Cats

We had a joyful and magical time with the MTWichita premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber / T.S. Elliot classic. CATS was directed and choreographed by CATS veteran Dana Solimando (and her assistant Billy Johnstone – who was also quite delightful in the role of Skimbleshanks). Other guest stars included MTW favorites Garrett Long as Grizabella, and E. Mani Cadet as Old Deuteronomy. Nicholas Saverine joined the cast and was unforgettable as Gus, the Theatre Cat. The gorgeous music was brought to new life with the conducting of Thomas Wesley Douglas.

(We also had some unexpected drama when company member Stephanie Martignetti had to go on as Grizabella for two performances, with only a couple hours’ rehearsal! She was thrilling and terrific, and we so appreciate her keeping the show going until Garrett Long’s sudden throat virus passed!)

Guest Stars

• E. Mani Cadet as Old Deuteronomy
• Billy Johnstone as Skimbleshanks
• Nicholas F. Saverine as Bustopher Jones / Gus
• Chaz Wolcott as Mistoffelees
• Roy Lightner as Mungojerrie
• Johnny Stellard as Munkustrap
• Ryan Koss as Pouncival
• Alex Stoll as Rum Tum Tugger
• Kimberly Faurí as Bombalurina
• Tiffany Ocvirk as Cassandra
• Lisa Rohinksy as Demeter
• Melinda Wakefield Alberty as Jellylorum / Griddlebone
• Annie Funke as Jennyanydots
• Sam Berman as Rumpleteazer
• Deanna Glover as Sillabub
• Olivia Policicchio as Victoria
• Paige Williams as Tantomile
• Todd Walker as Alonzo
• Tyler Foy as Bill Bailey
• Aaron Umsted as Carbucketty
• David A. Caamano as Coricopat
• Stephanie Martignetti as Etcetera
• Taurean Everett as Plato / Macavity

Artistic Staff

• Dana Solimando as the Director-Choreographer
• Billy Johnstone as the Asst. Director-Choreographer
• Thomas Wesley Douglas as the Musical Director
• Sets and Costumes from Fullerton Civic Light Opera
• Lighting by David Neville
• Sound Design by David Muehl
• Hair/Makeup/Wig Supervisor by Brandelyn Fulton