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COMMUNITY THEATER
MADE BY, WITH, AND FOR A COMMUNITY
AUDITION INFORMATION
2024 SEASON
Auditions
May 12 & 13
at 6:30 PM
at the Bedford County Playhouse, 1044 Centerville Road.
Directed by Matt Godissart
Performances are July 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
6 Principal characters, 8-12 supporting characters, and many ensemble roles are needed for this production.
Auditions will consist of 30-45 seconds of a song, selected by the auditionee, not from Seussical. Please either bring a device with Bluetooth capability to play your song or email it to the director prior to auditions. Please do not audition acapella. After singing, we will cold read from the script.
Children are especially encouraged to audition for this show.
Please bring conflict dates to auditions. The rehearsal schedule is contingent upon the actors' schedules and may include some weekend rehearsals.
Contact director Matt Godissart at mgodissart@gmail.com or 814-494-1822 for more information.
Synopsis:
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.
General Audition Information:
All auditions are open to anyone in the community regardless of race or ethnic background. No previous stage experience is required to try out for any BCP production. Our directors are open to non-traditional castings and everyone is encouraged to submit themselves for all projects.
Knowledge of the material is encouraged but not required.
Players do not have to be the ages of the characters, just be able to portray the age range listed.
Play Auditions:
You do not need to prepare anything. Actors will be instructed to read pieces from the script at auditions.
Musical Auditions:
You must come prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a musical theatre piece that displays your vocal range.
Clearances:
Any individual who is cast in a show with anyone under the age of 18 must receive both their Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance. As a volunteer for the theatre there should be no cost. If you do not obtain your clearances, you WILL NOT be able to act in a show with anyone under 18 in the cast. Both clearances can be obtained online, click button below for more information. Please note, while uncommon, some clearances may take more than 14 days.
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