Cabaret Theatre is hosting a Proposal Writing Workshop on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7:00pm! Here, we will be discussing the process of writing a Main Stage proposal and fielding any questions you may have about the proposal writing process! We will be talking about how to come up with a solid thematic framework that is rooted in the text, creating an online plan that is logical and doable, and writing a clean cover letter. You can come with a show in mind or if you're just trying to figure out how to get going! Please use this form to sign up so we can send you the link when the day rolls around!
Audition for Director's Showcase!
We are excited to announce open auditions for Directors Showcase!
Director’s Showcase is comprised of 3 plays, directed by:
Maria Castro, Miranda Madrazo, & Prava Punnamraju
Audition Sides:
*due to copyright restrictions we are currently not releasing play titles
How to audition:
FIll out the audition form attached below:
Option 1 : Self Tape
Pick up to 2 audition sides to record. Please record yourself reading with another person (does not have to be another person auditioning- family members/housemates will do!)
Recorded Auditions must be sent in by Friday, October 30th at 11:59 PM
Email recorded auditions to jvr48@scarletmail.rutgers.edu AND artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com
Option 2 : Live Audition
Pick up to 2 audition sides. Select a time and schedule a live audition. The live audition will take place with someone on prostaff who is not casting (the Artistic Director or the Coordinator). The live audition will be recorded and sent to the Directors. NOTE: although we recommend self tape, we want to provide this option for accessibility, and it will not affect your chances of being casted!
Live auditions will be held 7:00PM - 10:00PM Wednesday the 28th and Thursday the 29th. If you require a live audition but cannot make these times, reach out to jvr48@scarletmail.rutgers.edu AND artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com
About Directors’ Showcase:
Directors’ Showcase at Cabaret is a collection of ten to fifteen-minute plays, usually directed by new directors. This Showcase gives first-time directors the opportunity to work on a short play from start to finish and get a feel for the directing process, as well as providing directors with some experience and a chance to work on and hone their craft. It is a great way to get involved at Cabaret and has proven a strong first step for many leaders at our company!
Show Dates and Times:
December 4th at 8:00 PM
December 5th at 8:00 PM
December 6th at 2:00 PM
Coordinated by: Josh Rosenzweig
Announcement: Apply to Direct in Director's Showcase!
CALLING ALL DIRECTORS - APPLY TO DIRECT in Cabaret Theatre’s 2020 DIRECTOR’S SHOWCASE!
Directors’ Showcase at Cabaret is typically a collection of ten to fifteen-minute plays, usually directed by new directors. This Showcase gives first-time directors the opportunity to work on a short play from start to finish and get a feel for the directing process, as well as providing directors with some experience and a chance to work on and hone their craft. It is a great way to get involved at Cabaret and has proven a strong first step for many leaders at our company!
However, due to the virtual format of this year’s production, we are happy to announce that we are not only allowing you to propose ten to fifteen-minute plays, but we are also allowing directors to propose ANY form of scripted work. This may include, but is not limited to, ANY scene from a film, scene from a television show, scene from a full-length play, or any other artistic piece you feel could work in this newly adapted virtual showcase (musical pieces will not be accepted).
We are now accepting proposals! Attached is our Proposal Packet, which includes sources to find plays and scripts.
Proposals are due by October 16th, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
If you are interested in directing or have questions about the proposal process, email our Artistic Director, Samkit Siyal, at artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com and Directors’ Showcase Coordinator, Joshua Rosenzweig, at jvr48@scarletmail.rutgers.edu, as soon as possible to indicate that you are interested in proposing.
Announcement: Audition for OPF!
We are excited to announce open auditions for RetrOPF!
The Original Play Festival is comprised of 5 plays:
“Above the Ground" by Jack Oliver, directed by Carson Cummins
"In The Sunlight" by Grace Hazen, with an open director slot
"Alpena" by Carson Cummins, with an open director slot
"The Family Portrait" by Caleb Barron, directed by Thomas Pflanz
"Chai Love" by Maggie Kelly, directed by Maria Castro
How to audition:
Fill out the form below:
Option 1 : Self Tape
Pick up to 2 audition sides to record. Please record yourself reading with another person (does not have to be another person auditioning- family members/housemates will do!)
Recorded Auditions must be sent in by Monday, September 28th at 11:59 PM
Email recorded auditions to ssc153@scarletmail.rutgers.edu AND artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com
Option 2 : Live Audition
Pick up to 2 audition sides. Select a time and schedule a live audition. The live audition will take place with someone on prostaff who is not casting (the Artistic Director or the Coordinator). The live audition will be recorded and sent to the Directors. NOTE: although we recommend self tape, we want to provide this option for accessibility, and it will not affect your chances of being casted!
Live auditions will be held 7:00PM - 10:00PM Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. If you require a live audition but cannot make these times, reach out to ssc153@scarletmail.rutgers.edu AND artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com
Announcement: the gallery project
Cabaret is excited to officially announce: [scream] the gallery project.
The gallery project is a way for us to bring in more people throughout the community and encourage personal artistic expression.
This project is a way for us to create art online individually yet still be able to present together.
How it works:
The creation committee will be releasing a picture or painting every month. We are asking for people to respond to this piece of art with their own art. We encourage people to submit artwork of any kind. This could be a song, a dance, a painting, a poem, etc. We want to encourage and celebrate personal expression to create a variety of incredible works.
The work will be displayed in an online gallery format, where for the month of the project the work will be visible, similar to a limited art gallery showing.
What to submit:
You can submit whatever type of work you want in whatever format (written work, a recorded video, a painting). Here are some examples of things to submit:
A reading of poetry
A short video of a monologue
A painting inspired by the image
A recording of a song
How to submit:
We are accepting submissions until 11:59 PM on October 5th, 2020.
Please fill out the form and then send your submissions to artistic.cabarettheatre@gmail.com!
In the submission include your name, the title of your piece (i.e. your given title, or if it is someone else's work [a song, piece of script, etc.] please credit that work) and any further comments/description you would like to include!
If you are submitting a video: Submit it as MP4 file, or through google drive.
The Image:
For this month we are asking you to respond to the following image: [The Scream] is the popular name given to a composition created by Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch in 1893. The original German title given by Munch to his work was Der Schrei der Natur (The Scream of Nature), and the Norwegian title is Skrik (Shriek). The agonized face in the painting has become one of the most iconic images of art, seen as symbolizing the anxiety of the human condition.
retrOPF Director Applications Open Now!
Cabaret Theatre is so excited to be bringing back last year's OPF!
Cabaret is bringing back last year’s Original Play Festival with 2 open director slots! The director chosen will direct Alpena by Carson Cummins or In the Sunlight by Grace Hazen
Applications will close at 11:59 PM on September 27th, 2020.
About Alpena:
Attached are the character descriptions, setting, as well as the audition sides that will be sent out for Alpena. Please review to get a glance at the language and style of the piece.
About In The Sunlight:
Attached are the character descriptions, setting, as well as the audition sides that will be sent out for In The Sunlight. Please review to get a glance at the language and style of the piece.
About OPF:
Directors of all levels of experience are welcome to apply for OPF, as both novice and veteran directors have been featured in previous years. Please note that due to University constraints, the Reading Committee is only accepting submissions from full-time or part-time Rutgers University-New Brunswick undergraduate students.
IMPORTANT DATES AND TIME COMMITMENT
The following dates are a requirement for anybody who wishes to direct in the Festival, so interested directors should ensure they can be present. If an interested director believes they will have a conflict but still would like to direct, please contact the Artistic Director with concerns.
Directors Meeting: The weekend of September 26-27
Auditions: To be reviewed the week of September 29th
Performance fully completed and ready for video editing: October 28th
Performances: November 6th-8th
In terms of the time commitment for the rehearsal process, a typical director can expect to rehearse 2-3 times per week, with rehearsals averaging about 2 hours in length each. Naturally, these specifics will depend upon a director’s particular play and the schedule that they themselves make.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Coordinator, Sabrina Caruso, at ssc153@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
ANNOUNCEMENT - Our Virtual Fall 2020 Season!
We are excited to announce our Virtual Fall 2020 Season of Cabaret Theatre!
Although navigating theatre through an online medium presents challenges, we are dedicated to creating a virtual season with engaging content and, most importantly, the opportunity for artists at Rutgers University to continue showcasing their artistry and creating meaningful work.
Cabaret Theatre Proudly Presents...
THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL REVUE KEEP HOLDING ON
Written and Directed by Michael Einiger
September 25th-27
RetrOPF - THE ORIGINAL PLAY FESTIVAL
October 9th-11th
With an open spot for a director we are excited to bring back last years OPF, ‘Going Home’
[UNTITLED] THE GALLERY PROJECT
November 13th-15th
Details to come on this collaborative artistic project with opportunities in acting, writing, and more!
DIRECTORS SHOWCASE
Coordinated by Josh Rosenzweig
December 4th-6th
..And CAFE CABARETS
September 30th, October 28th, and November 18th
In addition to these larger projects we will be having workshops and alumni talkbacks, so be on the lookout for these and much more from Cabaret Theatre!
Announcement: Official Cast for "Keep Holding On"
Cabaret Theatre and The Livingston Theatre Company are proud to announce the cast of “Keep Holding On”: A Musical Revue!
Danielle Russell
Paige Jarusiewicz
Sabrina Dunn
Shannon O’Connell
Nicole Vega
Maria Castro
Josh Rosenzweig
Zach Hassel
Kolter Yagual-Rolston
Thank you so much to everyone who Auditioned! To find out more ways to get involved in or our upcoming seasons, please reach out to producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com or info@rultc.org! We look forward to seeing you soon!
TICKET RESERVATIONS (FREE ADMISSION):
Keep Holding On: A Musical Revue will be presented virtually through an online streaming platform. To receive the link via email to view this production, please RSVP/ fill out your contact information using the link below:
Announcement: Production Staff for "Keep Holding On"
Cabaret Theatre and The Livingston Theatre Company are proud to announce the Production Staff for “Keep Holding On”: A Musical Revue!
Director: Michael Einiger
Assistant Director: Sagar Singal
Production Manager: Grace Hazen
Co-Music Directors: Kyle Cao and Miranda Madrazo
Thank you so much to everyone who applied! To find out more ways to get involved in this incredible production or our upcoming seasons, please reach out to producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com or info@rultc.org!
Call to Audition: "Keep Holding On"- A Musical Revue
Cabaret Theatre and The Livingston Theatre Company invite you to audition for this year's Virtual Back-to-School Revue, “Keep Holding On”, authored and directed by Michael Einiger.
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely shattered our way of life. We do not know if, or when, we will ever be together again in the same capacity we were previously. And yet, though hope is frail, it’s hard to kill. Things will get better, and the emotional progression of Keep Holding On is a model for one’s ability to overcome obstacles and to get through unimaginable crises.
SHOW DATES: (Virtual/Remote Performances)
Friday, September 25th at 8:00pm
Saturday, September 26th at 8:00pm
Sunday, September 27th at 2:00pm
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director: Michael Einiger
AUDITION INFORMATION:
****Please note that auditions AND callbacks will be conducted live and remotely via WebEx. You can sign up for a specific time slot through SignUpGenius on one of the audition dates, and join the WebEx room (through a link sent to your email) once your time slot has begun.
Please sign up for an Audition Slot below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a49aaaf2fa2fd0-keep
Not available on either audition date? Don't worry! We will be accepting video submissions sent to info@ruLTC.org AND producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com (make sure you send your videos to BOTH email addresses)! Video submissions are being accepted now and are due no later than 10:00pm on Friday, August 7th.
Audition Dates:
Thursday, August 6th from 7:00pm-10:00pm
Friday, August 7th from 7:00pm-10:00pm
Things to Bring/Prepare:
-16-32 measures of a contemporary musical theatre or pop song to be sung a cappella
-Your schedule/list of conflicts up until September 20th
-Your RUID number
Callbacks (virtual/remote setting and invite-only):
Date TBD
This audition process is open to current undergrad Rutgers students, including incoming freshmen/transfer students! No prior experience is necessary.
Feel free to please email info@ruLTC.org or producer.cabarettheatre@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
We hope to see you soon!