Cabaret
Cabaret is a musical set in 1930s Berlin, where the seductive world of the Kit Kat Klub contrasts with the rising tension outside its walls. Through the intertwined lives of the club’s performers, our production explores the perils of ignoring reality in the face of growing oppression.​ On stage May 2025 at Monument National.
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Learn more about our 2024 - 2025 production below.
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Cabaret is a musical set in early 1930s Weimar Berlin, during a time of political and social upheaval. The story unfolds in part within the walls of the Kit Kat Klub, a decadent nightclub where the charismatic Emcee and the club’s star performer, Sally Bowles, lead the audience through a series of vibrant yet haunting performances. Against the backdrop of a city teetering on the edge of radical change, the lives of the club’s patrons and performers become increasingly entangled. On the outside of the Kit Kat Klub, the story follows Cliff Bradshaw, an American writer who arrives in Berlin searching for inspiration and finds himself immersed in the spirited yet increasingly tense world of Sally Bowles. As the world outside grows increasingly oppressive, the characters' personal struggles mirror the encroaching darkness, ultimately posing the question: how long can one ignore reality before it consumes everything?
At Contact, our production of Cabaret will reimagine this iconic musical as a powerful reflection on the dangers of complacency in the face of rising authoritarianism. We invite the audience to step into this past world, where the line between entertainment and reality blurs. Our production aims to challenge the audience to reflect on the role of art, love, and identity in current turbulent times by stepping with us into the glitz of the past.
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Our production of Cabaret will take place May 2025 at Monument National.
CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com.
Book by Joe Masteroff. Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood. Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb.
Auditions
Our first round of auditions for Cabaret will take place virtually and are open through September 22, 2024. Auditionees are asked to submit a vocal and monologue selection in the style of the show that best showcases their capabilities. ​As part of our revamped audition process, our callbacks will be held over two weekends. The first, October 5 & 6 will focus on individual and group vocals and the second weekend, October 19 & 20 will focus on choreography, scene work, chemistry and continued group vocals. Those invited for a callback will not be required to be available entirely throughout each weekend, more specific will be sent to individuals. ​
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This is a non-union production with honorariums for each performer. Everyone is welcome.
CHARACTERS
You can find a more detailed character breakdown here.
Master of Ceremonies (Emcee)
Sally Bowles
Clifford Bradshaw
Fräulein Schneider
Herr Schultz*
Ernst Ludwig
​Fräulein Kost / Fritzie
Rosie
Lulu
Frenchie
Texas
Helga
Bobby
Victor
Hans / Rudy
Herman / Max
Contact Theatre is committed to an equal opportunity casting process for all performers in the community regardless of age, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, or religious beliefs. Contact is equally committed to challenging typical casting gender norms and all auditionees will be considered for any and all roles of interest.
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This show includes partial nudity, the removal of clothing on stage,* pregnancy, abortion, depictions of antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, physical violence, domestic violence, and Nazi iconography including the Nazi salute and swastikas. Certain characters will also have moments of intimate physical touch and kissing on stage. This immersive production will also include interaction with audience members and band including some physical touch.
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*An Intimacy Director and Mental Health consultant have both been brought on board to help ensure the comfort and safety of artists and audience.
Production Team
Ally Brumer
Producer
she/her
Catherine Chen
Production Manager
she/her
Jade le Pape
Intimacy Director
she/her
Chris Wardell
Puppet Master
he/they
Ely Coache
Head of Wardrobe
they/he
Debora Friedmann
Director & Choreographer
she/her
Emily Tilson
Stage Manager
she/her
Malika Pharand
Set & Lighting Designer
she/her
Caeleigh McDonald
Assistant Choreographer & Swing she/her
Alycia O'Keefe
Assitant Technical Director
she/her
Giancarlo Scalia
Musical Director
he/him
Geri Perez
Assistant Stage Manager
Violette Maréchal
Costume and Hair/Makeup Designer she/her
Milo G. Lopez
Scenic Assistant
he/him
Cat Preston
Marketing & Communications Manager (they/she)
Katie Dodd
Technical Director
they/them
Vanessa Marion
Assistant Stage Manager
they/she
Carmen Mancuso
Sound Designer
she/her
Sarah Pattloch
Assistant Lighting & Set Designer she/her
Fred Azeredo
Marketing & Sponsorships Coordinator (he/him)