AUDITIONS: CABARET
Schedule
Sat Sep 20 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
880 Lafayette St, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana 70448 | Mandeville, LA
30 by Ninety Theatre Presents “CABARET” (1998 Version)
by Joe Masteroff, John Van Druten, Christopher Isherwood, John Kander, & Fred Ebb
Directed by Jenn Gesvantner
Musical Director: Jonathan Sturcken
Choreographer: Elijah Krieger
January 17 - February 1, 2026
Audition dates:
Saturday, September 20th
By appointment, starting at 10:00 AM. See the link below to choose a time slot.
Callbacks: Monday, September 22nd at 6:00pm if needed
For your audition, please prepare one minute to a minute and a half (1:00-1:30) of any song that displays your showmanship or depth of emotion. Choose a song that you feel passionate about singing. This does not need to be a song from Broadway/musical theater canon, nor does it need to be in the style of the show.
Please bring a backing/accompaniment track with you, for which a Bluetooth speaker will be provided. Songs from “Cabaret” will be assigned by character for callback auditions if needed.
There will be a dance call for auditions, so please dress appropriately for the dancing portion.
No one will be permitted to observe the audition.
Your picture may be taken as part of the audition process. This will be to facilitate casting, costume, and make-up requirements for the show.
You may be asked to stay longer after your audition if the director needs to speak with you.
Show dates are January 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th, 31st and February 1st.
We will have a tentative rehearsal calendar posted at the time of auditions. Please list any possible conflicts on your audition form, including vacations/work schedules (if not 9-5 Mon-Fri).
Rehearsals will begin in mid-October with read thru TBD.
We have accommodated for holidays like Thanksgiving/Christmas and New Year’s, which is why we are starting early.
1. Complete the Audition Form: https://forms.gle/5mYsKTPdFGwvSqG39
2. Choose your audition time slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DABAE2CA5FCC25-58101150-cabaret#/
Character Descriptions
Master of Ceremonies – Emcee (Range: C3-G4) The host at the Kit Kat Club. A magnetic and hypnotizing performer who can equally charm you and terrify you. Sexually fluid ringleader who runs the show at the Kit Kat Klub. Strong physicality.
Sally Bowles (Range: E3-C5) A British Cabaret performer and the headliner at Berlin's Kit Kat Club. Sally is eccentric, compelling, vivacious, and outrageous - a true bohemian with an artist’s soul. Underneath the surface, she is far more complicated than she appears.
Clifford Bradshaw (Range: C#3-E4) An American novelist and English teacher traveling to Berlin for inspiration. A closeted bisexual man exploring his sexuality by escaping to Europe. Strong wit, charisma, presence, and depth.
Fräulein Schneider (Range: Eb3-B4) A landlady who rents rooms in her large flat. She is alone and resigned to her place in life, but secretly longs for more. She is wise and worn but with real sparkle and humor. A survivor and a cynic. Loving Herr Schultz and choosing to risk getting engaged could cost her everything.
Herr Schultz (Range: C3-G4) One of Fraulein Schneider’s roomers. A Jewish fruit shop owner who falls in love with Fraulein Schneider. He is warm, kind, endearing, and heartbreakingly “naïve”. There is a survivor here, too.
Fräulein Kost (Range: F#3-Eb5) Fraulein Kost is a survivor. A sex worker and lodger in Fraulein Schneider's boarding house, she makes things work. Quick-witted and sharp-tongued, the winning side is her side and she’s ready to swap alliances for whatever grass is greener.
Ernst Ludwig (Range: D3-F#4) Life and soul, dependable yet enigmatic, he takes English lessons from Cliff. He’s Cliff’s first ‘true’ friend upon arrival in Berlin. Everyone knows him, everyone loves him. He appears witty, charming, and warm but ultimately, a Nazi.
We are looking for a dynamic ensemble of Kit Kat Klub Dancers of all gender identities. Strong singer/dancers comfortable with audience interaction and intimate/suggestive movement. Note that non-speaking roles still sing.
The Kit Kat Dancers:
Rosie – non-speaking
Lulu – non-speaking
Frenchie – non-speaking
Texas
Fritzie – non-speaking
Helga
Bobby
Victor
Hans – non-speaking, doubles as Rudy, a sailor
Herman – non-speaking, doubles as Customs Official and Max, both speaking.
