“I started to realize that Skimble had a little bit of a cheeky side to him and that’s the thing I wanted to balance out along with his meticulous side.” This episode features Michael Guerriere who recently played Skimbleshanks in the Shawnee Playhouse 2025 production of CATS. They discuss Michael's introduction to CATS, his character development process for Skimbleshanks, and the unique experience of performing with a different Grizabella each night. Michael shares his intricate approach to doing makeup and reflects on the trust and camaraderie built during the production.
0:48 Michael's History with CATS
03:22 Diving into the Role of Skimbleshanks
09:36 Unique Production Elements
14:26 Building Trust and Overcoming Challenges
17:46 Memorable Moments and Makeup
22:21 Rapid Fire Questions
- Check out Michael's Website: www.michaelguerriere.com
- Check out Michael on Instagram: @mike_guerriere
- Check out Shawnee Playhouse on Instagram: @theshawneeplayhouse
- Check out Shawnee Playhouse's website: www.shawneeplayhouse.org
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
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