I will be playing Rosie the KitKat Girl, understudying Fräulein Schneider, and I will be the fight captain for the production.
Cabaret is a celebrated musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, set in 1930s Berlin during the rise of the Nazi regime. The story unfolds primarily in the Kit Kat Klub, a decadent nightclub symbolizing escapism and denial amidst political upheaval. The plot follows Sally Bowles, a free-spirited British cabaret singer, and her complicated relationship with Cliff Bradshaw, an American writer seeking inspiration. Parallel to their story is the tender romance between Fraulein Schneider, a boarding house owner, and Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor, which is strained by the growing anti-Semitism around them.
The musical explores themes of love, identity, and moral responsibility against the backdrop of societal collapse. It raises profound questions about complicity and the consequences of ignoring political and moral decay. With its dazzling music and dark undertones, Cabaret is both an entrancing and sobering reminder of history's lessons.
Cabaret by Kander and Ebb
Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center
Performances: April 18th, 22nd-26th @ 7:30 pm
Matinees: April 19 & 26 @ 2:00 pm