Casting Calls

Behind the scenes, thousands of the world's best performers audition to be in Cats. The requirements for each role vary a little across different productions.

German Tour 2012
Excellent dancers with good vocal ability, acrobats with a high level of dance and very good singers with both good belt and classical voices.

Dancers
OPEN CALL FOR DANCERS FEBRUARY 20th SIGN IN AT 10.00

Please bring a CV with a photo

SILLABUB Very good dancer. Young looking and not taller than 5’ 4”. Very good head voice, with clear and youthful tones. Confident to F.

CASSANDRA /TANTOMILE /VICTORIA Strong dancers with good ballet training. (Cassandra: minimum height 5’ 7”).

ALONZO /CORICOPAT /PLATO/MACAVITY Very good dancers. Ensemble baritone (Plato/Macavity: pas de deux with good strength in lifts).

POUNCIVAL Dancer with very good classical ballet training. Confident Baritone to F. Youthful and not too tall.

TUMBLEBRUTUS Acrobat, dancer, singer. Must be able to perform a variety of acrobatics, including a series of flicflacs and saltos.

SKIMBLESHANKS Strong singer (high baritone/tenor), and good dancer. The railway cat, a lover of punctuality and order, he is neat and full of exuberance. Experienced.

BOMBALURINA Sings Macavity. Excellent dancer/singer with a smokey, strong belt. Tall, slinky and very sexy. Playing age: 25 – 30.

DEMETER Bombalurina’s best friend, and sings the other half of the Macavity duet. Excellent dancer/singer. On the one hand neurotic and wild, on the other very intuitive. Minimum height 5’4” Playing age: 20 – 30.

MR. MISTOFFELEES Excellent dancer/singer with fully-trained ballet background – good turns in 2nd. Baritone. Excellent performer and not too tall.

MUNGOJERRIE and RUMPLETEAZER Male-female duo. Strong dancers with acrobatic ability and excellent voices. High baritone for Mungojerrie and high belt for Rumpleteazer. Lots of personality, young, full of energy, impudent and cheeky.

Singers
LEADING ACTORS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FEBRUARY 21st

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GRIZABELLA Strong, experienced singer/actress with high belt (to D flat), sings “Memory”. The one time star among cats has seen better times. She now lives in the gutter and is despised by the other cats. She is vulnerable, but she is also a survivor.

OLD DEUTERONOMY High Baritone/Tenor (to G sharp). Must be able to move. The wise, kind and very old leader of the cats. He has authority and dignity. He should radiate understanding and warmth.

RUM TUM TUGGER The rock star. Should have a strong, raw rock voice, be able to move well, and must have a wild sex appeal – with a sense of humour. Playing age: 25 – 30.

MUNKUSTRAP Excellent singer/actor, who must be able to move. Baritone. In the absence of Old Deuteronomy he is the leader of the cats. He stands out due to his imposing, energetic and courageous manner, and exudes maturity and dignity.

GUS/GROWL TIGER/BUSTOPHER JONES Tenor. Character role. Playing age: 30 – 45. Gus: an old and frail theatre cat. In his dream, Gus becomes Growlitger - a swashbuckling pirate. Range to B flat. Bustopher Jones: a distinguished, aristocratic tomcat. Good living has made him round and plump.

JENNY FLECKENREICH/GUMBIE CAT Strong vocally, must have very good tap. Rather round, with a mothering personality and a sense of humour. Playing age: 25 – 45.

JELLYLORUM Excellent soprano. Must be able to move. Practical, affectionate and maternal. Playing age: 25 – 35.

Dancers and leading actors please prepare a ballad and an up-tempo number, and bring the sheet music. Auditions will take place at PINEAPPLE DANCE STUDIOS, 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JA.

Call backs are planned for March 12th and 13th, in Düsseldorf. Rehearsals will start at the beginning of August; the premiere is at the end of September in Cologne and the contracts are running until spring 2013.

Principals
Bombalurina Female 25-45 “The Bombshell”. Strong high belt. Sings “Macavity” Must dance well. Triple threat.

Bustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger Male all age ranges- “Opera, Theatrical Cat”. Strong tenor, two-octave range to B flat. Transforms from elderly to young actor/opera singer in his prime. Dance minimal

Demeter Female 18-40 Sings “Macavity” with Bombalurina. Strong high belt. Average to tall. Excellent dancer. Triple threat.

Grizabella –PRE CAST

Jellylorum/Griddlebone 20-50 Female-The “Opera Cat”. Wide range soprano, low G# to High C. dance a plus, but not necessary. Must move well. Age range 20’s-40’s

Jennyanydots Female- 25-50 “The Gumby Cat” Character actress who taps & moves well. All body types, 30’s-40’s. Soprano.

Munkastrap Male 25-40 Narrator. Commanding presence. Average height to tall. Baritone with two octave range up to G. Must move well. Dance a plus.

Old Deuteronomy Male 35-55-Regal, Gentle, large, robust man. Strong Baritone with a two octave range up to G. Dance minimal to none

Rum Tum Tugger Male 25-35 “Rock n Roll” cat. All types from young Elvis to David Lee Roth to Freddy Mercury etc…Must move well. Bring Rock song to audition

Skimbleshanks Male 25-35 “The Railway Cat” Quirky character actor plus singer/dancer. Physical comedy a plus. Tenor. Triple threat.

Ensemble
MALE & FEMALE DANCERS WHO SING

Alonzo Male 18-35 Strong, Sensual Tomcat. Tall, Excellent dancer who sings. Good with lifts.

Cassandra Female 18-35 “The striking Abyssinian” or “Siamese Cat”. Long, sleek & proud. Excellent dancer with beautiful lithe body. Tall. Singing a plus but not necessary.

Coricopat Male 18-30 Tantomile’s Twin. Excellent dancer who sings

Mistoffelees Male 18-35 “The Magical, Conjuring Cat” Outstanding male dancer with strong ballet. Must have excellent solid turns. Short to average height. Young & playful. Singing a plus but not necessary.

Mungojerrie Male 18-30 Lovable juvenile delinquent. Excellent dancer/singer with lots of energy. Physical comedy a plus. Triple threat.

Plato/Macavity Male 20-35 Tall, Strong, Sexy & Athletic. Able to play the villain (Macavity) Excellent dancer who is good with lifts. Tumbling a plus.

Pouncival Male 18-30 The innocent but playful young kitten. Short, Excellent dancer. Understudy to Mistofelees.

Rumpleteazer Female 18-30 Mungojerie’s partner in crime. Excellent dancer/singer with lots of energy. Short & spunky. Belt. Acro a plus but not nesecary. Triple threat.

Sillabub Female 18-25 Precious young female kitten. petite dancer/singer. Soprano. Should have a pure innocent (childlike) vocal quality.

Tantomile Female 18-35 Coricopats Twin. Excellent dancer who sings.

Tumblebrutus Male 18-35 Excellent male dancer who sings. Great lifter & tumbler. Average to short in height.

Victoria Female 18-30 “The White Cat” Outstanding, petite female dancer with excellent ballet & strong/high développé. Should be able to play a combination of young & sexy. Singing a plus but not necessary.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Production 2014
RUM TUM TUGGER (Male) Rum Tum Tugger is the ‘rock-star’ cat, with a wild comedic sexuality. Must be a charismatic performer with a fantastic rock/ pop voice with very strong falsetto, great presence and good dance skills. Playing age 25 – 35. Ideally over 5’ 10” tall.

BUSTOPHER JONES/ GUS (Male) Bustopher Jones is a sophisticated and upper class cat, respected by all. Gus is the theatre cat - a fragile old cat who in his dreams becomes a swashbuckling pirate, who ﬁghts to his death. A fantastic character actor/ singer with excellent comedic skills to play these two distinct roles. Strong high baritone/ tenor to G sharp and very good movement skills needed. Playing age 31 - 55.

MR MISTOFFELEES (Male) Mr Mistoffelees is the magician - impish, with an expansive personality. Must be a phenomenal and exciting principal dancer with outstanding classical technique, who can execute multiple turns a la seconde effortlessly. Gymnastic skills and tricks a plus. Good high baritone vocals. Playing age 20 – 32. Ideally under 5’ 8”.

GRIZABELLA (Female) Grizabella is a survivor, but she is vulnerable, and now outcast from the tribe. She was once very glamorous, but with age her beauty is fading. Sings ‘Memory’. An exceptional singer/ actress with sensational, powerful vocals needed. Must possess a wide dynamic vocal range with rich lower tones, and wonderful high belt to E ﬂat. Playing age - 35 - 55.

OLD DEUTERONOMY (Male) Old Deuteronomy is the beloved leader of the tribe. Seeking a mature actor with excellent high baritone/ tenor vocals to G sharp. Must be able to express authority, dignity, wisdom, and humility - also great warmth and fun. Small amount of movement required. Playing age 35 - 55.

MUNKUSTRAP (Male) The son of Old Deuteronomy, who takes the lead in his absence. Sings ‘Old Deuteronomy’ and ‘The Pekes and the Pollicles’. For this role we require an excellent baritone singer with a commanding presence. Very good movement skills required. Playing age 25 - 35 Ideally over 6’ tall.

JELLYLORUM (Female) Jellylorum is practical and loving, a storyteller. Sings ‘Gus the Theatre Cat’ with Gus, and appears as ‘Griddlebone’ in ‘The Ballad of Billy McCaw’. For this role we require an excellent soprano with a crystal clear top C. Very good movement and comedy skills. Playing age 25 - 45.

JENNYANYDOTS (Female) Jennyanydots is the ‘Gumbie Cat’. Motherly, an Edwardian ‘do-gooder’. For this role we require a character actress and singer who must have strong tap dancing skills. Great comedy skills and good movement needed. Playing age 25 - 45.

SKIMBLESHANKS (Male) Skimbleshanks is the railway cat - a fastidious, neat and ordered cat, obsessed with punctuality and cleanliness, yet possessing a big heart and sense of exuberance. An excellent high baritone/ tenor with very strong dance skills required. Must have authority and a bright personality. Playing age 25 – 35 Maximum height 5’ 10”.

Dancers/Ensemble: seeking versatile dancers who are athletic with strong technique in ballet and jazz and acting abilities. Tap dancers and dancers who have aerial skills a plus, however not required. The following ensemble roles will be cast from this call; Bombalurina, Demeter, Mungojerrie, and Rumpleteazer.

Female Roles
Bombalurina / Demeter

Vocal: Strong Mezzo belt to C

Dance: Strong dance technique.

Other: Must be at least 5’6”

Rumpelteazer

Vocal: Strong character Mezzo belt to D.

Dance: Strong dance technique.

Other: No taller than 5’4”

Cassandra / Tantomile / Victoria

Vocal: Ensemble Mezzo

Dance: Very strong dancers with extensive ballet training.

Other: Cassandra must be at least 5’7” tall.

Sillabub

Vocal: Strong head voice with youthful, pure timbre. Comfortable to F.

Dance: Strong dancer.

Other: No taller than 5’4”.

Grizabella

Vocal: Very accomplished singer with wide dramatic range of vocal timbre, Mezzo with a strongpop belt from A to E flat.

Jellylorum

Vocal: Strong classically trained operatic Soprano capable of a wide range of dramatic timbre, including preferably a good belt voice. Comfortable range to high C.

Jennyanydots

Vocal: Strong character soprano to high C.

Dance: Requires tap dancing.

Male Roles
Alonzo / Coricopat / Plato / MacCavity

Vocal: Ensemble Baritone.

Dance: Very strong dancers with classical ballet training.

Other: Tall. Plato and MacCavity should be able to do lifts.

Mr Mistofelees / Pouncival

Vocal: Confident Baritone with range to F.

Dance: Very strong dancers with classical ballet training.

Other: Should be no taller than 5’7”.

Mungojerrie / Skimbleshanks

Vocal: Strong high Baritone with clear light timbre to F Sharp.

Dance: Strong dance technique.

Munkustrap

Vocal: Strong high Baritone with good dramatic range of timbre, comfortable to G.

Dance: Emphasis on voice but must also be a good dancer.

Rum Tum Tugger

Vocal: Strong pop/rock Baritone, honest gentleness of timbre, low B flat to high B flat, Falsetto an asset.

Dance: Must dance well.

Other: Have a good sense of comedic timing.

Tumblebrutus

Vocal: Baritone.

Dance: Strong dancer.

Other: Capable of performing successive back handsprings, aerials and other acrobatic feats.

Gus / Growltiger

Vocal: Strong classically trained operatic high baritone to B flat comfortably, capable of wide dramatic range of timbre.

Other: Ability to play ‘old’ an asset.

Old Deuteronomy

Vocal: Trained high Baritone with strong classical technique, comfortable to A flat.

Other: A mature character actor who can portray the qualities of wisdom and warmth.