Audition Announcement
for Kander and Ebb's Cabaret!

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s 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. 

Cabaret explores mature and complex themes. The show addresses issues such as political instability, the rise of fascism, sexual orientation, and the struggles of marginalized groups. It includes depictions of adult content, including sexual relationships, substance use, and violence. The material is challenging and provocative, reflecting the historical context and the characters' experiences.

The play has moments of theatrical intimacy between the characters expressed through physical and emotional contact.  We will incorporate current professional standards to ensure the work will be done safely and respectfully for all cast and crew.  Renegade Players Theatre Company is committed to creating theatrical work that is consent-based and safe. 

We are looking for kind, hardworking, team-first actors who can commit to rehearsing and performing within a professional environment. 

Emcee - The master of ceremonies at the Kit Kat Club. The Emcee is a provocative and flamboyant figure who provides commentary on the events unfolding in the musical and interacts directly with the audience. Vocal Range: C3-G4

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Sally Bowles - A charismatic and enigmatic English singer performing at the Kit Kat Club. Sally is vibrant and carefree but hides a deep sense of insecurity and fear about her future. Vocal Range: E3-C5

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Clifford Bradshaw - An American writer who comes to Berlin seeking inspiration. Cliff becomes romantically involved with Sally and finds himself entangled in the complexities of the city's nightlife and political tensions. Vocal Range: C#3-E4

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Ernst Ludwig - A German who befriends Cliff and becomes his guide to the city's underground scene. Ernst's true allegiance is revealed as he becomes involved with the rising Nazi movement. Vocal Range: D3-F#4

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Fräulein Schneider - The owner of the boarding house where Cliff is staying. She is a kind-hearted and practical woman who struggles to maintain her dignity amidst the growing threat of Nazism. Vocal Range: Eb3-B4

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Herr Schultz - A Jewish fruit vendor who is romantically involved with Fräulein Schneider. He is warm-hearted and optimistic but faces increasing danger as anti-Semitic sentiment rises. Vocal Range: C3-G4

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German Youth - A young, enthusiastic member of the Nazi Party. He appears during the song "Tomorrow Belongs to Me," which is performed in the Kit Kat Club, capturing the rising nationalist fervor of the time. Vocal Range: A4-C5

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Kit Kat Girls and Boys - Performers at the Kit Kat Club who contribute to the vibrant and often provocative atmosphere of the club. Their interactions and performances enhance the show's exploration of themes related to escapism and societal decay.