Jellicles Can, LLC | New York, NY
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Production (League)
$2638 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in 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.
Please prepare a short song that shows off your vocal range, storytelling, and personal style. Material from CATS is not required. We encourage selections rooted in musical theatre, R&B, soul, pop, or gospel that demonstrate vocal range, freedom, individuality, stamina, control, and high precision of technique. Choose material that highlights both your artistry and your technical command. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. Please bring an updated headshot and resume, stapled together.
Open Jar Studios
1601 Broadway
11th floor main entrance
New York, NY 10019
Holding room - Studio 11C
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 R. Pace
GM: Baseline Theatrical
Expected to attend:
Casting Director: Victor Vazquez
Begins Rehearsal: February 4, 2026
Anticipated Opening: April 7, 2026
Venue: Broadhurst Theatre
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
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.
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.
[DJ] - 30s - 60s, any gender identity, Black, Latine, Indigenous, Person of Color.
Singer with rich, expressive vocals, dynamic vocal colors and stylistic flexibility. Mover/Dancer: Vogue, street, jazz styles. Must command the room with authenticity and authority. A strong, unique presence who guides the event while being part of the community.
Vocal Range: G2-F4, Bass or Bass-Baritone.
GRIZABELLA - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 30s - 60s, trans woman, Black. Glorious singer. Currently unhoused, an outcast. Her Ballroom glory days are behind her. By the end of tonight’s event, she will win the Grand Prize.
RUM TUM TUGGER - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 30s, male identifying, any race/ethnicity. Sexually, a “curious cat.” Freddie Mercury type. Wins category of Pretty Boy Realness. B2 to F#4; High pop-rock tenor, with a versatile dynamic vocal range. Head voice/high falsetto is an asset.
OLD DEUTERONOMY - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 40s - 70s, Black, Indigenous, Person of Color. Singer. Drag Queen/King/Elder. Highly respected. The only Icon on tonight’s panel. G#2 to G#4 (top note must be solid and comfortable). Legitimate high baritone/tenor.
GUS THE THEATRE CAT - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 40s - 80s, male identifying, Black, Indigenous, Person of Color. A devoted theater Queen. Lived through the AIDS crisis. Spends most of the show watching from the audience, but ‘Butch Queen Face’ (a category) brings him back onstage. G2 to A4; strong character singer; high baritone.
MUNKUSTRAP - THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST. 30s - 50s, open to all gender identities, any race/ethnicity. Our MC for tonight’s event. Charismatic, confident, charming. MC/commentating experience is a plus. B2 to G4; Traditionally a baritenor with solid G4, versatile singer with range of vocal colors.
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