Casting Performers for "Cats" Show
Auditions for "Cats" show. Seeking talent. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: An actor reimbursement of $600 is available to all those cast in the show. Additional info: The show runs June 13th through July 15th. This Google Audition Form will include a link for selecting a vocal audition/dance time. There will be a dance audition within 30 minutes of the vocal audition. Please plan on staying for 45-60 mins to complete both phases of your audition. Please be prepared to upload a headshot, resume, and ALL conflicts from March 24th through July 15th on the Audition Form. Callbacks are scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th, and Thursday,y February 27th. The First Cast Meeting will be on March 11th. Rehearsals will begin March 24. All costuming will be done with body positivity at the forefront and all shapes and sizes are encouraged to come audition. Auditioners can bring their own minus track downloaded on a personal device (Wi-Fi will not be available for online streaming so please download your music before your audition time). A speaker and adapter will be provided with USB-C, Lightning, and Aux connections available. In addition, an accompanist will be available to anyone who may prefer that option. Please bring your sheet music with you if using the accompanist. If interested, please apply.
15 roles
Role: Former glamour cat, now an outcast longing for redemption. Performer Type: Singer with strong acting ability. Range: Soprano with strong belt to E-flat - Key Song: "Memory" Other Songs: The Journey to the Heaviside Layer." reprises of "Memory." Key Dancer: Not a featured dancer.
Role: Narrator and protector of the Jellicle tribe. Leader in absence of Old Deuteronomy. Said to be the son of Old Deuteronomy. Performer Type: Singer/Mover (ballet and jazz). Range: Strong High Baritone up to G. range of vocal styles Key Song: "Old Deuteronomy" Other Songs: The Awefull Battle," "The Naming of Cats," ensemble pieces. Key Dancer: 'The Awefull Battle." "The Jellicle Ball"
Role: Flamboyant, rebellious rock-star tomcat. Performer Type: Singer/Mover (jazz and hip-hop). Rock tenor, falsetto. Range: Rock Tenor to Bb, must also be comfortable in falsetto Key Song: The Rum Tum Tugger" "Magical Mister Mistoffelees Other Songs: The Jellicle Ball," "Macavity." Key Dancer: "The Jellicle Ball."
Role: The "Gumbie Cat," industrious and motherly. Performer Type: Singer/Dancer (tap required). Range: Soprano to high C Key Song: "The Old Gumbie Cat Other Songs: "Bustopher Jones™ Key Dancer: Tap routine in her number.
Role: Wise, paternal Jellicle leader. Performer Type: Primarily a singer. Range: Strong Baritone up to Ab Key Song: "Old Deuteronomy" Other Songs: The Ad-dressing of Cats," ensemble. Key Dancer: Not a featured dancer.
Role: A magical tuxedo tomcat. Performer Type: Dancer/Singer (extensive ballet, jazz, acrobatics). Range: Baritone to F Key Song: "Magical Mister Mistoffelees" Other Songs: "The Naming of Cats." The Jellicle Ball." Key Dancer: Featured in "The Jellicle Ball" and solo ballet during his number.
Role: Villainous mastermind feared by the Jellicles. Performer Type: Dancer/Actor (tumbler, modern and theatrical dance). Range/Key Song: None (sung about in "Macavity") Other Songs: Ensemble pieces. Key Dancer: Menacing solo during his appearances.
Role: Flirty, confident queen; protective of Demeter. Performer Type: Singer/Dancer (jazz and contemporary), mezzo with strong chest belt. Range: Mezzo-soprano with strong belt to C Key Song: "Macavity Other Songs: "Old Gumbie Cat", "Grizabella the Glamour Cat", "Bustopher Jones", "Rum Tum Tugger". The Jellicle Ball." Key Dancer: Major dancer in The Jellicle Ball."
Role: Skittish queen with a history involving Macavity. Performer Type: Singer/Dancer (jazz and contemporary). Range: Mezzo-soprano with strong belt to C Key Song: "Macavity" Other Songs: "Old Gumbie Cat", "Grizzabella the Glamour Cat", "The Jellicle Ball." Key Dancer: Major dancer in The Jellicle Ball."
(ALSO LINES OF CARBUCKETTY AND TANTOMILE) Role: Mischievous, acrobatic burglar. Performer Type: Dancer/Singers (jazz, acrobatics). Range: Baritone to F# Key Song: "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" Other Songs: The Jellicle Ball." Key Dancer: Major dancer in their duet and ensemble numbers.
(ALSO LINES OF CORICOPAT) Role: Mischievous, acrobatic burglar. Performer Type: Dancer/Singers (jazz, acrobatics). Range: Mezzo-Soprano belt to D Key Song: "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" Other Songs: "The Jellicle Ball." Key Dancer: Major dancer in their duet and ensemble numbers.
(ALSO LINES OF BILL BAILEY) Role: The precise and orderly "Railway Cat." Performer Type: Singer/Dancer (tap required). Range: High Baritone to F# Key Song: "Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat Other Songs: "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats" "The Song of the Jellicles". Ensemble pieces. Key Dancer: Tap sequence in his solo number.
(ALSO LINES OF JEMIMA AND SILLABUB) Role: Graceful, pure white kitten. Performer Type: Primarily a dancer (ballet required). Range/Key Song: None (non-singing role). Other Songs: Dances in "Invitation to Kellicle Ball and in "The Jellicle Ball." Key Dancer: Iconic pas de deux with Mistoffelees.
(ALSO LINES OF GRIDDLEBONE) Role: Caring, maternal queen. Performer Type: Singer with ensemble dance. Range: Soprano to high C Key Song: "Gus: The Theatre Cat" (duet with Gus). Other Songs: "Old Gumbie Cat". "Bustopher Jones" Key Dancer: Participates in "The Jellicle Ball."
(ASPARAGUS)/BUSTOPHER JONES Role: Elderly theater cat reminiscing about his glory days. Performer Type: Primarily a singer with strong acting skills. Range: Operatic Tenor to Bb Key Song: "Gus: The Theatre Cat" "Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town" Other Songs: "Growltiger's Last Stand" (if included). Key Dancer: Not a featured dancer.
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