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June 10, 2025 41 mins
" 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 his fascinating journey from performing in multiple Cats productions, including the alleged 'illegal' high school version, to his current role as Don Kirschner in the hit Broadway show Just In Time. Cesar shares amusing anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and insights into the immersive world of theater. They also discuss the deep relationships between characters on stage casting CATS into the world of Just In Time. Whether you’re a CATS aficionado or new to the theater world, this episode offers a delightful mix of nostalgia, humor, and genuine passion for performance. 01:01 Illegal High School Production of Cats 04:28 Regional and Broadway Auditions 07:56 Performing in CATS 13:31 The Depth of CATS Characters and Relationships 22:04 Just In Time on Broadway 23:08 Just In Time Immersive Theater and Audience Reactions 27:02 Casting CATS Characters in Just In Time 33:24 Rapid Fire Check out Caesar on Instagram: @caesarsamayoa Check out Just In Time on Social Media: @justintimebway Check out Just In Time on Broadway: justintimebroadway.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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