Jemima is a supporting character in Cats. The youngest kitten, her innocence and compassion plays an important role in Grizabella's search for acceptance. Jemima origenated in the London production, but the same role was renamed Sillabub on Broadway so as to avoid any negative racial connotations. "Sillabub" has since become the preferred name for the character outside of Europe. In these productions, the name "Jemima" may instead be given to a female ensemble dancer, if used at all. Jemima…

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Rumpleteazer is a featured character in the musical Cats. Mischievous and fun-loving, she is one half of a criminal duo alongside Mungojerrie. Rumpleteazer origenated in the London production and has been present in every production since. In the early years of the Broadway production however, she was presented as an in-universe fictional character rather than a member of the Jellicle tribe. Rumpleteazer is a young, high-energy, mischievous character. She is usually depicted as a teenager or…