Seussical

Audition Date - May 30 and 31

Dance Call - June 1 - 1:00-3:00pm

Callbacks - June 2 - 1:00-6:00pm

Please prepare a 32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show, a 1 minute comedic monologue, and bring a copy of your headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Initial auditions will take place at Birchwood Music Company, 4 Galloping Road, Round Rock, TX.

Dance call and callback location is currently TBD..

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Rehearsals - Monday-Thursday from 6:00-9:00pm starting June 24 (not everybody will be called every day)

Dress rehearsal - August 5-7 from 6:00-10:00pm

Performances - August 8-9 at 7:00pm, August 10 at 2:30pm & 7:00pm, August 11 at 2:30pm

ABOUT THE SHOW

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.

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.

*This is a volunteer based production. We truly appreciate you all and know how hard you work for these productions. We hope to grow large enough to pay our performers, however, since we are still new, that day is not today. One way we can work towards this goal is by gaining corporate sponsorship. If you, or anyone you know, would like to sponsor a season, please send them to our Corporate Sponsorship page!

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

The Cat In The Hat

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

Gender: Any

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: F2

Jojo

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

Gender: Male

Age: 8 to 12

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 40

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.

Gender: Female

Age: 20 to 30

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.

Gender: Female

Age: 20 to 40

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.

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 40

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: F#3

Ensemble

Jungle Creatures (The Wickersham Brothers, Yurtle The Turtle, Bird Girls); The Whos (Mr. Mayor, Mrs. Mayor, General Genghis Khan Schmitz)

PRODUCER

Haley Szajkovics

  • I am so incredibly happy that you are here!

    My students will all tell you that my goal is to support you along your musical journey in a judgement free zone. I always want you to feel heard and accepted.

    Each voice and person are different and I will work hard to discover your unique sound and personality while we work together in the studio!

    I find it helpful to use my own experiences in opera, musical theater, and theme parks to help guide my students down their own path to success.

    In my studio we don’t just sing or play piano. We work on the technique and theory to mold you into a smart musician, not just a talented one!

    So many of my students have landed leading roles in musicals as well as gone on to major in music at college and I could not be more proud of the amazing musicians that they have become!

    I am affiliated with NATS and SECCO and have a certification from The New Science of Singing

DIRECTOR

Marybeth Torres

  • Marybeth Torres has been entertaining crowds as a vocalist, actor, dancer and nightlife performer for over 10 years!

    She sings covers of all your favorites, choreographs her numbers, even makes her own costumes but being onstage is not enough for her!

    She has been producing shows throughout her entertainment career and is very excited to direct this upcoming musical!

    She is passionate about every voice being heard, every person feeling confident, considered and most importantly that we are all having a good ol time.

    She really believes that everyone has talent, so let’s make it shine!

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Allison Byrom

  • Hello and welcome, friends!

    I love being a part of a singer’s ever changing journey, and I have a passion for working with students to individualize learning and find what methods work best for them. I believe this is the best way to truly engage everyone I work with and give them the tools to succeed.

    I provide an encouraging, positive, and inclusive environment to promote learning for everybody. My goal is to teach through adaptive lessons based on personal experiences. Everyone connects with music differently. I aim to help my students find that connection in a fun and nurturing setting.

    In addition to teaching, I love to perform. I have had the pleasure of performing many roles such as Countess in Le nozze di Figaro, Frasquita in Carmen, and Seraphina in Il Campanello. I have also had the amazing opportunity to work with world renowned performers and have gained many valuable lessons that I love to pass on to my students!

    My goal is to instill a love of music and desire for knowledge within each and every person I work with. The best part of teaching is seeing my student's excitement for their own growth!

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Alan Schlicting

  • Hello everyone!  

    I am excited to join Birchwood Music Company to direct You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow this Spring! 

    As a performer and music director with a B.M. in Music Composition from Westminster Choir College of Rider University, I have a lot to bring to the table. 

    Before relocating to Austin in 2020, I was a NYC-based actor and held a long-term job as a singing server at the world-famous Ellen’s Stardust Diner, singing and waiting tables in between acting contracts including the national tour of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story (Norman Petty, Keys/Saxophone), and regional theater contracts including Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet (Endstation Theatre Company, VA), Mendel/Motel in Fiddler On The Roof (Riverside Center, VA), and Feuilly/Ensemble in Les Miserables (Sharon Playhouse, CT).  

    I've also had the amazing opportunity to sing major choral literature with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, Berlin Philharmonic, and Vienna Philharmonic.  

    In addition to all of my on stage credits, I also found success as a music director, vocal coach, and accompanist, working with all ages and skill levels in educational, summer camp, and regional venues. Music directing highlights include Godspell, Guys and Dolls, A Christmas Story, Brigadoon, Les Misérables, Phantom (Maury Yeston), The Addams Family, Beauty and the Beast, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical.

    My philosophy is to connect actors to their most authentic voice by staying connected to the story, the moment, and the physical body.  

    I'm excited to share the techniques, life lessons, and more that I've learned along the way!

CHOREOGRAPHER

Alejandro Aristizabal

  • Alejandro was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia; where at the age of 18 he decided to pursue his passion for Dance.

    He studied on a full scholarship at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, where he discovered his love of Musical Theater and signing. He worked as a freelance artist with numerous ballet and contemporary dance companies before moving to Austin in 2020.

    There, he began training in Figure Skating, and became a Learn to Skate USA instructor and coach. Ice dance is, of course, his favorite discipline on the ice.

    Alejandro recently started teaching a Musical Theater 101 class with Birchwood that welcomes anyone who wants to improve their technique and expand their choreography skills.