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Audition Info:

 

Audition Dates: Auditions will be held January 12 & 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM.  Invited callbacks will be held on January 14 at 6:30 PM.  Auditions will be at C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts: 3120 Hwy 101 in Florence.

 

**Note: It is not necessary to attend both days of the initial audition. 

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"Telegrammer" Hopefuls (ages 4-7) should arrive promptly at 6:30 on the 13th or 14th.  You will sing a short song for us first, and then be excused.  Visit our FAQ page or scroll down for information on the role of "Telegrammers."  

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Performance Dates:  April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26.  TWO weekends!  Sorry, no Livestreaming is available for this title.  

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Rehearsals Begin: Monday, January 26.

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Approximate Main Cast Size: 35-40 actors. Not every person who auditions will be cast.  Be prepared to "wow" us! ​

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PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY!

 

Mainstage Musical Auditions are open to all youth - ages 7 - 22+.  Telegrammers can also audition for this show (ages 4-7).  (Note: This year, we will also consider younger students for the mainstage production, depending on maturity level)

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We may cast a few adults as needed after we have utilized as many kids as possible.  If you are an adult and you are interested in participating, please contact us at crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com.  If you are "22+" (early to mid-20's) and we've never met you, please feel free to attend the audition and share your talents.  

 

No experience is required to participate in a C.R.O.W. show.  We are an educational theatre program.

 

For a list of available roles, please see character breakdown (below).   

 

Participants should prepare a short song (about 1 minute, or about 16 - 32 bars).  Please bring sheet music, or your music as an instrumental track (no background vocals) on an MP3 player, phone, iPad, etc.  Be ready to Bluetooth your device to our Bose speaker or we will provide an aux cord.  If you wish to bring your own small speaker, connected to your own device, you may.  Song should reflect your best vocal abilities and be "themed" like the songs from the show.  We do not recommend auditioning with a song from the show.  If you have questions, feel free to email crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com for advice on your audition prep.  We are here to help you!  Please visit the audition tips page if you are new to auditioning for us.  

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Please bring water in a closed container with a tightly fitting lid. 

 

There will be a short dance audition for most performers.  The dance combination video will be released on this page and on Social media.  We highly recommend you follow us on FACEBOOK. 

 

You will sing for us first, and then will be asked to dance. Please wear or bring shoes/clothes you can move in. 

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We are sorry, but parents and guests may NOT observe the audition.  It is closed to all except those auditioning for a role and members of the production team.  

 

If you are given a callback slip, you should return on January 14th at 6:30.  If not, you will be notified if you are cast/not cast by EMAIL. 

 

Even if you don't receive a callback slip, you may still receive a role in the show.  Some roles do not need a callback. 

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Participating in a C.R.O.W. show is a definite commitment.  It is important that you are aware of our expectations PRIOR to auditioning:

 

• Rehearsals begin January 26 and are held evenings approx. 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm.  Sometimes rehearsals run late, but we try not to!  NOT EVERY CAST MEMBER IS CALLED FOR EVERY REHEARSAL.  We try hard to release cast members when they are no longer needed, and don't call them in unless we plan to use them.  

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• FOR 2026: Certain ensemble cast members (The Whos) will have slightly reduced rehearsals.  If you would like to only be considered for this slightly reduced schedule opportunity, please let us know at auditions.  

 

• A mandatory meeting will be held on January 26.  All cast members and a parent/guardian MUST attend this meeting to participate in the show.   Your child can NOT participate if you do not attend this meeting!

 

• All cast members MUST attend all required rehearsals and shows.  Participation in this production means that you are putting it first, above all other extra-curricular activities such as sports, choir, band, etc.  Unless you are ill or have had a family emergency, you MUST be there if you are called.   A complete rehearsal schedule will be provided at first meeting.  You may not "just be late on Tuesdays" for example, unless a specific exception has been made by the production team.  Ask us if you have questions. 

 

• Public Performance Dates: April 17 at 7 pm, 18 at 7 pm, and 19 at 2 pm and April 24 at 7 pm, 25 at 7 pm, and 26 at 2 pm.  Outreach performances are April 16 at approx. 9 am and 12.  Students will need to be excused from school on April 16. 

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• No rehearsals may be missed during tech week for any reason. 

 

• Cast members who do not practice their songs, dances, and lines at home may be removed from the production.  

 

• There is no cost to participate in the show.  If cast, you will be responsible for providing your own hair accessories, footwear, stage make-up, and undergarments. 

 

• There are limited roles available.  Unfortunately, not every performer who auditions will be cast in our show.  Our educational philosophy stems from the concept that hard work=reward.  Think of it like a job interview…there are only so many jobs available...and if you want to beat out the competition, you must show us your very best! 

 

• Cast member families must help by A) volunteering in one or more areas and B) participating in the show fundraiser.  This is NOT OPTIONAL.  In order to provide this show at no cost to you, we require parent/guardian volunteer time and concentrated effort on a fundraiser.  Details are provided at first meeting.  Our non-profit C.R.O.W. organization is like a family, and we ask everyone to please do their part to help make this possible for the kids! 

 

• For general audition tips, CLICK HERE.  If you have never auditioned for us, you should read them!

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• To read C.R.O.W.'s FAQ's, CLICK HERE.  

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• For video resources, CLICK HERE.

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SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

Character Breakdown: 

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The Cat In The Hat

Our story's omniscient narrator, the Cat is fun loving and enjoys rhyming. Pops up throughout the story to help the audience. Wise and attentive.

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: F2

Jojo

The Mayor's son, Jojo is a Who that is always finding trouble. Bright, creative, and inadvertently mischievous. Possesses a wildly expansive imagination and finds solace in friendship with Horton.

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Horton The Elephant

Our story's main character, he is a compassionate and gentle elephant. Commonly misunderstood because of his larger size. He is protective and loving of all creatures in the jungle.

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Gertrude Mcfuzz

Horton's one-feathered-tail bird neighbor. Gertrude is sweet and timid. Though kind and loyal, she is also self-conscious of her shortfalls.

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Mayzie Labird

The most beautiful bird in all of the jungle. Oblivious to her self-centered ways, she relies on her talent of manipulation, and intoxicating beauty, to navigate her way through life.

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: G3

The Sour Kangaroo

The 'leader' of the jungle. She is loud, brassy, and stubbornly set in her ways. A caring mother, but unabashedly sassy and soulful.

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: F#3

Ensemble/Featured Characters

Jungle Creatures (The Wickersham Brothers, Baby Kangaroo, Yurtle The Turtle, Bird Girls, Fish, Hunches, etc.). 

The Whos (Mr. Mayor, Mrs. Mayor, General Genghis Khan Schmitz)

Note: Each member of the ensemble is provided with a distinct persona.  Just like real people, every character (big or small) matters in this show!

Telegrammers

An opportunity for our youngest performers (ages 4-7) to dip their toes into the water without the full commitment of the mainstage musical.  Telegrammers perform a short song/dance before Act One and Act Two, and deliver "telegrams" (handwritten personal messages to cast/crew members) during Pre-Show and Intermission.  The rehearsal schedule for Telegrammers is reduced to only one night per week, with the exception of tech week.  

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**NOTE** This show requires singing and dancing, but all levels and abilities are encouraged to audition! 

 

No experience is required.  Come show us what you can do!​​​

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If you have questions, feel free to email Melanie Heard at crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com.  

 

For audition tips, CLICK HERE.  We strongly recommend you read these tips, particularly if you've never auditioned for us!