Male/Female Performers Needed for "Cabaret" the Musical
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Cabaret" the musical, looking for singers, dancers, and actors. See more details below. About the project: Set in a Berlin nightclub at the close of the 1920s, Cabaret explores the lives of performers, artists, and residents as Germany slowly gives way to the rise of the Third Reich. With the Master of Ceremonies guiding the audience through bawdy, biting musical numbers, the show blends dark humor with powerful drama. Featuring iconic songs such as “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” and “Two Ladies,” this production tackles complex themes including identity, politics, love, and survival. Additional info: Callbacks (if needed): January 18 starting at 4:00 PM Rehearsals & Important Dates: Company Meet & Greet (tentative): January 28 | 7:00–8:30 PM Rehearsals begin: February 9 (weekday evenings) Cue-to-Cue: April 4 (time TBD) Strike: April 19 | 4:40–6:30 PM (following performance) Performance Dates: April 10 | 6:00–10:00 PM April 11 | 6:00–10:00 PM April 12 | 12:30–4:30 PM April 17 | 6:00–10:00 PM April 18 | 6:00–10:00 PM April 19 | 12:30–4:30 PM All auditioners must complete a digital audition sheet and list all known conflicts. All performers must participate in dance auditions; choreography will be taught and provided via video Prepare 16–32 bars (45–60 seconds) of a song; bring sheet music for the accompanist No recorded tracks or a cappella singing permitted for in-person auditions This production contains mature themes including sexuality, substance use, antisemitism, Nazism, homophobia, hate speech, and staged violence Performers must be comfortable with intimate, suggestive staging and costuming Production will work with an Intimacy Coordinator and Dramaturg No backstage photography, stage dooring, or curtain call If interested, submit your application.
8 roles
(German accent, C3-G4, any ethnicity) Host at the Kit Kat Club– a gender-nonconforming-presenting, exuberant figure; comfortable with being close to the audience; dark, comedic, sinister, vulgar…yet lovable; requires a strong presence that is playful and mysterious. Must act, sing (some in German), move well, and be comfortable with bawdy/suggestive staging/choreography. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.
(E3-C5, British accent, any ethnicity) A British cabaret singer at the Kit Kat Club. Quirky and flighty. Struggles with knowing the darkness of the reality of her life and has woeful luck in her relationships with men. Must act and dance well; comfortable with moments of intimacy and bawdy/suggestive staging/ choreography. This role requires onstage physical intimacy/kiss.
(C#3-E4, American accent, any ethnicity) An American novelist and English teacher traveling to Berlin. Through his journey he explores the many facets and complexities of his sexuality, politics, and artistic goals. Must act well, comfortable with stage movement and moments of intimacy. Minimal singing and dancing. Must also be comfortable learning stage combat. The role requires onstage intimacy/kiss.
(D3-F#4, German accent, and ethnicity) A friendly and likable German, takes English lessons from Cliff, and smuggles funds for the Nazi party; Little to no dancing or singing. Must be comfortable learning stage combat.
(Eb3-B4, German accent, any ethnicity) A landlady who rents rooms to Cliff, Sally, and several other characters in her large flat. She is alone and is resigned to her place in life, but secretly longs for companionship. She is very critical of some people while looking the other way with others; comfortable with stage movement and light dance (waltz). Must act and sing well; comfortable with light moments of intimacy. This role requires onstage intimacy/kiss.
(F#3-Eb5, German accent, any ethnicity) A prostitute who rents in Fraulein Schneider’s boarding house; larger than life personality, quick witted and sharp tongued; should be comfortable exhibiting a strong sexual and commanding nature; must act and move well and has some minimal, yet featured, singing. This role requires onstage intimacy/kiss.
(C3-G4, German accent, any ethnicity) A Jewish fruit shop owner who falls in love with Fraulein Schneider; sweet, lovable, and adoring; heartbreakingly naïve about the political turmoil in Germany. Must act and sing well; comfortable with stage movement, light dance (waltz), and light moments of intimacy. This role requires onstage intimacy/kiss.
These performers are often in salacious situations and costumes. They are an eclectic mix of types and aren’t necessarily a matching unit. It is very important they act, sing, dance / move well and with confidence. They may be part of various scenes in and out of the Club; should be comfortable interacting with the audience and comfortable with bawdy/suggestive staging/choreography; Kit Kat Boys must also be comfortable learning stage combat.
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