Cat in The Hat by Chattanooga Theatre Centre in Chattanooga, Tennessee

What To Know About This Production

DR. SEUSS’S THE CAT IN THE HAT has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world.

In this lively, engaging adaptation, not a word has been touched or added to Dr. Seuss' classic, ensuring that anyone who's read the story will find themselves transported into the world they've always imagined. There are however, fun-filled physically comic bits that embellish some of the more silly capers caused by The Cat and his “assistants.” The show has lots of movement and “clowning.” From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure... but what will mom find when she gets home...?

Performance Dates

  • Jul 10 Friday 7:00 PM
  • Jul 11 Saturday 1:00 PM
  • Jul 11 Saturday 2:30 PM
  • Jul 11 Saturday 7:00 PM
  • Jul 12 Sunday 1:00 PM
  • Jul 12 Sunday 2:30 PM
  • Jul 14 Tuesday 9:30 AM
  • Jul 14 Tuesday 10:30 AM
  • Jul 14 Tuesday 11:30 AM
  • Jul 15 Wednesday 9:30 AM
  • Jul 15 Wednesday 10:30 AM
  • Jul 15 Wednesday 11:30 AM
  • Jul 16 Thursday 9:30 AM
  • Jul 16 Thursday 10:30 AM
  • Jul 16 Thursday 11:30 AM
  • Jul 17 Friday 9:30 AM
  • Jul 17 Friday 10:30 AM
  • Jul 17 Friday 11:30 AM
  • Jul 17 Friday 7:00 PM
  • Jul 18 Saturday 1:00 PM
  • Jul 18 Saturday 2:30 PM
  • Jul 18 Saturday 7:00 PM
  • Jul 19 Sunday 1:00 PM
  • Jul 19 Sunday 2:30 PM

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Auditions For Cat in The Hat

What To Expect At Auditions

F.A.Q.

"Where do I park?"

You can park in the lot right across from the Theatre Centre. It is FREE to park there, though you will need to PICK UP A PARKING PASS inside the CIRCLE LOBBY and place it in your car before you audition.

"There are two days of auditions, do I come to both?"

The short answer is: “no.” You can come to either Monday or Tuesday, whichever works best for you. PLEASE, SCHEDULE AN AUDITION DATE, by emailing scott@theatrecentre.com.

Please don’t come to both audition days, it doesn’t help your chances of getting a role. However, the Callbacks, if necessary, for the show will be held on the Thursday immediately following the audition (MAY 7 at 5pm), so if you have a conflict with that day, please let us know at the audition.

"Is it okay to arrive at 5pm for the audition?"

Sort of. Yes, if you have to hurry from school and/or work to get here by 5pm; that is fine. Just be aware that there is an audition form that must be filled out before you can audition, so if you can arrive 15-30 minutes early, it would be less stressful for you and more helpful for us if you can have that done by 5pm. As we move into this unusual new world, you will have an appointment time. You may be asked to check in through text message when you arrive and we will let you know, by text, when it is clear for you to enter the building. Again, all of this is new, and we will try to keep you as up to date as possible.

"How old do I need to be to audition?"

The Youth Theatre is intended for students in grades 4 through 12.

It is recommended that you be in 4th grade to audition, though many times young actors aren't quite ready and more likely to be cast as 5th graders. We are committed to “non-traditional casting,” or “color-conscious casting” of ethnic minority actors in roles where race or ethnicity is not germane. Which means young actors of all races are encouraged to audition.

"Do I need to prepare a monologue or a song?"

No, we will work with you at the audition and give everyone the same opportunities. We often play theatre and improve games. The attitude with which you work on these is just as important, if not more so, than the way you perform them or the lines you read. Behavior during the audition tells the professional staff a lot about what your behavior will be like during the rehearsal. If there is a scene we want you to read, we will provide that. The only preparation necessary is that you have a list of ANY conflicts you might have with rehearsal. This is vital! We MUST know any days you will miss in ADVANCE of casting. Rehearsal for this show might begin as early as the Monday, JUNE 1 and our normal rehearsal schedule will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm.

If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here, please email the Youth Theatre Director, Scott Dunlap at scott@theatrecentre.com

Audition Times

  • May 25 Monday 5:00 PM
  • May 25 Monday 5:45 PM
  • May 25 Monday 6:30 PM
  • May 26 Tuesday 5:00 PM
  • May 26 Tuesday 5:45 PM
  • May 26 Tuesday 6:30 PM

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Audition Process

Create a free Cast98 audition profile then return here to fill out the online audition form.

There are four steps to complete the audition form:

  1. Information about auditions and privacy
  2. Contact information and background
  3. Upcoming conflict calendar
  4. Time slots and preferred roles

Once submitted, you can review your form and make changes up until your audition date.

Cast List For Cat in The Hat

Available Roles

  • The BOY (Grinch)
  • The BOY (Horton)
  • SALLY (Grinch)
  • SALLY (Horton)
  • The CAT IN THE HAT (Grinch)
  • The CAT IN THE HAT (Horton)
  • The FISH (Grinch)
  • The FISH (Horton)
  • THING 1/KITTEN A (Grinch)
  • THING 1/KITTEN A (Horton)
  • THING 2/KITTEN B (Grinch)
  • THIN 2/KITTEN B (Horton)

Cast List

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