JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Cats - Roar Academy

Title: Cats (Youth Edition)

Presented By: ROAR Academy

Genre: Musical Theatre

Synopsis: Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Cats is a high-energy musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. On one special night of the year, the Jellicle cats gather for the Jellicle Ball, where their leader Old Deuteronomy chooses one cat to journey to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn. Blending music, dance, and storytelling, the show celebrates individuality, transformation, and community.

Audition Date: Sunday March 22nd, 2026

Audition Time: 10AM - 1PM

Audition Location and Address: Theatre 102, 102 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe,

Queensland, Australia

Audition Requirements:

• You do not need to prepare anything in advance unless you wish to be considered for a lead character

• ALL auditionees will learn as a group a small section from Mr Mistoffelees and we will ask everyone to sing this for us either solo or in a small group.

• All auditionees will learn a short choreo routine and perform this is small groups for the audition panel.

• If you wish to be considered for a lead then we would like you to also sing at least a 1min cut from any one of the following songs; Jellicle Cats, Memory, Magical Mr Mistoffelees or Macavity: The Mystery Cat. Or you can sing a cut from the song relevant to the character you wish to audition for e.g., Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat or The Rum Tum Tugger or Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer

Audition Registration: Register via ROAR Academy website prior to audition HERE

Audition Pack: Roar Academy - Cats Audition Pack

Performance Dates: April 18th & 19th, 2026

Performance Times: 

• Saturday - 11AM & 7PM

• Sunday - 2PM & 6PM

Performance Location: Theatre 102, 102 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe,

Queensland, Australia

Rehearsal Dates: April 12th - 17th, 2026

Rehearsal Times: 

• 9AM - 5PM April 12th - 16th

• 11AM - 8PM April 17th

Rehearsal Location: Theatre 102, 102 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe,

Queensland, Australia

Warnings:

• Physically demanding choreography

• Use of theatrical makeup and costumes

• Ensemble-heavy production requiring commitment and stamina

Performer Age:

• Open to young performers (approximately ages 5–18)

Creative Team:

• Youth Leader Director / Producer – Zahlee Brackstone

• RMT Director / Producer – Madeleine Johns

• RMT YOUTH Choreographers – Sienna Randall, Kayla Pehi

• RMT Choreographers – Mike Lapot, Meredith Johns, Jill Rowlands

• Technical Director Youth – Angus Pitman

• RMT Staging Director – Jonathan Johns

Production Website: Roar Academy - Cats

Other Information:

• ROAR Academy productions focus on training and performance experience for young performers

• Participation fee applies (covers training, costumes, and production elements)

• Full rehearsal schedule provided after casting

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Asparagus a.k.a. Gus: The Theatre Cat – An elderly cat whose paws tremble from old age; he spends his time reminiscing about his past exploits when he used to be a famous theatre actor. Sings – “Gus The Theatre Cat” and is in the Cats Chorus

• Bustopher Jones – A fat upper-class cat who is respected by all. He is described as "the Brummell of cats" due to his immaculate pelt, which resembles a tuxedo and spats. May double as Gus. This Cat will also sing in the Cats Chorus

• Bombalurina – A flirty and confident red queen; she is best friends with Demeter and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. Sings "The Old Gumbie Cat" "The Rum Tum Tugger" "Grizabella: The Glamour Cat“ “Macavity” This role is a dancing cat.

• Demeter – A troubled and skittish queen; she is best friends with Bombalurina and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. Sings – "The Old Gumbie Cat" "The Rum Tum Tugger" "Grizabella: The Glamour Cat“ “Macavity” This role is a dancing cat.

• Jellylorum – A queen who watches out for the kittens and takes care of Gus. Named after T. S. Eliot's own cat. Sings "The Old Gumbie Cat" "Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town” "Grizabella: The Glamour Cat" (Reprise) "Gus: The Theatre Cat" This role is a dancing cat.

• Jennyanydots – a.k.a. the Old Gumbie Cat – She sits around all day and is seemingly very lazy, but at night, she becomes very active as she rules the mice and cockroaches, forcing them to undertake helpful functions and creative projects to curb their naturally destructive habits. Sings – "The Old Gumbie Cat“ "Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town”. This role is a partial dancing cat. Needs to move well and will also sing in the Cats Chorus

• Jemima – The youngest kitten. Sweet and compassionate, she becomes the first cat to accept Grizabella when she sings alongside her in "Memory (reprise)" Sings "Grizabella: The Glamour Cat" (Reprise) "Memory". This role is a dancing cat.

• Victoria – a.k.a. the White Cat – A naive and shy white kitten who is known for her beauty and poise. She is a featured dancer, opening with a dance solo after "The Naming of the Cats" and is the first character to touch Grizabella. She sings in the ensemble. This role is a dancing cat.

• Grizabella – A former "glamour cat", ostracised by the Jellicles, who has lost her sparkle and now only wants to be accepted. An iconic role requiring a strong actress and vocalist. Sings “Memory (Prelude)” "Grizabella: The Glamour Cat“ “Memory” This role is a partial moving cat - will be expected to sing in the Cats Chorus, although mostly hidden.

• Mister Mistoffelees (Quaxo) – A troubled and skittish queen; she is best friends with Bombalurina and the two share an intense hatred for Macavity. Highlighted – “Mister Mistoffelees”. This role is a dancing cat.

• Rum Tum Tugger – A flashy and unappeasable cat who loves to be the centre of attention. A bit of a diva and a show off. His temperament ranges from clownish to serious. This is one ‘cool’ cat! Sings “The Rum Tum Tugger” “Old Deuteronomy” “Mister Mistoffelees” This role is a dancing cat.

• Skimbleshanks – a.k.a. the Railway Cat – An upbeat and active orange tabby cat, who lives on the mail trains and acts as an unofficial chaperone to such an extent he is considered rather indispensable to the train and station employees. Quirky, require a good character actor. Sings – “Skimbleshanks – the Railway Cat” This role is a dancing cat.

• Old Deuteronomy – The wise and benevolent elderly Jellicle leader who is beloved by his tribe. He tries to get the other cats to accept Grizabella all through the show. ] Sings - “Old Deuteronomy”“The Ad-Dressing of Cats” This role is a performing but not dancing cat. This Cat will also sing in the Cats Chorus.

• Munkustrap – A grey tabby tomcat who is the storyteller and protector of the Jellicle tribe. He is Old Deuteronomy's second-in-command and the show's main narrator Sings – “The Naming of Cats” “Invitation to the Jellicle Ball” “Old Deuteronomy” This is a dancing cat.

• Mungojerrie – A mischievous troublemaker, he is one-half of a notorious duo of cat burglars along with Rumpleteazer Sings “Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer” This role is a dancing cat.

• Rumpleteazer – A mischievous troublemaker, she is one half of a notorious duo of cat burglars along with Mungojerrie Sings – “Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer” This role is a dancing cat.

• Cassandra – A brown pointed Queen. Glamourous and snooty with a stand offish air - often partnered with Alonzo. Dancing cat and sings in ensemble.

• Exotica – A dark, sleek brown and cream female, similar to Cassandra in appearance. Dancing cat and sings in ensemble.

• Bill Bailey – A brown-and-white tom kitten. He is a playful young kitten, often performing acrobatics as well as being a strong dancer. His costume is patchy browns on a white base, suggesting he is a Bi-colour tabby and white.

• Carbucketty – A brown-and-white tom kitten. The name "Carbucketty" was created by T. S. Eliot for a "knockabout cat". A dancing cat and sings in ensemble.

• Electra – A quiet and reserved kitten. She is a young orange and black tabby female who is close to Etcetera as well as being a fan of the Rum Tum Tugger. She is a dancing cat and sings in the ensemble.

• Etcetera – A happy, energetic and excitable kitten who is a big fan of the Rum Tum Tugger. She is a dancing cat and sings in ensemble.

• Macavity – The show's only real villain and a literary allusion to the Sherlock Holmes character Professor Moriarty. He goes out of his way to terrorise the Jellicles, including seemingly employing some form of hypnosis. This part will probably be doubled – he is a dancing cat.

• Tantomile – Female twin of Coricopat. Both of them are perceived as intuitive or even psychic as they are the first among the tribe to sense the presence of strangers. A dancing cat who sings in the ensemble.

• Coricopat – Male twin of Tantomile. Both of them are intuitive or even psychic, perfectly synchronised in their movements and nearly identical in appearance. A dancing cat who sings in the ensemble.

• Asparagus - An elegant black and white tom often considered the "second-in command" after Munkustrap. He flirts a lot, but can still be serious, loyal and brave. Ensemble.

• Alonzo – A black-and-white/black-and-gold tom. Sometimes considered the third in seniority after Munkustrap as he also fights.

• Macavity – an ensemble character.

• Pouncival – A chorus character – a skittish and naughty kitten. An ensemble character.

• Victor - A tomcat, not alpha. Could double as Gus.

• Plato - is a cat mentioned in "The Naming of Cats". An ensemble character.

• Admetus - is an ensemble character - can be doubled with Plato.