Cabaret (1998)
APRIL 2024
Photography by JR McCall
OUR APPROACH
In a world where women don’t have rights over their own bodies and anti-semitism is on the rise, this warning shot of a tale resonated more soundly than ever before when shared with 2024 audiences. Our interpretation of this work explored gender expression, racial heritage and challenged the stereotypes many in our audience unknowingly buy into on a day to day basis. We reimagined the role of the emcee and cabaret “girls”, expanding these roles to invite more actors to join and represent these groups, providing an enveloping experience for audiences big and small. Our vocal impact in group numbers was astounding and our intimate numbers were that much more threadbare and exposed with the stunning support of our sensational live orchestra.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
battling anti-semitism • calling out facism • supporting women’s right to choose
By doing this show early in an election year, we brought to light important topics around fascist ideologies and started some difficult conversations within our community as to how fascist ideas–just the ideas alone– are damaging to our modern society. To further support organizations standing up against anti-semitism worldwide and advocating for women’s right to choose in the South, we donated $500 of proceeds from this production to both the Anti-Defamation League and Planned Parenthood Southeast, totaling a $1000 cumulative donation.
Photography by Evan Ruede
SHOW SYNOPSIS
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally's boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include "Willkommen," "Cabaret," "Don't Tell Mama" and "Two Ladies."
Photography by JR McCall
Photography by Evan Ruede
Photography by JR McCall
COMMUNITY IMPACT
battling anti-semitism >>> calling out facism >>> supporting women’s right to choose
By doing this show early in an election year, we brought to light important topics around fascist ideologies and started some difficult conversations within our community as to how fascist ideas–just the ideas alone– are damaging to our modern society. To further support organizations standing up against anti-semitism worldwide and advocating for women’s right to choose in the South, we donated $500 of proceeds from this production to both the Anti-Defamation League and Planned Parenthood Southeast, totaling a $1000 cumulative donation.
