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The musical CATS has been enjoyed by millions worldwide since its debut in 1981. Adapted from T.S. Eliot\u2019s Old Possum\u2019s Book of Practical Cats, and now considered a classic, Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s Broadway smash tells the story of the Jellicle cats, each of whom aspires to ascend after death to \u201cthe Heaviside Layer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Webber\u2019s musical has made the transition from stage to both small and big screen, and continues to travel the world\u2014but has there ever been an all-youth edition of CATS? There is now!<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Theatre of Richmond (CTORA), a Richmond-based organization dedicated to providing a platform for young actors to showcase their talents, is proud to present CATS: Young Actors Edition at the PAL Studio Theatre from July 29 to Aug. 7.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Emily Cooper<\/p><\/div>\n

While the running time has been pared down to an hour, director Mark Carter assures that CATS Young Actors Edition has lost nothing from the original version. The goal was to create a comfortable environment for his young cast\u2014all of whom are under 18\u2014to have fun.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the type of show in which everybody can have their moments to shine,\u201d said Carter, who is also the founding Artistic Director of DSR Productions.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeeing is believing,\u201d adds Lily Yuan, an award-winning Metro Vancouver-based artist, producer, and founder of CTORA. \u201cCome to the show, see the performances, and hear the singing in person. The family-friendly show is for everyone to take a break from reality and experience the cats\u2019 world and share their emotions\u2014their joy, contentment, upset, or feelings of loss.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yuan and her production partners spent half a year conducting auditions and preparing the elaborate costumes needed for the show. She calls it \u201cone of the most fun teams I\u2019ve worked with throughout my production career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Choreographer Ken Overbey promises yet more innovation with CATS Young Actors Edition. In contrast to previous editions, he reveals, this time the audience will see \u201ccats\u201d emerging from everywhere inside the theatre space\u2014sometimes within feet of the viewer.<\/p>\n

Each cat has a distinct personality, and Overbey has marshalled his young cast through hundreds of hours of rehearsal, providing them with a critical lesson in the process.<\/p>\n

CATS: Young Actors Edition:<\/h2>\n

Dates<\/strong>: July 29 – August 7, 2022
\nLocation<\/strong>: PAL Studio Theatre
\nAddress<\/strong>: 581 Cardero Street, 8th floor, Vancouver
\nWebsite<\/strong>: ctora.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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