AUDITION DATES:
MONDAY MAY 12 AT 6:00 AT COCONUT COVE RECREATION CENTER
THURSDAY MAY 15 AT 6:30 ALLAMANDA RECREATION CENTER
CALL BACKS:
FRIDAY MAY 16 AT 9:00 AM AT CANAL STREET RECREATION CENTER
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- We ask that you sign up for your preferred day to audition and attend only that date.
- The sign-up sheet can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yiCYushV3PG-_VXG0OyYcnyVAktsJf9qUg6d7p07r-4/edit#gid=0
- Please do not sign up for multiple days. We would like to know which date you are planning to audition.
- Please prepare 16 bars of a song (not from the show!) that will show off your vocal range.
There will be someone at the door checking folks in and assigning audition numbers. We will also take pictures with your number.
- Dress appropriately for a dance audition as well. You will need your jazz shoes as well as your tap shoes. (Some characters are not required to dance, but we would like to see you move.)
- Please fill in and print off the audition form below prior to your arrival. This will save time at the beginning of the audition.
"Cats"
Synopsis and
Character
Descriptions
The musical Cats revolves around the annual Jellicle Ball, where a tribe of Jellicle Cats gather to celebrate and for their leader, Old Deuteronomy, to choose one cat to be reborn into the Heaviside Layer (a cat version of heaven). The story focuses on the individual Jellicle Cats as they each present their stories and personalities to Old Deuteronomy, hoping to be chosen. A key character, Grizabella, a glamorous cat who was once part of the tribe but is now ostracized, sings her famous "Memory," and her plea for acceptance is ultimately heard.
Character Description
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Old Deuteronomy |
The wise and benevolent elderly Jellicle leader |
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Munkustrap |
He is Old Deuteronomy's second-in-command and the show's main narrator |
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Mungojerrie |
A mischievous troublemaker, he is one-half of a notorious duo of catburglars along with Rumpleteazer |
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Rumpleteazer |
A mischievous troublemaker, she is one half of a notorious duo of catburglars along with Mungojerrie |
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Skimbleshanks |
a.k.a. the Railway Cat – An upbeat and active orange tabby cat, who lives on the mail trains and acts as an unofficial chaperone to such an extent he is considered rather indispensable to the train and station employees. |
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Bombalurina |
A flirty and confident red queen; she is best friends with Demeter and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. |
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Demeter |
A troubled and skittish queen; she is best friends with Bombalurina and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. |
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Asparagus a.k.a. Gus: The Theatre Cat |
An elderly cat whose paws tremble from old age; he spends his time reminiscing about his past exploits when he used to be a famous theatre actor. |
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Rum Tum Tugger |
A flashy and unappeasable cat who loves to be the centre of attention. A bit of a diva and a show off. His temperament ranges from clownish to serious. This is one ‘cool’ cat! |
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Bustopher Jones |
A fat upper-class cat who is respected by all. He is described as "the Brummell of cats" due to his immaculate pelt, which resembles a tuxedo and spats. |
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Mister Mistoffelees |
A troubled and skittish queen; she is best friends with Bombalurina and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. |
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Jemima |
The youngest kitten. Sweet and compassionate, she becomes the first cat to accept Grizabella when she sings alongside her in "Memory (reprise)" |
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Victoria |
a.k.a. the White Cat – A naive and shy white kitten who is known for her beauty and poise. She is a featured dancer, opening with a dance solo after "The Naming of the Cats" and is the first character to touch Grizabella. |
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Grizabella |
A former "glamour cat", ostracised by the Jellicles, who has lost her sparkle and now only wants to be accepted. An iconic role requiring a strong actress and vocalist. |
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Jellylorum |
A queen who watches out for the kittens and takes care of Gus. Named after T. S. Eliot's own cat. |
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Jennyanydots |
a.k.a. the Old Gumbie Cat – She sits around all day and is seemingly very lazy, but at night, she becomes very active as she rules the mice and cockroaches, forcing them to undertake helpful functions and creative projects to curb their naturally destructive habits. |
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Macavity |
The show's only real villain and a literary allusion to the Sherlock Holmes character Professor Moriarty. He goes out of his way to terrorize the Jellicles, including seemingly employing some form of hypnosis. |
You can see these descriptions with pictures at this link:
https://dunstablemtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cats-Character-descriptions.pdf
There will also be additional characters cast to fill the chorus. They may also be part of the dances as well.
Musical Numbers
• "Overture" – Orchestra
• "Prologue: Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats" – The Company
• "The Naming of Cats" – Asparagus, Munkustrap, Company
• "The Invitation to the Jellicle Ball" – Victoria, Quaxo, Munkustrap, Company
• "The Old Gumbie Cat" – Jennyanydots, Munkustrap, Bombalurina, Jellylorum, Demeter, Company
• "The Rum Tum Tugger" – Rum Tum Tugger, Quaxo, Bombalurina and Company
• "Grizabella: The Glamour Cat" – Grizabella, Demeter, Bombalurina, Company
• "Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town" – Bustopher, Jennyanydots, Bombalurina, Jellylorum, Company
• "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" – Mungojerrie, Rumpleteazer, Company
• "Old Deuteronomy" – Munkustrap, Rum Tum Tugger, Old Deuteronomy, Company
• "The Awefull Battle of The Pekes and the Pollicles" – Munkustrap, Rumpus Cat and Company
• "The Jellicle Ball" – The Company
• "Memory (Prelude)" – Grizabella
• The Moments of Happiness" – Old Deuteronomy, Jemima, Company
• "Gus: The Theatre Cat" – Asparagus, Jellylorum
• "Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat" – Skimbleshanks and Company
• "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" – Demeter, Bombalurina, Girls
• "Mr. Mistoffelees" – Mr. Mistoffelees, Rum Tum Tugger, and Company
• “Memory" – Grizabella, Jemima
• "The Journey to the Heaviside Layer" – The Company
• "The Ad-Dressing of Cats" – Old Deuteronomy and company
• “The Finale” – The Company
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