The SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem announces auditions for its upcoming fall 2008 production of "Seussical: The Musical."

"Seussical" will be directed by David Whitlock and will play in Showhouse II at the SCERA Center for the Arts September 19 through October 13, 2008, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Auditions for male and female performers ages 8 to mature adults will be held Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29 from 7-10 p.m. in Room B3 of the SCERA Center, 745 South State Street in Orem.

Auditioners should come prepared to sing 16 measures of a Broadway-style song. An accompanist or boom box will be provided.

All roles are available and special casting needs include performers of odd sizes and shapes, gymnasts and acrobats, carnival or circus acts and novelty talents.

"Seussical" weaves together several of Dr. Seuss' most beloved characters, including Horton the Elephant and his love, Gertrude McFuzz, The Grinch, Thing 1 and Thing 2, Yertle the Turtle, Sneetches, Cindy-Lou Who and the citizens of Whoville, as well as the Cat in the Hat, who serves as the story's narrator.

"Seussical" is from composing team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Aherns, who also wrote "Once on This Island" and the score to "Ragtime."

For more information, contact the SCERA by calling (801) 225-ARTS or visiting www.scera.org.