Each cat in the show is officially described with three words that help the performers to discover and build their characters during rehearsals. The "three words" help ensure that every character in the show, no matter how minor, is a distinct individual.
This is a list of all known character descriptions. Some productions use variants on the words used for each character.
Character | Three Words[1] | Alternative |
Admetus / Plato | Friendly, Easygoing, Protective | |
Alonzo | Vain, Uncertain, Bravado[2] | |
Asparagus | Frail, Wise, Historied | Wistful, Imaginative, Frail |
Bill Bailey | Chaotic, Imprudent, Funny | |
Bombalurina | Generous, Voluptuous, Frank[3] | |
Bustopher Jones | Foppish, Gluttonous, Dapper | |
Carbucketty | Acrobatic, Energetic, Accident-prone | |
Cassandra | Haughty, Disdainful, Aloof | Haughty, Disdainful, Lonely |
Coricopat | Telepathic, Unruffled, Instinctive | |
Demeter | Skittish, Cautious, Paranoid | Nervous, Sensual, Secretive |
Electra | Adolescent, Inquisitive, Daring[4] | |
Etcetera | ||
George | ||
Grizabella | Proud, Hurt, Indomitable[5] | |
Jellylorum | Practical, Busy, Cheery[4] | Dour[6] |
Jemima | Innocent, Compassionate, Young | Dreamy, Yearning, Curious[7] |
Jennyanydots | Motherly, Controlling, Contented | Fastidious, Complacent, Bossy |
Macavity | Hypnotic, Jealous, Dangerous | |
Mistoffelees | Competitive, Neat, Electric | |
Mungojerrie | Mischievous, Rambunctious, Ne'er-do-well | Cheeky, Street-wise, Cocksure |
Munkustrap | Imposing, Energetic, Courageous | Integrity, Discipline, Dignity |
Old Deuteronomy | Wise, Commanding, Spiritual | Wise, Loving, Commanding |
Pouncival | Adolescent, Inquisitive, Alert | |
Rum Tum Tugger | Vain, Perverse (cocky[6]), Inconsequent | Perverse, Preening, Independent |
Rum Tum Tugger (Street Cat) | Vain, Perverse, Inconsequent[4] | Perverse, Preening, Independent[8] |
Rumpleteazer | Mischievous, Rambunctious, Ne'er-do-well | Naughty, Impressionable, Effervescent |
Sillabub | Dreamy, Yearning, Curious | |
Skimbleshanks | Caring, Bright, Self-regarding[4] | (punctual, proud, energetic?) |
Tantomile | Telepathic, Suspicious, Sensitive | |
Tumblebrutus | Tough, Buoyant, Touchy | |
Victor | ||
Victoria | Young, Inhibited, Inquisitive | Innocent, Romantic, Un-selfconscious |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 IG @catsbroadway - swing notes from Justin W Geiss's Instagram story, 6th US tour, April 2019.
- ↑ UK Tour Actor Peter Tyler Interview 2006
- ↑ UK Tour Actor Charlene Ford Interview 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 @CatsMusical - Twitter Q&A, 2015.
- ↑ Madalena Alberto Interview 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sydney Morning Herald 2010
- ↑ NZ Herald 2015
- ↑ Edinburgh Guide 2016