Audition Info
AUDITION DATES FOR our 95th season!
Cabaret Audition Info
January 19 Dance Workshop 6:30-10:00 p.m.
January 25 6-9:30 p.m.
January 26 6-9:30 p.m.
Callbacks January 28 7-10 p.m.
The production team of Cabaret welcomes any person of different ethnicities, gender identities, body size, and unique perspectives each individual brings to the stage.
*Age ranges for ensemble must be 18+, where age ranges for principles must be 21+.
*IDs will be checked at the door
There are many physically intimate moments in this production, including but not limited to kissing, close physical contact, and emotionally vulnerable scenes. An intimacy coordinator will be present and involved throughout the rehearsal process to safely and respectfully choreograph all moments of physical intimacy. The safety, comfort, and autonomy of every performer is a top priority.
Character Descriptions:
Master of Ceremonies (Emcee) - Any Ethnicity, Any Gender, Any Age over 21+. Host at the Kit Kat Club - a gender-nonconforming-presenting, exuberant figure; comfortable with being close to the audience; dark, comedic, sinister, vulgar...yet lovable.
Staging/choreography.
Accent: German
Vocal range top: C#5 - Vocal range bottom: C3
Intimacy Requirements: Comfortable with any gender identity actors, physical intimacy, kissing, caressing, simulated sex
Sally Bowles - Any Ethnicity, Age: 25 - 40’s. A British cabaret singer at the Kit Kat Club. Quirky and flighty. Struggles with knowing the darkness of the reality of her life and has woeful luck in her relationships with men.
Accent: British
Vocal range top: C5 - Vocal range bottom: A3
Intimacy Requirements: Kissing, embracing, partial undressing, sexual suggestive
Choreography with ensemble (touching, grinding, simulated intimacy)
Clifford (Cliff) Bradshaw - Any Ethnicity (BIPOC, Preferred), Age: 21 - 30s An American novelist and English teacher traveling to Berlin. Through his journey he explores the many facets and complexities of his sexuality, politics, and artistic goals.)
Accent: American
Vocal range top: E4 - Vocal range bottom: A2
Intimacy Requirements: Kissing, embracing, in-bed scenes implying sex, flirtatious undertones with male presenting actors
Fräulein Schneider - Any Ethnicity. Age: 40s - 60’s. A landlady who rents rooms to Cliff, Sally, and several other characters in her large flat. She is alone and is resigned to her place in life, but secretly longs for companionship. She is very critical of some people while looking the other way with others.
Accent: German
Vocal range top: A-flat4 - Vocal range low: D3
Intimacy Requirements: Kissing, embracing, hand-holding
Herr Schultz - Any Ethnicity. Age: 40s - 60s A Jewish fruit shop owner who falls in love with Fraulein Schneider; sweet, lovable, and adoring; heartbreakingly naïve about the political turmoil in Germany.
Accent: German
Vocal range top: high F Vocal range low: low G
Intimacy Requirements: Kissing, embracing, hand-holding
Fräulein Kost (doubles as Kit Kat “Girl”) - White. Age 25 to 40s A prostitute who rents in Fraulein Schneider’s boarding house; larger than life personality, quick witted and sharp tongued.
Accent: German
Vocal range top: high F - Vocal range low: A flat
Intimacy Requirements: Kissing, embracing, partial undressing, sexual suggestive choreography with ensemble (touching, grinding, simulated intimacy)
Ernst Ludwig - White. Age: 21’s to 30’s. A friendly and likable German, takes English lessons from Cliff, and smuggles funds for the Nazi party; comfortable with stage movement and light dance (waltz); and sing in German.
Accent: German
Vocal range top: high F - Vocal range low: A flat
Intimacy Requirements: N/A
The following performers are often in salacious situations and costumes. They are an eclectic mix of types and aren’t necessarily a matching unit. It is very important they act, sing, dance/move well and with confidence.
The Kit Kat “Girls”
Rosie
Lulu
Frenchie - doubles as Gorilla
Texas
Fritzie
Helga
The Kit Kat “Boys”
Bobby
Victor
Hans - doubles as Rudy, a sailor
Herman - doubles as Customs Official and Max
Cabaret - Character Descriptions
Intimacy Requirements: High level of intimacy throughout the show such as simulated sex with any gender identity, kissing, groping, touching, and partial undressing.
Clyde’s Audition Info
March 15 1-4 p.m.
March 17 7-9 p.m.
Character Descriptions
Jason-
Mid-20’s to early 30’s. White. Working class. Funny. Served 8 years in prison. White supremacist affiliation to keep from getting beat up in prison. Goes from being seen as a threat to being open and vulnerable. Knows the errors of his ways. Just wants a chance. Actor with comedic chops.
Clyde-
Late 30’s - 50’s. Black. Lady with great comedic chops. She is able to change the temperature of a room with an entrance. A bit of a Dominatrix. Loves to expose a person’s vulnerabilities. Seductive. Brash. Controls the room when she enters it. Delights in humiliating others. Wicked. Runs truck stop.
Montrellous-
40’s-late 50’s. Black. Mindful. Served many years in prison. Interested in healing. Kind. Working class. Sensitive and caring, particularly to the younger generation. Uses cooking as a means of meditation. Wise with a great sense of humor and patience.
Rafael-
Mid-late 20’s. Latinx. Formerly incarcerated. A romantic. Loves food. In love with Letitia. Funny. Fun. Playful. Recovering. Working to find a more spiritual path. Full of charm and empathy. Terrified of his boss. Actor should have great comedic timing.
Letitia-
Mid-late 20’s. Black/Latina. Recently released from prison, she is trying to build her life up again. Mother to a daughter with health issues, her job is important to her even when the atmosphere is toxic. A romantic, she is looking to find a genuine partner. She is a survivor and has life skills. She is working towards building a mindful journey for her life and her daughter. Funny with a strong understanding of what is important in life.
Audition prep info: cold readings of select scenes from the script
The Prom Audition Info
May 27 6-10 p.m.
May 29 6-10 p.m.
Callbacks May 30 2-5 p.m.
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
Please bring a current photo that we may keep. You will be asked to fill out a Theatre Resume, with any prior experience...though none is required.
All auditions are held at the Milord Studio Theatre. 330 West 202nd Street—Chicago Heights, IL. 60411
Drama or Comedy – Be prepared to read from the script.
Musical – Check the specific show auditions for information on what to prepare. You will need to bring sheet music (in your key) for our accompanist. Be prepared to read from the script - and wear comfortable clothes/shoes for a dance/movement audition, conducted by the Choreographer.
Rehearsal Information can found by clicking on Staff Calendar and going to show audition month. (The calendar is easier to read on a PC, but a phone can be used. It is necessary to click on each date on the phone to discover the information.) All rehearsals and performances are listed.
Covid protocols set forth by CDC and State of Illinois for indoor spaces will be followed as well as protective guidelines followed by the League of Chicago theatres.
The Drama Group is a community theatre. Actors – These are non-paid/non-equity shows. The Drama Group promotes diversity in casting. Performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, sizes, racial identities, physical abilities, gender identities (and/or non-conforming) are encouraged to audition.
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