Singing Audition for Broadway Musical "Cats"
The company is holding auditions for Broadway Musical "Cats", please see the details below. About the project: The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. And so, begins our introduction to the cats. One by one they step forward to audition for the role, to be chosen to make the special journey to be reborn. Additional info: Callbacks (By Invitation Only): Sunday, January 5th: 1 - 4pm Rehearsals: Rehearsals start Monday, January 6th Monday through Friday 7 - 10pm Performance Dates (MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE DATES): March 22nd, 8pm March 23rd, 2pm March 29th, 2pm March 30th, 2pm April 5th, 8pm April 6th, 2pm April 12th, 2pm April 12th, 8pm April 13th, 2pm April 19th, 2pm April 19th, 8pm April 25th, 8pm April 26th, 2pm April 26th, 8pm April 27th, 2pm No show on April 20th - Easter Sunday Prepare one-minute of music from a show OTHER THAN CATS that showcases your range and vocal ability. Please bring your own track on a personal device to connect with our sound system. Please wear comfortable clothes as choreography will be learned at auditions. Please bring a resume and headshot if you have one.
24 roles
Lead, Alto/Mezzo A former "glamour cat," ostracized by the Jellicles, who has lost her sparkle and now only wants to be accepted. Requires a strong actress and vocalist.
Lead, Baritone The storyteller and protector of the Jellicle tribe. Old Deuteronomy's second-in-command and the show's main narrator. Good dancer.
Supporting, Tenor An elderly cat whose paws tremble from old age; he spends his time reminiscing about his past exploits when he used to be a famous theatre actor.
Supporting, Baritone A fat upper-class cat who is respected by all. Good dancer.
Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano A troubled and skittish cat; she is best friends with Bombalurina and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. Good dancer.
Supporting, Soprano - A queen who watches out for the kittens and takes care of Gus. Good dancer.
Supporting, Soprano The youngest kitten. Sweet and compassionate, sings alongside Grizabella in "Memory (Reprise)." Good dancer
Supporting, Soprano She is seemingly lazy, but at night she becomes active. A.K.A. the Old Gumbie Cat. Partial dancing cat, needs to move well.
Supporting, Baritone A mischievous troublemaker, one-half of a notorious duo with Rumpleteazer. Good dancer.
Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano A mischievous troublemaker, one-half of a notorious duo with Mungojerrie. Good dancer.
Supporting, Baritone An upbeat and active cat who lives on the mail trains; quirky, requires a good character actor. Good dancer.
Supporting, Baritone A flashy cat who loves the center of attention. A show off with a range from clownish to serious. Dancer.
Supporting, Baritone Is a young black-and-white tuxedo cat with magical powers that he cannot yet fully control. Needs to be an excellent dancer (preferable with ballet training).
Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano Flirty and confident; best friends with Demeter and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. Good dancer.
Featured, Baritone The show's only real villain and a literary allusion to the Sherlock Holmes character Professor Moriarty. Possibly be a strong dancer with classical ballet training and be able to do lifts.
Featured, Baritone A playful kitten often performing acrobatics as well as being a strong dancer.
Featured, Mezzo-Soprano Female twin of Coricopat; perfectly synchronized in their movements and nearly identical in appearance.
Featured, Baritone Male twin of Tantomile; perfectly synchronized in their movements and nearly identical in appearance.
Featured/Ensemble
Featured/Ensemble, Mezzo-Soprano Glamorous and snooty, stand-offish air.
Featured/Ensemble, Tenor
Featured/Ensemble, Baritone
Featured/Ensemble, Baritone
Bass, Tenor, Alto, Soprano
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