Audition Details

ShowCabaret
CompanyCM Performing Arts Center
NotesHealth & Safety Protocols: For the safety of all performers, staff, and our CM community, all performers and staff must be either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or present proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test or COVID-19 molecular PCR test on a weekly basis. Unvaccinated performers and staff must wear masks or approved face coverings at all rehearsals and performances. Individuals will be considered fully vaccinated 14 days after their second dose of the Pfizer/BioTech or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine or 14 days after their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine.
InstructionsPlease prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a Musical Theatre song in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. Please come prepared to dance in case you are asked to stay for a dance call. Performance dates are below. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions.The CM Performing Arts Center is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to make either audition date. Please send a video submission along with headshot and resume to andrewjbecknyc@gmail.com by Wednesday June 22nd at 7:30pm. Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to make either audition date. Please send a video submission along with headshot and resume to andrewjbecknyc@gmail.com by Wednesday June 22nd at 7:30p. The role of The Emcee has been cast.
Performance DatesSept 17-Oct 1; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, Wed Sept 21 at 2pm, Wed Sept 28 at 7:30pm
QuestionsSend Mail
Show InfoBased on a book by Christopher Isherwood, Cabaret tells the story of a seedy nightclub in 1930’s Berlin where a young English performer strikes up a relationship with an American writer, all while a zealous Master of Ceremonies commands the action at the Kit Kat Klub.

Auditon Location/Date/Times

TypeLocationDateTime
OpenNoel S. Ruiz Theatre
931 Montauk Highway
Oakdale
Jun 207:30 PM - 9:30 PM
OpenNoel S. Ruiz Theatre
931 Montauk Highway
Oakdale
Jun 217:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Call BackNoel S. Ruiz Theatre
931 Montauk Highway
Oakdale
Jun 23TBD

Roles

RoleM/FAgeDescription
Sally BowlesF20-39A transient English second rate cabaret singer living in Berlin. She entangles herself with Clifford and they begin a fated relationship. Speaks with a British accent.
Mezzo: low A to high C, strong belt.
Clifford BradshawM20-39A budding American and somewhat closeted homosexual novelist searching Europe for inspiration for his next novel. Upon reaching Berlin he quickly gets entangled with its underground party scene and political climate.
Tenor: low A to high E.
Fraulein SchneiderF50-69The owner of a boarding house in Berlin. She rents rooms to several of the show?s characters. Speaks with a German accent.
Alto: low D to Ab above Middle C.
Herr SchultzM50-69A Jewish fruit-stand owner and the love interest of Fraulein Schneider. Speaks with a German accent.
Tenor: low G to High F.
Ernst LudwigM30-49An up and coming political figure in the Nazi political party. Speaks with a German accent.
Tenor, flexible voice preferred,
Boy SopranoM"Tomorrow Belongs to Me" Pre-Recorded.
Fraulein KostF20-39A prostitute living and working in Fraulein Schneider's boarding house and often at odds with Schneider. Speaks with a German accent. *Will be doubling as a Kit Kat Girl*
Alto/Mezzo: low A to high F.
Kit Kat GirlsFRosie, Lulu, Frenchie, Texas, Fritzie Helga. Seeking strong singers in all voice parts; the individuals will also be part of various scenes as performers and as club patrons. The Kit Kat Girls can be of various shapes and sizes - the key is that they are comfortable with their femininity and scanty costumes that show off sex appeal
Excellent dance skills required. *Actor Musicians are strongly encouraged to audition for the ensemble of Cabaret. Please let us know if/what instruments you can play at your audition!*
Kit Kat BoysMBobby, Victor, Hans, Herman. Seeking strong singers in all voice parts; the individuals will also be part of various scenes as performers and as club patrons. The Kit Kat Boys should be comfortable with portraying free in gender depictions. ("Two Ladies," "If You Could See Her," etc.) will be drawn from this group.
Excellent dance skills required. *Actor Musicians are strongly encouraged to audition for the ensemble of Cabaret. Please let us know if/what instruments you can play at your audition!*