CATS OPEN - White Plains Performing Arts Center Auditions

CATS – OPEN Auditions in White Plains NY

White Plains Performing Arts Center LOA (approval/salary level pending)

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics: T.S. Eliot

Producing Artistic Dir / Stage Dir: Jeremy Quinn

Mus Dir: Kurt Kelley

Choreo: Greg Baccarini

1st reh: 11/14/11. Rehearses M-F from 6-10 PM, Sa 11/19 and 12/3 (10–6). Thanksgiving weekend (11/23-11/27) off. Runs 12/9-12/18 (4 perfs/week) and 12/28-12/30 (6 perfs).

OPEN Auditions (Equity and non-) by APPOINTMENT: Monday, 10/17/11, 6-10 PM at WPPAC. See appointment-making & preparation instructions above. Please be prepared to dance at this call, if asked.

Callbacks: 10/24, 6-10 PM. Dancers who are called back will be expected to sing 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song that shows range and acting ability. Singers who are called back will be expected to dance. For dance callbacks, bring appropriate dance attire and shoes.

Seeking (all roles and chorus positions are available; all are adults):

Theatre’s casting note: “Because of the short, intense rehearsal schedule, we are seeking real triple-threats – strong dancer/singer/actors, especially those who have done the show before. There are also roles available FOR STRONG SINGERS with minimal to no dance required … Most dancers in the show sing up to a G, but there are a few exceptions.”

Alonzo:

Male. Strong, sensual tomcat. Seeking tall, excellent dancer who sings. Good with lifts.

Bombalurina:

Female. Sexy, brassy. Seeking tall, woman with great body. Strong belt, low G to mid-range C#. Sings “Macavity”. Must dance well. Triple threat.

Bustopher Jones / Gus / Growltiger:

Male. “Opera, Theatrical Cat.” Strong tenor. Two-octave range to Bb. Transforms from elderly to young actor/opera singer in his prime. Must have strong comedic timing. Dance minimal.

Cassandra:

Female. “The striking Abyssinian” or “Siamese cat.” Long, sleek and proud. Excellent dancer with beautiful, lithe body. Tall.

Coricopat:

Male. Tantomile’s male twin. Part for an excellent dancer who sings.

Demeter:

Female. Average to tall. Sexy with great body. Sings “Macavity” with Bombalurina. Strong belt, low G to mid-range C. Excellent dancer. True triple threat.

Grizabella:

Female. “The Glamour Cat.” Actress should be able to play 40s, but all age ranges are encouraged to audition. Sings “Memory.” Excellent voice. Strong belt, low F# to Eb. Strong actress. Must be able to move well.

Jellylorum / Griddlebone:

Female, 20s-40s.The “Opera Cat.” Legit soprano, low B to high C. Must move well.

Jennyanydots:

Female, 30s-40s. “The Gumbie Cat.” Part for a character actress who taps and moves well. All body types. Low G to mid-range C#.

Mistoffelees:

Male. “The Magical, Conjuring Cat.” Short to average height. Young and playful. Role for an outstanding dancer with strong ballet. Must have excellent, solid turns.

Mungojerrie:

Male. Lovable juvenile delinquent. Role for an excellent dancer/singer (tenor) with lots of energy. Physical comedy a plus. Triple threat.

Munkustrap:

Male. Narrator. Role for a strapping man with good body and commanding presence. Average height to tall. Baritone with two-octave range up to G. Must move well. Dance a plus.

Old Deuteronomy:

Male. Regal. Gentle, large, robust. Strong baritone with range to G. Dance minimal to none.

Plato / Macavity:

Male. Strong, Sexy athletic. Tall and strapping. Performer must be able to play the villain (Macavity). Excellent dancer who is good with lifts. Tumbling a plus.

Pouncival:

Male. The innocent but playful young male kitten. Short. Excellent dancer.

Rum Tum Tugger:

Male. “Rock ‘n’ roll” cat. All types from young Elvis to David Lee Roth to Freddy Mercury etc. Must move well. Bring a rock song to audition.

Rumpleteazer:

Female. Mungojerrie’s partner in crime. Short and spunky. Part for an excellent dancer/singer with lots of energy. Acrobatics a plus, but not necessary. Triple threat.

Sillabub:

Female. The innocent young female kitten. Childlike. Part for a petite dancer/singer. Must sing well. Should have a pure innocent vocal quality. Sings part of “Memory.”

Skimbleshanks:

Male. “The Railway Cat.” Part for a quirky character actor plus singer/dancer. Physical comedy a plus. Tenor. Triple threat.

Tantomile:

Female. Coricopat’s female twin. Part for an excellent dancer who sings.

Tumblebrutus:

Male. Average to short in height. Part for an excellent dancer who sings. Great lifter and tumbler.

Victoria:

Female. “The White Cat.” Part for an outstanding, petite dancer with excellent ballet training and strong/high extension. Should be able to play a combination of young and sexy. Singing a plus, but not necessary.

Theatre’s statement: “NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. ALL ETHNIC TYPES WELCOME.”