GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
 

• Auditions are open to ages 16 and up. (Auditioners must turn 16 years of age by July 17th, 2026). AUDITIONERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A DOCUMENT TO VERIFY THEIR AGE. 

• All rehearsal conflicts MUST be communicated on the audition form. This process will include weekend rehearsals. ALL conflicts must be listed, including weekends, regardless of whether we have a rehearsal posted on the schedule at auditions or not. NO SHOWS or Tech Week rehearsals can be missed. Multiple conflicts brought up after casting can result in dismissal from the cast or recasting. This is at the discretion of the production team. 

• Please fill out our online audition form before you arrive or arrive early to scan the QR code and fill it out.

• All auditioners are required to sing a memorized singing audition cut from the options listed below and learn the choreography. 

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WHAT TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS

For Music, you may choose one of four audition cuts. 

 

Sheet music & audition tracks can be found here: 

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It is recommended you get familiar with all the cuts in case the team would like to hear you sing a different one. Please come with at least one prepared.

 

Auditioners will do a vocal warm-up together then will have the opportunity to sing the cut as a group before singing solo. It is expected that you come with the audition cut learned and memorized. We highly recommend practicing your performance at home and preparing movements/acting to go along with your singing. Extra copies of sheet music to hold will not be provided. 

 

For the dance audition:

If you are ONLY auditioning for the PIT CHORUS, you do not need to participate in the dance portion of the audition.

If you are auditioning only for Grizabella, Deuteronomy, or Bustopher Jones, we are asking that you still dance to the best of your ability. These roles don’t require technical dancing skills; however, each of these roles communicates the story through specific movement in conjunction with singing and in various moments throughout the show. We need to see movement quality and style. While these roles are included in the large dance numbers, the required dancing is not as technically demanding as for many of the other cats. 

 

Please be prepared to dance in various styles including ballet, tap and jazz. Please do not wear baggy clothing to the audition. Examples of acceptable attire: 

1. Women: Leggings and fitted t-shirt or leotard and tights.

2. Men: not too baggy sweats or athletic pants, fitted t-shirt tucked in. 

Make sure you wear shoes that you can dance in. Ballet flats, jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, or closed-toe shoes that allow you to turn, jump, and move quickly are all acceptable. If you have experience with tap, you may bring tap shoes as well. 

The choreographer also plans on asking about special skills including tumbling for those who have experience. Please warm up prior to auditions. 

 

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MUNKUSTRAP | Vocal Range: Traditionally Tenor 

● 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 ensemble. 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

 

OLD DEUTERONOMY | Vocal Range: Traditionally Baritone 

● 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 ensemble. 

● Main Songs: Old Deuteronomy, Moments of Happiness, Finale: Ad-ressing of the Cats

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GRIZABELLA | Vocal Range: Traditionally Mezzo 

● The “outcast/anti-hero” of the tribe 

● Desperate, wistful, a lost soul who is attempting to regain dignity and acceptance from the tribe that has shunned her. 

● Dynamic and powerful vocal skills and strong acting/expression required. Must possess a wide dynamic vocal range with rich lower tones and strong belt up to Eb. 

● Main Song: Memory

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BOMBALURINA | Vocal Range: Traditionally Mezzo 

● The “glamour cat” of the tribe 

● Confident, sensual, a “bombshell” with loads of self-assurance. 

● A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance 

● Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones, McCavity the Mystery Cat

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DEMETER | Vocal Range: Traditionally Alto 

● The “intuitive cat” of the tribe who realizes Macavity’s deception 

● Smart, young adult, but always on edge; jittery, and impulsive 

● A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance 

● Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, McCavity the Mystery Cat

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MISTOFFELEES | Vocal Range: Traditionally: Baritone 

● The “magician” of the tribe 

● Clever, impish, neat, a competitive young adult show-off of a cat. 

● Dance style highlights: jumps and turns, bright and electric quality. Will also dance in the ensemble. 

● Featured dance number: Magical Mistoffelees

 

VICTORIA | Vocal Range: Traditionally Mezzo 

● The “budding teenager” of the tribe. 

● Curious, uninhibited, graceful, elegant. 

● Dancer with strong technical skills in ballet and jazz dance with extensions and flexibility are encouraged to audition. Will also dance in the ensemble. 

● Featured dance number: Jellicle Ball

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MUNGOJERRIE | Vocal Range: Typically Baritone 

● One half of the notorious “cat burglar” duo with Rumpleteazer. 

● 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

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RUMPLETEAZER | Vocal Range: Traditionally Alto 

● One half of the notorious “cat burglar” duo with Mungojerrie. 

● 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

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RUM TUM TUGGER | Vocal Range: Traditionally Tenor 

● 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 ensemble. 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

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JENNYANYDOTS | Vocal Range: Traditionally Mezzo/Soprano 

● 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 ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in *tap* and jazz-theatre style dance 

● Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones

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SKIMBLESHANKS | Vocal Range: Typically Baritone or Tenor 

● The “railway cat” in the tribe 

● Spunky, meticulous, fun-loving and very animated 

● A featured singing cat requiring “character dancing”. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in *tap* and jazz-theatre style dance 

● Main Song: Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat

 

BUSTOPHER JONES | Traditionally Baritone or Tenor 

● The “aristocrat” of the tribe ● Pompous, stuffy, loves to flaunt their status 

● 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 and does not have to dance in the ensemble.

 

GUS THE THEATRE CAT | Traditionally Baritone or Tenor 

● The “washed up has-been” in the tribe 

● Comedically elderly, fragile, sweet, tired theatre actor 

● Main Songs: Bustopher Jones, Gus the Theatre Cat.

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JELLYLORUM | Vocal Range: Traditionally Soprano 

● The “care-taker” of the tribe 

● Warm, protective adult cat; a “busybody” who likes to parent the kittens and keep order 

● Featured singing cat requiring “character dancing” in featured songs. Will also dance in the ensemble. Ideally has a strong movement/dance background in jazz-theatre style dance 

● Main Songs: Gumbie Cat, Bustopher Jones, Gus the Theatre Cat

 

JEMIMA | Vocal Range: Traditionally “bright” Soprano 

● The “baby” of the tribe.

 ● Youngest kitten. Innocent, sweet, affectionate, full of “childlike wonder” and playful 

● A jazz/theatre-style dancing cat with some significant featured singing lines. Will dance in the ensemble. 

● Main Singing Part: Prelude & Reprise of Memory 

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MACAVITY Vocal Range: Traditionally Tenor/Baritone 

● The “mystery cat” antagonist of the tribe. 

● Aggressive, intense, violent, menacing young adult cat. 

● A looming presence and malevolent criminal mastermind who enjoys breaking the law—inspired by Professor Moriarty-- Sherlock Holmes’ Nemesis. 

● Dance style highlights: an imposing figure able to dance with brash, explosive movement. Kicks, jumps and lift work are an asset. 

● Featured dance number: Macavity’s Fight

 

The following roles are primarily Dancer/Singer Roles. They can be any gender, age or vocal range. The will dance and sing throughout the show with with moments of featured dance sequences. 

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ALONZO: Athletic, electric, protective POUNCIVAL: Overly energetic, curious, athletic, playful CORICOPAT/TANTOMILE: Twin Cats: Extremely mystic, quirky/strange, intense, aloof CASSANDRA: Sophisticated, sleek, poised, proud, very aloof

BILL BAILEY: Chaotic, imprudent, funny, very energetic 

ELECTRA: Reserved, quiet, serious, with a playful streak 

ETCETERA: Extreme energy, boisterous, emotional, funny 

EXOTICA: Shy, mysterious, quiet, watchful 

ADMENTUS: Friendly, good-natured, easy-going NOTE: May double as Rumpus Cat in the Pekes and Pollicles number)

 

PIT CHORUS:

A group of strong singers that will support the ensemble singing from offstage. This is a great opportunity for community members who aren’t interested in dancing, or want a less-intensive rehearsal schedule.