street |
Shine Theater | Mary C. Cultural Center | ||
| Seussical Kids | 910 East 1st |
Douglass High School | Douglass Performing Arts Center | ||
| Seussical Kids | 320 10th St. Ne |
Charlottesville Day School | http://www.charlott… | Charlottesville Day School | |
| Seussical Kids | 4844 Jim Hood Rd |
Mt Vernon Elementary School | to | Mt Vernon Elementary School | |
| Seussical Kids | 1202 W Edinger Avenue |
Mater Dei High School | http://materdei.org… | Monarch Pavilion At Mdhs | |
| Seussical Kids | 420 Courtney Way |
The Arts Hub | http://www.artshub… | to | The Arts Hub |
| Seussical Kids | 9050 Maranatha Drive |
Maranatha Christian Schools | Maranatha Christian Schools | ||
| Seussical Kids | 3274 Bechelli Ln |
Redding Performing Arts Center | Redding Performing Arts Center | ||
| Seussical Kids | 150 S Lageschulte Street |
Move Productions | to | Barrington Campus Life Center | |
| Seussical Kids | 3000 Village Green Drive |
Mccarty Elementary School | to | Mccarty Elementary School | |
| Seussical Kids | 148-20 Reeves Ave |
Queens College Summer Camp | Ps/is 499 | ||
| Seussical Kids | 1446 Foster St |
New Song School Of The Arts | to | New Song School Of The Arts | |
| Seussical Kids | 500 Doyle Road |
Osteen Elementary School | to | Auditorium | |
| Seussical Kids | 3275 Red Rock Street |
Las Vegas Day School | to | Las Vegas Day School | |
| Seussical Kids | 3311 Wells Ave |
Woodlawn Elementary School | Woodlawn Elementary School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 3000 Glenview Road |
Wilmette Park District | to | Wilmette Children's Theater | |
| Seussical Kids | 655 Caddo |
San Angelo Central High School | to | Sarah Bernhardt Theatre | |
| Seussical Kids | 327 Inverness Dr. S. |
Joyful Light Youth Theater | to | Joyful Light Youth Theater | |
| Seussical Kids | 560 Jerry Smith Drive |
The Stage Oconee | http://www.thestage… | to | The Stage Oconee |
| Seussical Kids | 2701 E Canyon Crest Dr |
Spanish Oaks Elementary | to | Spanish Oaks Elementary | |
| Seussical Kids | Ascension Episcopal Church |
Episcopal Church Of The Ascension | Mark W Unkenholz | ||
| Seussical Kids | 2890 N Fulton Drive Ne |
Atlanta International School | http://aischool.org | Atlanta International School | |
| Seussical Kids | 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Road |
Windermere Preparatory School | http://www.winderme… | to | Auditorium |
| Seussical Kids | 11500 W 84th Ave |
Excel Academy | to | Excel Academy | |
| Seussical Kids | 7400 Getwell R |
Desoto Family Theatre | Northpoint Christian School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 1668 Hwy 87 S |
Fredericksburg Theater Company, Inc. | http://www.frederic… | to | Steve W Shepherd Theater |
| Seussical Kids | 13405 Sw Hall Blvd. |
Christian Youth Theatre Portland | to | Northwest Christian Church - Tigard | |
| Seussical Kids | 5304 Murray Lane |
Brentwood High School | Brentwood High School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 1800 West Rosemeade |
Kent Elementary School | to | Kent Elementary School | |
| Seussical Kids | 702 S. Duncan Street |
Stillwater Childrens Theatre | http://www.stillwat… | Sheerar Museum | |
| Seussical Kids | 29995 12 Mile Rd |
Farmington Hills Youth Theatre | http://www.fhgov.com | to | The Hawk Community Center |
| Seussical Kids | 1379 Ellis Street |
Kelowna Actors Studio - Amateur | http://www.kelownaa… | to | Kelowna Actors Studio |
| Seussical Kids | 2845 Bethany Bend |
Cambridge High School | Cambridge High School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 110 Main St |
Greenwood Community Theatre | http://www.greenwoo… | Greenwood Comm Theatre | |
| Seussical Kids | 630 Ridge Rd |
Monmouth Junction School | to | Monmouth Junction School | |
| Seussical Kids | Conservatory Of Music And Fine Arts |
First Redeemer Church | http://firstredeeme… | First Redeemer Family Center | |
| Seussical Kids | 50 Oakland St. |
Natick Academy Of Performing Arts | http://www.napastag… | to | Mass Bay Community College |
| Seussical Kids | 11365 Crabapple Rd |
Fulton Academy Of Science And Technology | to | Innovation Hall | |
| Seussical Kids | 4100 Orme |
Juana Briones Elementary School | to | Juana Briones Elementary School | |
| Seussical Kids | 4600 Highway 22 Ste 7 |
Shields Studios Llc | to | Shields Studios Llc | |
| Seussical Kids | 605 Cocoa Ave |
Dreamers Productions | https://anc.apm.act… | to | Derry Township Parks And Recreation |
| Seussical Kids | 320 West School Street |
Soho Performing Arts, Llc | Loudoun Vall;ey Community Center | ||
| Seussical Kids | 326 North White Street |
Athens Community Theatre | to | Peggy Dow Center At The Arts Center | |
| Seussical Kids | 95 School Rd. |
Weston Middle School | Weston Intermediate School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 301 Drama Rd |
Studio 1 | http://www.studio1o… | to | Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre |
| Seussical Kids | 2030 Sansom Street |
Macguffin Theatre And Film Co | http://www.macguffi… | Macguffin Theatre And Film Co | |
| Seussical Kids | 27837 Whirlaway Trl |
The Venue Theatre | to | Amy Fletcher | |
| Seussical Kids | 1101 N. Carroll Ave |
North Texas Performing Arts | http://ntpa.org | to | Ntpa -southlake |
| Seussical Kids | 11365 Crabapple Rd |
Fulton Academy Of Science And Technology | to | Innovation Hall | |
| Seussical Kids | 4100 Orme |
Juana Briones Elementary School | to | Juana Briones Elementary School | |
| Seussical Kids | 4600 Highway 22 Ste 7 |
Shields Studios Llc | to | Shields Studios Llc | |
| Seussical Kids | 605 Cocoa Ave |
Dreamers Productions | https://anc.apm.act… | to | Derry Township Parks And Recreation |
| Seussical Kids | 320 West School Street |
Soho Performing Arts, Llc | Loudoun Vall;ey Community Center | ||
| Seussical Kids | 326 North White Street |
Athens Community Theatre | to | Peggy Dow Center At The Arts Center | |
| Seussical Kids | 95 School Rd. |
Weston Middle School | Weston Intermediate School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 301 Drama Rd |
Studio 1 | http://www.studio1o… | to | Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre |
| Seussical Kids | 2030 Sansom Street |
Macguffin Theatre And Film Co | http://www.macguffi… | Macguffin Theatre And Film Co | |
| Seussical Kids | 27837 Whirlaway Trl |
The Venue Theatre | to | Amy Fletcher | |
| Seussical Kids | 1101 N. Carroll Ave |
North Texas Performing Arts | http://ntpa.org | to | Ntpa -southlake |
| Seussical Kids | 197 North Country Road |
Miller Place Ufsd | to | Laddie A Decker Sound Beach School | |
| Seussical Kids | 3450 Winton Pl |
Ofc Creations | http://www.ofccreat… | Ofc Creations Theatre Center | |
| Seussical Kids | 230 Franklin Rd |
Studio Tenn Education | http://www.studiote… | Turner Theater | |
| Seussical Kids | 104 East Grand Avenue |
Poncan Theatre Company | to | Poncan Theatre | |
| Seussical Kids | 21730 Madison |
Players Guild Of Dearborn, The | http://www.playersg… | to | Players Guild Of Dearborn |
| Seussical Kids | 6320 B Domingo Ne |
Musical Theatre Southwest | http://www.mtsabq.o… | to | Musical Theatre Southwest |
| Seussical Kids | 4100 H E Thomas Jr Blvd |
Lochwood Academy For The Performing Arts | Westview Baptist Church | ||
| Seussical Kids | 6201 N 7th St |
North Central Performing Arts | North Central Performing Arts | ||
| Seussical Kids | 15860 Fish Pointe Road |
Prior Lake Players | http://www.plplayer… | Twin Oaks Middle School | |
| Seussical Kids | 250 Main Street |
Harborside Productions Amateur | http://www.engemant… | Harborside Productions | |
| Seussical Kids | Heywood Prep School |
Heywood Preparatory School | Heywood Prep School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 197 North Country Road |
Miller Place Ufsd | to | Laddie A Decker Sound Beach School | |
| Seussical Kids | 3450 Winton Pl |
Ofc Creations | http://www.ofccreat… | Ofc Creations Theatre Center | |
| Seussical Kids | 230 Franklin Rd |
Studio Tenn Education | http://www.studiote… | Turner Theater | |
| Seussical Kids | 104 East Grand Avenue |
Poncan Theatre Company | to | Poncan Theatre | |
| Seussical Kids | 21730 Madison |
Players Guild Of Dearborn, The | http://www.playersg… | to | Players Guild Of Dearborn |
| Seussical Kids | 6320 B Domingo Ne |
Musical Theatre Southwest | http://www.mtsabq.o… | to | Musical Theatre Southwest |
| Seussical Kids | 4100 H E Thomas Jr Blvd |
Lochwood Academy For The Performing Arts | Westview Baptist Church | ||
| Seussical Kids | 6201 N 7th St |
North Central Performing Arts | North Central Performing Arts | ||
| Seussical Kids | 15860 Fish Pointe Road |
Prior Lake Players | http://www.plplayer… | Twin Oaks Middle School | |
| Seussical Kids | 250 Main Street |
Harborside Productions Amateur | http://www.engemant… | Harborside Productions | |
| Seussical Kids | 700 South Manlius Street |
Village Of Fayetteville Recreation Department | Wellwood Middle School Auditorium | ||
| Seussical Kids | 177 Mill St. N |
Dalton Middle School | http://daltonlocal… | to | Dalton Intermediate School |
| Seussical Kids | 831 S 88th Street |
On Cue | Christ The King School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 701 Clinton Street |
Hoboken Childrens Theatre Studio | http://www.hobokenc… | to | Hoboken Children's Theater |
| Seussical Kids | 230 E Gowen Ave |
Mt Airy Performing Arts | http://www.mtairype… | Mt Airy Performing Arts | |
| Seussical Kids | 100 N Charles St, |
Prestonwood Christian Academy | http://www.prestonw… | Lewisville Grand Theater | |
| Seussical Kids | 3625 G Street |
New Stage Players | to | South Sioux City Middle School | |
| Seussical Kids | 123 S. Broadway |
Birder Studio Of Performing Arts | http://cur8.com | Dudley Birder Theatre | |
| Seussical Kids | 2910 La Jolla Village Dr |
La Jolla Playhouse | to | Potiker Theatre | |
| Seussical Kids | 44281 Gloucester Parkway |
Ignite The Light Performing Arts | to | Farmwell Station Middle School | |
| Seussical Kids | 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd Sw |
Lakewood Playhouse | http://www.lakewood… | Lakewood Playhouse | |
| Seussical Kids | 700 South Manlius Street |
Village Of Fayetteville Recreation Department | Wellwood Middle School Auditorium | ||
| Seussical Kids | 177 Mill St. N |
Dalton Middle School | http://daltonlocal… | to | Dalton Intermediate School |
| Seussical Kids | 831 S 88th Street |
On Cue | Christ The King School | ||
| Seussical Kids | 701 Clinton Street |
Hoboken Childrens Theatre Studio | http://www.hobokenc… | to | Hoboken Children's Theater |
| Seussical Kids | 230 E Gowen Ave |
Mt Airy Performing Arts | http://www.mtairype… | Mt Airy Performing Arts | |
| Seussical Kids | 100 N Charles St, |
Prestonwood Christian Academy | http://www.prestonw… | Lewisville Grand Theater | |
| Seussical Kids | 3625 G Street |
New Stage Players | to | South Sioux City Middle School |