" Chrissie Cartwright looked at me and she’s like ‘you've gotta like see the mouse, follow the mouse, pounce on the mouse, chase the mouse again.’ And I was like, wait, wait, wait. Are we cats?" This episode features Sarah Bowden who performed as Sillabub in the Australian Circus Tent Tour production of CATS and is currently performing in the ensemble in Smash on Broadway. Hear Sarah share tales from her early career, including her intriguing audition stories and experiences touring with CATS in both Australia and South Korea. She recounts her accidental yet fateful audition for CATS at the age of 15, her near-miss with a typhoon during the South Korean tour, and the familial bond she built with her cast mates during these formative years. Plus, Sarah and Mike cast the CATS into Smash.

01:00 Audition Story

06:28 First Experiences in CATS

12:16 Touring Life and Memorable Moments

17:07 South Korea Tent Tour and Typhoon Incident

23:50 Heartfelt Memories and Adventures

25:59 The Thrill of Performing in 'Smash'

32:21 Casting CATS Characters in 'Smash'

38:11 Rapid Fire Questions and Sarah's Jellicle Choice

Produced by:

⁠Alan Seales⁠ & ⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠

Social Media: @⁠TheWrongCatDied

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