A few last comments about “Cats”:
-Kudos to the cast, the directing team and the parents and volunteers who tackled this show - one of the most ambitious community theatre productions in memory. Truly an outstanding job.
Among the performers who shined in the performance (but whose names were left out of my review last week because I didn’t have a cast list - hey, it’s tough to figure out which actor is which, especially when they’re hiding behind makeup, wigs and a cat suit):
- Macy Idzakovich played Bombalurina, and what an amazing talent! An outstanding singer and dancer, she’s a senior and plans to study theatre - I certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see her on Broadway one day.
- Clay McKnight, who played Mr. Mistofolees and Quaxo. I believe someone told me that Clay never studied dancing until starting on this show - which means he must be incredibly talented, because he was doing some amazing leaps in this show.
- Ryan Jackson played Old Deutoronomy, sort of an elder statesman for the cats. He has a fantastic voice and made great use of it.
- Maggie Saunders played Jennyanydots and provided a wonderful turn as “The Old Gumbie Cat” - which is especially impressive since she’s so young!
- Chris Crawford has been in quite a few shows, but turns in what may be his best work yet as Growltiger, with Amanda Harris doing an outstanding turn as Lady Griddlebone.
- Nathan Mohebbi takes a star turn as the bad boy of the stage, McAvity - very impressive!
- Among the other outstanding performers in the dance ensemble were: Scott Burner as Alonzo; Angela Pino as Cassandra; Thomas Rice as Coricopat; Raven Idzakovich as Etcetera; Rachel Spoor as Exotica; Amy Klim as Rumpus Cat; Candace Imperi as Sillabub; Lexi Smith as Tontomile; Alex Bolano as Tumblebrutus; and Caleb Donahoe as Victor.
One of the interesting twists First Stage put on the show was to add a group called The Jellicle Ensemble - a talented bunch that added a lot of skill and energy to several numbers. That group included: Elijah Boyles; Chad Arthur; Bronson Bush; Levi Kelley; Raice and Shane Stevens; Blaine Roberts; Shila Arrowood; Katy, Becky and Betsy Pettit; Madison Perry; Kristin Caviani; Sarah Clark; Nikki Coughenour; Sydney Jacobson, Elizabeth Schmitz, Emily Dennison; and Casey Homonai.
Hope I didn’t miss anyone this time around - the whole cast did a terrific job, and deserves one more bow. Bravo!
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