The Cast
| Pseudolus | Scott McLean |
| Hero | Drew Hirschboeck |
| Philia | Jacquie Jo Billings |
| Senex | Tim Fishbaugh |
| Marcus Lycus | Damon Guerassio |
| Domina | Carla Kaiser Kotrc |
| Erronius | Stephen Maestas |
| Gymnasia | Nicole KandeLind |
| Miles Gloriosus | Keegan Flaugh |
| Hysterium | Rob Janzen |
| Tintinabula | Melissa Morris |
| Vibrata | Anna Gibson |
| Geminae | Norrell Moore |
| Geminae | Kelsey Rich |
| Panacea | Lisa Finnerty |
| Protean | Benji Schirm |
| Protean | Chris Russell |
| Protean | Joe Majestic |
The Production Team and Crew
| Robert Wells | Director |
| Donna K. Debreceni | Music Director/Musical Tracks |
| Nick Sugar | Choreographer |
| Lori Worthman | Set Designer |
| Seth Alison | Lighting Designer |
| John Rivera | Sound Designer | Kay Chambers | Properties Manager | Linda Morken | Costume Designer |
| Steven Neale | Production Stage Manager |
Most recently seen in Evita, the opening production of Town Hall's 30th Anniversary Season, Scott McLean is thrilled to be back at Town Hall Arts Center where he has been seen in many productions over the years including Bill Calhoun in Kiss Me, Kate; Sparky in Forever Plaid; Riff in West Side Story; Al in A Chorus Line; Clifford Bradshaw in Cabaret; Reuben in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls; and most memorably as Bob Wallace in White Christmas. We sat down with Scott as he returns to Town Hall Arts Center as Pseudolus, the fast-talking, quip-prone slave who's the comic motor that drives A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
How have productions at Town Hall changed over the years?
I love working at Town Hall. I did my first show here in 2005. It was Kiss Me, Kate, and it was directed by the one and only Bob Wells. We all had a great time. The audience always responds so well to the shows, and they really appreciate the effort by the cast and crew. I think they understand how special it is to have great theatre available in their community and on their Main Street, and most important, they support it! The houses are always packed at Town Hall, and that's a real treat for the performers.
What is your favorite character or show that you have done in your career? I loved playing Sparky in Forever Plaid at Town Hall. There's something amazing about that show. The cast, crew and everyone involved is really transformed once the audience enters the theatre and becomes part of the experience. It's as if you're transported back in time to the nostalgia of the 1950's. It was like capturing lightening in a bottle, and it was wonderful.
Why do you enjoy performing at Town Hall? The intimate space at Town Hall is exciting. It's very different than performing at a traditional proscenium space. The audience immediately becomes a character in the show, and it's great to have their energy so close to the production.
You have worked with Bob Wells and Donna Debreceni quite a bit, can you give us some more insight into that? You can't ask for a better director than Bob Wells. On top of being an all around nice guy, he is a comic genius. He fully understands that comedy is serious business. He approaches every laugh moment in the show as if it's a fine recipe, and he crafts the moment precisely and perfectly. He's a treasure, and we're really lucky to have him. Not to mention, he has the amazing ability to give you constructive criticism in one sentence, and then have you hysterically laughing in the next. He's a great great guy.
Donna D could be playing anywhere in the world, but she chooses to stay with us in Denver. How fortunate are we?! She can play anything, and she never misses a note. Seeing her play live is electric and a second-to-none experience, but not many shows have the budget for a live band so she replaces the live act with top-notch, amazingly professional tracks. You won't hear better arrangements anywhere. My parents came to one of the shows that Donna tracked and after the performance, they asked me where the band was located and why they didn't get a bow. That's how rich and 'live' they sound! She's in a league all her own, and we're so fortunate to have her talent.
Thanks to Scott McLean for taking the time to sit down with us!
