Oh the thinks you can think when Dr Suess best loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper.
Horton the Elephant is splashing around in the water in the Jungle of Nool one day when he hears someone call, Help! He finds a dust speck and imagines that there are people on it. He places it safely on a clover. The other animals, especially the Sour Kangaroo and the Wickersham Brothers (monkeys) think hes crazy. There are people on the speck the residents of Whoville. Horton talks with Mr. Mayor and his son Jojo. The Cat in the Hat is the narrator, but also enters the story. He gets Jojo to think which gets him into trouble.
Meanwhile, Gertrude McFuzz, a bird, is sad about her one-feathered tail and Mayzie, a bird with a beautiful tail encourages Gertrude to take some special pills to get her tail to grow, which she does. Mayzie asks Horton to sit on her egg while she flies off for a vacation, and the monkeys with Vlad the Eagle get the clover with the Whos on it and throw it into a clover field. Horton is now stuck sitting on the egg when hunters come and sell him to a traveling circus.
Later Gertrude realizes that she wants to go back to being herself and finds Hortons clover for him. He is brought to trial in the Jungle of Nool and determined to be insane. But he gets the Whos to yell loud enough, especially with Jojos Yopp and they are finally heard. The egg hatches and Horton, with Gertrude, decides to raise the Elephant Bird together. Its a happy ending!
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JOJO: Male or female age 10 14
A thinker. Jojo can be played as awkward, a little bit of a loner or simply a child whose Thinks gets him into constant trouble.
Vocal range Ab3 to B4
THE CAT IN THE HAT: Male or female
The essence of mischief, fun and imagination. Role needs physically adept actor who is confident on stage, comfortable with comedy and have good rhythm and timing. Tap dancing an advantage. May also play the Grinch.
Vocal Range Top D5
HORTON THE ELEPHANT Male or female
A gentle, big hearted robust character who is steadfast, responsible, and always tried to do the right thing. This role needs a strong actor and singer.
Vocal range C3 to E4
MR MAYOR Mature male MRS MAYOR Mature female
Jojos parents. They are Whos. Needs good singers and pair well together.
Vocal range Mr Mayor C3 to E4 Mrs Mayor A3 to Bb4
GERTRUDE McFUZZ Female any age
Very self-conscious about her one feathered tail. She changes into someone who realises her self-worth during the show. Needs a good actor and a great singer and should fit well with Horton.
Vocal range F#3 to Eb5
MAYZIE LA BIRD Female any age
Self-centred, vain, and manipulative. Role needs a good singer and actor who can sell Mayzies larger than life personality.
Vocal range G#3 to Eb5
WICKERSHAM BROTHERS Male or female any age
Not bad guys. They tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief. Needs good movers who work well as a group.
Vocal range Ab2 to B3
BIRD GIRLS 3 Females any age
Fabulous group of girls who support Mayzie throughout the show. Must be good movers, singers and work well together.
Vocal range A3 to B4
SOUR KANGAROO Female any age
Loud, brassy and a lot of fun. She has attitude but isnt mean. Needs strong actor with a bring-the-house-down singing voice.
Vocal rage Eb5
YOUNG KANGAROO Young pint- sized female
Sour Kangaroos feist daughter with a big personality. Doesnt have to be a strong singer but good actor.
Vocal range N/A
YERTLE THE TURTLE Male or female any age
A part that is an opportunity for a less experienced actor but is still a good singer and actor.
Vocal rage F3 to F3
VLAD VLADIKOFF Male of female any age
An eagle with a non- singing role so is a good part for an ensemble member who can make a big impression in a short amount of time.
Vocal range N/A
THE GRINCH Male or female any age
Arguably the most famous Seuss character of all. Has a brief, fun cameo and part needs a good actor and singer who can have fun with the Grinchs short solo. May double with The Cat or be drawn from the ensemble
Vocal range F3 to B3
THE WHOS - Male or Female any age, any number
Citizens of Whoville who look human. A part to have fun developing your character.
ENSEMBLE Male or Female any age any number
The Jungle Citizens Hunter, Circus animals, Fish, Nurses, Courtroom Attendants.