My opinions and views of the characters, so please don't flame me.
Also, (shoulda thought of this earlier) if you know the range of a character (alto, soprano, tenor, bass), please let me know.
Main Characters
Secondary Characters
Tertiary Toms
Tertiary Queens
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Grizabella The heroine. The common theory is that she left the Tribe a long time ago and the world was not kind to her. She left beautiful and graceful and has returned with only the beauty of her voice remaining. The actress needs to be able to sing well, but not necessarily dance well, although that is a big plus. | |
Old Deuteronomy |
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Gus The Theatre Cat, many believe that he would have received the Choice if Grizabella had not shown up. He was an excellent actor in his Youth and one of his most famous roles was the role of Growltiger. Many believe Jellylorum to be his daughter, sister, or Mate. Since the actor usually plays Bustopher Jones and Growltiger as well, he needs to have a strong, operatic voice and be able to dance well. |
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Macavity |
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Mr. Mistoffelees The Conjuring Cat, he rescues Old Deuteronomy, at Rum Tum Tugger's suggestion, after Macavity, with the help of his henchrats/cats, kidnaps him. He is often seen hanging out with Skimbleshanks. Many believe him to be Bustopher Jones' son or nephew and Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer were originally a puppet show Mr. Mistoffelees puts on for Bustopher Jones' entertainment. He was, at first, the narrator, but Munkustrap was slowly given more and more of Mistoffelees' parts as Mr. Mistoffelees was given more dancing parts. Now the actor must be an excellent dancer. |
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Rum Tum Tugger |
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Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer The catburgler members of the Tribe, they are usually the ones found to be having a good time. There is a debate over wether the two are siblings or Mates. In the original poem, both were Toms. They were originally a puppet show put on by Mr. Mistoffelees for Bustopher Jones' entertainment. Since the duo sing their song and dance, the actor and actress must be able to sing and dance well. |
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Bustopher Jones |
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Jennyanydots The Gumbie Cat, she sleeps and lounges all day, preferring warm and flat spots. However, when the family goes to bed, she sets to work, teaching the mice to make themselves useful and the cockroaches to be Boy Scouts. She seems to be fond of Skimbleshanks and sings Bustopher Jones' praises more than Bombalurina and Jellylorum. Since her song features the only tap dancing in the whole show, the actress must dance well and have a pretty good singing voice. |
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Skimbleshanks The Railway Cat, it's his job to make sure the trains are always running smoothly. He sees to the luggage and passengers and makes sure nothing is amiss. He seems to be well-liked by many in tribe, particularly Jennyanydots and, some say, Jellylorum. Due to the fact that Skimbleshanks sings a good portion of his song and does quite a bit of fancy footwork, the actor must be able to sing and dance well. |
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Growltiger The Terror of the Thames, Growltiger was one of the most famous roles Gus ever played. A pirate, Growltiger hates Siamese with a passion "[b]ecause it was a Siamese had mauled his missing ear." On a warm summer night, with his crew abed, Growltiger was disposed to reveal his sentimental side to the lady, Griddlebone, a beautiful white Persian. As he wooed the lady, the Siamese crept in and ambushed him, with Griddlebone conveniently disappearing. In the end, Growltiger was forced to walk the plank. Since the actor also plays Gus and Bustopher Jones, not only does he need an operatic voice, but also good acting abilities. |
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Munkustrap The main singer of the show, he has a part in most of the songs. Many believe him to be the Sentinel of the Tribe and Old Deuteronomy's second-in-command and heir. When Demeter reveals Macavity, Munkustrap is the one to challenge him. Munkustrap has been seen as possibly Mated to Demeter, Cassandra, or Bombalurina. Due to the sheer number of singing parts, the actor must have an excellent singing voice to play this role. |
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Jellylorum |
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Bombalurina The vamp of the Tribe, she usually stands out from the crowd thanks to her red coloring, shapely build, and height. She sings in a good portion of the songs, including 'Macavity', 'Bustopher Jones', and 'The Old Gumbie Cat'. Many speculate that she has had a past with Macavity. She is often seen as either Demeter's mother or sister. She's been paired with Rum Tum Tugger, Munkustrap, and Macavity. The actress should be tall and well-built, with an alto voice and good dancing ability. |
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Demeter |
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Jemima/Sillabub One of the youngest Jellicles, she also seems to be the wisest, being the first to understand Old Deuteronomy when he speaks of 'The Moments of Happiness' and singing with Grizabella. Jemima is generally considered the youngest member of the tribe, along with Pouncival/Carbucketty. |
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Victoria |
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The Great Rumpus Cat Featured in 'The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles', he is basically the feline equivilant of Superman, right down to the big 'R' on his chest. His costume usually has stylized muscles painted on it. The actor sometimes doubles as Macavity and Plato or Admetus. Either way, the actor needs to be able to dance well. |
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Tantomille and Coricopat |
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Admetus One of the smallest parts, he usually stays in the background and does little to draw attention to himself. Sometimes doubles as the Great Rumpus Cat. Dancing ability is the emphasis with this character. |
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Alonzo |
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Asparagus He's an oddity. Jellicles supposedly are the only ones with their names, but Asparagus has the same name as Gus, at least in the movie. He's also been called Victor. Another background cat, some say he's an adolescent and others say he's an older cat. The actor should be able to dance well and a good singing voice is a bonus. |
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Plato |
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Pouncival/Carbucketty Another character who can be called by either of two names, Pouncival is generally thought of as one of the youngest members of the tribe. When Grizabella shows up, he's the one to scratch her and he admires Rum Tum Tugger very much. He also seems to like Bombalurina quite a bit. Since he's one of the featured dancers, the actor must be an excellent dancer. |
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Tumblebrutus/Bill Baily |
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Cassandra A mysterious Queen, she is the only member who does not wear any warmers or gloves. She usually remains cool and aloof. Some say she's Siamese, others say she's Burmese. She helps Mr. Mistoffelees bring Old Deuteronomy back after Macavity kidnaps him. She has been paired with Alonzo, Munkustrap, or Mr. Mistoffelees. Generally speaking, the actress should be tall and slender with excellent dancing ability and an alto voice. |
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Electra |
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Etcetera The last Queen kitten (Or Princess, as one of my friends prefer), she is generally considered to be an airhead. Usually light in coloring, she is another one of Rum Tum Tugger's biggest fans. She can usually be found near him or with Electra. Sometimes she doubles as Rumpelteazer The actress should also be a good dancer. |
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Griddlebone |
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Exotica Only found in the video, she is played by Femi Taylor, an original London cast member, either Bombalurina or Tantomille. The character changes costumes, sometimes a solid brown version of Cassandra, sometimes wearing gray leg and arm warmers, sometimes with black tabby stripes. Because she is not seen very often in the Video, her personality remains unknown. | |