2026 - 2027 Auditions
Dr Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas
About the show
Every Who down in Whoville loved Christmas a lot. But the Grinch, who lived just North of Whoville, did not. Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas brings the beloved Christmas story to life in full Whoville splendour. Combining songs from the classic cartoon, and the Jim Carey movie, this musical will have your heart growing three sizes this Holiday Season.
Director: Michelle Langille (She/Her)
Choreographer: Andrea Smith (She/Her)
Musical Director: Avery-Jean Brennan (They/She)
Rehearsal Dates: October 20 - November 20, 2026
Show Dates: November 12 - January 10, 2027
Character Breakdown:
Please note the pronouns in the breakdowns are the pronouns of the character but do not necessarily indicate the pronouns of the actor playing them. Please submit for the roles that interest you.
Please note that the role of The Grinch is on offer.
Old Max
Our storyteller who unexpectedly has a final memory that inspires him to celebrate the night of the Grinch’s transformation with the audience. A wise and somewhat weary old soul on the last legs of a spectacular life. He is trustworthy and charming and can “spin a yarn” like the best of them.
Young Max
Misery loves company, but this peppy new pup refuses to succumb to the Grinch’s negativity and pessimism. He is lovable, charming, and always eager to please. He is indefatigably positive and fun. Everything the Grinch tries to destroy, Max catches before it breaks, never tiring of the Grinch’s antics.
Cindy Lou Who (playing age 8-11)
She is the youngest child of the central Who family. She is the one person with a genuine heart of gold who can find and express love to the Grinch. She is still young enough to be guided by her sense of wonder and empathy, and believes in the possibility of goodness in the Grinch.
Papa Who
The Father of the central Who Family. He is the calm eye of the storm; goodness and confidence pour out of him. He accidentally indoctrinates the children of Whoville with the story of the boogeyman Grinch.
Mama Who
The Mother of the central Who Family. She is overwhelmed by the Christmas hysteria, and she is unsuccessfully struggling to maintain control of both her children and Grandpa and Grandma Who. Adorably annoying, funny, and a loving mother.
Grandpa Who
The eldest of the central Who family. He is gruff, comically grumpy, and enjoys antagonizing Mama Who and trying to scare the children with ghost stories. He loves Christmas and his grandchildren, but is driven batty by both.
Grandma Who
The matriarch of the central Who family who can solve any problem, a peacemaker. She is loving and warm. The children respect and listen to her, and she has the patience to calm both them and Mama Who.
Other Characters:
Ensemble - Includes Citizens of Whoville (18+years) and Children of Whoville. (Playing age 8-13 years)
Audition Requirements:
Those selected to audition will be asked to prepare a 1-2 min comedic monologue and a 1:30 cut of a song in the style of the show; please bring sheet music clearly marked. You will be provided an accompanist. Further material will be provided along with the invitation to audition.
Audition Location
Details to be sent with the audition invitation.
Neptune Theatre’s audition, rehearsal, and performance spaces are all physically accessible via ramps and elevators.
How to apply:
Please submit via our submission portal at https://neptunetheatre.submit.com/show/2 by April 20. Please upload your headshot and resume and clearly label them with your name, eg Joe_Smith. Please indicate which role(s) you wish to be considered for.
Only those selected for an audition will be contacted.
If you already have a profile, do NOT create a new one. Select the show and characters you wish to be considered for.
Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement:
Neptune Theatre seeks to promote equity, inclusion, and access by amplifying voices and stories that have been historically marginalized or underrepresented, and we factor this into every decision we make. We encourage submissions from artists of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and identities, and will give scheduling priority to those who self-identify as IBPOC, LGBTQ2S+, d/Deaf, living with disabilities, and/or facing other systemic challenges in our industry.
Applying artists should be aware that Neptune does not tolerate any form of harassment of its employees, clients, volunteers, or any persons visiting or spending time on its premises.
Neptune Theatre’s audition, rehearsal, and performance spaces are all physically accessible via elevators and ramped surfaces.
