The Fine Arts Association announces auditions for CATS Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot Additional Material written by: Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe Director: David Malinowski Music Director: Kyle Lorek Choreographers: Lindsay T. DePenti, Rose Lesak, Alexia N. Rodriguez This is a joint production between the FAA Performance Department and the Award-Winning FAA Dance Companies! Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. “Prologue – Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats” additional material written by Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe; ”Memory” additional material written by Trevor Nunn. Cats is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Originally directed by Trevor Nunn and featuring musical staging by Gillian Lynne, the all-singing, all-dancing Tony-winning musical spectacular has been translated into 16 languages. With universal appeal and an expandable cast of different age groups, the show has not only been presented in theatres, but also in tents in Japan and Korea, an engine shed in Switzerland and school gymnasiums across the U.S.A. Auditions: Monday/Tuesday, December 18 & 19, 2023 beginning at 6:00 pm in Corning Auditorium - Appointments needed. Callbacks by invitation only: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 – by invitation only The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094 (440) 951 – 7500 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Click here to take you directly to the Sign Up Genius to make your appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FABA72BA1FA7-46494385-cats#/ Production Dates – February 9 – 25, 2024 Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Double performance on Saturday, February 17, 2024 (2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.) Rehearsals begin – Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-10:00 p.m. & Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm Casting Information: * ALL Singing/Acting roles available * Seeking a cast of 6 females and 6 males * The bulk of the heavy dancing will be done by the FAA Dance Companies * Most singing acting roles will require some light to moderate movement. * All roles require character acting. * All characters will be required to provide their own dance shoes and makeup. * All roles are open to the RIGHT person, regardless of age, gender, race, etc. * Auditions are open to all actors ages 14 to adult * No AEA contracts available for this production. Audition Requirements: * Must prepare a song in the style of the show. Please do not sing a song from the show. * Bring a headshot or snapshot of yourself to attach to our paperwork. (school picture or snapshot will do) * Bring a complete list of conflicts beginning January 2, 2024. This includes any work/school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (Feb. 4 – 8) * Résumés will be accepted (not required) * Covid-19 Information: Fine Arts does not require masks at this time. ROLES AVAILABLE Female Roles Bombalurina Demeter Grizabella Jellylorem Jemima JennyAnyDots/Gumbie Cat Male Roles Bustopher Jones Deuteronomy Gus the Theater Cat Munkustrap Rum Tum Tugger Skimbleshanks