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

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

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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 musical CATS into an acrobatic circus-themed production at Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois. Featuring Artistic Producer and Casting Director Trent Stork, Circus Choreographer Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, and Munkustrap Jake DiMaggio Lopez, this episode explores the creative decisions behind incorporating circus elements into the story. Discover how they reimagined characters, developed a family tree of relationships, and seamlessly integrated stunning acrobatic performances. Tune in to hear about the production's innovative twists and the cast's experiences bringing this vibrant spectacle to life. 00:55 The Concept of Circus Cats 02:55 Incorporating Circus Elements 05:13 Character and Casting Decisions 09:20 Family Tree and Relationships 19:48 Rapid Fire Questions Check out Paramount Theatre on Social Media: @paramountaurora Check out Paramount Theatre's website: paramountaurora.com Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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