Lighthouse Mouse

The resident lighthouse cat who relentlessly pursues the mouse, often misjudging threats and getting into comical scrapes. He cycles through schemes to catch his quarry, only to be derailed by the very gimmicks he sets in motion. His pride and persistence drive the action, even as luck and slapstick mishaps keep him off balance. He ultimately ends up as an unintended, necessary part of the beacon when the power goes awry.

A chatty parrot who mimics phrases like 'Light's out!' and serves as a running chorus to the chaos. Polly amplifies the comedic timing by echoing the keeper and the chaos around them. Her presence heightens the sense of a noisy, chaotic night inside the lighthouse. She adds a layer of distraction that fuels Sylvester’s misadventures.

A baby kangaroo cargoed for delivery to a city zoo, who bounces into the lighthouse’s orbit after a crate breaks. His playful hopping and mistaken identity as a giant mouse fuel the misunderstandings between Sylvester and the real mouse. Hippety’s presence twists the pursuit into a surreal, cartoonish chase. He becomes an inadvertent ally of the mouse, complicating every plan.

The resident mouse living in the lighthouse’s house who outsmarts Sylvester at every turn. He frees Hippety from the trap, pulls pranks like unplugging the beacon, and uses clever tricks to stay one step ahead. The mouse embodies quick wit and resourcefulness, turning the hunter into the hunted. His antics drive much of the night’s chaos and humor.

The human guardian of the beacon, who wakes and scolds Sylvester for every mishap, insisting the light stay lit. He wields physical intimidation, including a Shillelagh, and returns to mete out punishment when things go wrong. His authority anchors the setting, and his frustration adds to the mounting tension of the night. By the end, he remains the watchdog of the lighthouse’s stability amid chaos.