Announcing new auditions for Cabrillo Music Theatre’s production of CATS. Based on “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Elliot, and set to music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, CATS ran on Broadway for 18 years, winning 7 Tony Awards. This production, the first to be mounted specifically for the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, will be directed by Ovation Award-winner Dana Solimando, a veteran of CATS on Broadway and the National Tour. Ilana Eden will serve as Music Director and Conductor, and the production will be supervised by Cabrillo Music Theatre’s Artistic Director, Lewis Wilkenfeld.
CATS begins rehearsal for non-AEA June 20th, 2009. Performances run July 24th through August 2nd at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center. Currently seeking non-Equity Talent for the following roles (all others have been cast):
Bombalurina – Female. Tall, sexy, brassy woman with great body. Strong Belt, Low G to Mid-range C#. Sings “Macavity.” Must dance well. Triple threat.
Coricopat – Male. Tantomile’s male twin. Excellent dancer who sings.
Plato/Macavity – Male. Strong, Sexy & Athletic. Tall & strapping. Able to play the villain (Macavity). Excellent dancer who is good with lifts. Tumbling a plus.
Pouncival – Male. The innocent but playful young male kitten. Short, excellent dancer.
Tumblebrutus – Male. Excellent dancer who sings. Great lifter & tumbler. Average to short in height.
ONE MALE PIT SINGER - Baritone with range to G. Ability to read music a plus. (Dance call not required)
All of the above roles (Except for the Pit Singer) will begin with a Dance Call.
There are no children’s roles in CATS. Those auditioning should be able to convince in an adult, professional company. Please bring picture and resume. Bring sheet music in the proper key, accompanist provided. Musical theatre okay. Please limit song to one minute. No recorded music or a capella, please. Most dancers in the show sing up to a G, but there are a few exceptions. For dance and movement auditions, bring flat dance shoes and wear dance clothes that show your body. Singing auditionees may be asked to stay and move at their first audition. There is pay for all roles.
DIVERSITY IS ENCOURAGED. All ethnic types WELCOME.
Auditions: Sunday, April 26th - Hillcrest Center for the Arts,
403 W. Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Singing Appointments for Pit Singers: 6:00PM-6:15PM
Dance Call for all other roles: 6:15PM
New auditions only, please – returnees by invitation only.
All auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, please call (805) 497-8614. When leaving a message, please include your name, role(s) for which you’d like to be considered, and telephone number.
CATS begins rehearsal for non-AEA June 20th, 2009. Performances run July 24th through August 2nd at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center. Currently seeking non-Equity Talent for the following roles (all others have been cast):
Bombalurina – Female. Tall, sexy, brassy woman with great body. Strong Belt, Low G to Mid-range C#. Sings “Macavity.” Must dance well. Triple threat.
Coricopat – Male. Tantomile’s male twin. Excellent dancer who sings.
Plato/Macavity – Male. Strong, Sexy & Athletic. Tall & strapping. Able to play the villain (Macavity). Excellent dancer who is good with lifts. Tumbling a plus.
Pouncival – Male. The innocent but playful young male kitten. Short, excellent dancer.
Tumblebrutus – Male. Excellent dancer who sings. Great lifter & tumbler. Average to short in height.
ONE MALE PIT SINGER - Baritone with range to G. Ability to read music a plus. (Dance call not required)
All of the above roles (Except for the Pit Singer) will begin with a Dance Call.
There are no children’s roles in CATS. Those auditioning should be able to convince in an adult, professional company. Please bring picture and resume. Bring sheet music in the proper key, accompanist provided. Musical theatre okay. Please limit song to one minute. No recorded music or a capella, please. Most dancers in the show sing up to a G, but there are a few exceptions. For dance and movement auditions, bring flat dance shoes and wear dance clothes that show your body. Singing auditionees may be asked to stay and move at their first audition. There is pay for all roles.
DIVERSITY IS ENCOURAGED. All ethnic types WELCOME.
Auditions: Sunday, April 26th - Hillcrest Center for the Arts,
403 W. Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Singing Appointments for Pit Singers: 6:00PM-6:15PM
Dance Call for all other roles: 6:15PM
New auditions only, please – returnees by invitation only.
All auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, please call (805) 497-8614. When leaving a message, please include your name, role(s) for which you’d like to be considered, and telephone number.
