Ep213 - Deneen Melody, Kelby McClellan, & Zach Santolaya, Canyon Theatre Guild Production

"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 personal histories with the musical, and the detailed character research they undertook. They also explore fascinating lore, backstage antics, memorable moments, and some hilarious stories from their production. 00:38 Initial Reactions to Performing CATS 02:29 CATS History 08:08 Character Development 13:32 Unique Interpretations and Theories 27:15 Memorable Moments and Backstage Antics 31:49 Funny Stories 33:47 Rapid Fire Questions 46:32 The Jellicle Choice Debate Check out Deneen Melody on Instagram: @deneenmelody Check out Kelby McClellan on Instagram: @kelbyjomcc Check out Zach Santolaya on Instagram: @thezachsantolaya Check out CATS at Canyon Theatre Guild on Instagram: @catsctg Check out CATS at Canyon Theatre Guild's website: canyontheatre.org/cats Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices