Suddenly there is a thunderous crash, followed by the sound 

of police sirens and flashing red lights. The villainous cat 

Macavity is on the loose! The cats scatter, leaving an empty 

stage. 

Two off-stage giggles signal the entrance of Mungojerrie and 

Rumpleteazer, a fun-loving, frolicking team of pranksters, 

always getting in trouble with the family with whom they live. 



SOLO: 

The greatest magicians have something to learn 

From Mr. Mistoffolees conjuring turn 



Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer were a notorious couple of cats 

As knockabout clowns, quick change comedians 

Tight-rope walkers and acrobats 



They had an extensive reputation 

Made their home in Victoria Grove 

That was merely their center of operation 

For they were incurable given to rove 



If the area window was found ajar 

And the basement looked like a field of war 

If a tile or two came loose on the roof 

Which presently ceased to be waterproof 



If the drawers were pulled out from bedroom chests 

And you couldn't find one of your winter vests 

Or after supper one of the girls 

Suddenly missed her Woolworth pearls 

Then the family would say, "It's that horrible cat! 



It was Mungojerrie or Rumpleteazer!" 

And most of the time they left it at that 



Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer had an unusual gift of gab 

They were highly efficient cat burglars 

As well and remarkably smart at a smash and grab 



They made their home in Victoria Grove 

They had no regular occupation 

They were plausible fellows who liked to engage 

A friendly policeman in conversation 



When the family assembled for Sunday dinner 

Their minds made up that they wouldn't get thinner on 

Argentine joint, potatoes and greens 

Then the cook would appear from behind the scenes 



And say in a voice that was broken with sorrow 

"I'm afraid you must wait and have dinner tomorrow 

The joint has gone from the oven like that!" 

Then the family would say, "It's that horrible cat! 



It was Mungojerrie or Rumpleteazer!" 

And most of the time they left it at that 



Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer had a wonderful way 

Of working together 

And some of the time you would say it was luck 

And some of the time you would say it was weather 



They'd go through the house like a hurricane 

And no sober person could take his oath 

Was it Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer? 

Or could you have sworn that it mightn't be both? 



When you heard a dining room smash 

Or up from the pantry there came a loud crash 

Or down from the library came a loud ping 

From a vase which was commonly said to be Ming 

Then the family would say: "Now which was which cat? 



It was Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer 

And there's nothing at all to be done about that!" 



ALL: 

Macavity!