AUDITION INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION: Based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot, Cats is what's known as a sung-through "revusical". In the show's score, Andrew Lloyd Webber combines evocative Broadway-style melodies with pop, jazz and a hint of opera. There is something for everyone!
AUDITIONS: Glen Rhodes United Church
1470 Gerrard Street East
(1 Block West of Coxwell)
Contact: 905-607-2701 for more information if required!
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OPEN MANDATORY CALL: SUNDAY MAY 25th, 2008 (7:30 p.m.)
We are looking for: Strong on-stage vocal talent
Strong on-stage talent with the ability to sing and dance
Strong off-stage vocal talent who will accompany the on-stage cast in a pit singing capacity
If you are auditioning for a NON-DANCING CAT/ OR PIT SINGER – you still need to attend on the 25th to sign up for your vocal audition time,
NON – DANCING CATS ARE:
Male: Old Deuteronomy / Bustopher Jones / Asparagus – Gus - Growltiger
Female: Grizabella
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DANCE AUDITIONS: SUNDAY, MAY 25th, 2008 (7:30 p.m.)
Come prepared to sweat and bring the following:
- A towel and water
- Jazz and or running shoes PLUS tap shoes and dress to dance – NO JEANS
There will two dance segments – one JAZZ and one TAP.
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VOCAL AUDITIONS: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY, MAY 26th-28th, 2008
We're looking all voice types, from soprano to bass.
Do:
- Sing something that you already know well – one up tempo Broadway Style song
- Limit your audition piece to 32 bars of music
Don’t:
- Sing anything from the show
The audition panel may also test your vocal range by asking you to sing scales in different keys and may also cut your song short based on timing. Bring your sheet music taped appropriately for the accompanist.
CATS: Character and Vocal Range Info
Character Name |
Male/Female |
Vocal Part |
Solos |
Featured Singers (Non-Dancing) |
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Grizabella |
Female |
Alto/Belt |
Memory |
Old Deuteronomy |
Male |
High Baritone |
Moments of Happiness |
Asparagus / Gus / Growltiger |
Male |
Tenor |
Gus: The Theatre Cat |
Bustopher Jones |
Male |
Baritone |
Bustopher Jones |
Featured Dancer/Singers |
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Munkustrap |
Male |
High Baritone |
Old Gumbie Cat |
Rum Tum Tugger |
Male |
Baritone |
The Rum Tum Tugger |
Demeter |
Female |
Alto/Belt |
Old Gumbie Cat |
Bombalurina |
Female |
Alto/Belt |
Old Gumbie Cat |
Jellylorum / Griddlebone |
Female |
Soprano |
Old Gumbie Cat |
Jennyanydots / Gumbie |
Female |
Mezzo |
Old Gumbie Cat |
Mungojerrie |
Male |
Baritone |
Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer |
Rumpleteazer |
Female |
Mezzo |
Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer |
Skimbleshanks |
Male |
Baritone |
Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat |
Jemina |
Female |
Soprano |
Moments of Happiness |
Supporting Dancer/Singers*
Name |
Male/Female |
Cassandra |
Female |
Electra |
Female |
Etcetera |
Female |
Tantomile |
Female |
Victoria The White Cat |
Female |
Alonzo / Rumpus Cat |
Male |
Carbucketty |
Male |
Coricopat / Gilbert |
Male |
Macavity / Plato |
Male |
Quaxo / Mr. Mistoffelees |
Male |
Victor (TBD) |
Male |
* Other roles available as needed