AUDITIONS
Be a part of an all-star cast and crew
Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Auditions: Thursday August 27 from 4:30-6:30PM; Friday August 28 from 4:30-6:30PM; Saturday August 29 from 10:00AM-1:00PM
About the Show.
DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical
Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Book and Lyrics by TIMOTHY MASON
Music by MEL MARVIN
Additional Music and Lyrics by ALBERT HAGUE and DR. SEUSS
Based on the iconic animated film and beloved children’s book, Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! features a book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. This duo expands on the timeless story, adding new songs that are bound to have everyone tapping their feet.
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
Director. Mathias Maas
Musical Director. Jenny Shiroma
Choreographer. Samuel Tofolo
About Auditions.
Diamond Head Theatre is seeking performers of all ages for one of the most beloved holiday stories, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Looking for an ensemble cast spanning ages, diversities, shapes, and sizes. Whoville is a world full of life, and this production is looking for people ready to inhabit it fully. Exceptional opportunities for teens and young people. Strong singing and character voices are essential, along with a willingness to commit to extensive wardrobe, hair, makeup, and prosthetic demands.
Please prepare a 1 minute cut of a contemporary musical theatre song that shows off your vocal range and personality. Please bring sheet music in your proper key (no onsite transpositions). An accompanist will be provided. No recorded music or a cappella, please. You may also prepare a cut from the show.
*** The roles of Thing 1 and Thing 2 will be primarily responsible for puppetry and effects for performances. If you would like to only be considered for these roles, you may opt out of singing for your audition. Thing 1 and 2 auditions will consist of a puppetry prompt to be given at the audition. Please specify below under the ‘Which Role Are You Auditioning’ box in the Google Audition Submission Form so that the creative team can plan accordingly***
All auditioners will be asked to stay for a dance call. Please wear comfortable clothes you can move in, bathrooms are available onsite to change if needed. Please bring jazz or dance shoes, if you have them. Covered shoes are required.
If you are out of town/unavailable for auditions and callbacks but available for the production you may submit a tape by submitting materials to: productions@diamondheadtheatre.org. You will still need to fill out a submission form and select ‘Virtual Submission’ for this option. If you have any questions regarding auditions, or the show, please reach out to productions@diamondheadtheatre.org.
What to Bring. Please have a complete list of any conflicts or possible conflicts you may have with rehearsals and performances between August 31 – December 22. If you are cast in DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, no additional conflicts, except those presented at your audition, will be accepted. Headshots and resumes preferred, but not required.
Audition Dates.
Thursday August 27, 4:30-6:30 PM
Friday August 28, 4:30-6:30 PM
Saturday August 29, 10:00AM-1:00 PM
If you are out of town/unavailable for auditions and callbacks but available for the production, you may submit a tape by submitting materials to productions@diamondheadtheatre.org. Digital submissions will be due by August 27, 2026.
Audition Sign Up. Auditions by appointment are preferred. “Drop ins” are permitted as time allows, but please do not expect to be seen immediately. Auditions will be held in the Diamond Head Theatre Rehearsal Hall at 520 Makapuu Avenue (rear parking lot/costume shop entrance). Click here to sign up to audition.
Callbacks.
Sunday, August 30 from 7PM – 10 PM
Callbacks are on Sunday, August 30 (by invitation only). Not being called back in no way infers final casting decisions. At callbacks, you may be asked to learn a short dance sequence, scene excerpt, or song from the show.
Rehearsal Dates. All rehearsals will be at Diamond Head Theatre.A formal first rehearsal is on August 31, however the rehearsal schedule will vary until October 18 based on availability. Please refer to the available rehearsal schedule for further specifics on dates and times being held for rehearsals. Rehearsals are normally 6 days a week with alternating days off. Rehearsal times are typically, but not limited to, Mondays – 7:30 – 10pm; Tuesday-Fridays 7:00-10:00pm; Sundays 7:00-10:00PM (Through October 18) or 2:00-6:00pm (October 25-November 8). There will be no rehearsal on October 10-12 and November 3. Please refer to the available rehearsal calendar to confirm dates and times.
You will be expected to complete and then turn in a bio for use in the playbill. It should be a paragraph about your stage credits (75 words or less). Forms will be available to facilitate this process. Due date for your bio is Thursday September 10.
2026 Show Dates. November 19-December 22, 2026
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. We are committed to non-traditional casting, so all appropriate ages, body types, colors, ethnicities, disabilities and gender identities are encouraged to audition. Each cast member will also pledge to uphold our anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies before beginning rehearsals. We are dedicated to an open and inclusive create environment that fosters artistic and personal growth.
DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
