The Abbey Announces New Production of CABARET, January 29 – February 8
Local Auditions to be Held November 19 & 20
The Abbey, in partnership with Gen Y Productions, presents the Tony Award-winning musical CABARET, January 29 through February 8. Tickets go on sale December 1.
Auditions for CABARET will be held November 19 and 20; call backs will be held on November 21.
Set in the 1930s as the Nazis are rising to power, CABARET tells the story of Cliff Bradshaw, an aspiring writer who has travelled to Berlin to find inspiration. While there, he happens a young performer, Sally Bowles, and the seedy Kit Kat Klub, overseen by the fervent Master of Ceremonies.
This production of CABARET is produced by Aaron Safer, Managing Member of Gen Y Productions, LLC, with direction by Kenny Howard, Artistic Director of Artful Events. Choreography is by Blue Star, with musical direction by John B. DeHaas, set design by Bonnie Sprung, lighting design by Roy Brown, and costume design by Kyla Swanberg.
“This has always been a show that I felt was a perfect fit for The Abbey,” said Director Kenny Howard. “We will transform The Abbey into the Kit Kat Klub, with a few surprises up our sleeve that are sure to delight both the most seasoned CABARET fans and those experiencing the show for the first time.”
CABARET AUDITION INFORMATION
Open Audition in Orlando, Florida
Category: actors, singers, dancers, acrobats, contortionist, burlesque, ballerina
Gen Y Productions, Orlando, Florida
Contract
Paid. Non-Union with limited Union Contract available.
Personnel
Producer: Gen Y Productions, Managing Member, Aaron Safer
Director: Kenny Howard
Assistant Director: Chris Yakubchik
Dates
10 performances Thursday through Sunday, January 29 through February 8. Rehearsals will be held three weeks prior. Flexible rehearsal scheduling.
Seeking
· Male and Female actors for Cabaret! A Night at the Kit Kat Klub performed at The Abbey in Downtown Orlando, FL.
· Most roles require singing, acting, and dancing (see breakdown).
· Also seeking unique and professional acts such as acrobats, contortionist, burlesque, and ballerinas for pre-show experience.
Breakdown
Seeking the following singing, dancing, and acting roles:
· The Emcee – The host of the Kit Kat Klub, a colorful, energetic and lovable character who preferably is presented gender neutral . Age range not specific. Vocal Range middle C to High C Sharp – great stage movement and dance. Speaks with a German Accent.
· Sally Bowles – A British singer headlining at the Kit Kat Club. Seemingly naïve but also struggles with the darkness of reality of which she is unable at times to ignore. Vocal Range Low A to High C – Soprano. Appearance Age Range 30-40s. Speaks with a British Accent.
· Cliff Bradshaw - An American writer teaching in Berlin, a closeted gay man exploring his sexuality. Vocal Range: Low E to High A- Tenor.
· Fraulein Schneider – landlady who owns the apartment building that Sally and Cliff reside in. Comfortable with stage movement and light dance (waltz). Vocal Range Low D to A flat above middle C – Alto. Appearance Age Range: 50+.
· Herr Shultz – a renter of Schneider’s and fruit shop owner who falls in love with her. Vocal Range – Low G to High F – Tenor. Appearance age range: 50+. Speaks with German accent.
· Ernst Ludwig - A friendly likable German who ends up being a Nazi. Comfortable with stage movement and light dance (waltz). Age Appearance: Not specific.
· Fraulein Kost - Prostitute in Fraulein Schneider’s building. Vocal Range Low A flat to High F – Alto/Mezzo. Age Appearance: 30s to 40s.
· Kit Kat Klub members - 3 females, 3 males, all ages, types, must have strong movement and dance skills.
· Also for a preshow-show we are seeking to audition unique, professional acts such as acrobats, contortionist, jugglers, burlesque, ballerinas and any other non-singing variety acts.
Audition Information
When: 11/19, 11/20
Callbacks: 11/21 (all 2-7pm), will have a dance portion
· Auditions by appointment only.
· Please email headshot and resume to
KennyHoward@floridatheatrical.org.
Where: The MEZZ: 100 S Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801
What to Prepare
· Bring current Headshot/resume.
· Sides will be given at the time your appointment is made. Prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo song.
· Must be 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
The Abbey is a mixed use venue that delivers exciting live entertainment on a nightly basis. The space was designed to accommodate everything from concerts and comedians to community theater and cabaret acts. The Abbey’s full-service bar, spacious elevated stage and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems make it the perfect location to host private parties and birthday bashes or enjoy a night of live music out with friends. For more information about The Abbey visit
www.AbbeyOrlando.com.
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