Post by Jellicle Leader on Aug 4, 2015 19:33:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the Jellicle Cats.
Here will list characters from the Musical.
If you would like to claim a character off this list please send us a message with your request. Upon approval, we will appoint you the character, update the Character List to reflect this change, and add a home to the housing section for your character.
Each person will only be allowed to claim ONE Cats Character but you may create as many of your own characters as you like.
If you have a better character description of one of the Queens or Toms, or would like to adjust something based on how you envision the character you'd like to play, please send it to us in a message and we will consider it to replace the original.
If you would like to create your own character please go to the "Your own Created Characters" section to submit your new character for approval.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy your time here on our forum and feel free to be as creative as you want!
Queens:
Bombalurina
Character Description:
She is extremely flirtatious with many toms. She seems to love being the center of attention to the tom cats. She especially flirts with Tugger who rejects her during his number "for he only likes what he finds for himself", but later dances with her at the ball. One of Jellicle queens that she cares for is Demeter. She is often seen protecting Demeter from Grizabella. Bombalurina also can be touching and kind, as well as harsh. She sings about Macavity with a descriptive, smoky fashion, and is shown to be quite angry toward Grizabella.
Cassandra
Character Description:
Cassandra is usually portrayed as a mystical and somewhat aloof and mysterious cat. she is also appear to be the most graceful and flexible. she is very smooth. and she appear to be the most mature and very elegant Jellice Queen.
Demeter
Character Description:
She is a very independent Queen and is often seen caring for others in the tribe. She and Bombularina are sisters and are often seen together. She is also life partners with Munkustrap. She can be very skittish and cautious when Macavity is around. It is implied she had a past with him and is now paranoid as she always seems to know when he is around. She seems to know Grizabella and may have been close to her in the past, possibly she simply identifies with her remorse. Some have speculated that Grizabella at some point also became involved with Macavity, which might explain the look of disgust on Demeter's face when she came around. She usually runs off to Bombalurina in uncomfortable situations, such as when Grizabella or Macavity are nearby. It is possible that their time spent with Macavity simply overlapped. She shows no interest in outgoing, vain toms such as Rum Tum Tugger.
Etcetera
Character Description:
Etcetera is one of the youngest members of the tribe. She's hyperactive, very excitable, a strong dancer and often an acrobat, due to her often being the cat who swings on the trapeze at the beginning of the show. She is the biggest fan of Rum Tum Tugger, squealing with excitement at the end of his song, and swooning over him throughout the show.
Electra
Character Description:
Electra is generally considered to be a quiet, reserved cat, despite the lack of evidence supporting any personality. Many consider her to be the most mature of the adolesencts. She does have a fiery personality at times.
Exotica
Character Description:
Little is known about Exotica's personality. She is considered by many to be a mysterious cat, often associated with Coricopat and Tantomile, who are also described as magical characters. She is a shy quiet cat.
Griddlebone
Character Description:
Griddlebone seems to be portrayed as a vain character. It is hinted at in the song "Macavity" that she might be a villain. She is one of the cats whose wicked deeds are widely known as an alleged agent for the cat who controls the operations, "The Napoleon of Crime."
Grizabella
Character Description:
Returning from her visit to the heavy side layer, Grizabella has returned as a young, vibrant, beautiful, playful adolescent Queen. She has a beautiful silver coat. She is well loved by all Jellicles and is looking to start her new life as a member of the tribe.
Jellylorum
Character Description:
Jellylorum and Jennyanydots can be rather similar in personality; both are considered to be motherly, elderly cats who, though often scolding the younger Jellicles, mean well. She's often portrayed as one of the more elderly Jellicles, alongside Jennyanydots,and Asparagus. In some productions, Jellylorum is portrayed as taking care of Gus as an elderly relative.
Jemima
Character Description:
Jemima is sweet, affectionate, innocent, and intuitive. She is the youngest adolescent in the tribe and shows to have compassion for others around her. The cat is depicted to be wide-eyed and innocent, and is shown to have established relationships with many other cats during the show. She is very friendly and welcoming, as well as playful. Jemima is known for her high, clear, beautiful soprano voice. She also is shown as being very small and petite.
Jennyanydots
Character Description:
Jennyanydots is considering a kind, doting, motherly character. She has a vested interest in the well-being on not only the other Jellicles, but rats, mice and beetles (as mentioned in The Gumbie Cat.) She seems to be well versed in knitting, crocheting, tatting, and if her creation of a beetle tattoo is any sign, military strategy. While she is kind and respectful, she can also be very strict when it comes to good behaviour and manners. Often Jenny is portrayed as bubbly and full of joy. While she may be one of the older cats and less physically active, she's easily delighted by everything around her, such as Misto's magic or Mungojerrie's cheeky comebacks.
Rumpleteazer
Character Description:
Rumpleteazer, a lively, and energetic young queen is a part of a mischievous duo with Mungojerrie, her counterpart in crime.
Spunky and goofy, she has a touch of the class clown vibe to her, while remaining very popular and attractive. Her cockney accent makes her all the more endearing.
Tantomile
Character Description:
Tantomile is believed to be a psychic, along with Coricopat, who is her twin. They are often the first to sense changes, such as the approach of Old Deuteronomy or Grizabella. She is mysterious and quiet, staying mostly with Coricopat, and Cassandra or Exotica
Victoria
Character Description:
Victoria is a beautiful young cat. She is the eldest of the four kittens. She seems to be one of the kinder and open cats, like Jemima. Her movements are very graceful, elegant and timid, although she is not shy around the Rum Tum Tugger. She can sometimes be playful. She is very elegant, confident and refined.
Toms:
Admetus
Character Description:
Admetus is one of the tall boys, the adult toms, however he is often very playful and keeps company with Bill Bailey and Pouncival.
Alonzo
Character Description:
Alonzo is often seen as the "second in command" to the Jellicle tribe. Whenever there is a threat, he is there to support Munkustrap. He plays a significant role in the fight with Macavity, rescuing Demeter from his clutches.
Asparagus
Character Description:
Generally Asparagus is seen with the older Cats or minding the kittens. He is usually slightly absent-minded, a bit grumpy and he prefers to doze in a corner than be too involved in the goings-on around him.
Bustopher Jones
Character Description:
Bustopher Jones is a parody of an Edwardian gentleman of leisure. He is described as the St. James's Street cat, a regular visitor to many gentlemen's clubs in the area, including Drones, Blimp's, and The Tomb
Coricopat
Character Description:
Coricopat is believed to be a psychic, along with Tantomile, his twin sister. They are often the first to realize things, such as the approach of Old Deuteronomy or Macavity. He is genuinely believed to be mysterious and quiet, staying mostly with Tantomile away from the other Jellicles.
George
Character Description:
George is a young adult cat, more mature than the kittens Pouncival and Bill Bailey, but not taking responsibility like Alonzo or Skimbleshanks. In London he was often seen with Victor.
Macavity
Character Description:
Macavity is a malevolent cat, that shows a blatant disregard for the law or any Jellicle. He also has some sort of obsession with Demeter, attempting to kidnap her when he returned to the junkyard. He also has a evil personality. Known to cheat at cards and being amazing at eluding Scotland Yard, Macavity is a well known escape artist among the humans and cats.
Mr. Mistoffelees
Character Description:
he is described as being a rather mysterious, clever and cunning conjuring cat, often found being mischievous or performing amusing antics. he is an adolescent and is young, still exploring his magical powers and not yet confident in himself.
Mungojerrie
Character Description:
Mungojerrie is a trickster cat, often described as knocking over Ming vases and stealing things from his human family with Rumpleteazer. He is mentioned as a rumoured agent for Macavity, but it seems he specializes in only petty theft. Despite his criminal activity, he is generally received well by other cats; other cats finding his antics irritating or amusing, with the more mature Jellicles showing disdain.
Munkustrap
Character Description:
Life partner to Dememter. In the absence of Old Deuteronomy he is the leader of the cats. He stands out due to his imposing, energetic and courageous manner, and exudes maturity and dignity.
He is second in command, after Old Deuteronomy, as he is usually seen protecting the kittens when Macavity is around.. He was also the last one to touch and accept Grizabella back into the tribe.
Old Deuteronomy
Character Description:
Old Deuteronomy is a kind and just leader to the Jellicle Tribe. He is wise in his many years and is respected and beloved by most the of the Jellicle Tribe. While he is 'old and tottery' and 'must go slow', he is fairly lively and dances along with a variety of songs performed for him. He is believed to live near the vicarage, as he rests 'on the vicarage wall'. He seems to care about Grizabella's feelings, he tries to accept her, but she doesn't seem to notice until the end. It seems he can't stand to see her broken down and sad. In the end, he seemed to have wanted her back into the tribe as he fully accepted her and seemed to love her.
Plato
Character Description:
Plato is a playful, slightly immature teenage cat. He often hangs around with Tumblebrutus and Pouncival and can be seen playing pranks with them. He idolises the Rum Tum Tugger and sometimes acts like him.
Pouncival
Character Description:
Pouncival is portrayed as a young, troublesome, fun loving kitten. He is often shown causing trouble or playing around. He is often seen with Tumblebrutus , Electra and the other kittens.
"The" Rum Tum Tugger
Character Description:
Rum Tum Tugger is known to be a show off, often trying to garner the attention when it is not focused on him, and he revels in it when it is. He has a kind of 'Rock Star' appeal, he's a classic "bad boy" character, playing up for attention, which makes some of the other characters adore him. Rum Tum Tugger has a small fan club consisting mainly of the kittens and a few queens, mainly Bombalurina. However the more responsible, mature characters are fed up with his escapades, especially Munkustrap, Demeter, and Mr. Mistoffelees.
Skimbleshanks
Character Description:
Skimbleshanks is one of the adults of the tribe, always protecting the kittens whenever danger is near. Despite this he is a jolly and cheerful cat, and often is seen dancing and being silly with the younger toms. He is a very animated character and can be remembered by his signature gigantic smile and bright personality. When he is not misbehaving, he is often seen holding hands with Jennyanydots. He also spends a good deal of time with Jemima. He is also close with Old Deuteronomy. Skimbleshanks is the cat aboard the British West Coast Main Line train; the Night Mail. He takes great pride in his work and deems that he is important as the train would not operate without him.
Tumblebrutus
Character Description:
Tumblebrutus is your typical tom, sometimes serious, sometimes cheerful. He enjoys a tumble or two.
Here will list characters from the Musical.
If you would like to claim a character off this list please send us a message with your request. Upon approval, we will appoint you the character, update the Character List to reflect this change, and add a home to the housing section for your character.
Each person will only be allowed to claim ONE Cats Character but you may create as many of your own characters as you like.
If you have a better character description of one of the Queens or Toms, or would like to adjust something based on how you envision the character you'd like to play, please send it to us in a message and we will consider it to replace the original.
If you would like to create your own character please go to the "Your own Created Characters" section to submit your new character for approval.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy your time here on our forum and feel free to be as creative as you want!
Queens:
Bombalurina
Character Description:
She is extremely flirtatious with many toms. She seems to love being the center of attention to the tom cats. She especially flirts with Tugger who rejects her during his number "for he only likes what he finds for himself", but later dances with her at the ball. One of Jellicle queens that she cares for is Demeter. She is often seen protecting Demeter from Grizabella. Bombalurina also can be touching and kind, as well as harsh. She sings about Macavity with a descriptive, smoky fashion, and is shown to be quite angry toward Grizabella.
Cassandra
Character Description:
Cassandra is usually portrayed as a mystical and somewhat aloof and mysterious cat. she is also appear to be the most graceful and flexible. she is very smooth. and she appear to be the most mature and very elegant Jellice Queen.
Demeter
Character Description:
She is a very independent Queen and is often seen caring for others in the tribe. She and Bombularina are sisters and are often seen together. She is also life partners with Munkustrap. She can be very skittish and cautious when Macavity is around. It is implied she had a past with him and is now paranoid as she always seems to know when he is around. She seems to know Grizabella and may have been close to her in the past, possibly she simply identifies with her remorse. Some have speculated that Grizabella at some point also became involved with Macavity, which might explain the look of disgust on Demeter's face when she came around. She usually runs off to Bombalurina in uncomfortable situations, such as when Grizabella or Macavity are nearby. It is possible that their time spent with Macavity simply overlapped. She shows no interest in outgoing, vain toms such as Rum Tum Tugger.
Etcetera
Character Description:
Etcetera is one of the youngest members of the tribe. She's hyperactive, very excitable, a strong dancer and often an acrobat, due to her often being the cat who swings on the trapeze at the beginning of the show. She is the biggest fan of Rum Tum Tugger, squealing with excitement at the end of his song, and swooning over him throughout the show.
Electra
Character Description:
Electra is generally considered to be a quiet, reserved cat, despite the lack of evidence supporting any personality. Many consider her to be the most mature of the adolesencts. She does have a fiery personality at times.
Exotica
Character Description:
Little is known about Exotica's personality. She is considered by many to be a mysterious cat, often associated with Coricopat and Tantomile, who are also described as magical characters. She is a shy quiet cat.
Griddlebone
Character Description:
Griddlebone seems to be portrayed as a vain character. It is hinted at in the song "Macavity" that she might be a villain. She is one of the cats whose wicked deeds are widely known as an alleged agent for the cat who controls the operations, "The Napoleon of Crime."
Grizabella
Character Description:
Returning from her visit to the heavy side layer, Grizabella has returned as a young, vibrant, beautiful, playful adolescent Queen. She has a beautiful silver coat. She is well loved by all Jellicles and is looking to start her new life as a member of the tribe.
Jellylorum
Character Description:
Jellylorum and Jennyanydots can be rather similar in personality; both are considered to be motherly, elderly cats who, though often scolding the younger Jellicles, mean well. She's often portrayed as one of the more elderly Jellicles, alongside Jennyanydots,and Asparagus. In some productions, Jellylorum is portrayed as taking care of Gus as an elderly relative.
Jemima
Character Description:
Jemima is sweet, affectionate, innocent, and intuitive. She is the youngest adolescent in the tribe and shows to have compassion for others around her. The cat is depicted to be wide-eyed and innocent, and is shown to have established relationships with many other cats during the show. She is very friendly and welcoming, as well as playful. Jemima is known for her high, clear, beautiful soprano voice. She also is shown as being very small and petite.
Jennyanydots
Character Description:
Jennyanydots is considering a kind, doting, motherly character. She has a vested interest in the well-being on not only the other Jellicles, but rats, mice and beetles (as mentioned in The Gumbie Cat.) She seems to be well versed in knitting, crocheting, tatting, and if her creation of a beetle tattoo is any sign, military strategy. While she is kind and respectful, she can also be very strict when it comes to good behaviour and manners. Often Jenny is portrayed as bubbly and full of joy. While she may be one of the older cats and less physically active, she's easily delighted by everything around her, such as Misto's magic or Mungojerrie's cheeky comebacks.
Rumpleteazer
Character Description:
Rumpleteazer, a lively, and energetic young queen is a part of a mischievous duo with Mungojerrie, her counterpart in crime.
Spunky and goofy, she has a touch of the class clown vibe to her, while remaining very popular and attractive. Her cockney accent makes her all the more endearing.
Tantomile
Character Description:
Tantomile is believed to be a psychic, along with Coricopat, who is her twin. They are often the first to sense changes, such as the approach of Old Deuteronomy or Grizabella. She is mysterious and quiet, staying mostly with Coricopat, and Cassandra or Exotica
Victoria
Character Description:
Victoria is a beautiful young cat. She is the eldest of the four kittens. She seems to be one of the kinder and open cats, like Jemima. Her movements are very graceful, elegant and timid, although she is not shy around the Rum Tum Tugger. She can sometimes be playful. She is very elegant, confident and refined.
Toms:
Admetus
Character Description:
Admetus is one of the tall boys, the adult toms, however he is often very playful and keeps company with Bill Bailey and Pouncival.
Alonzo
Character Description:
Alonzo is often seen as the "second in command" to the Jellicle tribe. Whenever there is a threat, he is there to support Munkustrap. He plays a significant role in the fight with Macavity, rescuing Demeter from his clutches.
Asparagus
Character Description:
Generally Asparagus is seen with the older Cats or minding the kittens. He is usually slightly absent-minded, a bit grumpy and he prefers to doze in a corner than be too involved in the goings-on around him.
Bustopher Jones
Character Description:
Bustopher Jones is a parody of an Edwardian gentleman of leisure. He is described as the St. James's Street cat, a regular visitor to many gentlemen's clubs in the area, including Drones, Blimp's, and The Tomb
Coricopat
Character Description:
Coricopat is believed to be a psychic, along with Tantomile, his twin sister. They are often the first to realize things, such as the approach of Old Deuteronomy or Macavity. He is genuinely believed to be mysterious and quiet, staying mostly with Tantomile away from the other Jellicles.
George
Character Description:
George is a young adult cat, more mature than the kittens Pouncival and Bill Bailey, but not taking responsibility like Alonzo or Skimbleshanks. In London he was often seen with Victor.
Macavity
Character Description:
Macavity is a malevolent cat, that shows a blatant disregard for the law or any Jellicle. He also has some sort of obsession with Demeter, attempting to kidnap her when he returned to the junkyard. He also has a evil personality. Known to cheat at cards and being amazing at eluding Scotland Yard, Macavity is a well known escape artist among the humans and cats.
Mr. Mistoffelees
Character Description:
he is described as being a rather mysterious, clever and cunning conjuring cat, often found being mischievous or performing amusing antics. he is an adolescent and is young, still exploring his magical powers and not yet confident in himself.
Mungojerrie
Character Description:
Mungojerrie is a trickster cat, often described as knocking over Ming vases and stealing things from his human family with Rumpleteazer. He is mentioned as a rumoured agent for Macavity, but it seems he specializes in only petty theft. Despite his criminal activity, he is generally received well by other cats; other cats finding his antics irritating or amusing, with the more mature Jellicles showing disdain.
Munkustrap
Character Description:
Life partner to Dememter. In the absence of Old Deuteronomy he is the leader of the cats. He stands out due to his imposing, energetic and courageous manner, and exudes maturity and dignity.
He is second in command, after Old Deuteronomy, as he is usually seen protecting the kittens when Macavity is around.. He was also the last one to touch and accept Grizabella back into the tribe.
Old Deuteronomy
Character Description:
Old Deuteronomy is a kind and just leader to the Jellicle Tribe. He is wise in his many years and is respected and beloved by most the of the Jellicle Tribe. While he is 'old and tottery' and 'must go slow', he is fairly lively and dances along with a variety of songs performed for him. He is believed to live near the vicarage, as he rests 'on the vicarage wall'. He seems to care about Grizabella's feelings, he tries to accept her, but she doesn't seem to notice until the end. It seems he can't stand to see her broken down and sad. In the end, he seemed to have wanted her back into the tribe as he fully accepted her and seemed to love her.
Plato
Character Description:
Plato is a playful, slightly immature teenage cat. He often hangs around with Tumblebrutus and Pouncival and can be seen playing pranks with them. He idolises the Rum Tum Tugger and sometimes acts like him.
Pouncival
Character Description:
Pouncival is portrayed as a young, troublesome, fun loving kitten. He is often shown causing trouble or playing around. He is often seen with Tumblebrutus , Electra and the other kittens.
"The" Rum Tum Tugger
Character Description:
Rum Tum Tugger is known to be a show off, often trying to garner the attention when it is not focused on him, and he revels in it when it is. He has a kind of 'Rock Star' appeal, he's a classic "bad boy" character, playing up for attention, which makes some of the other characters adore him. Rum Tum Tugger has a small fan club consisting mainly of the kittens and a few queens, mainly Bombalurina. However the more responsible, mature characters are fed up with his escapades, especially Munkustrap, Demeter, and Mr. Mistoffelees.
Skimbleshanks
Character Description:
Skimbleshanks is one of the adults of the tribe, always protecting the kittens whenever danger is near. Despite this he is a jolly and cheerful cat, and often is seen dancing and being silly with the younger toms. He is a very animated character and can be remembered by his signature gigantic smile and bright personality. When he is not misbehaving, he is often seen holding hands with Jennyanydots. He also spends a good deal of time with Jemima. He is also close with Old Deuteronomy. Skimbleshanks is the cat aboard the British West Coast Main Line train; the Night Mail. He takes great pride in his work and deems that he is important as the train would not operate without him.
Tumblebrutus
Character Description:
Tumblebrutus is your typical tom, sometimes serious, sometimes cheerful. He enjoys a tumble or two.