Due to outside circumstances, our Director of Finance, Kelly Lozo, will be resigning from her position effective September 29th. We are opening up nominations for Director of Finance for the 2015-2016 season. Nominations must be sent electronically, and you may choose to nominate yourself or another member of the company. The nomination must be seconded and accepted by the candidate. If you would like to nominate someone for the position, or if you have any questions regarding the nomination process or voting rights, you may email our producer, Kayla Votapek, and our special event coordinator, Jackie Malzone, at producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com and jem352@scarletmail.rutgers.edu.
Applications for Production Staff for A Chorus Line is Out Now!
Cabaret Theatre is on the lookout to find energized, motivated, and passionate theatre-lovers to help put together our third main stage production, A Chorus Line, and we want YOU to apply! Help us start off the Spring 2016 semester with a bang--applications for production staff are out now!
We are looking for a director, assistant director, stage manager, assistant stage manager, co-musical directors, and choreographer. If you have had it in your heart to help put together a main stage together, regardless of your experience level, now is your chance! If you are interested in applying or if you have any questions about the positions available, please contact our artistic director, Eddie Norgard, at artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com. Applications are due by October 5th at 11:59pm!
Mid-season Proposal to Direct
Stage Manager Application
Musical Director Application
Choreographer Application
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Cast List
We are very excited to announce the cast of our first main stage production of our 40th season! Congratulations to all! We saw an amazing amount of talent come out to audition, and the decision was very difficult. If you did not get casted, do no be discouraged! There are many opportunities for one to get involved with Cabaret Theatre, and we encourage you to reach out to us!
Rosencrantz- Mario Gambino
Guildenstern- Celine Dirkes
Hamlet- Benji Sills
The Player- Justice Hehir
Ophelia- Lillian Vargyas
Claudius- Oren Merhav
Gertrude- Elizabeth Alt
Polonius- Matthew Finnerty
Tragedians- Julianna Pica, Kajoree Bhattacharya, and Ryan Morey
***MARK YOUR CALENDARS*** Cabaret Theatre Presents - A Weekend of Special Events
Cabaret Theatre will be bringing you not one special event, not two, but an entire WEEKEND of special events from October 2nd-October 4th!
We're bringing back beloved events such as A Night of Shakespeare, in which we pay tribute to the Bard in a coffeehouse-like environment, and also some never-before-done events, like the R Factor (our version of the X Factor) and Disney: Outside the Lines--a night of gender bend Disney songs!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND - A NIGHT OF SHAKESPEARE
We invite any Rutgers undergraduate student to come out and perform anything and everything directly or not directly related to Shakespeare and his works!
Admission: $3
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD - THE R FACTOR
Similar to the television show "The X Factor" students will have a chance to showcase their talents in front of a panel of judges and compete in order to win awesome prizes!
Hosts: Abid Hassan and Matt Finnerty
Judges: Laura Christiansen, Brenna Knight, Scott Mendenko, and Eddie Norgard
Admission: $3 (if performing) / $5 (general admission)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH - DISNEY: OUTSIDE THE LINES
We're gender-bending our favorite Disney songs! Come out in this coffeehouse-style event and sing any Disney song of your choosing! You are also welcomed to pick songs from musicals as well!
Admission: $3
If any of these events peak your interest, or if you want to perform at ALL of the events, sign up today with our Special Event Coordinators, Toni Pollitt and Jackie Malzone, at tp17@comcast.net and jem352@scarletmail.rutgers.edu! You may also contact them as well as our Producer, Kayla Votapek, at producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com, with any question.
We hope to see you then!
CALL FOR DIRECTORS: The 2015 Directors' Showcase!
Hello All,
DO YOU WANT TO DIRECT A SHOW?! Are you saying you can't possibly do so because you have no directing experience? WELL LUCKY YOU! This year's Directors' Showcase is right around the corner!
Just hearing about this event now?
As some of you may know, we do an event at Cabaret called Directors Showcase, it is an event where 5-6 new directors get to direct short 10 minute plays in order to gain some directing experience as well as Cabaret experience. I have attached the application-to-direct form and a few of the short plays we have included in case you don't have an idea of a play to propose. If you have a short play in mind that you want to direct, please include it in your proposal so we can read it: make sure it has at least 2 characters [max 8] and has a running time of 10-20 minutes.
If you have any questions about the process/application or want to hear more about the showcase, you can email me at artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com!
The application is due September 16th at 11:59pm! If you feel stressed for time, but still want to apply to direct, please email artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com so we can discuss your options!
Happy Proposing!
Eddie Norgard
Artistic Director
2015-2016 Season
2015 Directors' Showcase Application
Death Knocks by Woody Allen
HE SAID SHE SAID by Alice Gerstenberg
Mr. Icky by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Some Fresh Ideas by Zachary Sinkiewicz
Trash by Alyssa Krompier and Justice Hehir
CALL FOR PERFORMERS: 9/11 Coffeehouse
We are planning to have a coffeehouse at Cabaret Theatre on Friday, September 11th. More details will be released as we get closer to the date; however, if you are interested in performing at the coffeehouse, please email our special event coordinators, Toni Pollitt and Jackie Malzone, at tp17@comcast.net and jem352@scarletmail.rutgers.edu.
Any Rutgers undergraduate student can perform! If you have friends who are interested in performing who are not involved in Cabaret Theatre, they are more than welcome shoot an email and express interest!
CALL TO AUDITION: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Who's ready to join us in our first main stage production of our 40th anniversary season? I know YOU, yes YOU, are! So once you have settled yourself in on campus, come on over to Cabaret Theatre and audition for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, directed by Cody Beltis!
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead is an absurdist tragicomedy by Tom Stoppard that develops two minor characters from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. The play follows the two courtiers on their farcical misadventures, while also including scenes directly from Hamlet in which R & G are included. But they express their confusion about the series of events- the ones that occur in Hamlet- in which they are not present. They meet a troupe of Players, are commissioned by the Danish Royalty, and end up on a boat to England in an attempt to have Hamlet murdered. The play is often described as the inverse of Hamlet.
SHOW DATES:
October 29th-November 1st
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director: Cody Beltis
Assistant Director: Kelly Lozo
Stage Manager: Dominick Scalera
Assistant Stage Manager: Thomas James Ellis
***There is an open call for a stage manager and assistant stage manager for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Any Rutgers undergraduate student interested in this opportunity should email our Artistic Director, Eddie Norgard, at artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com as soon as possible!***
AUDITION INFORMATION:
**Auditions and callbacks will be at Cabaret Theatre, located at the corner of Suydam St and Nichol Ave**
Monday, September 7th, 8:00pm-12:00pm
Tuesday, September 8th, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Callbacks will be on Wednesday, September 9th, at time TBD
Things to Bring/Prepare:
-Your schedule/list of conflicts up until November 1st
-Your RUID number
Auditions are opened to part-time and full-time Rutgers undergraduate students
CHARACTERS:
ROSENCRANTZ and GUILDENSTERN: A pair of schoolmates who are childhood friends of Prince Hamlet. They frequently forget who they are. Rosencrantz is less of a thinker, and takes things at face value, while Guildenstern tends to think about the consequences of an action.
THE PLAYER: A traveling actor with plenty of wit. He is the leader of a troupe of players. He likes melodramatic theatre containing love, sex, blood, and torture. He often looks for the player Alfred, with whom he may have a relationship behind the scenes.
HAMLET: The Prince of Denmark. He displays a quirkiness and madness, as is evident in Hamlet.
KING CLAUDIUS: The King of Denmark, uncle and stepfather to Hamlet. He sends for R &G to find out what afflicts Hamlet, and then sends the three to England, attempting to have R&G deliver a letter to the English royalty requesting Hamlet’s murder.
GERTRUDE: The Queen of Denmark, Hamlet’s mother. Mixes up R&G here and there. She displays concern for Hamlet, but also affection for her newly wedded husband.
POLONIUS: The King’s chief advisor. A man of high class and status. He sees through much of Hamlet’s lies, but doesn’t care enough to take action.
OPHELIA: Polonius’ daughter and Hamlet’s love interest. She drifts in and out of scenes, but her death is not mentioned.
HORATIO: Hamlet’s best friend
If you have any further questions, please feel free to email our producer, Kayla Votapek, at producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com.
We hope to see everyone come out!
RUSA Allocations paid for by student fees
2015-2016 Special Project Proposal Packet is Out Now!
The 2015-2016 Special Project proposal packet is out now!
Special projects are a way for students to get involved in producing theatrical work outside the realm of a main stage production. They can be anything--from staged readings, to academic project-work, to collaborations, to even putting up a production of an original work! The possibilities are endless, and we are always open to your ideas!
If you are interested in doing a special project for the Fall 2015 semester, and you want to run ideas or ask any questions, please contact our Producer, Kayla Votapek, at producer.cabarettheare@gmail.com, and our Artistic Director, Eddie Norgard, at artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com.
Proposals are due on September 7th at 11:59pm.
We look forward to reading your proposals!
Our 40th Anniversary Season!
With great pleasure, Cabaret Theatre is proud to announce our 40th Season!
Our season is as follows:
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Written by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Cody Beltis
October 29th-October 31st & November 1st
Grace
Written by Craig Wright
Directed by Dalton Zogleman
December 3rd-December 6th
A Chorus Line*
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kieban
Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
Directed by: TBD
February 26th- February 28th & March 4th- March 6th
Rent
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Kyle Buchanan
April 8th- April 10th & April 15th- April 17th
* There will be an open call to directors for "A Chorus Line". If you are interested in directing "A Chorus Line", please email Kayla Votapek, producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com and Eddie Norgard, artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com. Applications to direct will be out shortly.
Please keep an eye out for more information about how to get involve in these productions as well as more information about other events that will take place at Cabaret. We hope that you will join us for our 40th Season!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Involvement Opportunities Galore!
Bad News: There are only 21 days left before classes start :(
Good News: We have a few announcements that will make you look forward to coming back to campus! And if you are a freshman/incoming student, this is another chance for you to get involved in student theatre at Rutgers University!
We have the Back-to-School Revue with our awesome friends at The Livingston Theatre Company happening from September 4th-September 6th. We're going to have a build day set for Sunday, August 23rd at 3:00pm at Cabaret Theatre. An event page for the Revue and the build will be posted by the end of the week.
Also happening on August 23rd is our last round of cleaning up Cabaret Theatre! This will be happening from 12:00pm until 5:00pm. You do not need to stay the entire time nor do you have to be a Rutgers student to attend a clean up (so feel free to bring friends, family members, former roommates, current roommates, floormates, frenemies, etc.) Information regarding the clean up can be found on the Facebook event page.
We also have auditions for Rutgers Night Live XI happening August 27th-28th at Cabaret Theatre! RNL is the sketch-comedy group within Cabaret Theatre that performs once every semester. If you like comedy and enjoy performing and/or writing skits, or if this sounds like something you would love to be involved in, come out and audition! Information regarding auditions can be found on the Facebook event page.
And that's it for now! It's always a bummer when summer is about to end (hehe rhyme hehehe), but we are so excited for the awesome things that are in stored for Cabaret Theatre this year. And we want to hear from you! Tweet us at @RutgersCabaret with what your most excited to see/do at Cabaret Theatre!