PETE THE CAT - Greenhouse Theatre Center Non Equity Auditions

PETE THE CAT
FEB 6 - FEB 28, 2026
Based on the New York Times Bestselling Book Series by Kimberly and James Dean
Book and Lyrics by Sarah Hammond
Music by Will Aronson

Directed by Sam Shankman
Music Directed by Kevin Zhou
Choreographed by Emily Ann Brooks

Synopsis
If you want to be cool, just be you! When Pete the Cat meets the Biddle family, he helps everyone find their groove. As Jimmy faces his fears about second-grade art class, Pete inspires him to embrace creativity, confidence, and being himself. Based on the beloved bestselling book series, Pete the Cat is a groovy, globe-trotting musical adventure that takes audiences on a rock-and-roll journey to Paris and back in a colorful VW bus!
Seeking
Seeking non-AEA strong actors and singers to play and understudy all 5 roles. We strongly encourage actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sizes, and abilities to submit. See character breakdown.

Production Calendar
REHEARSALS: Monday, Jan 11th - Friday, Jan 29th
YPT rehearses daytimes, 9:30am-3:00pm.
TECH: Sunday, Jan 31st - Friday, Feb 5th.
YPT techs during daytimes - typically the same hours as rehearsals.
PERFORMANCES: Saturday, Feb 6th - Sunday, March 1st
Previews on Feb 6th @ 11 am & Sunday, Feb 7th @ 10am.
Press opening Sunday, Feb 7th @ 1:30pm.
Public Performances are Saturdays @ 11:00am / Sundays @ 11am & 1:30pm
8-10 weekday 10am or 12pm school matinees (specific dates TBD) will be scheduled on Tuesday-Fridays between Feb 9th - 26th.
Rehearsals & performances will take place at the Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N Lincoln Ave).
Compensation
Rehearsals & Tech: $275/week
Performance Rate: $35/performance
Understudy Rate: $400 stipend + $35/show performed

Submissions
How to submit: To submit your audition, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqKBRcmLtIEmVVMBwjfqtMfq2YVIeP5dNQN-ynpOpU2kDP6Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116874678846606681625

What to prepare: Actors auditioning should prepare the 2 sides and 1 song for their character.
The deadline to submit is Sunday, October 25th, 2026 @ 6pm.
Callbacks will be held in the evening of Monday, November 2nd (possibly also in the evening of Tuesday, November 3rd).

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
PETE THE CAT - 20s-30s, tenor. A rockstar, relaxed and unbothered. He’s an outdoor cat confident in his life’s philosophy: go with the flow. Used to traveling around in his VW van, he’s forced to become a housecat.
Pete Sides #1 and #2
Song: “Painting”

JIMMY BIDDLE - 20s, tenor. A very put-together second grader. Perhaps neurotic. Overly prepared for everything, and now he’s reckoning with what it means to go with the flow.
Jimmy Sides #1 and #2
Song: “Magic World”

OLIVE BIDDLE - 20s, mezzo. Jimmy's rambunctious little sister in pre-k. Bold, hasn’t quite learned about boundaries yet. She has a one-track mind when it comes to her obsession with the family’s new kitty, to whom she is very allergic. Also to play CAT-CATCHER, ELOISE (a student), and an ASTRONAUT!
Olive Sides #1 and #2 (Cat Catcher)
Song: “The Sneezing Song”

MOM - 20’s-30s to play 30s, soprano. Jimmy's nervous mom; excited and open to the family’s new challenge. Also to play MRS. CREECH, a quirky second-grade teacher who definitely has some old band tees in her closet from her younger days. Will also play Pete’s freewheeling band member GRUMPY TOAD, and the MONA LISA!
Mom sides #1 and #2 (Mrs. Creech)
Song: “A Cat Named Pete”

DAD - 20’s-30’s to play 30s, baritone / tenor. Jimmy's nervous dad; excited and open to the family’s new challenge. Will also play Pete’s freewheeling band member GUS THE PLATYPUS, BARNABY (a student), and a SHARK!
Dad sides #1 and #2 (Gus)
Song: “Life is an Adventure”