SEUSSICAL
"Seussical" is a 4 month training programme, building up to another season of NYT's dazzling performances at Auckland's Aotea Centre.
Join us in bringing to life this larger than life show featuring all of your 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. Come with 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.
National Youth Theatre is an all-access training programme for children and young adults aged between 7 - 21. You don't need to audition to be part of the ensemble, once you register, you are part of the programme and will perform on stage in all performances. Our lead roles are auditioned from within the cast.
Rehearsals are broken up by age group and all of the skills you need to participate in the show are taught by our experienced tutors. Rehearsals are mostly on Sunday afternoons, with lead rehearsals on Thursday evenings. Rehearsals mostly take place at Bayfield School, in Herne Bay.
At the end of the programme there will be four public performances (on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025) and three subsidised performances for schools, on Thursday 26th June at 9.45 am & 12.15 pm, and Friday 27th June at 12 pm. If your school is interested in attending please get in touch.
Course Fees
| Registration Fee | Includes show pack of t-shirt, souvenir programme, & digital team cast photo $595 incl GST for all age groups |
Important Dates
Note: Unless specified, rehearsals take place at Bayfield School.
Orientation Day for all cast: Saturday 15th February 2025
1st Rehearsal: Sunday 16th February
Rehearsals continue every Sunday except for middle weekend of the school holidays, KINGS BIRTHDAY.
Dance Extension Workshop: Sunday 23rd February
1st Round Auditions & Callbacks: Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd March
Dance Extension Auditions: Sunday 9th March
2nd Round Auditions: Saturday 15th March
2nd Round Callbacks: Saturday 22nd March
Weekend Intensive: TBC, Camp Adair (Team Purple, dance extension team and selected leads required).
There will be rehearsal as usual for Red/Yellow/Green on this weekend
Runs: 17th and 19th June 6:30 - 9:00pm (Leads and older cast)
Runs: 21st and 22nd June, Bayfield School (Full cast - timing TBC) - PLEASE NOTE THIS IS MATARIKI WEEKEND
Theatre Week: Monday 23rd - Friday 27th June (some time will be required off school)
THEATRE WEEK
Aotea Centre, Auckland CBD
Rehearsals Monday 23rd June afternoon/evening
Rehearsals Tuesday 24th June afternoon/evening - some cast may need early finish @ school
Wednesday 25th June all day (timing TBC)
School Performances:
Thursday 26th June - 9.45am and 12.15pm
Friday 27th June - 12.00 pm
Public Performances:
Saturday 28th June - 1.30pm and 7.00pm
Sunday 29th June - 11.30am and 4.00pm
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