Seeking a diverse cast of singers AND AN ACCOMPANIST for the third installment of our one-night only, queer musical theatre cabaret! Let's take a night to celebrate and dissect the characters and songs that aren't usually seen through a queer lens.

Without changing anything in the text itself (pronouns, description, action, etc), how does an identity change the way an audience engages with a character? What does it mean for Cabaret's Emcee to be played by a woman? For Jack Kelly to be queer? For Audrey or Seymour to be played by trans actors? Identities hold significance, and with a backlog of many cis, often straight or straight-assumed characters, there is value in exploring and changing the narrative. Whether it be for a nuanced dramatic effect or a comedic one, we want to see musical theatre gender-fuckery (and beyond) at play!

Show Details:
Location: Dorothy Downstairs (2500 W Chicago Ave)
Performing: Thursday, November 20, 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Tech: 4:00pm-6:00pm on day of performance
Rehearsals: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from November 3 to 19 in Uptown, Chicago (public transit accessible from 36 and 151 buses as well as the Red and Purple line). Actors must be available at least once per week. Mandatory rehearsal for all actors on Monday and Wednesday, November 17 and 19. There will also be a preliminary virtual introduction meeting with everyone to finalize roles and performance pieces at the end of October depending on actor availability.

Pay: Percentage Of Ticket Sales

Performers will also receive one (1) complimentary drink following the performance

We hope to have an accompanist for the cabaret, so tracks and sheet music will both be available options when selecting music for the show!

The selected accompanist will be allowed to sing in the show as well, if they have any interest. The accompanist will not be expected to learn more than half of the songs for the cabaret (roughly 9 in all), and will be given the final say on what music is accompanied and what is a track. The accompanist is not expected to learn anything more than the chords of each song.

Audition:
For Vocalists: Please include a video performing 60-90 seconds of any musical theatre song that a) you enjoy, and b) is traditionally sung by a character of a different gender identity or sexuality than yourself. If you have an outside-of-the-box idea that could fit into a cabaret-style show, please feel free to share it or submit it. Here is a link to our previous songs, if you are looking for inspiration!

For Accompanists: Please submit a reel or video that demonstrates your piano playing ability. If you are interested in performing as a singer, please also include the vocalist requirements above. Please also submit a resume or CV with details of your pianist/accompaniment experience.

Solo submissions only.

Comedy and Drama equally encouraged!