Best Zach Leach Podcasts (2025)

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Gamma’s head of design shares how his small team uses AI to synthesize feedback, generate on-brand imagery, and maintain design quality while serving users in 60+ countries | Zach Leach 36:20

21d ago36:20

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Zach Leach, head of design at Gamma, reveals how his small team uses AI to analyze global feedback, create on-brand imagery, and maintain design quality while serving users in more than 60 countries. What you’ll learn: How Gamma analyzes feedback from their 60% international user base using ChatGPT’s deep research capabilities How to transform hund…

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Ep214 - John Treacy Egan, Old Deuteronomy on US National Tour 4 & Just In Time on Broadway 48:56

6d ago48:56

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" The first 15 days of every month was in English and then the second 15 or 16 days it was in German." This episode features John Treacy Egan who performed as Old Deuteronomy in Zurich and on the US National Tour 4 and is currently performing in Just In Time on Broadway. Hear John discuss his remarkable Jellicle journey. From learning lyrics in Ger…

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How a 91-year-old vibe coded a complex event management system using Claude and Replit | John Blackman 40:28

3d ago40:28

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John Blackman, a 91-year-old retired electrical engineer, shares how he used Claude and Replit to build a complex application for his church’s community service events—with no prior software development experience and for less than $350. His app allows event organizers to create events, recruit volunteers, and manage sign-ups, with a standout featu…

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Ep213 - Deneen Melody, Kelby McClellan, & Zach Santolaya, Canyon Theatre Guild Production 1:01:14

13d ago1:01:14

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"The truth is every good play is hinged on the one particular character having a life changing moment." This episode features Deneen Melody, Kelby McClellan, & Zach Santolaya who were part of the Canyon Theatre Guild Production of CATS in California this summer. They share their initial reactions upon hearing the theater would do CATS, their person…

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A designer's guide to Cursor: How to build interactive prototypes with sound, explore visual styles, and transform data visualizations | Elizabeth Lin 35:07

14d ago35:07

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Elizabeth Lin is an independent design educator who has crafted learning experiences for Khan Academy, Primer, and Lambda School. She currently runs design is a party, an alternative online design school where she teaches courses like The Art of Visual Design and Prototyping with Cursor. In this episode, she shares how designers can leverage Cursor…

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Ep212 - Caesar Samayoa, Rum Tum Tugger in Act II Performing Arts Center & Don Kirshner in Just In Time on Broadway 41:48

20d ago41:48

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" I went to see CATS about five times with notebooks and took notes throughout the performance." This episode features Caesar Samayoa who performed as the Rum Tum Tugger in an "illegal" high school production of CATS in New Jersey and is currently performing as Don Kirshner and many more characters in Just In Time on Broadway. Hear Caesar dive into…

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Ep211 - Trent Stork, Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, & Jake DiMaggio Lopez, Cast & Creative, Paramount Theatre Circus CATS 29:21

27d ago29:21

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"Ten years ago I was the Associate Director of CATS when we did it the first time at Paramount and I thought, wouldn't it be so amazing if Victoria ascended to Jellicle Ball in a moon beam of silks?" This episode features the cast and creative team of the 2025 circus production of CATS. The group dives into the unique transformation of the classic …

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The exact AI playbook (using MCPs, custom GPTs, Granola) that saved ElevenLabs $100k+ and helps them ship daily | Luke Harries (Head of Growth) 44:24

28d ago44:24

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Luke Harries, Head of Growth at ElevenLabs, the leading AI voice technology company, shares how he’s automating marketing workflows with AI—from case studies to translations to WhatsApp integrations—saving his company over $140,000 while making everything a launch. What you’ll learn: 1. How to create polished case studies in minutes using AI transc…

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Ep210 - Nancy Leach, Swing in Hamburg Production of CATS 42:19

1M ago42:19

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" Bustopher Jones was Bustopher Mürr and I don’t know why except that it rhymed." This episode features Nancy Leach who was a swing in the Hamburg production of CATS. Nancy shares her introduction to CATS, learning the show in German, and her journey from New York to Hamburg. She discusses her roles, particularly as Grizabella, and provides insight…

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A 3-step AI coding workflow for solo founders | Ryan Carson (5x founder) 34:44

1M ago34:44

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Ryan Carson is a five-time founder who has spent the past 20 years building, scaling, and selling startups. In this episode, he shares his playbook for using AI to build products, turning “vibe coding” into a structured and scalable approach that can replace full engineering teams. What you’ll learn: 1. A simple three-file system that transforms ch…

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Ep209 - Marc Robin & Joey Abramowicz, Creative Team, Fulton Theatre CATS 58:12

1M ago58:12

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"The truth is every good play is hinged on the one particular character having a life changing moment." This episode features Director/Choreographer Marc Robin and Associate Director/Makeup Designer Joey Abramowicz to discuss the Fulton Theatre's upcoming summer 2025 production of CATS. They delve into the unique concept of setting the musical in a…

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How custom GPTs can make you a better manager | Hilary Gridley (Head of Core Product at Whoop) 36:08

1M ago36:08

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Hilary Gridley, Head of Core Product at Whoop, shares how she uses dozens of custom GPTs for her team that think and give feedback like her, allowing her to scale herself up and create time for higher-value work. What you’ll learn: 1. A step-by-step process for creating GPTs that “think like you” by reverse engineering your own decision criteria 2.…

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Ep208 - Sarah Bowden, Sillabub in Australian Circus Tent Tour & Ensemble in Smash on Broadway 48:02

2M ago48:02

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" Chrissie Cartwright looked at me and she’s like ‘you've gotta like see the mouse, follow the mouse, pounce on the mouse, chase the mouse again.’ And I was like, wait, wait, wait. Are we cats?" This episode features Sarah Bowden who performed as Sillabub in the Australian Circus Tent Tour production of CATS and is currently performing in the ensem…

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A designer's guide to AI: Why designing in Cursor lets you prototype 10x faster, simplifies collaboration, and accelerates getting ideas out of your head | Joel Unger 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Joel Unger, design director at Atlassian, shares how AI is transforming the way he designs Trello and other products. He walks through real-world workflows using tools like Midjourney and Cursor to prototype complex interactions, re-create brand assets, and explore creative directions faster than ever. You’ll hear how AI is helping designers focus …

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Ep207 - Victor Carrillo Tracey, Munkustrap in 2017 STAR Theatre Production & Swing in The Outsiders Broadway 39:50

2M ago39:50

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"I tried to imbue as much of me as an older brother, as a leader among friends, in my role in the pack." This episode features Victor Carrillo Tracey who performed as Munkustrap in the 2017 STAR Theatre regional production of CATS and is currently performing as a swing in The Outsiders on Broadway. Hear Victor Carrillo share his family connection i…

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Vibe coding a 3D multiplayer game in 15 minutes—with no game dev experience | Cody De Arkland (Senior Director of Developer Experience at Sentry) 31:32

2M ago31:32

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Cody De Arkland is the senior director of developer experience at Sentry, leading a team that empowers developers to build and ship software with greater safety and efficiency. Watch him speed-run the creation of a 3D multiplayer flight simulator—from scratch—in just 15 minutes, demonstrating the power (and creativity) that vibe coding enables. Wha…

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How this former NYT columnist uses ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, do research, and find the perfect metaphor | Farhad Manjoo 25:45

2M ago25:45

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Farhad Manjoo, a former New York Times and Wall Street Journal columnist, reveals his AI-enhanced writing workflow, from research to finding the perfect metaphor, and how these tools have transformed his creative process without replacing his unique voice. What you’ll learn: • How AI evolved from a simple tool to an essential writing companion • Us…

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Gumroad CEO's playbook to 40x his team's productivity with v0, Cursor, and Devin | Sahil Lavingia 45:13

2M ago45:13

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Sahil Lavingia is the founder and CEO of Gumroad, where AI agents are already writing 41% of all code commits, and he’s targeting 80% by year’s end. Sahil demonstrates how this approach allows him to transform what would typically be two-week projects into two-hour implementations—a 40x productivity increase. What you’ll learn: The exact AI workflo…

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Ep206 - Elise O'Connell, Grizabella on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas 39:36

2M ago39:36

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"My favorite word that Grizabella has is ‘indomitable.’ She’s been beaten down and is not afraid to continue to stand back up." This episode features Elise O'Connell who is currently Grizabella on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas productions of CATS. Hear Elise share she performed the T. S. Eliot poems in high school, her introdu…

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Introducing How I AI 2:03

2M ago2:03

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How I AI, hosted by Claire Vo, is for anyone struggling to keep up with the latest AI advancements, and wondering how to actually use these magical new tools to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. In each episode, guests will demonstrate a specific, practical, and impactful way they’ve learned to use AI in their life. Forget theoretic…

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Ep205 - Jesse Chidera, Rum Tum Tugger on 2024 International Tour 36:29

3M ago36:29

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" A lot of it was me trying to find a middle point. Most nights I would just pick up someone and have a little dance to them, make the crowd clap for them. Sometimes if there was a kid in the audience, I would give them a little high five. My favorite one was anytime if there was an empty seat in the front row. I would go sit down on that seat and …

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Ep204 - Robert Bannon, Host of The Roundtable 50:09

3M ago50:09

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" I conned my way into the Winter Garden on the back of my parents' wedding anniversary so that I got to experience CATS in person." This episode features Robert Bannon who is the host of The Roundtable which is another Broadway Podcast Network show. Hear how Robert conned his way into seeing CATS for the first time, his thoughts on all productions…

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Ep203 - Lex Page Miller, Electra in 2015 Stage Left Children's Theater CATS 32:19

3M ago32:19

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"My name is Alexis. Electra sounds a lot like Alexis. Is that why I got this part?" This episode features Lex Miller who performed as Electra in 2015 Stage Left Children's Theater production CATS. Hear Lex share the craziness of doing the show at such a young age, how their production did the full show for multiple weekends, and some fun things she…

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Ep202 - Lucas Thompson, Coricopat on US National Tour 5 39:20

3M ago39:20

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" I definitely think what is appealing about swinging is that it really helps keep the show feeling fresh for you." This episode features Lucas Thompson who was a swing and Coricopat on the US National Tour 5 of CATS and sang in the CATS Chorus in the 2016 Revival. Hear Lucas share how he ended up in the various productions, how he approached cover…

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Ep201 - Pepe Muñoz, Admetus in Madrid & Santiago in Moulin Rouge on Broadway 58:45

4M ago58:45

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"This can be the gift that keeps on giving. Jellicles Forever. I'm going to be a Jellicle forever. And I am." This episode features Pepe Muñoz who was in six different productions of CATS starting as Admetus in Madrid in 2003 and is currently performing as Santiago in Moulin Rouge The Musical on Broadway. Hear Pepe share how CATS changed his profes…

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Ep200 - Liz Callaway, Grizabella in Original Broadway Production 59:30

4M ago59:30

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"Because they’re going to meet me there. They’re all going to eventually meet me there. I’m just first." This episode features Liz Callaway who performed as Grizabella in the original Broadway production of CATS and is one of the longest running Grizabellas from the run. Hear Liz discuss her introduction to CATS, her Grizabella backstory, what it's…

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LIVE @ BroadwayCon with The Cast and Creative of Cats “The Jellicle Ball” 1:02:52

4M ago1:02:52

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of BroadwayCon, we hosted a panel with the cast and creative of Cats “The Jellicle Ball” discussing their historic production. We were joined by director Bill Rauch along with Sydney James Harcourt, Dudney Joseph Jr., and Robert “Silk” Mason from the cast. About the Production: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” is a radica…

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From The Vault: Melody Rose, Tantomile on National Tour 6 47:22

5M ago47:22

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From The Vault: Originally released on July 29, 2021, this was Episode 53 with Melody Rose who was Tantomile on the US National Tour 6 of CATS. "I had a little plush Mistoffelees when I was younger." This episode features Melody Rose who played Tantomile in the most recent CATS National Tour. Hear Melody discuss how she was a CATS fanatic growing u…

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Ep199 - Zach Raffio, Founder of The Broadway Beat 54:35

5M ago54:35

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"By the end of her spiel, I was like, I still have no idea what this show is about." This episode features Zach Raffio who is the founder of a theater satire website called The Broadway Beat. Hear Zach share his experience with CATS junior, how he created The Broadway Beat, and some good advice for aspiring satire writers. Plus, Zach and Mike pick …

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Ep198 - Chuck & Mickey Lubeck, Swings on US National Tour 4 44:07

6M ago44:07

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"If we went on together, they would announce that the ‘Flying Lubecks’ were on." This episode features Chuck and Mickey Lubeck who were swings and dance captains on the US National Tour 4 of CATS for many years. Hear about how they met before tour, grew their family on tour, and all kinds of fun memories from their time in CATS. Plus, there is a fu…

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From The Vault: Colin Cunliffe, Skimbleshanks in the 2016 Broadway Revival 1:06:23

6M ago1:06:23

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From The Vault: Originally released on March 9, 2021, this was Episode 37 with Colin Cunliffe who was Skimbleshanks in the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS. "We have a lot to talk about Mike because I listened to your Skimble..." This episode features Colin Cunliffe who played Skimbleshanks in the 2016 Broadway revival. Hear Colin break down all of th…

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From The Vault: Christopher Gurr, Gus in the 2016 Broadway revival 27:45

6M ago27:45

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From The Vault: Originally released on November 7, 2019, this was Episode 8 with Christopher Gurr who was Gus in the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS. This episode features Christopher Gurr who played Gus and Bustopher Jones during the 2016 Broadway revival. Christopher and Mike discuss the musical, fan theories, and who Christopher thinks is more wor…

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Ep197 - Jenny Mollet, Jellylorum in PAC's CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" & Alternate in SIX on Broadway 39:35

7M ago39:35

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"I see everyone has stars in that room. No one is going to dim your light except for you. You can’t let anyone dim your light." We couldn't get enough of the PAC production so this episode is with Jenny Mollet who was Jellylorum in Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball." Jenny shares her exper…

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Ep196 - Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Author of Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out 39:06

7M ago39:06

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"I took my family to go see the CATS movie right before Covid. They all said to me ‘that’s going to be the last movie we ever see’ and it’s become a long running family joke." This episode features Jennifer Ashley Tepper who an acclaimed theatre historian, author, and producer, the Creative and Programming Director at 54 Below and the author of “Wo…

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Ep195 - Kevin Zak, Swing on US National Tour 5 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

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"Sometimes I look back and I’m like I don’t think I was good enough to do CATS. But I did it. And I was a swing and being a swing on a non-equity tour is kind of like being a traveling mascot people spit on a lot. It was an interesting experience." This episode features Kevin Zak who was a swing on the US National Tour 5 of CATS. Hear Kevin share s…

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From The Vault: Claire Camp, Dance Captain & Swing in 2016 Broadway Revival 1:11:12

7M ago1:11:12

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From The Vault: Originally released on June 22, 2021, this was Episode 52 with Claire Camp who was a Dance Captain & Swing in the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS. "This show will change your life if you let it." This episode features Claire Camp who was the dance captain and a swing in the 2016 Broadway revival. Hear Claire explain her deep love for …

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Ep194 - Ana Villafañe, Grizabella in Our Lady of Lourdes Academy High School Production 47:48

7M ago47:48

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"When the auditions came, I’m a 17 year old girl so I wanted to be a sexy cat. I wanted to be Rum Tum Tugger and since it was all girls you could have. That was my dream. But I got cast as Grizabella." This episode features Ana Villafañe who performed as Grizabella in her all girls Catholic high school production of CATS in Miami. Hear Ana share ho…

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Ep193 - Wendi Bergamini, Jellylorum on US National Tour 5 & Ensemble in Once Upon A Mattress 41:35

8M ago41:35

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"The very first thing they said was there is a very real plot to CATS. It’s not just poems put to song and talking about this real meaning behind the Jellicle Ball and who goes to the Heaviside Layer." This episode features Wendi Bergamini who played Jellylorum and is currently performing in the ensemble of Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway. Hear We…

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BONUS - Eitan Levine, Macavity in Katz The Musical at Camp Kaleidoscope 29:58

8M ago29:58

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"They did the production of CATS, which at the time I really don't think I thought about how hilarious it was that the camp director just decided to name it KATZ but my parents obviously got a chuckle out of it." This bonus episode features Eitan Levine who played Macavity at his Jewish day camp named Camp Kaleidoscope where they renamed the produc…

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Ep192 - Allison Little, Swing/Dance Captain on US National Tour 5 44:28

8M ago44:28

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"We’d always say Shove With Love. If someone doesn’t know where they are going, you should Shove With Love." This episode features Allison Little who was a swing and a Dance Captain on the US National Tour 5 of CATS. Hear Allison share how she had a full circle moment from seeing the show as kid, what the role of Dance Captain adds to the show, and…

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Ep191 - Laura Cable, Jellylorum on US National Tour 5 49:46

8M ago49:46

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"Our rule was eight minutes. If someone had some sort of injury, a sickness, or something that happened to them mid-show, as a swing we were told you need to be on the stage in eight minutes." This episode features Laura Cable who played Jellylorum on the US National Tour 5 of CATS. Hear Laura share really fun stories from her time as a swing on to…

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Ep190 - Amanda LaMotte, Tantomile/Swing on US National Tour 5 & Ensemble in Once Upon A Mattress 39:58

9M ago39:58

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"I feel like I always have intrusive thoughts. I do really want to knock that person’s water bottle over just to mess with them. But I would never do it in real life. But as Rumple, you kind of get to." This episode features Amanda LaMotte who played Tantomile and was a swing on the US National Tour 5 of CATS and is currently performing in the ense…

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Ep189 - JJ Niemann, Mr. Mistoffelees in Elon University 2017 Winter Production of CATS & Ensemble in the Back To The Future Musical 36:07

9M ago36:07

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"I went out and bought a cat tail, ears, cut up fingerless gloves. I had a white tank top with a black vest. I looked insane." This episode features JJ Niemann who played the magical Mr Mistoffelees in the Elon University 2017 Winter Production of CATS and is currently in the ensemble in the Back To The Future Musical. Hear JJ share all about the c…

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Ep188 - Qween Jean, Costume Design in PAC's CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" 38:21

9M ago38:21

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Throughout the summer, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team. "That was my immediate first question. I was like, are we doing tails? What’s the tea? I had some other ideas." This episode is with Qween Je…

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Ep187 - Will Porter, Mungojerrie on US National Tour 5 55:18

9M ago55:18

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"At the beginning of the show Grizabella was just the teacher. At the end, Grizabella went to the Heaviside Layer in a way that we could afford." This episode features Will Porter who played Mungojerrie on the US National Tour 5 of CATS as well as regionally. Hear Will share incredible stories from his time on tour, many new theories about the char…

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Ep186 - Sophie Carmen-Jones, Macavity Girl in 2019 CATS Movie & Nini in Moulin Rouge on Broadway 38:17

10M ago38:17

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"We were like Taylor Swift's little side chicks." This episode features Sophie Carmen-Jones who was one of the Macavity Girls in the 2019 CATS Movie and is currently performing as Nini in Moulin Rouge The Musical on Broadway after originating the role in the West End. Hear Sophie discuss what it was like being in the infamous movie, her experience …

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Ep185 - Erica Leigh Hansen, Jennyanydots on US National Tour 5 and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas 45:37

10M ago45:37

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"I've done it with Richard Stafford which is the American version and I've done it with Chrissie Cartwright which is the British version. And those are not the same shows." This episode features Erica Leigh Hansen who played Jennyanydots on the US National Tour 5 of CATS as well as on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas first and th…

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Ep184 - André De Shields, Old Deuteronomy in PAC's CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" 57:11

10M ago57:11

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Throughout the summer, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team. "A theater is a temple. This is the fourth institution where the five necessary questions are answered. You have to answer a question. You ha…

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Ep183 - Primo, Tumblebrutus in PAC's CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" 42:53

10M ago42:53

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Throughout the summer, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team. "He also has to have that edge of realness. Like straight passing. Because his life outside of this space is not the same." This episode feat…

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Ep182 - Teddy Wilson Jr, Sillabub in PAC's CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" 39:18

10M ago39:18

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Throughout the summer, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team. "We were trying to figure out how to push that envelope with Sillabub being the watcher. Zhailon came up to me and was like, what if you had …

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