Pete the Cat Character List (5 actors)

 

Pete the Cat, male (any gender actor)  

Pete is the ultimate "cool cat." He serves as the groovy, unflappable protagonist who teaches the people around him—especially the high-strung Jimmy Biddle—that life is too short to worry about the small stuff.  He plays electric guitar in a band, wears red high top Keds, rides a skateboard, and is friends with a Volkswagen bus.

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​Jimmy Biddle, a 2nd grade kid, male  (any gender actor)

Jimmy is the most organized second grader on planet Earth. He thrives on structure and routine, which makes Pete’s arrival a major disruption to his world.  Jimmy believes that following the rules is the only way to succeed. He even attempts to manage Pete by creating a list of "Happy Roommate" rules.  He has a deep fear of failure, which leads to his primary conflict in the show: a creative block during art class.

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Olive Biddle, a 5 year old (female actor)  - also plays the Catch Catcher (animal control), Eloise, another 2nd grade student, and an astronaut.

• Olive is a Pre-K student who is the polar opposite of her brother, Jimmy. While Jimmy worries about rules and tests, Olive is focused on the joy of the moment. She has Boundless Enthusiasm.  She "loves everyone and everything."

• Cat Catcher - Very much a policeman-like character.  Is intent on catching Pete - and she does.

• Eloise- Another 2nd grade student. She is the kind of student who doesn't just draw a tree; she draws a purple tree with polka-dot leaves. She is a firecracker of energy who sees the world through a lens of pure fun.

• Astronaut - is an astronaut in space in Pete's imagination.

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Mrs. Biddle, female (female actor) - also plays Grumpy Toad, Mrs. Creech, 2nd grade teacher, and Mona Lisa

• Mrs. Biddle (often referred to simply as Mom) is the well-meaning, slightly high-strung matriarch of the Biddle family. She is initially portrayed as a classic, rule-following parent who is "incredibly nervous (and excited!)" to welcome a house cat into her home, but she eventually reveals a more rhythmic, soulful side.  

• Mrs. Creech - Jimmy's 2nd grade teacher.  She represents the high-pressure world that Jimmy Biddle lives in. She commands the classroom with a firm hand and a loud voice. To a second grader like Jimmy, she can feel like a giant. She often delivers her instructions with a theatrical flair that makes her both funny and slightly terrifying to her students.

• Grumpy Toad - In the musical Pete the Cat, Grumpy Toad is one of Pete’s core friends and a member of his "cool cat" inner circle. He serves as the comedic "straight man" to the rest of the group—a perpetually unimpressed rockstar who proves that even if you’re a bit of a curmudgeon, you can still be part of the groove. He is rarely happy, but he is always "cool." He provides a hilarious contrast to Pete’s unshakeable optimism.

• Mona Lisa - She is the painting in the Louvre.

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Mr. Biddle, male (male actor) - also plays Gus the Platypus, Barnaby, another 2nd grade student, and a Shark

• Mr. Biddle (referred to as dad) is a man who loves his family and his routine. He isn't mean or strict; he just believes that life works best when there is a schedule and a clear set of instructions. He represents the conventional adult world. He is often seen trying to maintain order while the house descends into musical chaos.  Much of his comedy comes from him being one step behind the "cool" vibe. He tries his best to be "hip," but his version of cool is usually about 20 years out of date.

• ​​Gus the Platypus- Gus is the most sensitive member of Pete’s crew.  Gus is soft-spoken and a bit nervous in social situations. He provides the "heartbeat" for the show’s big musical numbers. His presence reinforces the idea that every band needs different types of "cats" (or platypuses) to make a great sound.

• ​Barnaby - Another 2nd grade student, Barnaby is the kid in class who doesn't seem to have to try very hard to be good at things.  He doesn't overthink his assignments. When given a paintbrush, he just starts painting.

• A Shark - who swims underwater in Pete's imagination.​​​​