CHARACTER LIST
There are a lot of roles available for both boys and girls participating in this workshop.
Take a look below and see what characters we will bring to life!
Take a look below and see what characters we will bring to life!
GERTRUDE MCFUZZ - Gertrude Mcfuzz is very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a neurotic, nervous and shy bird into one with the power to protect and care for a baby elephant bird and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up.
HORTON THE ELEPHANT - Horton The Elephant is a gentle giant. Think of him as a big-hearted blue-collar guy who is steadfast, responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. He is imaginative and receptive to the world around him. He is very unselfconscious. Horton's view of the world never changes - he believes in its goodness. By the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent.
JOJO - Jojo is a "Thinker", a smart child with a wild imagination 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 world, using the power and possibilities of his own Thinks.
JUNGLE CREATURES - The Jungle Creatures are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters.
MAYZIE LA BIRD - Mayzie La Bird is self-centered, selfish, and vain. Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity–she realizes she isn't the kind of person who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg.
MR. AND MRS. MAYOR - Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are Whos who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake.
SOUR KANGAROO - Sour Kangaroo isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy, and a lot of fun.
THE CAT IN THE HAT - The Cat In The Hat is the essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping Jojo to discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story for the show together.
THE GRINCH, YERTLE THE TURTLE, VLAD VLADIKOFF - Three great smaller character roles that will be played by featured chorus members.
THE WHOS - The Whos are a lot like you and me, only so small as to be invisible. They each have their own individual inherent humanity.
THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS - The Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off on another.
HORTON THE ELEPHANT - Horton The Elephant is a gentle giant. Think of him as a big-hearted blue-collar guy who is steadfast, responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. He is imaginative and receptive to the world around him. He is very unselfconscious. Horton's view of the world never changes - he believes in its goodness. By the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent.
JOJO - Jojo is a "Thinker", a smart child with a wild imagination 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 world, using the power and possibilities of his own Thinks.
JUNGLE CREATURES - The Jungle Creatures are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters.
MAYZIE LA BIRD - Mayzie La Bird is self-centered, selfish, and vain. Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity–she realizes she isn't the kind of person who would be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can for the egg.
MR. AND MRS. MAYOR - Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are Whos who are parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake.
SOUR KANGAROO - Sour Kangaroo isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy, and a lot of fun.
THE CAT IN THE HAT - The Cat In The Hat is the essence of mischief, fun, and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping Jojo to discover the power of his own imagination as they create the story for the show together.
THE GRINCH, YERTLE THE TURTLE, VLAD VLADIKOFF - Three great smaller character roles that will be played by featured chorus members.
THE WHOS - The Whos are a lot like you and me, only so small as to be invisible. They each have their own individual inherent humanity.
THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS - The Wickersham Brothers are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks, and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off on another.
