Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger 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!

When:

• Friday, January 22, 2027 at 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Where: Newlook Performing Arts Center - 225 W Worth St, Grapevine, TX 76051

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Callbacks: Sunday, January 24 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, if needed

Auditions and callbacks will be held at our rehearsal / performance space, Newlook Performing Arts in The Vine Events Center.

Video Submissions Due: Saturday, January 23 at 6:00 PM

Production Team

Director: Chloe Lopez
Music Director: Shane Hurst
Student Production Assistant: Whitt Waters

Audition Details

Audition Form: https://forms.gle/JeQpWVfKyfX6JRZc9

In Person Auditions

• In-person open auditions are held on a first come first serve basis
• Please bring a device to play a track with no other backing vocals, or sheet music, clearly marked with stop and end points, in a binder taped front to back
• The Audition Form will need to be filled out in its entirety prior to auditioning

Video Auditions

If you are submitting a video audition, please read & follow instructions carefully.

• Include in your video: your name and age, what roles you have in mind, and a little bit about yourself
• Two 1-minute cuts from contrasting songs, one upbeat and one slow, singing to a track with no other vocals
• You will need two devices, one to play your track, one to record the video
• Upload your video to YouTube or comparable site and share the link in the space provided in the form
• If you're unsure how to upload your audition video, here is a quick tutorial to help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnGeqjbIusw
• You can also text your video audition to 817-372-7655

Whether this is your first audition or you have performed many times before, we encourage you to come and audition.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming audition environment where every child has an opportunity to perform and be considered.

Any audition questions? Email us at auditions@newlookperform.com.

Fees

Tuition for this show is $425.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Newlook Performing Arts
225 W Worth St, Grapevine, TX 76051

Rehearsals

• Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Monday, February 1 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 3 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, February 6 at 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Monday, February 8 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 10 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, February 13 at 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Monday, February 15 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 17 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, February 20 at 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Monday, February 22 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 24 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, February 27 at 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Monday, March 1 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, March 3 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, March 6 at 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Monday, March 8 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, March 10 at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, March 13 at 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Monday, March 15 (TBD) at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, March 17 (TBD) at 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tech Week:

• Saturday, March 20 at 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• Monday, March 22 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Tuesday, March 23 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 24 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Thursday, March 25 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Performances

• Friday, March 26 at 6:30 PM Call / 7:30 PM Show
• Saturday, March 27 at 1:30 PM Call / 2:30 PM Show
• Saturday, March 27 at 6:30 PM Call / 7:30 PM Show
• Sunday, March 28: off for Easter
• Wednesday, March 31 (TBD) at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Pick up Reh
• Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 PM Call / 7:30 PM Show
• Friday, April 2 at 6:30 PM Call / 7:30 PM Show
• Saturday, April 3 at 1:30 PM Call / 2:30 PM Show
• Saturday, April 3 at 6:30 PM Call / 7:30 PM Show
• Sunday, April 4 at 1:30 PM Call / 2:30 PM Show
• Sunday, April 4 at 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Cast Party & Strike

Characters

Ages 8 - 18.

We are considering children of all genders, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels.

This show could be double cast.

A list of roles and their descriptions can be found here:

• https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/15393/seussical-jr-kids/characters
• https://www.mtishows.com/seussical-jr