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Equity Chorus Dancers for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" Show

New York, NY, United States
ID: 295719Exp: 10/26/2025
$2,638/week
Description:

Equity chorus dancers for the Broadway production of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball". See breakdown below. About the project: This production reimagines the musical CATS within the context of THE BALLROOM SCENE. Performers do not play literal cats; they play people living in New York City. Rate: Production (League) $2638 weekly minimum Additional info: Audition Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. PREPARATION: Please be prepared to learn choreography that draws from ballroom (vogue, street jazz and jazz funk, etc.) as well as contemporary musical theatre vocabulary. Please wear clothing and shoes that allow you to move comfortably and fully express yourself. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Please note all roles specify singing or dancing and all roles will require some of both. In addition, all roles except the principal role of DJ, will also play ensemble parts, portraying multiple characters/competing in multiple categories. Any coverage assignments noted below are subject to change. Ballroom experience is a huge plus for any performers who can attend these auditions. People of all genders and gender identities are welcome to audition for any role. The gender descriptions below refer to the characters, not necessarily the performers playing them. Begins Rehearsal: February 4, 2026 Anticipated Opening: April 7, 2026 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.

9 roles

MACAVITY/AS CASTBoth genders20-59 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Black, Latine, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent singer with a wide vocal range (open to all voice types and ranges). Endlessly sexy.

JELLYLORUM/AS CASTBoth genders20-49 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Black, Latine, Indigenous, Person of Color. Gus’ devoted caretaker, a true storyteller through sound. Not just vocal fireworks but emotional caretaking through music. Strong Soprano or strong falsetto (G#3–G5; ideally comfortable up to Db6).

ELECTRA/AS CASTBoth genders20-39 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Femme, trans woman, or nonbinary, Black, Latine, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent dancer. Vocal range, either: (Soprano 1) G#3-Db6 or (Alto) G#3-E5.

OFFSTAGE SWING 1Both genders20-39 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Femme/female-identifying, Black, Latina, Indigenous, Person of Color. Solid singer/Vocalist: Mezzo/belter and character singer. Vocal range: F3-E5. Excellent dancer. Bright presence with strong comic instincts. To cover Victoria, Skimbleshanks, Rumpleteazer, Electra.

OFFSTAGE SWING 2Both genders20-39 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Femme/female-identifying, Black, Latina, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent singer/vocalist with wide vocal range; mix belter, belter and possible Soprano as well. Vocal range: G#3-G5. Good mover. Must blend seamlessly in ensemble vocals and step forward with solo lines when needed. Covers Female Booth Singer, Victoria, Rumpleteazer, Demeter, Bombalurina, Electra, Cop/Server, Jellylorum.

OFFSTAGE SWING 3/VOCAL BOOTH SINGERBoth genders20-49 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Trans woman, Black, Latina, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent Singer with wide vocal range; mix-belter, belter, possible soprano and/or strong falsetto as well. Vocal range: G#3-G5. Good mover. Must bring emotional depth for Grizabella (cover) and vocal daring for high-impact ensemble lines. Covers Grizabella, Demeter, Bombalurina, Bustopher Jones, Cop/Server, Sillabub, Jellylorum.

OFFSTAGE SWING 4/DANCE CAPTAINBoth genders20-39 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Male-identifying and/or trans man, Black, Latino, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent dancer. Must model ballroom vocabulary with precision and authority. Bari-tenor with confident vocal technique. Vocal range: G#2-G4. Covers Tumblebrutus, Mistoffelees, Mungojerrie, Macavity.

OFFSTAGE SWING 5/VOCAL BOOTH SINGERBoth genders20-39 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Male-identifying and/or trans man, Black, Latino, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent Singer. Charismatic pop-rock tenor (or Bari-tenor) with swagger; must relish vocal riffs and falsetto. Vocal range: G#2-Ab4 to Eb5. Covers Rum Tum Tugger, Tumblebrutus, Mungojerrie, Male Booth Singer, Cop/Server, Jennyanydots, Sillabub, DJ.

OFFSTAGE SWING 6Both genders20-69 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Male-identifying and/or trans man, Black, Latino, Indigenous, Person of Color. Strong singer with wide range, bari-tenor or tenor with low notes; character singer. Vocal range: G2-G#4. Good dancer. Gravitas. Covers Gus, Munkustrap, Old Deuteronomy, Jennyanydots, among others.