Pete the Cat - non-union video submissions (deadline 7.26.26)

Next Page Productions, the new Theatre for Young Audience company in residence at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, announces auditions for its inaugural production of Pete the Cat!

Your favorite cool cat takes the stage in this fun-filled musical adaptation of the hit book series! When Pete the Cat is sent to live with the Biddle family, he helps young Jimmy Biddle discover the joy of friendship, creativity, and embracing life's adventures.

Show Information:
PETE THE CAT
November 12–December 11, 2026
Script and Lyrics by Sarah Hammond. Music by Will Aronson

Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean

Directed by Michael Potsic | Executive Producer: Andrew Swanson

Full North Shore Center performance schedule can be found here: https://bit.ly/4aPggOO

Seeking:
Non-AEA strong singer/actors of all genders, types, and ethnicities who are local to the Chicagoland area to perform and understudy the roles of:

PETE THE CAT - A super zen, rocking cat who lives in a VW Bus. He goes with the flow.

JIMMY BIDDLE - A very put-together second grader. He likes to overthink things.

OLIVE BIDDLE - Jimmy's rambunctious sister. In Pre-K. She just loves everyone and everything.

MOM - Jimmy's nervous mom. Secretly, a rock star.

DAD - Jimmy's nervous dad. Secretly, a rock star.

Doubling:

MOM: GRUMPY TOAD, MRS. CREECH, the MONA LISA.

DAD: GUS THE PLATYPUS, BARNABY (a student), a SHARK.

OLIVE: CAT-CATCHER, ELOISE (a student), ASTRONAUT.

Compensation:
Rehearsals & Tech: $200/stipend
Performance Rate: $50/performance

Time Commitment:

REHEARSALS: Monday-Friday, October 26–November 6 (10:00am-2:00pm)
TECH: Tuesday-Wednesday, November 10–11 (9:00am-5:00pm)

PERFORMANCES: Thursday, November 12–Friday, December 11, 2026 (select weekdays at 10:00am & 12:00pm and occasional Saturdays), at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

Anticipated 20 performances at the North Shore Center. Additional confirmed engagements include 3 performances at the Menker Theatre at Moraine Valley (January 2027) and 7 performances at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights (March 2027).

Please note: all rehearsals, tech, and performances require weekday daytime availability

Rehearsals and initial performances will take place at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077

How to submit:
Please select a character track of your choice and submit the provided vocal cuts using the form below. If your selected track includes multiple characters, please perform the vocal cuts for both/all characters assigned to that track. Submissions are due Sunday, July 26, by 11:59 PM.
Character material folders can be found here: https://bit.ly/4btYroz

SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION HERE: https://bit.ly/4fA9XB8

We look forward to seeing you! Invited callbacks will be Wed. August 12 at the North Shore Center. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

For more information visit: nextpagepro.com