SEUSSICAL (July 28-August 6, 2023)

AUDITIONS: Feb 11/12

CALLBACKS: Feb 25/26

Director/Co-Choreographer: Shelley Wojcik

Vocal Director: Stefanie Swinnard

Co-Choreographer: Ann Matterson

Roles | Rehearsal and Production Dates

Audition Guide | COVID Health & Safety

You have 4 audition options. Please choose one that suits your situation.

1. IN PERSON, GROUP AUDITIONS

Dates: February 11th-12th Times: Between 10:00am-4:00pm

Location: 45680 Hocking Ave unit 102 rear, Chilliwack, BC. (Creative Outlet)

Requirements:

To be considered for an ensemble or supporting role, you will be attending a group call. This involves informal movement and vocal activities in a group setting. Familiarize yourself with our audition guide and schedule provided at the top of this page. Please fill out our online audition form using the following link and you will be contacted with a group audition time. Break a leg!

Audition Form

2. IN PERSON, INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS

Dates: February 11th-12th Times: Between 10:00am-4:00pm

Location: 45680 Hocking Ave unit 102 rear, Chilliwack, BC. (Creative Outlet)

To be considered for a supporting or lead role, you will be attending an individual audition in which you will need to prepare a musical theatre song and bring your piano sheet music (or digital karaoke accompaniment) to the audition. Feel free to bring a head shot and resume to auditions as well, but it is not required. Familiarize yourself with our audition guide and schedule provided at the top of this page. Be available for callbacks and please fill out our online audition form using the following link and you will be contacted with an audition time. Break a leg!

Audition Form

3. IN PERSON, CALLBACKS

Dates: February 25th-26th Times: Between 10:00am-4:00pm

Location: 45680 Hocking Ave unit 102 rear, Chilliwack, BC. (Creative Outlet)

If you have previously performed for Secondary Characters and would like to go directly to callbacks and be considered for a supporting or lead role, we will arrange to see you at callbacks to sing a song from the show. Familiarize yourself with our audition guide and schedule provided at the top of this page. Be available for callbacks and please fill out our online audition form using the following link and you will be contacted with a time. Break a leg!

Audition Form

4. VIDEO AUDITIONS

Submissions due February 12th, 2023.

Requirements: Choose a musical theatre song to sing. Video must show your whole body, with quality audio and live or digital accompaniment.  Familiarize yourself with our audition guide and schedule provided at the top of this page. Be available for callbacks and please submit your video audition and fill out our online audition form using the following link. Break a leg!

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*Secondary Characters is committed to casting with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. All are welcome to audition for any role.

Roles:

• The Cat in the Hat: The essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. Vocal range top: D6, bottom: Bb4.
• JoJo: A thinker with a wild imagination. Vocal range top: D6, bottom: Ab4.
• Horton the Elephant: A gentle creature who always tries to do the right thing. Vocal range top: E6, bottom: A4.
• Gertrude McFuzz: Self conscious and nervous.​ Vocal range top: Eb5, bottom: F3.
• Mayzie La Bird: Self centered, selfish and vain, but not all bad. Vocal range top: E5, bottom: G#3.
• Sour Kangaroo: Loud, brassy and a lot of fun. Vocal range top: Eb5, bottom: A3.
• The Wickershams: Get a kick out of making mischief. Vocal range top: G6, bottom: A4.
• The Whos: various Dr. Seuss characters. Vocal range top: D#5, bottom: G3. (Includes JoJo's Parents and the Grinch)
• Jungle Creatures: Various Dr. Seuss characters. Vocal range top: Db5, bottom: A3. (Includes Yertle the Turtle and Vlad Vladicoff)

Rehearsal Schedule

April 1st -June 30th

Location: TBD, Chilliwack.\ Dates and Times: Sundays(12pm-6pm) and Wednesdays and Thursdays (5pm-8pm)

July 2nd-July 22nd

Location: 45680 Hocking Avenue, Unit 102, Creative Outlet, Chilliwack.\ Dates and Times: Saturdays (10am- 4pm), Sundays (10am-4pm), Wednesdays and Thursdays (6:00pm-10:00pm)

*Note: Advanced notice will be given for any changes.

Technical Schedule

Location: 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Rotary Hall Theatre, Chilliwack.\ Dates and Times: July 22-July 27, 2023

Production Schedule

Location: 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Rotary Hall Theatre, Chilliwack.\ Dates and Times: July 28-August 6, 2023 (9 shows)

July 28, 29, 29, 30, Aug 3, 4, 5, 5, 6.

*Cast are expected to be available for ALL rehearsals unless previously discussed with director.

*Cast and crew are expected to be available for ALL technical and production dates.

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COVID PRECAUTIONS\ \ Every effort is being made to ensure that the process of putting on Seussical, from auditions to performance, will comply with all current safety restrictions as outlined by the BC Ministry of Health and BC Centre for Disease Control. 

While we are taking every precaution possible to ensure the safety of all cast, crew and audience members, we understand that everyone has different comfort levels around Covid and wish to do our best to accommodate these different comfort levels