CABARET
(1998 VERSION)
Music by John Kander,
Lyrics by Fred Ebb,
Book by Joe Masteroff,
Based on the play by John Van Druten and
Stories by Christopher Isherwood
ADULT CONTENT
Occasional Strong Adult Language
Deals Humorously with Topics of Sexuality
MUST BE AGE 18 OR OLDER TO AUDITION
The scene is a night club in Berlin, as the 1920's are drawing to a close. The Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience to the show and assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Cabaret. His songs provide wry commentary throughout the show. On the train to Berlin we find Cliff, a young American writer, and Ernst, a German who surprises Cliff by putting his briefcase among Cliff's luggage at the German border. History is in the process of being made. In the end we find Cliff on the train again, now leaving Berlin alone. He writes about Sally and the people of Berlin leading up to the Third Reich. It has been a tumultuous and heartbreaking era.
Musical numbers include:
It Couldn't Please Me More
Willkommen
Cabaret
Maybe This Time
Money Money
Don't Tell Mama
Two Ladies
Performed at the Arts United Center
AUDITIONS:
Sunday, December 7 at 6:00 pm
Callbacks - Monday, December 8
from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
All auditions will be held at the Arts United Center at 303 East Main Street. Enter from the rear of the building, using the glass doors to the Green Room. Please arrive early to check in and fill out an audition form.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DATES
- HOLD ALL DATES!
Rehearsals: January 5 - February 13
Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00pm
AND
Sundays (January 11, 18, 25 & February 1)
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tech Sunday Rehearsal
on Sunday, February 8
noon to 5:00 pm and 6:00 to 11:00 pm
Performances: February 14-March 1
Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm,
Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00pm
SIGN UP TO AUDITION!
Please Contact Eunice Wadewitz
Music Director at
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS:
*NOTE: We encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition.
Cast size: 16 - 8 men/8 women
Emcee: Tenor (age 21-45) Master of Ceremonies, Vocal Range–middle C to High C sharp–tenor. The host at the Kit Kat Klub, presented as a gender questionable character comfortable with being close to both men and women, comedic, loveable, requiring agile stage movement and dance, speaks with a German Accent.
Sally Bowles: Alto (age 18-45) Vocal Range–Low A to High C– Soprano, able to belt the song. A British Cabaret
singer at the Kit Kat Klub. A quirky character that comes across as flighty, yet at times struggles with knowing the darkness of the reality of her life as a cabaret performer. Appearance Age Range–20’s to 30’s. Speaks with British accent.Cast size: 16-8 Men/8 Women
Clifford Bradshaw: Baritone (age 18-45) Vocal Range–Low A to High E–Tenor. He is an American Novelist traveling to Berlin, presented as a closeted Gay Man exploring his sexuality. Appearance Age range Late 20’s to Mid 30’s.
Fraulein Schneider: Alto (age 40-70) Vocal Range–Low D to A flat above middle C–Alto. A landlady who rents
rooms in her large flat. Appearance Age Range 50+. Requiring an ability to deliver lines with a German accent. Comfortable with stage movement and light dance – waltz.
Herr Schultz: Tenor (age 40-70) Vocal Range–Low G to High G–Baritone/Tenor. One of Fraulein Schneider’s roomers and the proprietor of a Fruit Shop. Appearance Age Range 50+. Requiring an ability to deliver lines with a German accent. Comfortable with stage movement and light dance.
Ernst Ludwig: n/a (age 18-45) Sings in the Chorus – A friendly and likeable German who speaks with a German accent. Comfortable with stage movement and light dance – waltz. Appearance Age Range – nonspecific.
Fraulein Kost: Mezzo (age 18-45) also to be cast in female chorus, it would be helpful if she’d play the accordion, Vocal Range–Low A flat to High F–Alto/Mezzo. Another of Frl. Schneider’s roomers. She earns money by offering favors to sailors, presentation of the character should exhibit a strong sexual comfort and commanding nature. Comfortable with stage movement. German accent required. Appearance Age Range – 30’s to 40’s
FEMALE CHORUS: Rosie, Lulu, Frenchie, Texas, Fritzie, Helga – (age 18-45)
MALE CHORUS: Bobby, Victor, Hans, Herman - (age 18-45)
TO BE CAST OUT OF MALE CHORUS: Rudy, Max, Customs Official
TO BE CAST OUT OF FEMALE CHORUS: Gorilla
CALL 422-8641 EXT. 226
TO SIGN UP TO AUDITION!
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
303 E Main Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
