“ It's like a group of misfits gathering behind the bleachers after school. And we're all weird and no one wants to hang out with us. So we get together and we tell stories together.” This episode features Bryce Bayer who played Munkustrap in the 2025 Music Theatre Heritage production of CATS in Kansas City. Bryce shares insights on his unique experience with this non-traditional version, including the use of minimal characters, a hip-hop and jazz infusion, and the fascinating concept of a ritualistic book club. Learn about Bryce's journey from no prior CATS experience to embracing and performing in this innovative interpretation.

03:01 The Unique 2025 Production of Cats

05:24 Rehearsal Insights and Podcast Discovery

08:09 Character Dynamics and Conceptual Approach

33:30 Creative Interpretations

36:04 Excitement for Traditional and Non-Traditional Productions

39:14 Innovative Stage Design and Props

43:02 Rapid Fire

• Check out Bryce on Instagram: @bbayer7
• Check out MTH on Social Media: @MTHTheater ⁠⁠⁠
• Check out MTH's website: ⁠musictheaterheritage.com⁠
• Check out The Music Man on Tour: themusicmantour.com

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied