“ I believe that Jellylorum is our mother and she spends so much bloody time with Gus, trying to help Gus and fix Gus. We just wanna get her attention.” This episode features Tannah Levick who performed as Rumpleteazer in the South Africa production of CATS and will be on the continuation of the international tour. Hear Tannah share about her CATS history, how mentors and rehearsal process deepened her respect for the show’s poetry-based story, and how she became obsessed by researching through podcasts and cast discussions. Tannah describes the “I’m in CATS” choreography moments, auditioning in South Africa, insisting on Rumpleteazer, and how her onstage relationship with Mungojerrie shifts depending on who she is performing with(siblings, friends, or lovers). She shares mischievous audience interaction choices, viral tour social media with castmates, connecting with other Rumpleteazers for injury advice, and memorable show incidents including Mistoffelees getting stuck, a tire malfunction, and a bat flying onstage.
01:07 First CATS Memories
02:51 From Hating to Loving
11:41 CATS Theories and Lore
15:04 Rumpleteazer Relationship Theory
21:19 CATS TikTok Goes Viral
24:27 Global Jellicle Community
27:42 Tour Mishaps
32:25 Cats Astrology
37:25 Rapid Fire
Check out Tannah on Instagram: @tan_levick
Check out Tannah on Tik Tok: @Tannlevick
Check out Tannah on Spotify: @Tannahlevick
Check out the International Tour of CATS: www.andrewlloydwebber.com/show/cats
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied
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