WHO/WHEN:
Ages 8+ (Adult and Youth)
Auditions: December 8 & 9 @ 6:30 PM
Audition Workshop: December 7 @ 10:30 AM
@ Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall 1158 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503
Performances March 7 – 16 @ LECOM Stage at the Playhouse
(including school time matinee performances at 10 am and 12:15 pm on March 12 & 13, and one 10 AM performance on March 14)
Auditionees are asked to arrive and to sign in BEFORE the posted audition start time.
All roles are available. The Erie Playhouse practices color conscious casting. All ethnicities and newcomers are welcome. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for these events. Perusal scripts are available in the box office for 24 hrs. with a refundable $10 deposit. Questions? Please contact ahnika.lexvold@erieplayhouse.org.
THE SHOW:
PETE THE CAT
Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond
Music by Will Aronson
Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean
Originally Commissioned, Developed and Produced by TheaterWorksUSA
Music Orchestrated and Produced by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: AHNIKA LEXVOLD
MUSIC DIRECTOR: DEVON YATES
AUDITION INFORMATION:
See “Youtheatre Auditions” for a more detailed breakdown of how auditions will run.
Auditions will consist of a monologue, song, and dance portion. You will learn the dance at auditions but should have your monologue and song learned and memorized before auditions. Monologues and songs for auditions are from the show and can be found below. Please choose only one monologue and one song from the options to perform!
There will be an optional (but encouraged!) audition workshop held at the rehearsal hall on December 7 @ 10:30 AM where you can learn the audition dance ahead of time, be able to practice your songs with an accompanist, and work your monologues in groups. This workshop is designed to alleviate some of the stress that goes with auditioning and also to ensure that anyone who wishes will have the resources to feel prepared for their audition.
Auditions start at the posted time with everyone learning the dance together and performing it for the director. Arrive early to allow time to fill out/turn in audition forms beforehand!
Monologue Options
Choose ONE monologue to perform HERE
Song Options
Listen to a preview of the songs HERE
Choose ONE song to perform from the following:
PETE THE CAT (Teens and Adults): PAINTING
Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)
Part track (for learning the song)
OLIVE BIDDLE (Young Girls): THE SNEEZING SONG
Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)
Part track (for learning the song)
EXAMPLE (Watch this video for an example of the song being performed)
JIMMY BIDDLE (Young Boys): HAPPY ROOMMATES
Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)
Part track (for learning the song)
EXAMPLE (Watch this video for an example of the song being performed)
COMMITMENT:
Rehearsal will take place 2 – 3 days a week at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall starting in January. Rehearsals will typically take place from 4:30 – 6:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal, but if you are called to a rehearsal attendance is mandatory! The show will move to the Erie Playhouse Stage the week of February 23. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances after this date. Please be sure to have any known conflicts with the anticipated rehearsal period for this show ready to provide on your audition form when you arrive!
CHARACTERS:
PETE THE CAT – A super zen, rocking cat who lives in a VW Bus. He goes with the flow. Teen of any gender.
JIMMY BIDDLE – A very put-together second grader. He likes to prepare and tends to overthink things. Boy Age 8 – 10
OLIVE BIDDLE – Jimmy’s rambunctious sister. In Pre-K. She just loves everyone and everything. Small Girl Age 8 – 10
MOM – Jimmy’s nervous mom. Secretly, a rock star. CASTING AN ADULT IN THIS ROLE
DAD – Jimmy’s nervous dad. Secretly, a rock star. CASTING AN ADULT IN THIS ROLE
MRS CREECH – Mrs. Creech is Jimmy’s Teacher. Also a BIG fan of Pete The Cat’s Band. CASTING AN ADULT IN THIS ROLE
GRUMPY TOAD & GUS THE PLATYPUS – Members of Pete’s band. Any age, any gender.
BARNABY & ELOISE – Students in Jimmy’s Class. Ages 8 – 10 any gender.
CAT-CATCHER – The Cat-Catcher is after Pete the Cat! Teen any gender.
Other Characters Include:
SHARK
ASTRONAUT
MONA LISA
