Casting Call: 'Cabaret'

Playhouse 22 seeks a diverse and uninhibited cast of actors, singers and dancers, 18 and older, for an upcoming non-equity community theater production of "Cabaret." Special consideration will be given to performers who also play a musical instrument. All roles are available.

Prepare two contrasting musical theatre selections of 16 bars each, in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in the correct key (no transpositions on-demand). Also, no acapella and no recorded accompaniment. You will also be asked to learn a short dance combination at the audition, so bring appropriate clothing and dance shoes.

Auditions are at 7 p.m. June 20 and June 21, with callbacks by invitation only at noon June 25. Auditions will be held at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.

This production is specifically looking for performers ages 18 and older who are comfortable with and confident about their bodies and who can overcome inhibitions related to intimate body contact on stage. Open minds and mutual respect for one another is a must.

Show dates are Fridays, Saturdays and from Sept. 16-Oct. 2. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday performances are at 3 p.m. There will be no afternoon performance Sep. 25, but there will be a Sunday evening performance at 8 p.m.

The show will be directed by Jim Jarrell, with choreography by Phillip Solomon. Music director is Candice Kraus.

For more information, or to ask additional questions, contact Jarrell at jarrellje@gmail.com.

CAST BREAKDOWN

Emcee - Middle C to High C-sharp - the highly sexually-charged host at the Kit Kat Klub who is equally comfortable with women and men; must have strong comedic timing and a commanding stage presence; strong ability to move/dance.

Sally Bowles - Low A to E, with a strong belt - a performer at the Kit Kat Klub; walks around with blinders on; speaks with a British accent; very strong movement/dance.

Clifford Bradshaw - Low A to High E - an American novelist and English teacher; somewhat sexually ambiguous; comfortable with movement/dance.

Fraulein Schneider - Low D to A-flat above Middle C - typically presented as an older German woman with rooms to rent; good comedic timing; must have German accent; comfortable with light movement; may double as a Kit Kat Klub girl.

Herr Schultz - Low G to High F - owns a fruit shop and is a boarder in Fr. Schneider's house; typically presented as an older German Jewish man; good comedic timing, sentimental and romantic nature; must have German accent; comfortable with light movement; may double as a Kit Kat Klub boy.

Fraulein Kost - Low A-flat to High F with strong belt - a woman of ill-repute and a boarder in Fr. Schneider's house; strong comedic timing; speaks with a German accent; very strong dancer; doubles as one of the Kit Kat Klub girls (note: in other revivals, this role has played the accordion in the show)

Ernst Ludwig - flexible vocal range - friendly and likable German; questionable sexual preference; good comedic timing; speaks with a German accent; comfortable with light movement; may double as a Kit Kat Klub boy.

Kit Kat Klub Girls - Rosie, LuLu, Frenchie, Texas, Fritzi, and Helga - an assortment of rowdy "cabaret girls" who sing and dance throughout the show in the Kit Kat Klub numbers; must be strong, confident singers and dancers; some will double as character roles.

Kit Kat Klub Boys - Bobby, Victor, Herman, Hans, and Max - an assortment of rowdy "cabaret boys" (some with questionable sexual preference) who sing and dance throughout the show; must be strong, confident singers and dancers; some will double as character roles.

Playhouse 22 is a non-profit, community theater troupe. No paid stipends will be available. More information about Playhouse 22 can be found at Playhouse22.org.