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CATS Equity Principal Auditions - National Tour Auditions

Posted June 15, 2018
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CATS - National Tour

CATS (SETA) - NYC EPA

Cats on Tour LLC


AUDITION DATE

Tue, Jul 24, 2018

10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)

Lunch 1 to 2

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)

Lunch 1 to 2

CONTRACT

Short Engagement Touring Cat 2; $877/week min

SEEKING

Equity male and female actor/singers for 3 principal roles. See breakdown.

PREPARATION

Please be prepared to sing a BRIEF song from musical theatre repertoire. Looking for all voice types. Bring your book of music with you, in case you are asked to sing a second selection. An accompanist will be provided.

Please bring a current picture and resume, stapled together.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios NYC (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

3rd fl

PERSONNEL

Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on T. S Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”
Director: Trevor Nunn
Choreographer: Andy Blankenbuehler
Based on Original Choreography and Associate Direction by Gillian Lynne
Musical Supervisor: Kristen Blodgette
Producers: The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization
General Manager: Troika Entertainment
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting/Lindsay Levine

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: December 5th, 2018
First Preview: January 22nd, 2019
Opening Night: January 23rd, 2019

OTHER

On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

GRIZABELLA
(Female) 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 vocal range with rich lower register and dramatic high belt to E flat. age 35 - 55

OLD DEUTERONOMY
(Male)?Old Deuteronomy is the beloved leader of the tribe. Seeking a mature actor with a rich legit bariton to G sharp 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. age 35 – 55

GUS/BUSTOPHER JONES
(
Male)?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. age 40-50

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ACTORS OF ALL CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS.


Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.

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