"Cats" the Musical Needs Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "Cats". See breakdown below. Rate: COST $915 weekly minimum (Tier 1) Additional info: Audition break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AND 2:00 PM - 2:05 PM (E) Company encourages performers of all gender identities and/or expressions, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. PREPARATION All auditioning must bring a headshot and resume (stapled back-to-back). Jazz shoes for dance. Callbacks, if warranted, will be the same day. Callbacks will include cold readings (song). Rehearsals Start: May 17, 2025 Show Opens: May 31, 2025 Show Closes: June 8, 2025 ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
19 roles
Female identifying. The glamour cat. Accomplished singer with wide dramatic range of vocal timbre, Mezzo with strong belt to E flat.
The ‘rock-star’ cat, with wild comedic sexuality. A charismatic performer with a fantastic pop/rock voice and strong falsetto. An outstanding presence with good dance skills.
The ‘Gumbie Cat’. Motherly, an Edwardian ‘do-gooder’. A comedic character with excellent movement and tap dancing skills. Strong singer with high Db.
The magician – impish, with an expansive personality. A phenomenal principal dancer. Gymnastic skills and tricks a plus. Good high baritone vocals.
Older. Operatic Tenor. A fat upper-class cat who is respected by all. He is described as "the Brummell of cats" due to his immaculate pelt, which resembles a tuxedo and spats.
Old. Asparagus a.k.a. Gus: The Theatre Cat. He spends his time reminiscing about his past exploits when he used to be a famous theatre actor.
Older. High Baritone/Tenor. Is the Jellicle Cats’ wise and respected older leader. Sees the value of each and every cat within the Jellicle Tribe.
Mezzo-Soprano. High belt. Flirts with many male cats, is a dance-heavy role. A saucy red female. A principal vocalist and dancer.
A troubled and skittish queen; she is best friends with Bombalurina and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. A principal vocalist.
A.k.a. the White Cat. A naive and shy white kitten who is known for her beauty and poise. She is a featured dancer and is the first character to touch Grizabella.
A grey tabby tomcat who is the storyteller and protector of the Jellicle tribe. He is Old Deuteronomy's second-in-command and the show's main narrator.
A mischievous troublemaker, he is one-half of a notorious duo of cat burglars along with Rumpleteazer.
A mischievous troublemaker, she is one half of a notorious duo of cat burglars along with Mungojerrie.
An upbeat and active orange tabby cat, who lives on the mail trains and acts as an unofficial chaperone. Quirky.
The show's only real villain and a literary allusion to the Sherlock Holmes character Professor Moriarty. He goes out of his way to terrorize the Jellicles.
Doubles as Macavity.
A brown pointed Queen. Glamourous and snooty with a stand-offish air.
Young. Sillabub is a sweet, affectionate, innocent kitten, typically the youngest of the tribe. She gets along with the entire tribe thanks to her friendly and welcoming disposition; the older cats are protective of her while the younger cats enjoy playing with her.
He is a playful young kitten, often performing acrobatics as well as being a strong dancer.
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