ALL PERFORMERS INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING (in-person and virtually) are invited to take a moment and read the Welcome to Auditions link for imperative information related to this audition.
VIRTUAL AUDITION
This is a two-step process. See Audition Information for more details related to submitting virtually, including how to send your vocal audition and email other materials.
Virtual Submissions must be received by October 27 at 12:00 p.m. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
Doors open no earlier than 30 minutes prior to a scheduled audition.
October 26th at 7:00 p.m: Ages 18 and older
October 27th at 7:00 p.m: Ages 18 and older
Performers interested in auditioning in person can fill out the following in-person application and bring it completed to the audition:
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Cabaret brings us into the Kit Kat Klub in Berlin, where dazzling performances and unforgettable songs offer an escape as the Nazis rise to power. Following the intertwined lives of performers, lovers, and neighbors, the musical explores the desire to belong, the choices we make to protect ourselves, and the consequences of looking away as prejudice and fear take hold.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Due to the production’s mature themes and subject matter, auditions are limited to individuals 18 years of age or older. Ages listed below refer to the characters’ approximate playing ages.
EMCEE
Male | Age: 25–50 | Vocal Range: C3–G4
The master of ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub. Charming, mischievous, provocative, and unpredictable, the Emcee draws the audience into the club and holds their attention as the evening grows increasingly unsettling. Requires an exceptional actor and vocalist with strong movement ability, sharp comedic instincts, and commanding stage presence.
SALLY BOWLES
Female | Age: 20–35 | Vocal Range: E3–C5
An English singer performing at the Kit Kat Klub. Sally is spirited, impulsive, and determined to live life on her own terms. Her confidence and theatrical flair conceal a desperate need for affection and stability, even as she resists both. Requires a strong actor and vocalist with a powerful belt, confident movement, and considerable emotional range. English accent required.
CLIFFORD BRADSHAW
Male | Age: 25–40 | Vocal Range: C♯3–E4
An American writer who arrives in Berlin seeking inspiration for his novel. Thoughtful, curious, and initially captivated by the city’s freedom, Cliff becomes involved with Sally and gradually recognizes the danger unfolding around them. Requires a strong actor who can bring warmth, conviction, and honesty to the role. American accent required.
FRÄULEIN SCHNEIDER
Female | Age: 50–70 | Vocal Range: E♭3–B4
The owner of the boarding house where Cliff and Sally live. Practical and accustomed to making do, Schneider has learned to protect herself by expecting little from life. Her romance with Herr Schultz offers an unexpected chance at happiness, but fear threatens her willingness to pursue it. Requires a mature actor and expressive vocalist with warmth, humor, and emotional depth. German accent required.
HERR SCHULTZ
Male | Age: 50–70 | Vocal Range: C3–G4
A Jewish fruit-shop owner who lives in Fräulein Schneider’s boarding house. Gentle, courteous, and quietly romantic, Schultz courts Schneider with sincere affection. He remains convinced that his identity as a German will protect him from the growing antisemitism around him. Requires a strong actor and vocalist with understated charm and sincerity. German accent required.
FRÄULEIN KOST
Female | Age: 25–45 | Vocal Range: F♯3–E♭5
A boarder who earns her living through encounters with sailors. Outspoken, resourceful, and confrontational, Kost frequently clashes with Schneider and later reveals her sympathy for the Nazis. Requires a confident actor and strong vocalist who can handle both comedy and the character’s more threatening moments. German accent required. May double as a Kit Kat Klub performer.
ERNST LUDWIG
Male | Age: 25–50 | Vocal Range: D3–F♯4
A German acquaintance who befriends Cliff and helps him settle into Berlin. His friendly manner and apparent generosity conceal his involvement with the Nazi Party. Requires a strong actor who can make Ernst personable and convincing without revealing his intentions too soon. German accent required.
KIT KAT GIRLS
Female | Age: 18–40 | Strong Singers and Dancers
Rosie, Lulu, Frenchie, Texas, Fritzie, and Helga are the featured women of the Kit Kat Klub. Each should have a distinct personality and a confident presence onstage. Seeking expressive performers with strong dance technique, musicality, comedic instincts, and the stamina to sustain demanding choreography. Performers must be comfortable with the show’s suggestive material. Some may double in featured roles.
KIT KAT BOYS
Male | Age: 18–40 | Strong Singers and Dancers
Bobby, Victor, Hans, and Herman are the featured men of the Kit Kat Klub. Playful, bold, and flirtatious, they are an essential part of the club’s atmosphere and musical numbers. Seeking strong dancers and singers with personality, versatility, and confident stage presence. Performers must be comfortable with the show’s suggestive material. Some may double in featured roles.
MAX
Male | Age: 30–60
The owner of the Kit Kat Klub and Sally’s employer. A blunt, self-serving businessman who holds considerable influence over her livelihood. A featured acting role that may double within the ensemble.
CUSTOMS OFFICIAL
Male | Age: 25–60
An official encountered during Cliff’s travels. A brief featured acting role requiring clear characterization. May double within the ensemble.
SAILORS AND ADDITIONAL FEATURED ROLES
Male | Age: 18–45
Sailors associated with Fräulein Kost, along with other supporting characters appearing throughout the production. Seeking versatile actors with strong movement ability. These roles may be assigned to members of the Kit Kat Klub ensemble.
ENSEMBLE
Any Gender | Age: 18 and Older
The ensemble creates the world of the Kit Kat Klub and the Berlin beyond its doors, portraying club patrons, boarding-house residents, party guests, and other supporting characters. Seeking strong singers, expressive actors, and confident movers who can develop specific characters and work closely as a company. Featured roles and specialty dance opportunities may be assigned from within the ensemble.
The Playhouse is seeking a variety of ethnicities, backgrounds, body types, and performance strengths. All company members must be prepared for the production’s vocal, physical, and acting demands and approach its mature material with professionalism and respect.