DANCE & VOCAL AUDITIONS
Monday, September 25th at Three Rivers Music Theatre (416 W 4th Street Fort Wayne, IN 46808)
6:00 – 6:45 PM • Beginner Dance Auditions “Jellicle Songs”

Learn and prepare the audition choreography on your own using the buttons below. The choreography will be briefly reviewed during the audition time slot.

6:45 – 7:30 PM • Intermediate/Advanced Dance Auditions “Jellicle Ball”

Learn and prepare the audition choreography on your own using the buttons below. The choreography will be briefly reviewed during the audition time slot. In the tutorial, the 1998 version of “Jellicle Ball” is used. The time stamp to start the combo is 7:19.

7:30 – 10:00 PM • Vocal Auditions

All interested artists (minus those only interested in Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella, and Gus/Bustopher Jones) must attend one of the dance calls and the vocal audition. You may self-assess which dance call to attend. Vocal auditions are registered in the audition form below.

CALLBACKS:
Tuesday, September 26th at Three Rivers Music Theatre (416 W 4th Street Fort Wayne, IN 46808)
6:30 – 9:30 PM • Callbacks

PLEASE REGISTER FOR A VOCAL AUDITION SLOT IN THE AUDITION FORM ON THREE RIVERS MUSIC THEATRE’S SITE BY CLICKING HERE.

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR VOCAL AUDITIONS:
Please prepare one of the provided selections below. Each character description includes a link to download the material associated with that character. If interested in auditioning for multiple characters, please prepare a selection for each. Callback material is also included for your reference. Accompanist will be provided.

PRODUCTION DATES:

CHOREOGRAPHY “PRE-REHEARSALS”
Sunday, October 29th
Sunday, November 5th
Sunday, November 12th
Sunday, December 3rd
Sunday, December 10th
Sunday, December 17th

REHEARSALS
January 8th – February 22nd, 2024
Mondays – Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 PM

TECH REHEARSALS*
Sunday, February 25th – 1:00-9:00 PM
Monday, February 26th – 6:30-10:00 PM
Tuesday, February 27th – 6:30-10:00 PM
Wednesday, February 28th – 6:30-10:00 PM
Thursday, February 29th – 6:30-10:00 PM

PERFORMANCES*
Friday, March 1st – 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 2nd – 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 3rd – 6:00 PM
Friday, March 8th – 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 9th – 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 10th – 6:00 PM
Friday, March 15th – 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 16th – 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 17th – 6:00 PM

STRIKE*
Monday, March 18th – 6:00-10:00 PM

* Asterisk indicates the dates that are required. Conflicts cannot be accommodated.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

AUDITION MATERIALS WILL BE UPLOADED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

Old Deuteronomy
Male Identifying. Old Deuteronomy is the beloved leader of the tribe. Seeking a mature actor with excellent high baritone/tenor vocals. Must be able to express authority, dignity, wisdom, and humility – also great warmth and fun. Small amount of movement required. Interested artists DO NOT need to attend the dance call.

Grizabella
Female Identifying. 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/actor with sensational, powerful vocals needed. Must possess a wide dynamic vocal range with rich lower tones, and wonderful high belt to Eb. Interested artists DO NOT need to attend the dance call.

Bustopher Jones & Gus The Theatre Cat
Male Identifying. Ideal artist portrays both characters. Bustopher Jones is a sophisticated and upper-class cat, respected by all. Gus is the theatre cat – a fragile old cat who in his dreams becomes a swashbuckling pirate, who fights to his death. A fantastic character actor/singer with excellent comedic skills to play these two distinct roles. Strong high baritone/tenor with minimal movement skills. Interested artists DO NOT need to attend the dance call.

Rum Tum Tugger
Male Identifying. Rum Tum Tugger is the ‘rock-star’ cat who loves to be the center of attention. A total show off. Must be a charismatic performer with a fantastic rock/pop voice with very strong falsetto, great presence and good dance skills.

Munkustrap
THIS ROLE IS CAST. SEEKING SWING/UNDERSTUDY.
Male Identifying. Munkustrap is the son of Old Deuteronomy, who takes the lead in his father’s absence. Ideal artist is an excellent baritone singer with a commanding presence. Very good movement skills required.

Skimbleshanks
Any Gender Identity. Skimbleshanks is the railway cat – a fastidious, neat and ordered cat, obsessed with punctuality and cleanliness, yet possessing a big heart and sense of exuberance. An excellent high baritone/tenor with good movement skills required. Must have authority and a bright personality.

Jellylorum
Female Identifying. Jellylorum is practical and loving, a storyteller. Ideal artist an excellent soprano with a crystal clear top C6. Very good movement and comedy/storytelling skills required.

Jennyanydots
Female Identifying. Jennyanydots is the ‘Gumbie Cats’ motherly, an Edwardian ‘do-gooder’. For this role we require a character actress and singer who must have strong tap-dancing skills. Great comedy skills and good movement needed.

Bombalurina
THIS ROLE IS CAST. SEEKING SWING/UNDERSTUDY.
Female, Playing age 25 – 35. Bombalurina is one half of the duo who sings ‘Macavity’. Tall and statuesque, a lightly sexual female, who is also a fierce protector of the tribe. Must be an excellent and experienced dancer with fantastic extension, and also excellent mezzo vocals.

Demeter
Female, Playing age 21 – 30. Demeter is one half of the duo who sings ‘Macavity’. A neurotic, but highly intuitive cat. An excellent and experienced dancer with very strong mezzo vocals.

Mungojerrie
Any Gender Identity, Playing age 20 – 25. Mungojerrie is one half of a notorious double act. He is cheeky, irreverent, young and full of energy. An outstanding dancer with acrobatic skills, excellent singing voice with bags of personality.

Rumpleteazer
Any Gender Identity. Playing age 20 – 25. Rumpleteazer is one half of a notorious double act. She is cheeky, irreverent, young and full of energy. An outstanding dancer with acrobatic skills, excellent singing voice with bags of personality.

Victoria
THIS ROLE IS CAST. SEEKING SWING/UNDERSTUDY.
Female, Playing age 19 – 23. Victoria is young, uninhibited and inquisitive with a beautiful physique. An outstanding dancer with excellent classical training and technique required. Must have exceptional extension and facility.

Mr. Mistoffelees
Male Identifying. Mr. Mistoffelees is the magician – impish, with an expansive personality. Must be a phenomenal principal dancer with outstanding classical technique, who can execute multiple turns in à la seconde effortlessly. Gymnastic skills and tricks a plus.

Ensemble
Seeking strong triple threats to play various other cats. Ideal artists are strong ballet and jazz dancers. Tap and acro experience a plus. Must sing in the ensemble as well.