CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL (Broadway) - NYC ECC Dancers
(Morning - All genders)
Jellicles Can, LLC | New York, NY
AUDITION DATE
Sunday, October 26, 2025
9:30 AM (E)
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
CONTRACT
Production (League)
$2638 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers for the Broadway production of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL (See breakdown).
This production reimagines the musical CATS within the context of THE BALLROOM SCENE. Performers do not play literal cats; they play people living in New York City.
PREPARATION
Please be prepared to learn choreography that draws from ballroom (vogue, street jazz and jazz funk, etc.) as well as contemporary musical theatre vocabulary. Please wear clothing and shoes that allow you to move comfortably and fully express yourself. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Holding room - Studio 17B
PERSONNEL
Produced by LWH Musicals, Inc & MBPM, LLC
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Elliot
Directed by Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch
Choreography by Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons
Music Director: William Waldrop
Casting by X Casting
Casting Directors: Victor Vazquez & Sujotta Pace
GM: Baseline Theatrical
Expected to attend
Casting Director: Sujotta R. Pace
Choreographers: Omari Wiles, Arturo Lyons
OTHER DATES
Begins Rehearsal: February 4, 2026
Anticipated Opening: April 7, 2026
OTHER
Venue: Broadhurst Theatre
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Equity Information
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
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL (Broadway)
This is a production of the musical CATS reimagined within the context of the Ballroom Scene. The reimagination will take place at a Ball: a competition that, through multiple categories, invites an unapologetic celebration of the self. Please note that all characters in this production are human, not literal “cats”. All ages are suggestions to capture the character’s essence and their relationship to the scene. Gender identities mentioned in the character descriptions are to describe the characters; many roles may have flexibility with gender identities including throughout the show. Ballroom was created as a space for everyone, a world that celebrates authenticity, community, and self-expression. While not every character is listed as such, it is essential to this creative team that people of the global majority are represented across this cast. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive company that reflects the fullness of the communities we serve. Artists of all racial identities, body types, gender expressions, and abilities are encouraged to audition.
Please note all roles specify singing or dancing and all roles will require some of both. In addition, all roles except the principal role of DJ, will also play ensemble parts, portraying multiple characters/competing in multiple categories. Any coverage assignments noted below are subject to change. Ballroom experience is a huge plus for any performers who can attend these auditions.
People of all genders and gender identities are welcome to audition for any role. The gender descriptions below refer to the characters, not necessarily the performers playing them.
SEEKING:
- MACAVITY / AS CAST - 20s - 50s, any gender identity, Black, Latine, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent singer with a wide vocal range (open to all voice types and ranges). Endlessly sexy.
- JELLYLORUM / AS CAST - 20s - 40s, any gender identity, Black, Latine, Indigenous, Person of Color. Gus’ devoted caretaker, a true storyteller through sound. Not just vocal fireworks but emotional caretaking through music. Strong Soprano or strong falsetto (G#3–G5; ideally comfortable up to Db6).
- ELECTRA / AS CAST - 20s - 30s, femme, trans woman, or nonbinary, Black, Latine, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent dancer. Vocal range, either: (Soprano 1) G#3-Db6 or (Alto) G#3-E5.
- VOCAL BOOTH SINGER / ENSEMBLE - THERE IS A CURRENT OFFER OUT FOR THIS ROLE. 30s - 50s, male-identifying and/or trans man, Black, Latino, Indigenous, Person of Color. Versatile singer with maturity and gravitas. Doubles as Cop and Server. Must cover Old Deuteronomy and Gus, requiring vocal richness, presence, and the ability to ground the company in authority. Extraordinary singer with solid Tenor 1 range. Full vocal range required: G2-Bb4.
- OFFSTAGE SWING 1 - 20s - 30s, femme/female-identifying, Black, Latina, Indigenous, Person of Color. Solid singer / Vocalist: Mezzo/belter and character singer. Vocal range: F3-E5. Excellent dancer. Bright presence with strong comic instincts. To cover Victoria, Skimbleshanks, Rumpleteazer, Electra.
- OFFSTAGE SWING 2 - 20s - 30s, femme/female-identifying, Black, Latina, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent singer/vocalist with wide vocal range; mix belter, belter and possible Soprano as well. Vocal range: G#3-G5. Good mover. Must blend seamlessly in ensemble vocals and step forward with solo lines when needed. Covers Female Booth Singer, Victoria, Rumpleteazer, Demeter, Bombalurina, Electra, Cop/Server, Jellylorum.
- OFFSTAGE SWING 3 / VOCAL BOOTH SINGER - 20s - 40s, trans woman, Black, Latina, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent Singer with wide vocal range; mix-belter, belter, possible soprano and/or strong falsetto as well. Vocal range: G#3-G5. Good mover. Must bring emotional depth for Grizabella (cover) and vocal daring for high-impact ensemble lines. Covers Grizabella, Demeter, Bombalurina, Bustopher Jones, Cop/Server, Sillabub, Jellylorum.
- OFFSTAGE SWING 4 / DANCE CAPTAIN - 20s - 30s, male-identifying and/or trans man, Black, Latino, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent dancer. Must model ballroom vocabulary with precision and authority. Bari-tenor with confident vocal technique. Vocal range: G#2-G4. Covers Tumblebrutus, Mistoffelees, Mungojerrie, Macavity.
- OFFSTAGE SWING 5 / VOCAL BOOTH SINGER - 20s - 30s, male-identifying and/or trans man, Black, Latino, Indigenous, Person of Color. Excellent Singer. Charismatic pop-rock tenor (or Bari-tenor) with swagger; must relish vocal riffs and falsetto. Vocal range: G#2-Ab4 to Eb5. Covers Rum Tum Tugger, Tumblebrutus, Mungojerrie, Male Booth Singer, Cop/Server, Jennyanydots, Sillabub, DJ.
- OFFSTAGE SWING 6 - 20 - 60s, male-identifying and/or trans man, Black, Latino, Indigenous, Person of Color. Strong singer with wide range, bari-tenor or tenor with low notes; character singer. Vocal range: G2-G#4. Good dancer. Gravitas. Covers Gus, Munkustrap, Old Deuteronomy, Jennyanydots, among others.
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CAST:
- MAGIC MR. MISTOFFELEES / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s-30s, open to all gender identities, any race/ethnicity. A showstopper who makes their Runway competitors magically disappear. A2 to D#4 (traditional vocal range). Excellent dancer.
- JENNYANYDOTS / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 30s-40s, open to all gender identities, any race/ethnicity. House Mother. Devoted to her mentees, whom she helps prepare for tonight’s Virgin Vogue category. G3 to C#5; Traditionally a strong character soprano with low belt/mix to C5; sometimes needs high C (C6) for ensemble singing.
- BUSTOPHER JONES / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 30s-40s, female identifying, Black, Person of Color. Luscious. Wins Body category after eliminating the other competitors one by one. G2 to G4; traditionally a solid baritone with wide vocal range and vocal character.
- SKIMBLESHANKS / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s, open to all gender identities, Latine. A gifted subway Voguer who incorporates the poles and subway cars into their routines. Spanish fluency a plus. Singer and excellent dancer.
- VICTORIA / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s-30s, female identifying, any race/ethnicity. Dance specialist & Voguer. Minimal vocal solos. Traditionally an alto in the ensemble.
- TUMBLEBRUTUS / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s-30s, male identifying, any race/ethnicity. Dance specialist & Voguer. Minimal vocal solos.
- SILLABUB / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. Early 20s, any gender identity, Black, Indigenous, Person of Color. Dancer and singer. First to welcome Grizabella and to help her transform. Youngest ‘Cat’. B3 to F#5; Typically, must be strong head voice very comfortable to F5, with pure and youthful vocal color.
- MUNGOJERRIE / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s-30s, open to all gender identities, Black, Person of Color. Excellent dancer. Sly. With their partner Rumpleteazer, wins Tag Team Vogue Femme category. B2 to G4; traditionally a solid high baritone with very comfortable G4.
- RUMPLETEAZER / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s-30s, open to all gender identities, Black, Person of Color. Excellent dancer. Sly. With their partner Mungojerrie, wins Tag Team Vogue Femme category. G3 to D#5; traditionally a strong character mezzo/belter.
- DEMETER / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s-30s, female identifying, any race/ethnicity. Vocal specialist. G3 to D#5; Strong mezzo/belter to D#5.
- BOMBALURINA / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s-30s, open to all gender identities, any race/ethnicity. Vocal specialist. G3 to C5; Strong mezzo/belter to C5.
- BOOTH SINGER 1 / ENSEMBLE - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 20s - 50s, female identifying and/or trans woman, Black, Latina, Indigenous, Person of Color. Versatile singer/actor with maturity and gravitas. Doubles as Cop and Server. G3-Db6: Extraordinary and versatile singer who primarily supports the onstage ensemble; also covers major roles. Great mover.
