"Cats" the Musical Casting Trained Dancers and Singers
Main stage auditions for performers who are highly trained dancers and singers for "Cats" the musical. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: PLOT: Cats is a sung through musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is based on the 1939 poetry collection Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Elliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make the “Jellicle choice” by deciding which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. Additional info: Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song either from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. There will be a dance audition prior to vocal auditions. Please wear clothes comfortable for dancing as well as sneakers. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. Video submissions: see the attachment. Callbacks will be by invitation only. PERFORMANCE DATES: Sunday, March 15 at 2PM Wednesday, March 18 at 2PM Friday, March 20 at 10AM Saturday, March 21 at 2PM Saturday, March 21 at 7:30PM Sunday, March 22 at 2PM Friday, March 27 at 7:30PM Saturday, March 28 at 2PM Saturday, March 28 at 7:30PM Sunday, March 29 at 2PM *The Following are potential add-ons that should be treated as actual performances.* Sunday, March 15 at 6:30PM Wednesday, March 18 at 10AM Sunday, March 22 at 6:30PM Wednesday, March 25 at 10AM Wednesday, March 25 at 2PM Thursday, March 26 at 7:30PM Sunday, March 29 at 6:30PM If you are interested, please apply.
32 roles
Male ident. Traditionally Tenor. The narrator of the show, host of the Jellicle Ball, & young leader of the tribe. Young adult cat. Intense, energetic, brave & level-headed. A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance. Prominent Singing Parts: The Naming of Cats, Gumbie Cat, Old Deuteronomy, Jellicle Ball, Pekes & Pollicles, Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat.
Male Identifying. Traditionally Tenor. The rock star of the tribe. Young adult cat. Cocky, flirtatious, charismatic with wild anarchic energy. A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance. Requires a strong “rock” vocal quality and falsetto. Main Songs: Rum Tum Tugger, Magical Mr. Mistoffelees, Old Deuteronomy.
Female Identifying. Traditionally Mezzo/Soprano. The eccentric aunt (or uncle) of the tribe. Adult cat. Goofy, nurturing, a bossy “do-gooder”. A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in *tap* and jazz-theatre style dance. Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones.
Male Identifying. Traditionally Baritone or Tenor. The “aristocrat” of the tribe. Pompous, stuffy, loves to flaunt their status. A featured singing cat with strong “character voices” and ability to sing “mock opera”. This character track does not require a strong movement/dance background and does not have to dance in the ensemble. Main Song: Bustopher Jones.
Male Identifying. Traditionally Baritone or Tenor. The “washed up has-been” in the tribe. Comedically elderly, fragile, sweet, tired theatre actor. Main Songs: Bustopher Jones, Gus the Theatre Cat.
Male Identifying. Typically Baritone or Tenor. The “railway cat” in the tribe. Spunky, meticulous, fun-loving and very animated. A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing”. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in *tap* and jazz-theatre style dance. Main Song: Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat.
Male Identifying. Typically Baritone. One half of the notorious “cat burglar” duo with Rumpleteazer. Mischievous, fun-loving prankster, small-time crook who enjoys being naughty. A “triple-threat” role. A featured singing and dancing cat with a dedicated song requiring strong acrobatic skills and clown-like characterization. Must be a strong vocalist and dancer/acrobat. Main Song: Mungojerrie & Rumpleteazer.
Female Identifying. Traditionally Alto. One half of the notorious “cat burglar” duo with Mungojerrie. Mischievous, fun-loving prankster, small-time crook who enjoys being naughty. Known for infectious giggle. A “triple-threat” role. A featured singing and dancing cat with a dedicated song requiring strong acrobatic skills and clown-like characterization. Must be a strong vocalist and dancer/acrobat. Main Song: Mungojerrie & Rumpleteazer.
Female Identifying. Traditionally Mezzo. The “glamour cat” of the tribe. Confident, sensual, a “bombshell” with loads of self-assurance. A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance. Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones, McCavity the Mystery Cat.
Female Identifying. Traditionally Alto. The “intuitive cat” of the tribe who realizes Macavity’s deception. Smart, young adult, but always on edge; jittery, and impulsive. A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance. Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, McCavity the Mystery Cat.
Female Identifying. Traditionally Soprano. The “care-taker” of the tribe. Warm, protective adult cat; a “busybody” who likes to parent the kittens and keep order. Featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance. Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones, Gus the Theatre Cat.
Female Identifying. Traditionally “bright” Soprano. The “baby” of the tribe. Youngest kitten. Innocent, sweet, affectionate, full of “childlike wonder” and playful. A jazz/theatre-style dancing cat with some significant featured singing lines. Will dance in the ensemble. Main Singing Part: Prelude & Reprise of Memory.
Male Identifying. Traditionally Baritone. The “ancient leader” of the tribe. Mature adult cat. Wise, calm, spiritual, commanding, fairly lively but moves slowly. A featured singing cat requiring some movement in featured songs. Does not require a strong movement/dance background; this character does not have to dance in the ensemble. Main Songs: Old Deuteronomy, Moments of Happiness, Finale: Ad-ressing of the Cats.
Female Identifying. Traditionally Mezzo. The “outcast/anti-hero” of the tribe. Desperate, wistful, a lost soul who is attempting to regain dignity and acceptance from the tribe that has shunned her. Dynamic and powerful vocal skills and strong acting/expression required. Must possess a wide dynamic vocal range with rich lower tones and strong belt up to Eb. Main Song: Memory.
Male Identifying. Traditionally: Baritone. The “magician” of the tribe. Clever, impish, neat, a competitive young adult show-off of a cat. Dance style highlights: jumps and turns, bright and electric quality. Will also dance in the ensemble. Featured dance number: Magical Mistoffelees.
Female Identifying. Traditionally Mezzo. The “budding teenager” of the tribe. Curious, uninhibited, graceful, elegant. Dancer with strong technical skills in ballet and jazz dance with extensions and flexibility are encouraged to audition. Will also dance in the ensemble. Featured dance number: Jellicle Ball.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
ENSEMBLE. Vocal range: all. The following role is primarily dancer/singer role. Will dance and sing throughout the show with moments of featured dance sequences.
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