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.
Strong high Baritone with good dramatic range of timbre between gentle crooning strong declamation, comfortable to G, emphasis on voice but must also be a good dancer
Strong Rock 'n' Roll Baritone with honest gentleness of timbre, low B flat to high B flat in rock style, Falsetto an asset, must dance well, good sense of comedic timing
Trained high Baritone with strong classical technique, comfortable to A flat, he must be a mature character actor who can portray the qualities of wisdom and warmth.
Singers auditions with appointment only
Please prepare two songs (uptempo / ballad) and please bring your dance clothes
US Tour 2009, 2011[]
Casting Calls for US Tour 5 Troika 2009
Casting Calls for US Tour 5, 2009-2010 season:[2]
Audition for Dancers: Open call auditions for "Cats"
National tour for the 2009-2010 Season. Paid positions
Auditions being held on April 7, 2009 for the National Tour of "Cats"
These are all Paid Positions. (Salary + Per Diem + Housing + Health insurance)
Seeking dancers for the following roles:
Male, 5'11" and up, playing age 20s to early 30s, Excellent Baritone/Tenor to a legit G. The prince of the tribe, youthful, attractive. Must move very well.
Male, on the shorter side, Excellent Dancer, proficient in Ballet and Jazz. Must have turns in Second (pirouettes à la seconde). Magical, aloof, enigmatic, quirky, loves to show off.
Male, 6'0" and up, excellent dancer, tumbler. Tall and commanding. Evil, terrorizes the tribe. Doubles as Plato, a laconic, lackadaisical cat – the opposite of Macavity.
Male, short, strong singer and dancer; tumbling skills a plus. Mischievous, energetic kitten who always gets into trouble with his partner-in-crime, Rumpleteazer.
Female, short, strong dancer and singer w/belt/mix, tumbling skills a plus. Mischievous, energetic kitten who always gets into trouble with her partner-in-crime, Mungojerrie.
5'10"-6'0", excellent ballet technique, good partner. Strong presence, attractive. Emulates Munkustrap but struggles to find his own strength and courage in the face of adversity.
Female, 5'5" and under, excellent ballet technique. Pampered house kitten on the cusp of womanhood, innocent but discovering – and enjoying – her sensuality.
Male and Female Ensemble/Swings:
Wide Range of height, but must have an athletic build. Must be proficient in Jazz, Ballet and Tap and able to sing well. Strong tumbling skills a plus.
Age Range - 20 to 39
Gender - Either
Ethnicity - Not specified
Payment Type - Paid
Location - NATIONWIDE
2011
Casting Calls for US Tour 5, 2011-2012 season:[3]
Male, Character Singer/Actor, Tenor, strong legit or operatic voice to Bb. Craggy, cranky. Great storyteller – loves to reminisce about his days on the stage. Doubles as GROWLTIGER, his alter ego, a fearless, swashbuckling opera pirate. Must move well.
Male, preferably 30s-50s. BariTenor to a legit G. Resonant, flexible voice. The leader of the tribe, he is ageless, soulful, and mature. Must move well.
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’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.
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.
LEADING ACTORS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
FEBRUARY 21st
Please send your CV with a photo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strong classically trained operatic Soprano capable of a wide range of dramatic timbre, including preferably a good belt voice. Comfortable range to high C.
Strong pop/rock Baritone, honest gentleness of timbre, low B flat to high B flat, Falsetto an asset, must dance well and have a good sense of comedic training.
Trained high Baritone with strong classical technique, comfortable to A flat, he must be a mature character actor who can portray the qualities of wisdom and warmth.
Female, Playing age 25 - 35. Bombalurina is one half of the duo who sings 'Macavity'. Tall and statuesque, a lightly sexual female, who is also a fierce protector of the tribe. Must be an excellent and experienced dancer with fantastic extension, and also excellent mezzo vocals. Minimum height 5' 8".
DEMETER (FEATURED SINGER – MUST ATTEND DANCE CALL)
Female, Playing age 21 - 30. Demeter is one half of the duo who sings 'Macavity'. A neurotic, but highly intuitive cat. An excellent and experienced dancer with very strong mezzo vocals. Maximum height 5'6".
Female, playing age 35 – 55. 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 Eb.
Male, playing age 31 – 55. Gus is the theatre cat – a fragile old cat who reminisces about his days of being an actor. A fantastic character actor/singer role. Strong high baritone/tenor to G# and very good movement skills a plus.
(2014) BUSTOPHER JONES/ GUS: 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.
Female, playing age 25 – 45. Jellylorum is practical and loving, a storyteller. Sings "Gus the Theatre Cat" with Gus. Strong pop belt voice with the ability to also sing classical 1st. Must have a crystal clear top Db. Very good movement and comedy skills.
(2014) 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.
Female, playing age 25 – 45. Jennyanydots is the 'Gumbie Cat'. Motherly, an Edwardian 'do-gooder'. For this role, we require a character actress and very strong singer (to high Db) who must have strong tap dancing skills. Great comedy skills and good movement needed.
Male, Playing age 20 - 32. 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 in à la seconde effortlessly. Gymnastic skills and tricks a plus. Good high baritone vocals. Ideally under 5' 8".
MUNGOJERRIE (DANCER/VOCALIST – MUST ATTEND DANCE CALL)
Male, Playing age 20 - 25. Mungojerrie is one half of a notorious double act. He is cheeky, irreverent, young and full of energy. An outstanding dancer with acrobatic skills, excellent singing voice with bags of personality. Maximum height 5'10".
Male, playing age 25 – 35. The son of Old Deuteronomy, who takes the lead in his absence. Sings "Old Deuteronomy". For this role, we require an excellent baritone singer (good float ability in upper range) with a commanding presence. Very good movement skills required. Ideally over 6' tall.
(2014) 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.
Male, playing age 35 – 55. Old Deuteronomy is the beloved leader of the tribe. Seeking a mature actor with excellent high baritone/tenor vocals to G# with classical sound & vocal warmth. Must be able to express authority, dignity, wisdom, and humility – also great warmth and fun. Small amount of movement required.
Male, playing age 25 – 35. 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, (able to improvise and ad-lib vocally) great presence and good dance skills. Ideally over 5' 10" tall.
RUMPLETEAZER (DANCER/VOCALIST – MUST ATTEND DANCE CALL)
Female, Playing age 20 - 25. Rumpleteazer is one half of a notorious double act. She is cheeky, irreverent, young and full of energy. An outstanding dancer with acrobatic skills, excellent singing voice with bags of personality. Maximum height 5'6".
Male, playing age 25 – 35. 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 (exuberant and accurate) with very strong dance skills required. Must have authority and a bright personality. Maximum height 5' 10".
SYLLABUB (DANCER/VOCALIST – MUST ATTEND DANCE CALL)
Female, Playing age 19 - 23. Young, curious and loves life. An excellent technical dancer. Must have a beautiful clear soprano with a choir boy purity, has solo vocal lines. Maximum height 5'6".
VICTORIA (DANCER/VOCALIST – MUST ATTEND DANCE CALL)
Female, Playing age 20 - 30. Victoria is young, uninhibited and inquisitive with a beautiful physique. An outstanding dancer with excellent classical training and technique required. Must have exceptional extension and facility. Maximum height 5'6".
FEMALE ENSEMBLE ROLES (DANCER/VOCALIST – MUST ATTEND DANCE CALL)
Females, Playing age 20 – 30. Outstanding dancers with excellent ballet/jazz technique and training required. Some require excellent acrobatic skills – please highlight acrobatic skills on resume. All must be very strong vocally as all named ensemble roles will come with various principal understudies. The following ensemble roles will be cast from this call: Cassandra & Tantomile.
MALE ENSEMBLE ROLES (DANCER/VOCALIST – MUST ATTEND DANCE CALL)
Males, Playing age 20 – 30. Outstanding dancers with excellent ballet/jazz technique and training required. Some require excellent acrobatic skills – please highlight acrobatic skills on resume. All must be very strong vocally as all named ensemble roles will come with various principal understudies. The following ensemble roles will be cast from this call: Coricopat, Plato/Macavity, Alonzo, Pouncival, Tumblebrutus.
DANCERS & DANCER/VOCALISTS:
We are casting versatile dancers who are athletic with strong technique in ballet and jazz. Tap dancers and dancers with aerial skills are a plus, however, not required. The following ensemble roles will be cast from this call; Demeter, Syllabub, Rumpleteazer, Cassandra, Tantomile, Victoria, Mungojerrie, Coricopat, Plato/Macavity, Alonzo, Tumblebrutus, Pouncival and Mr. Mistoffelees. Dancers & Dancer/Vocalists will also perform in our Signature Production Show. Tumbling and Aerial background a plus.
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.
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 darker tones, and wonderful dramatic high belt to E flat. Playing age - 35 – 55
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.
Excellent and very strong high baritone/tenor to an A flat with the ability to sing rich, dark and rougher lower baritone tones. Very good movement skills needed. Must have Playing age 31 – 55
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 classically trained soprano with a crystal clear top D flat. Very good movement and comedy skills. Playing age 25 - 45
Rum Tum Tugger is the 'rock-star' cat, with a wild comedic sexuality.
Must be a charismatic performer with a fantastic rock/ pop tenor voice with very strong falsetto, great presence and good dance skills. Playing age 25 – 35.
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
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 vocal range with rich lower register and dramatic high belt to Eb; principal.
The beloved leader of the tribe; a mature actor with a rich legit baritone-G# in addition to a secure lower register; must be able to express authority, dignity, wisdom, and humility, also great warmth and fun; small amount of movement required.
Bustopher Jones is a sophisticated and upper class cat, respected by all. Gus is the theatre cat - a fragile old cat who recounts his glory days playing the role of the Rumpus Cat. A fantastic character/actor singer with excellent comedic skills to play these two distinct roles. Tenor with good lower register. Good movement skills needed; principal.
The son of Old Deuteronomy, who takes the lead in his absence. Sings "Old Deuteronomy' and "The Pekes and the Pollicles;" must be an excellent baritone singer with a commanding presence; very good movement skills required; ideally over 6'0"+; principal.
A charismatic and anarchic character, notoriously hard to please and sets himself apart from others by trying to be different; always does the opposite of what is expected of him. Rum Tum Tugger is deviously self-centered and relishes in being so; must have strong dance; funk and street styles a plus; principal.
The magician impish, with an expansive personality; must be a phenomenal and exciting principal dancer with outstanding classical technique as well as contemporary and hip hop familiarity. Gymnastic skills and tricks a plus. Good high baritone vocals, ideally under 5' 8"; principal.
Male Ensemble/Swings
Male, ages 18+, All Ethnicities
Strong singers who dance very well; all vocal types. May understudy principal roles and featured ensemble roles.
Female Ensemble/Swings
Female, ages 18+, All Ethnicities
Strong singers who dance very well; all vocal types. May understudy principal roles and featured ensemble roles.
Equity Female Ensemble Dancers/Swings
Female, ages 18+, All Ethnicities
Very strong dancers with an athletic build. Must excel in all styles of dance and be able to sing well. Strong tumbling skills a plus. May understudy principal roles and featured ensemble roles.
Equity Male Ensemble Dancers/Swings
Male, ages 18+, All Ethnicities
Very strong dancers, athletic build. Must excel in all styles of dance and be able to sing well. Strong tumbling skills a plus. May understudy principal roles and featured ensemble roles.
MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
BASED ON OLD POSSUM’S BOOK OF
PRACTICAL CATS BY T. S. ELIOT.
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY CAMERON MACKINTOSH
AND THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LIMITED
Rehearsal start: mid of July 2019
Opening night: mid of September 2019 at the RONACHER
For the original production of the hit musical CATS Vereinigte Bühnen Wien are looking for excellent dancers with good vocal ability, acrobats with a high level of dance and very good singers with both good belt and classical voices:
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. Strong, experienced singer/actress with high belt and star quality. Playing age: 35-55
The wise, kind and very old leader of the cats. He has authority and dignity. He should radiate understanding and warmth. High Baritone/Tenor (to G sharp). Must be able to move. Playing age: 35-55
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. Excellent actor/singer (Baritone), who must be able to move well. Playing age: 25-35
Character role. Tenor (range to B flat). Gus: an old and frail theatre cat. Bustopher Jones: a distinguished, aristocratic tomcat. Good living has made him round and plump. Playing age: 40-50
The railway cat, a lover of punctuality and order, he is neat and full of exuberance. Strong singer (high Baritone/Tenor), and very good classical dancer. Playing age: 20-25
Bombalurina’s best friend, and sings the other half of the Macavity duet. On the one hand neurotic and wild, on the other very intuitive. Excellent dancer/singer. Playing age: 20-30
Male-female duo. Lots of personality, young, full of energy, impudent and cheeky. Strong dancers with acrobatic ability and excellent voices. High Baritone for Mungojerrie and High Belt for Rumpleteazer.
Acrobat, dancer, singer (Baritone). Must be able to perform a variety of acrobatics, including a series of flicflacs and saltos.
Knowledge of the German language is required as the show will be performed in German.
Non-Replica Productions[]
Not replicating the direction of the original production, these shows each have their own angle on the characters. While the written music remains the same, the interpretation of the roles can vary according to each Director's vision.
singer/dancer. Strong classically trained operatic high Baritone to A flat comfortably, capable of wide dramatic range timbre. Ability to play "old aging cat".
New York – Auditions for 'Cats'
White Plains – Auditions will be held at the White Plains Performing Arts Center, New York. All performers must be 18 or older.
Union and non-union performers – Casting triple threats – singers who can dance and act.
"Because of the short, intense rehearsal schedule, we are seeking real triple-threats – strong dancer/singer/actors, especially those who have done the show before. There are also roles available FOR STRONG SINGERS with minimal to no dance required.
OPEN Auditions are by appointment only
Monday, 10/17/11, 6-10 PM at WPPAC.
Please see below on how to get an audition time slot.
All roles including chorus are available, including the following roles:
Male. "Opera, Theatrical Cat." Strong tenor. Two-octave range to Bb. Transforms from elderly to young actor/opera singer in his prime. Must have strong comedic timing. Dance minimal.
Female. Average to tall. Sexy with great body. Sings "Macavity" with Bombalurina. Strong belt, low G to mid-range C. Excellent dancer. True triple threat.
Female. "The Glamour Cat." Actress should be able to play 40s, but all age ranges are encouraged to audition. Sings "Memory." Excellent voice. Strong belt, low F# to Eb. Strong actress. Must be able to move well.
Male. "The Magical, Conjuring Cat." Short to average height. Young and playful. Role for an outstanding dancer with strong ballet. Must have excellent, solid turns.
Male. Narrator. Role for a strapping man with good body and commanding presence. Average height to tall. Baritone with two-octave range up to G. Must move well. Dance a plus.
Male. Strong, Sexy athletic. Tall and strapping. Performer must be able to play the villain (Macavity). Excellent dancer who is good with lifts. Tumbling a plus.
Female. Mungojerrie's partner in crime. Short and spunky. Part for an excellent dancer/singer with lots of energy. Acrobatics a plus, but not necessary. Triple threat.
Female. The innocent young female kitten. Childlike. Part for a petite dancer/singer. Must sing well. Should have a pure innocent vocal quality. Sings part of "Memory."
Female. "The White Cat." Part for an outstanding, petite dancer with excellent ballet training and strong/high extension. Should be able to play a combination of young and sexy. Singing a plus, but not necessary.
Theatre's statement: "NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. ALL ETHNIC TYPES WELCOME."
Company: White Plains Performing Arts Center
San Diego / La Mirada Theatre - US Regionals 2014[]
Casting Calls for various 2014 US regional productions:[18][19][20] Almost identical wording used for multiple production audition calls.
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.
PRE CAST / "The Glamour Cat". Sings "Memory". Strong Belt up to E flat. Should be able to play 40's but all age ranges are encouraged to audition. Dance not necessary, but must move.
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.
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.
Female 18-30. Mungojerrie's partner in crime. Excellent dancer/singer with lots of energy. Short & spunky. Belt. Acro a plus but not necessary. Triple threat.
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.
