Auditions

AUDITION NOTICE: ROH PROFESSIONAL MAINSTAGE SERIES

2026 FALL PRODUCTION: Seussical the Musical (TYA Version) – October 16 – November 8

AUDITION DATES:

• Tuesday, August 18: 3:30PM-10PM YOUTH/TEEN (Ages 7-15) & ADULT AUDITIONS
• Video submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, August 19 at 10PM.
• Thursday, August 20: 3:30PM-10PM YOUTH/TEEN (Ages 7-15) & ADULT AUDITIONS
• Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability of time blocks. 

AUDITION BY APPOINTMENT: Auditions are by appointment. Please CLICK THE LINK  to request an audition slot. Please follow musical cut requirements as listed on the audition form.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:

Please fill out our AUDITION FORM. You can EMAIL US with a link to your video audition, vocal and dance reels (if you have them), and your headshot and resume. Please specify which productions you would like to be considered for. Also include union status (AEA Guest Artist contracts available), if you would require housing, and if specific transportation needs are required (e.g. I’ll need to ship my violin before I travel).

PERSONNEL:

• Anthony Ejarque: Executive Producing Director
• Jenry Towle: Associate Artistic Director, Director
• Samuel Tolley: Music Director
• Brad Reinking: Choreographer

LOCATION OF PRODUCTIONS:
Rochester Opera House
31 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867

CASTING NOTE:

In reference to the character descriptions below, some have been written on the binary with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions may be, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, gender queer, transgender and non binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with. We may list race/ethnicity when specific to the character, but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. In addition, we may list a disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors of every ability for all roles. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we may provide.

All roles available, open to any age, ethnicity, or gender unless otherwise specified. No roles are precast. All roles are paid positions. All performers are required to work at least 10 Theatre Collective hours with a technical department during the rehearsal/run of this production. Departments include Set, Electric, Costumes, Maintenance, PR, etc.

ACTOR HOUSING: Limited housing is available for actors and technicians a short distance from both rehearsal and performance spaces.

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (TYA VERSION)
Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-Conceived by Eric Idle
Based on the Works of Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

Director: Jenry Towle
Music Director: Samuel Tolley
Choreographer: Brad Reinking

ABOUT THE MUSICAL:
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.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Rehearsals: September 23 – October 10
• Tech Rehearsals: October 11-15

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, October 16: 7:30PM

Saturday, October 17: 2PM & 7:30PM

Sunday, October 18: 5PM

Wednesday, October 21: 10AM SMAT

Thursday, October 22: 10AM SMAT & 7:30PM

Friday, October 23: 10AM SMAT & 7:30PM 

Saturday, October 24: 2PM & 7:30PM

Sunday, October 25: 5PM

Thursday, October 29: 7:30PM

Friday, October 30: 7:30PM 

Saturday, October 31: 2PM & 7:30PM

Sunday, November 1: 5PM

Thursday, November 5: 7:30PM

Friday, November 6: 10AM & 7:30PM

Saturday, November 7: 2PM & 7:30PM

Sunday, November 8: 5PM

*Schedule subject to change to omit performances within this timeframe

SEEKING: PLEASE REFERENCE OUR CHARACTER BREAKDOWN