Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park NJ is auditioning Strong Actors, Singers, and Dancers for their upcoming fall production of CABARET. Directed by Jose dela Cuesta.
Audition Dates & Times: Tuesday, September 4, 7-9pm Thursday, September 6, 7-9pm Axelrod Performing Arts Center 100 Grant Avenue Deal Park, NJ 07723
SEEKING:
MALE ROLES-
EMCEE: Male, German accent, must be a triple threat: Dance/Sing/Act/in great shape, athletic. This lead character is a sexually ambiguous charismatic entertainer who breaks the fourth wall and engages the audience. He is also the bridge between the world of Cabaret and the Storyline.
CLIFF: Male, American, Actor-Singer. This lead character is the romantic lead of the story. He is a writer and the basic protagonist from whose eyes we see everything. He must be able to carry the show, have a strong acting ability with a range of emotion. Barely any dancing. Must be willing to stage kiss. Lots of dialogue and 2 songs.
ERNST: Male, German accent, Actor-Singer. Thos principal character is an amiable Nazi sympathizer, a street wise smuggler who seems to know everyone, he likes a good party, means well but is misguided. Looking for an actor who is everyone's favorite friend. Lots of Dialogue, 1 song.
HERR SCHULTZ: Male, looks 40 and over, German-Jew (accent), Actor-Singer. This principal character is a sweet, loving and honest German who also happens to be a Jew during the rise of Fascism in Germany. He owns a fruit stand and falls in love with Fraulein Schneider. He must be charming and convincing and likeable and able to play a strong range of emotion. He must be able to move (light dancing, gets knocked to the ground, light fight scene). Must be willing to stage kiss. Lots of dialogue, a few songs, 1 duet.
MAX: Male, looks 40 or older, German (accent), Actor, very little singing and little dancing, the owner of Kit Kat Club, controlling and insecure, money hungry and dishonest, hated by his employees. A few lines.
KIT KAT BOYS: Victor/ Bobby/ Hans/ Herman 4 male, 16 and over, German (accent), MUST BE STRONG DANCERS!, Sing, Act. 1 usually doubles as the gorilla. All must be willing to work with audience for audience participation scenes. Victor and Bobby must be willing to slow dance together. All must be willing to play multiple roles. Also looking for the 4 to play a barbershop quartet like sound for Tomorrow Belongs To Me. A few lines.
SAILORS & GERMAN OFFICERS: Male, 16 and over, German (accent), Sailors are in a few scenes with Fraulein Kost to establish that she is a prostitute, small role, must be willing to stage kiss. Some singing if needed, no dancing, a few lines. Officers act as ticket takers on the train, act as guards patrolling the club, act as officers who arrest Schultz and Emcee. Some dialogue, No singing, No dancing.
FEMALE ROLES-
SALLY BOWLES: Female, Mezzo Soprano, English accent, must be a triple threat: dance, sing, act. This lead character is a sexy and charismatic and lonely lounge singer with big dreams to make it to the 'big time'. She has trouble with relationships. She smokes and drinks. Lots of dialogue, lots of singing and dancing. Must be willing to stage kiss.
FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER: Female, looks 40 or older, German accent. This lead character is a world-weary owner of an apartment block where much of the action outside the Kit Kat Club takes place. A kind of woman who simply wants to avoid loosing money. Falls for Herr Schultz. Does not approve of Fraulein Kost. Lots of dialogue, singing, and duet. Must be willing to stage kiss.
FRAULEIN KOST: Female, German accent. This principal character is a sexually dubious and selfish character who is not afraid of speaking her mind and admitting to her indiscretions. She is also a Nazi sympathizer. Dialogue, some singing. Must be willing to stage kiss sailors.
KIT KAT GIRLS: ROSIE/ LULU/ FRENCHIE/ TEXAS/ FRITZIE/ HELGA These are principal DANCERS. Must be strong Actors and Singers as well. Must be willing to wear suggestive clothing. They all must be able to work together as a team and have strong chemistry. Lots of singing and dancing. These girls are the 'core' of the Kit Kat Club.
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