ROLES

Alonzo
Behind his confident and brave facade is an uncertain tom, though he rises to the occasion when Macavity attacks. Baritone. Excellent dancer and acrobat, able to do lifts.

Asparagus*
Gus is the theatre cat, a fragile old cat who recounts the glory days of playing the role of the Rumpus Cat. Dramatic character actor/singer. Baritone. May double in the chorus.

Bombalurina
Bombalurina is confident, fearless and intuitive. Rarely apart from Demeter. Excellent dancer and singer with a strong Mezzo belt/mix to C.

Bustopher Jones*
Bustopher Jones is a sophisticated and upper class cat, respected by all. Comedic character/actor singer. Baritone. May double in the chorus.

Cassandra
Beautiful and elegant. Aloof with the other cats. Mezzo. Excellent dancer, strong ballet technique, great extension. Strong Mezzo. Excellent dancer.

Demeter
Burdened by a troubled past, Demeter is extremely insecure and skittish. Often the target of Macavity’s attacks due to unspecified history with him. Rarely apart from Bombalurina. Excellent dancer and singer with a strong Mezzo belt/mix to C.

Grizabella the Glamour Cat*
Once very glamorous, Grizabella is vulnerable, but a survivor; now outcast from the clowder. Must possess a wide dynamic vocal range with rich lower darker tones, and wonderful dramatic high belt to E flat. Lyrical movement. Sings “Memory.”

Jellylorum
Patient and nurturing, especially when caring for kittens and the elderly. Soprano with a wide range of dramatic timbre, comfortable to high C. Must move well.

Jennyanydots
The Gumbie cat. Quirky, delightful character actor with great sense of humor. Strong character soprano to high C. Must move very well (requires tap dancing). May double in the chorus.

Macavity/Plato
Macavity is a “monster of depravity,” having committed numerous crimes while always managing to elude the police. Plato is a laconic, lackadaisical cat. Tall and commanding. Baritone. Excellent dancer and acrobat, able to do lifts.

Mistoffelees
The original conjuring cat, Mr. Mistoffelees is magical, aloof, enigmatic, and quirky; a charismatic showman and strong dancer with classical ballet training (must have turns). Gymnastic skills and tricks a plus. Good high baritone vocals.

Mungojerrie
Mischievous, energetic cat who always gets into trouble with partner-in-crime, Rumpleteazer. Strong high Baritone to F Sharp. Strong dance and acrobatics technique needed. May double in the chorus.

Munkustrap
The son of Old Deuteronomy, Munkustrap is the youthful, attractive prince of the group. Excellent Baritone/Tenor with good dramatic range of timbre between gentle crooning strong declamation to a legit G. Must move very well. Commanding presence.

Old Deuteronomy*
Old Deuteronomy is the beloved leader of the cats — ageless, soulful and mature. High Baritone/Tenor with strong classical technique, comfortable to A flat. Small amount of movement required.

Pouncival
A young, troublesome, fun-loving kitten. Baritone/Tenor. Excellent dancer who tumbles.

Rumpleteazer
Mischievous, energetic cat who always gets into trouble with partner-in-crime, Mungojerrie. Strong character Mezzo belt/mix to D. Strong dance and acrobatics technique needed. May double in the chorus.

Rum Tum Tugger
Tugger is a rock star — iconoclast, rebel and loves the ladies. Strong pop/rock Baritone with honest gentleness of timbre, low B flat to high B flat in rock style, Falsetto an asset, must dance well, good sense of comedic timing.

Sillabub
The youngest kitten, her innocence and compassion plays an important role in Grizabella’s search for acceptance; idolizes Bombalurina and has a crush on Tugger. Strong head voice, comfortable to F. Excellent dancer.

Skimbleshanks
The Railway cat who works aboard the Night Mail, a British West Coast Main Line train which ran from London to Scotland. Persnickety and fun-loving. A great storyteller. Strong high Baritone with clean light timbre to F Sharp. Strong dance technique needed. May double in the chorus.

Victoria
The white cat. Beautiful and graceful kitten who is coming of age. Mezzo. Excellent dancer, strong ballet technique, great extension.

Chorus
Dancers, singers and character actors who move well of all ages and sizes for featured chorus roles (Coricopat, Electra, Etcetera, Exotica, Tantomile, Tumblebrutus, et al.). Acrobatics experience/skills a plus.