AUDITION INFORMATION FOR NVC PERFORMING ARTS FALL 2024 PRODUCTION OF “SEUSSICAL”
Auditions for the NVC Performing Arts and Cafeteria Kids Theater co-production of Seussical will be held on August 28thin the Main Theater of the NVC Performing Arts Center. This production’s director is Olivia Cowell, and music director is Dr. Christina Howell.
All auditioners please make yourself aware of the performance, tech week, and sitzprobe dates below. If you unable to be present on any of those dates, please indicate this on your audition form.
Napa Valley College Performing Arts is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to attend every audition. Auditions are open to all students and other interested individuals. Performers with disabilities are also encouraged to audition. Please indicate if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Administrative Assistant Yessenia Anguiano (yessenia.anguiano@napavalley.edu, 707-256-7515). Please notify us prior to the audition.
AUDITIONS
AUDITION DATE: Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 6:00pm
- Auditioners will be seen on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive at 6pm, upon arrival, sign in for the next available time slot.
- Auditions will be held on the mainstage of the NVC Performing Arts Center.
- If you are unable to attend the in-person date and time, please email Olivia Cowell olivia.cowell@cafeteriakidstheater.org
- This audition is for NVC Students and Community Members ages 15+. Youth auditions please visit www.cafeteriakidstheater.org for youth audition dates and information.
Audition Requirements:
- Each auditioner will be asked to give a cold read at auditions.
- Each auditioner should prepare a joke to share as a part of the audition
- Please prepare a 1-minute excerpt from a song of your choice.
- An accompanist will be provided.
- Please bring clearly marked sheet music in a three-ringed binder
- Backing tracks may not be used.
REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
Rehearsals for Seussical will begin September 16th.
Rehearsals will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 4:30-7:30, starting September 16th. Performers may not be called to each rehearsal.
- Rehearsal schedules will be disseminated every Friday for next week’s call.
Public Performances for Seussical are 11/15 at 7pm, 11/16 at 2pm, 11/17 at 2pm, 11/22 at 7pm, 11/23 at 2pm, 11/24 at 2pm.There will be 3 student matinees held on weekday mornings dates TBD. All performances will take place in the NVC Performing Arts Center Main Theater.
All performers may be involved in a production aspect of the show such as moving set pieces. If you are ONLY interested in working in a technical theater or front of house capacity (i.e. stage manager, assistant stage manager, assistant to the director, scenic carpenter, painter, costume assistant, usher etc.) please indicate that on your audition sheet.
ABOUT THE PLAY:
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.
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.
CONFLICTS
We expect every cast/crew member to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. If you have a conflict, please let the director know immediately to determine if you will be able to participate in this production.
Mandatory dates: 11/4-11/7 for Tech Week 1, Saturday 11/9 (Sitzprobe), 11/12-11/14 for Tech Week 2. There will be 3 student matinees held on weekday mornings dates TBD.
Cast members will receive copies of the detailed rehearsal and performance schedule after the show is cast.
ENROLLMENT
Seussical is part of two production courses. Those who are cast in Seussical will need to register for THEA 153 and MUSI 170. More information will be available after casting.