CATS CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

MUNKUSTRAP
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is a baritone role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
The narrator of the show, host of the Jellicle Ball, and young leader of the tribe
Young adult cat. Intense, energetic, brave and level-headed
A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the chorus. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance
Prominent Singing Parts In: The Naming of Cats, Gumbie Cat, Old Deuteronomy, Jellicle Ball, Pekes & Pollicles, Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

RUM TUM TUGGER
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is a tenor role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
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 chorus. 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
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

JENNYANYDOTS
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is a mezzo/soprano role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
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 chorus. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in *tap* and jazz-theatre style dance
Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

BUSTOPHER JONES / GUS THE THEATRE CAT
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is a baritone-tenor role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
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, does not have to dance in the Chorus.
BUSTOPHER JONES: the “aristocrat” of the tribe: pompous, stuffy, loves to flaunt their status and large size
GUS THE THEATRE CAT: the “washed up has-been” in the tribe: comedically elderly, fragile, sweet, tired theatre actor
Main Songs: Bustopher Jones, Gus the Theatre Cat
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

SKIMBLESHANKS
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is a bari-tenor role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
The “fun uncle (or aunt)” of the tribe
Adult cat. Spunky, meticulous, fun-loving and very animated
A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the chorus. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in *tap* and jazz-theatre style dance
Main Song: Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

MUNGOJERRIE

Traditionally, this is a baritone role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
One half of the notorious “cat burglar” duo with Rumpleteazer
Young adult cat. 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
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

RUMPLETEAZER

Traditionally, this is an alto role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
One half of the notorious “cat burglar” duo with Mungojerrie
Young adult cat. 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
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

BOMBALURINA
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is a mezzo role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
The “glamour cat” of the tribe
Young adult cat. Confident, sensual, a “bombshell” with loads of self-assurance
A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the chorus. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance
Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones, McCavity the Mystery Cat
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

DEMETER
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is an alto role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
The most intuitive cat of the tribe (the only one to realize Macavity’s deception)
Young adult cat. Smart, but always on edge. Jittery, and at times, intensely neurotic and wild
A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the chorus. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance
Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, McCavity the Mystery Cat
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

JELLYLORUM
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is an soprano role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
The “care-taker” of the tribe
Adult cat. Warm, protective, a “busybody” who likes to parent the kittens and keep order in the tribe
Principal role. A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the chorus. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance
Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones, Gus the Theatre Cat
Audition: Must submit to a General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

JEMIMA
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is a “bright” soprano role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
The “baby” of the tribe
Youngest kitten. Innocent, sweet, affectionate, full of “childlike wonder” and playful
A dancing cat with some significant featured singing lines. Will dance in the chorus. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance
Main Singing Part: Prelude & Reprise of Memory
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call

OLD DEUTERONOMY
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is a baritone role, but we are casting across gender identities, body types, and vocal ranges for this Cat. Submissions from any vocal type that can sing the part without musical transposition are welcome (ie. may “sing up/down the octave”)
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 chorus.
Main Songs: Old Deuteronomy, Moments of Happiness, Finale: Ad-ressing of the Cats
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call (so movement ability can still be seen)

GRIZABELLA
Gender: Woman (Female)
Age Range: 16+

We are casting a woman- or femme-presenting performer for this role. Sensational, powerful vocals needed and strong acting/expression required. Must possess a wide dynamic vocal range with rich lower tones and strong belt up to Eb.
The “outcast” of the tribe, the anti-hero of the show
Adult cat. Desperate, wistful, a lost soul who is attempting to regain dignity and acceptance from the tribe that has shunned her
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 chorus.
Main Song: Memory
Audition: Must register for a “Song Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 songs (prepare 2 song selections, 16-32 bars each) and attend the Dance Call (so movement ability can still be seen)

MISTOFFELEES
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is cast as a male-presenting role, but we are casting across gender identities for this Cat
Submissions from *any* dancer with strong technical skills in ballet and jazz dance are encouraged to audition
Dance style highlights: jumps and turns, bright and electric quality
The “magician” of the tribe
Young adult cat. Clever, impish, neat, a competitive show-off
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing. Will also dance in the Chorus
Featured dance number: Magical Mistoffelees
Audition: Must submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

VICTORIA
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is cast as a female-presenting role, but we are casting across gender identities for this Cat
Submissions from *any* dancer with strong technical skills in ballet and jazz dance are encouraged to audition
Dance style highlights: extensions and flexibility, elegant balletic quality
The “budding teenager” of the tribe
Young adult cat. Curious, uninhibited, graceful, elegant
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing. Will also dance in the Chorus
Featured dance number: Jellicle Ball
Audition: Must submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

MACAVITY
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Traditionally, this is cast as a male-presenting role, but we are casting across gender identities for this Cat.
Submissions from *any* dancer with strong technical skills in ballet and jazz dance are encouraged to audition
Dance style highlights: an imposing figure able to dance with brash, explosive movement. Kicks, jumps and lift work are an asset
The antagonist of the tribe
Young adult cat. Aggressive, Intense, Violent, Menacing. A looming presence and malevolent criminal mastermind who enjoys breaking the law
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing. Will also dance in the Chorus (as Macavity’s ensemble role “Plato”)
Featured dance number: Macavity’s Fight
Audition: Must submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition and present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

ALONZO
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Athletic, electric, protective
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

POUNCIVAL
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Overly energetic, curious, athletic, playful
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

CORICOPAT
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Extremely mystic, quirky/strange, intense, aloof. Twins with Tantomile
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

TANTOMILE
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Extremely mystic, quirky/strange, intense, aloof. Twins with Coricopat
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

CASSANDRA
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Sophisticated, sleek, poised, proud, very aloof
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

BILL BAILEY
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Chaotic, imprudent, funny, very energetic
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

ELECTRA
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Reserved, quiet, serious, with playful streak
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

ETCETERA
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Hyperactive, boisterous, emotional, funny
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

EXOTICA
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Shy, mysterious, quiet, watchful
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call

ADMENTUS
Gender: Any
Age Range: 16+

Dance role, chorus singer
Friendly, good-natured, easy-going
Must have proficient acting skills/ability to portray character and express while dancing
Dance numbers: all ensemble numbers in the show with moments of featured dance sequences within these numbers. (May double as Rumpus Cat in the Pekes & Pollicles number)
Audition: Submit to a “Dance Cat” General Audition for this role: select “Chorus Cat” when registering. Must present 1-2 dance combinations (prepare 2 routines, 45 sec – 1 min each), the primary style presented should be ballet/jazz. If the performer has tap dance or acrobatic/tumbling background, this should be the secondary style presented. Must also attend the Dance Call and Chorus Singing Call