We are very excited to announce the cast of our first main stage production of the season, Boeing Boeing!
Bernard: Mario Gambino
Robert: Benji Sills
Gloria: Alexis Dewland
Gabriella: Kim Bollard
Gretchen: Shayna Carney
Berthe: Madhu Mohanmurali
Congratulations everyone, and thank you to everybody who came out to audition these past few days. We were extremely impressed with the talent and hope you all stay involved with Cabaret!
RU getting excited for Cabaret's 2016-2017 season? The titles for all four main stages have finally been announced!
- directed by Kenneth Laboy! This comedy takes place in Paris during the 1960s, where a young bachelor is engaged to three stewardesses, although none of them know the others exist. With the creation of the newest and fastest Boeing jet, and the arrival of the bachelor's best friend, everyone happens to be in the same place, at the same time. Can our bachelor and his best friend keep each story straight without revealing all of the relationships? You'll have to come to Cabaret Theatre to find out!
PRODUCTION DATES:::
Thursday, Nov. 3rd
Friday, Nov. 4th
Saturday, Nov. 5th
Sunday, Nov. 6th
- directed by Ajit J. Mathews! Written by Ryan Scott Oliver, 35MM merges the worlds of musical theatre and photography in a high energy 90-minute exhibition. Framed by an array of eclectic settings ranging from a party to one’s own chaotic mind, these songs take the audience on a journey unbounded by physical space. With a cast of five strong vocalists, the entirety of 35MM acts as a moving photograph, as it brings film to life through music and movement in a truly unique theatrical experience.
PRODUCTION DATES:::
Thursday, Dec. 1st
Friday, Dec. 2nd
Saturday, Dec. 3rd
Sunday, Dec. 4th
- directed by Shayna Carney! Clare Barron's award winning play brings the audience, and the actors, on the emotional journey of the Hardy family. Mae Hardy returns home to help take care of her cancer-stricken dad and - maybe (a little) - herself. You Got Older is a tender and darkly comedic new play about family, illness, and cowboys - and how to remain standing when everything you know comes crashing down around you.
PRODUCTION DATES:::
Thursday, March 2nd
Friday, March 3rd
Saturday, March 4th
Sunday, March 5th
- directed by Kat Beliavski! A pulsating, electric, contemporary rock musical, bare: A Pop Opera follows a group of students at a Catholic boarding school as they grapple with issues of sexuality, identity, and the future. As this group of teens attempts to put on a production of Romeo and Juliet, tensions flare, self-doubt simmers, and God's path seems more difficult to find than ever. bare rings with the sounds of youthful repression and revolt. With a unique sung-through pop rock score, heart-pounding lyrics, and a cast of bright young characters, bare is a provocative, fresh, and utterly honest look at the dangers of baring your soul, and the consequences of continuing to hide.
PRODUCTION DATES:::
April 7th - April 9th
April 13th - April 15th
Be on the look out for production staff applications and audition dates for our three remaining shows within the next few months! We can't wait to work with you!
We are SO thrilled to announce the first show of Cabaret's 2016-2017 season! The titles for each of our main stage productions this year will be released over the next few days to get you even more excited about returning to Rutgers. We can't wait to see returning friends and new faces, so keep your eyes open for show and audition dates, as well as the chance to be on the production staffs for these awesome productions!
Our first main stage of the 2016-2017 season is BOEING BOEING, directed by Kenneth Laboy! This comedy takes place in Paris during the 1960s, where a young bachelor is engaged to three stewardesses, although none of them know the others exist. With the creation of the newest and fastest Boeing jet, and the arrival of the bachelor's best friend, everyone happens to be in the same place, at the same time. Can our bachelor and his best friend keep each story straight without revealing all of the relationships? You'll have to come to Cabaret Theatre to find out!
PRODUCTION DATES:::
Thursday, Nov. 3rd
Friday, Nov. 4th
Saturday, Nov. 5th
Sunday, Nov. 6th
AUDITION DATES:::
Sept. 12th & 13th from 7-11pm
Callbacks on Sept. 14th, time TBD
Interested in being on the first production staff of the Cabaret Theatre 2016-2017 season? Apply using the link below!
https://goo.gl/forms/38lY1u1lEgh5RHmF3
Applications are due Wednesday, August 31st at 11:59pm!!!
The 2016-2017 General Board Application is now available! Cabaret Theatre's General Board contains 16 positions unique to each department of the theatre, and we need your help to ensure that the new year will be even stronger than our previous 40 seasons. If interested in applying, please read through the attached PDF which will describe the responsibilities of each general board member. Once you are ready to apply, please fill out the form using the link provided: http://goo.gl/forms/aRgft5EvrGCq0DMr1
The 2016-2017 General Board will be elected on August 20th by Rutgers students just like you! If you would like to vote in the upcoming election, please fill out the form using the link provided: https://goo.gl/forms/AAPyeaWsrAGFsnxH3
Thank you for continuing to support student theatre here at Rutgers, and we cannot wait to meet the future leaders of Cabaret.
Hey, Cabaret-ers!
We are very excited to announce the cast for this year's Illuminations: A Musical Revue!
THE CAST:
Tyler Conroy
Brandon Conti
Ajit J. Mathews
Rafael Lozada
Kevin Anbarserri
Jon Blanco
Katie Siegel
Megan Kalberer
Jillian Hanna
Alison Rydwin
Mary Berko
Gabby Talvacchia
Maya Mitterhoff
Congratulations to the cast, and thank you to all who auditioned! If you weren't cast, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for more opportunities to get involved at Cabaret!
Hey there Cabaret-ers!
Did you love last year's revue? Want to direct one of your own? Now's your chance! Once again, Cabaret Theatre is teaming up with our friends at The Livingston Theatre Company to create a combined production that showcases the awesome talent pool of both companies: the Back-to-School Revue!
We are now officially accepting proposals for the Revue. Please refer to the attached packet for detailed instructions on how to submit your ideas. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact either our Producer, Emily Reineke, at producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com or LTC's Managing Director, Julia Mendes, at info@ltc.org for more information.
We can't wait to read your proposals!
Revue Proposal Packet (PDF)
Hey, everyone!!!
As we get ready to say goodbye to the 2015-2016 school year, we can't help but think about all of the amazing moments that took place in student theatre this year. Thank you to the dedicated performers, production staffs, and patrons who helped make this year one to remember!
With that being said, we are excited to announce that we are now accepting main stage proposals for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year! All proposals will be due 11:59 p.m. on June 13th. Please note that there are several differences in this proposal packet than in years past, if you have any questions regarding these changes or the proposal in general, please reach out to the Producer, Emily Reineke at producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com and/or the Artistic Director Kat Beliavski at artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com.
We look forward to reading your submissions! Good luck on finals and congratulations again to the class of 2016!
2016-2017 Main Stage Proposal Packet ::: PDF FORM
We're getting ready for the 2016-2017 season! Rutgers Night Live is hosting auditions for our RNL Episode XIII! If you love all things Saturday Night Live and sketch comedy-ish, then this is something you don't want to miss! Whether you're more of a performer or a writer, we want ALL the funny people to show up!
And that's really it. All you really need to do is show up, and be ready to have fun! 100% no prep is necessary--we will provide you with sides to read. Just bring your RUID and a schedule of classes/conflicts/work/etc.
Performance dates are TBD
Auditions will be at Cabaret Theatre, located at 7 Suydam Street on the Douglass Campus. When are auditions?
April 25th, 2016 from 7:00pm-11:00pm
April 26th, 2016 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
Callbacks will be on April 27th at time TBD.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email our producer Kayla Votapek at producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com.
You must be a part-time or full-time undergraduate student at Rutgers University to audition for this production.
Hope to see everyone there!
RUSA allocations, paid for by student fees.
The nominations are in for the 2016 Cabbies! Congratulations to the nominees!
**Techie of the Year**
Ricky Stoltzfus
Paige Grecco
Monika Jasionek
Katie Scheidt
Alisa Bondarenko
Kenny Laboy
**Most Influential Newcomer**
Liam McGeary
Allie Ambriano
Katie Mattina
Lulu Pellizzari
Paolo Arceo
Stephanie Leiva
**Gen-Board Member of the Year**
Paige Grecco
Alex Albanese
Abid Hassan
Anna Espinoza
Emily Reineke
Dom Scalera
**RNL Sketch of the Year**
Nora the Navigator - written by Jake Torsiello
Law and Order: Platonic Partners Unit - written by Maddie Hehir
My Big Fat Scottish Wedding - written by Abid Hassan
Scabs and the Ghost Gang - written by Kim Bollard
Wrekt - written by Abid Hassan
**Best Directors's Showcase Short of the Year**
Baggage Unattended - directed by Emily Reineke
Sure Thing - directed by Stephanie Leiva
He Said, She Said - directed by Juliana Pica
Some Fresh Ideas - directed by Jillian Hanna
Trash - directed by Elizabeth Alt
Death Knocks - directed by Ivana Melara
Cindy & Julie - directed by TJ Ellis
**Best OPF Short of the Year**
Molly Path - written by Shayna Carney & directed by Alex Albanese
Dear Dashboard - written by Justice Hehir & directed by Kelly McCarthy
The Museum at Clifton Park - written by Cody Beltis & directed by Dalton Zogleman
Three Flowers - written by Kelly McCarthy & directed by Kat Beliavski
Here Now, Maybe Later - written by Kenneth Laboy & directed by Jacqueline Malzone
**Special Project Actor of the Year**
Abid Hassan - RNL
Tyler Conroy - Major/minor
Scott Mendenko - Mandeville in The Museum at Clifton Park (OPF)
Justin Luckenbaugh - Major/minor
Ryan Morey - Thickstallion81 in Here Now, Maybe Later (OPF)
Kenny Laboy - Bill in Sure Thing (DS)
**Special Project Actress of the Year**
Kim Bollard - RNL
Emily Woods - Alana in Three Flowers (OPF)
Toni Pollitt - Nella in Dear Dashboard (OPF)
Megan Kalberer - Major/minor
Kajoree Bhattacharya - Death in Death Knocks (DS)
Justice Hehir - RNL
**Special Project of the Year**
Major/ Minor
RNL XI: Very Spooky Story Very Funny
Directors' Showcase
RNL XII: Divorce?
Original Play Festival
**Light/ Sound Design of the Year**
Rosencrantz and Guildernstern Are Dead
Grace
A Chorus Line
Rent
**Set Design of the Year**
Rosencrantz and Guildernstern Are Dead
Grace
A Chorus Line
Rent
**Most Valuable Pro-staffer (MVP) of the Year**
Daniela Stefanelli
Katie Mattina
Marilou Pellizari
Ajit Matthews
Lee Mamolen
**Best Supporting Actor in a Play or Musical**
Benji Sills - Paul in A Chorus Line
Matthew Finnerty - Sam in Grace
Justin Luckenbaugh - Collins in RENT
Lajuan Miller - Angel in RENT
Alex Albanese - Bobby in A Chorus Line
Cody Beltis - Karl in Grace
**Best Supporting Actress in a Play or Musical**
Allie Ambriano - Cassie in A Chorus Line
Justice Hehir - Player in R&G
Jillian Hanna - Maureen in RENT
Erica Nadera - Joanne in RENT
Krystina Matos - Diana in A Chorus Line
Kim Bollard - Kristine in A Chorus Line
**Best Lead Actor in a Play or Musical**
Liam McGeary - Rodger in RENT
Liam McGeary - Steve in Grace
Mario Gambino - Rosencrantz in R&G
Oren Merhav - Zach in A Chorus Line
Jonah Levinson - Mark in RENT
**Best Lead Actress in a Play or Musical**
Celine Dirkes - Guildernstern in R&G
Kelly Lozo - Sara in Grace
Oliva Accardo - Mimi in RENT
**Director of the Year**
Cody Beltis - Rosencrantz and Guildernstern Are Dead
Dalton Zogleman - Grace
Shaya Carney - A Chorus Line
Kyle Buchanan - RENT
**Production of the Year**
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Grace
A Chorus Line
RENT
Dear Cabaret-ers,
The results of the election are finally in. We are pleased to announce the 2016-2017 Executive Board!
Producer: Emily Reineke
Artistic Director: Kat Beliavski
Managing Director: Stephanie van Oppen and Paige Grecco
Director of Finance: Dominick Scalera
Marketing Director: Danika Tablante
General Board Representative: Celine Dirkes
Congratulations to everyone nominated, and we are looking forward to seeing all the work you do next year!
