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1 October 2023","show_venue":"Theatre Royal\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","about_the_show_content":"Seussical JR. begins with a young boy named JoJo who conjures up the Cat in the Hat with his powerful imagination and is whisked to the Jungle of Nool for a fantastical adventure. There JoJo learns of the plight of the tiny citizens of Whoville, who live on a planet the size of a speck of dust. Their sole protector is Horton the Elephant, who is the only one with large and sensitive enough ears to hear them bipping and beeping and playing their oompahs. The small world is threatened by Sour Kangaroo and the Wickersham Brothers, who in disbelief that a world could be so small, try to steal the dust-speck so they can cast it into a vat of Beezle-Nut oil.\r\n\r\nDuring all of this drama, Horton has not noticed that he has an admirer, Gertrude McFuzz. She blames his indifference on her one-feather short tail and endeavors to find a way to change her looks. Meanwhile, Horton\u2019s friend, Mayzie La Bird, is bored of perching on her nest, and convinces the watchful elephant to sit on her egg so she can take a vacation. The Cat follows all of these storylines and finally casts the boy into his own as the irresponsible son of Mr. and Mrs. Mayor of Whoville, JoJo, who ultimately saves his whole tiny world with one big, imaginative \u201cthink.","character_roles":"<strong>JoJo\/Boy<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA \"Thinker.\" He's a smart child with a wild imagination. JoJo can be played as being a little bit awkward, a little bit of a loner, or simply a rambunctious kid whose \"Thinks\" get him into constant trouble. By the end of the show, he learns what it means to be a responsible member of his community, using the power and possibilities of his own \"Thinks.\" JoJo should be a strong singer, and can easily be played by a young girl or boy.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Cat in the Hat<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up and causes trouble but always sets things right again. He helps JoJo discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story of Seussical JR. together. Look for a physically adept actor (male or female) to play the Cat who is confident onstage, comfortable with comedy, and able to improvise with the audience if needed\r\n\r\n<strong>Horton the Elephant<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA gentle giant. Think of Horton as a big-hearted, blue-collar guy who is steadfast, responsible, and always tries to do the right thing. He is sympathetic and receptive to the world around him. He believes in the inherent goodness of the world, so it's no surprise that he always looks for the good in others. Horton goes on quite a journey throughout the show but stays true to himself, even when the going gets tough\r\n\r\n<strong>Mr &amp; Mrs Mayor<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMr. Mayor and Mrs. Mayor are parents trying hard to raise a child with a big imagination. These Whos may get aggravated with JoJo, but they love him dearly. They try their best to make the right choices as parents, even if JoJo doesn't always understand them. They are also upstanding members of their community\r\n\r\n<strong>Gertrude McFuzz<\/strong>\r\n\r\nVery self-conscious about her one-feather tail. Gertrude gains confidence throughout the show, changing from an anxious, nervous, shy bird into someone whose self-worth doesn't rest on her appearance. In other words, Gertrude realizes what's truly important in her life.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mayzie la Bird<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSelf-centered, vain, and manipulative. She ultimately means no harm, but she's immature and makes selfish decisions. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of self- awareness - she realizes she isn't the kind of bird who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wickersham Brothers<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Wickersham Brothers, including Wickersham 1, Wickersham 2, and Wickersham 3, are not bad guys! They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at another's expense.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bird Girls<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Bird Girls, including Bird Girl 1, Bird Girl 2, and Bird Girl 3, are a fabulous group of birds who know everything there is to know about the goings on in the jungle and support Mayzie throughout the show.\r\n\r\nS<strong>our Kangaroo<\/strong>\r\n\r\nLoud, brassy, and a lot of fun. She's got a lot of attitude but isn't mean - she's just very confident and unafraid to tell it like it is.\r\n\r\n<strong>Young Kangaroo<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSour Kangaroo's feisty daughter. She may be pint- sized, but she's got a big personality and is following in her mother's footsteps.\r\n\r\n<strong>Judge Yertle the Turtle<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe authoritative judge who presides over Horton's trial at the end of the show. Yertle is a great role for a newer performer who may not be quite ready for the responsibility of a larger part.\r\n\r\n<strong>Vlad Vladikoff<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe black-bottomed eagle who flies off with the Whos\r\n\r\n<strong>The Grinch<\/strong>\r\n\r\nArguably the most famous Seuss character of all! He has a brief, fun cameo in Seussical JR.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Whos<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Whos (including First Who Family, Second Who Family, Third Who Family, Fourth Who Family, and Fifth Who Family) are the citizens of Whoville and they look a lot like you and me, only so small they are invisible to the naked eye. They are a tight-knit, supportive community.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ensemble<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Jungle Citizens, Hunters, Circus Animals, Fish, Nurses, Courtroom Attendants, additional Wickersham Brothers and Bird Girls all help fill out the world Seussical JR. These ensemble roles are great places for anyone who would like to be involved in your production.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","creative_team_content":"Director: Ryan Jacobs\r\n\r\nMusical Director: Philippa Drinkwater\r\n\r\nChoreographer: Helena Harvey\r\n\r\nAssistant Director: Ann Stewart\r\n\r\nProduction Manager: Natasha Foster\r\n\r\nCompany Manager: Huw Griffiths","musical_numbers_content":"Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!\r\n\r\nHorton Hears A Who\r\n\r\nBiggest Blame Fool\r\n\r\nBiggest Blame Fool \/ Gertrude McFuzz\r\n\r\nHere on Who\r\n\r\nMeet JoJo The Who\r\n\r\nHow To Raise A Child\r\n\r\nOh, The Thinks You Can Think (Reprise)\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s Possible (Part 1)\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s Possible (Part 2)\r\n\r\nAlone In The Universe \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Horton, JoJo\r\n\r\nThe One Feather Tail Of Miss Gertrude McFuzz \/ Amaysing\u00a0 Gertrude (part 1)\r\n\r\nAmayzing Gertrude (Part 1)\r\n\r\nAmayzing Gertrude (Part 2)\r\n\r\nMonkey Around \/ Chasing The Whos\r\n\r\nNotice Me, Horton","musical_numbers_content_act2":"How Lucky You Are\r\n\r\nMayzie\u2019s Exit \/ Horton Sits On The Eff \/ Dilemma \/ Hunters\r\n\r\nEgg, Nest, &amp; Tree\r\n\r\nSold \/ Mayzie In Palm Beach\r\n\r\nMayzie At The Circus\r\n\r\nAmayzing Horton\r\n\r\nAlone In The Universe (Reprise 1)\r\n\r\nSolla Sollew\r\n\r\nGertrude \/ Espionage\u00a0 (Part 2)\r\n\r\nAll For You\r\n\r\nThe Whos Return \/ The People Versus Horton The Elephant (Part 1)\r\n\r\nThe People Versus Horton The Elephant (Part 2)\r\n\r\nYopp!\r\n\r\nAlone In The Universe (Reprise 2)\r\n\r\nOh, The Thinks You Can Think! (Finale)\r\n\r\nGreen Eggs and Ham (Finale Bows)","book_tickets":"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.co.nz\/shows\/show.aspx?sh=SEUSSICA23","welcome_pack":"","show_audition_info":"0","audition_info_content":"<a href=\"http:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Audition-Pack-Seussical-Jr-2023-2.pdf\">Audition Pack Seussical Jr - 2023 -2<\/a>","audition_pack":"http:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Audition-Pack-Seussical-Jr-2023-2.pdf","audition_booking":"https:\/\/app.acuityscheduling.com\/schedule.php?owner=18389762&appointmentType=47382843","cast_content":"<strong>The Cat in the Hat:<\/strong> Charlie Betts\r\n\r\n<strong>Horton the Elephant:<\/strong> Thomas Grieve\r\n\r\n<strong>Jojo Boy:<\/strong> Caleb Asi\r\n\r\n<strong>Mr Major:<\/strong> Benjamin Bartlett\r\n\r\n<strong>Mrs Mayor:<\/strong> Sofia Asi\r\n\r\n<strong>Sour Kangaroo:<\/strong> Jana Tauwhare-George\r\n\r\n<strong>Lil Kangaroo:<\/strong> Penny Maton\r\n\r\n<strong>Gertrude McFuzz:<\/strong> Bryah Edwin\r\n\r\n<strong>Mayzie La Bird:<\/strong> Amelie Tippett\r\n\r\n<strong>The Bird Girls:<\/strong> Bianca Kowalewski, Indie Pretty-Taylor, Keira Taylor, Leah Gunson, Mizaan Turner, Martha-Rose Hagenson\r\n\r\n<strong>The Wickersham Brothers:<\/strong> Alejandro Bellringer, Ben McNeil, Felix Pease, Lucas Jacobson, Luke Shaw, Tommy Broadmore","cast_content2":"<strong>ENSEMBLE: <\/strong>\r\n\r\nAbbie Ireland\r\n\r\nAbigail Munro\r\n\r\nAiden Hocking\r\n\r\nAmelie Francis\r\n\r\nAngus O'Sullivan\r\n\r\nChloe Adair\r\n\r\nBlakey Stewart-McDonald\r\n\r\nCharlotte Williamson\r\n\r\nCynan Huirama-Glennie\r\n\r\nDaisy Youngman\r\n\r\nDillon McCullough\r\n\r\nEleanor Bridgehouse\r\n\r\nFreya Fabish\r\n\r\nGenevieve Kerr\r\n\r\nIsabelle Fisher\r\n\r\nJamie Grieve\r\n\r\nLayla O'Brien\r\n\r\nMacy Stuck\r\n\r\nMaggie Cleaver\r\n\r\nMillie Ireland\r\n\r\nOlivia Moorhead\r\n\r\nPaige Liggett\r\n\r\nRuth Hagenson\r\n\r\nSarah Anglesey\r\n\r\nSienna Asi\r\n\r\nSophie Davison\r\n\r\nVenetia Ngeru","sponsors_content":"<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6041\" src=\"http:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CC-icon-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6042\" src=\"http:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jr-sponsors-icon-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>","show_credits_content":"Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty\r\n\r\nMusic by Stephen Flaherty\r\n\r\nLyrics by Lynn Ahrens\r\n\r\nConceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle\r\n\r\nBased on the Works of Dr. Seuss\r\n\r\nSeussical\u2122 was originally produced on Broadway by SFX Theatrical Group, Barry &amp; Fran Weissler and Universal Studios","show_menu":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/shows\/5912"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/shows"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/shows"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/npos.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}