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Mariemont Players, Inc. is pleased to announce auditions for our production of Cabaret (1998 Version)

Book by: Joe Masteroff

Based on the play by: John Van Druten and Stories by: Christopher Isherwood

Music by: John Kander | Lyrics by: Fred Ebb

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Directed by Angelo Cerniglia

Produced by Shelby Coleman

Audition Dates/Times:

Thursday, February 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Sign-up: Please sign up for an audition time here: https://www.theaterforms.com/MPI/cabaret/auditionform/

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Callbacks: (as needed) Sunday, February 22 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  • You'll be asked to sing from the show and sheet music will be provided ahead of time.

    • This also applies to any readings we might ask for too.

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Location: Mariemont Players – 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

 

Audition Requirements:​

  • Please prepare to sing, acapella, 16-32 bars of any musical theatre song that best
    shows off your voice!

  • Dress in comfortable attire for learning and performing a short
    section of choreography that will be taught to you during your audition time.    ​

  • Please review the rehearsal schedule below and bring conflicts to the audition

  • Print a copy of your theatrical resume. Headshots are not required but are very much appreciated. 

  • The production team encourages actors of all races, ethnicities, identities, abilities, experience levels, etc. to audition -- all are welcome! 

  • If in need of accommodations or questions about accessibility, please contact Angelo
    Cerniglia at Angelo.Cerniglia@tctcincinnati.com​

  • Performers must be 18 years old or over to audition for this show. 

    • You must turn 18 before the start of rehearsals​

 

Production Dates:

July 9-26, 2026

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Rehearsal Calendar:

May 2026

May 11: 7pm -9:30pm
May 13: 7pm -9:30pm
May 18: 7pm -9:30pm
May 20: 7pm-9:30pm
May 26: 7pm – 9:30pm
May 27: 7pm-9:30pm
May 28: 7pm – 9:30pm
 

June 2026
June 6: 10am – 1:30pm
June 8: 7pm -9pm
June 10: 7pm -9pm
June 13: 10am – 1:30pm
June 15: 7pm -9pm
June 17: 7pm -9pm
June 20: 10am – 1:30pm
June 22: 7pm -9pm
June 24: 7pm -9pm
June 27: 10am – 1:30pm
June 29: 7pm -9pm
 

July 2026
July 1: 7pm -10pm
July 2: 7pm – 10pm
 

Tech: 
July 6 - 8, 2026. Times TBA

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Synopsis: Step into the decadent and dazzling Kit Kat Club, where the world of 1930s Berlin comes alive in a swirl of glitter and grit. Against the backdrop of a city teetering on the edge of darkness, Cabaret tells a powerful story of love, politics, and survival. Featuring unforgettable music, provocative themes, and stunning choreography, this iconic musical explores humanity’s resilience in the face of rising uncertainty. Directed by Angelo Cerniglia, Cabaret is an unforgettable theatrical experience that promises to thrill and move audiences like never before.

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Character Breakdown

*Master of Ceremonies – Emcee (Range: C3-G4) - Any gender, all ages.
*Sally Bowles (Range: E3-C5) - female identifying performer, all ages.
*Clifford Bradshaw (Range: C#3-E4), male identifying performer, playing age 20-35.
*Ernst Ludwig (Range: D3-F#4), male identifying performer, playing age 20 - 35.
*Customs Official – doubles as Herman, non-speaking; and Max, speaking

*Fräulein Schneider (Range: Eb3-B4) Female Identifying, playing age of 50+.
*Fräulein Kost – doubles as Fritzie, non-speaking (Range: F#3-Eb5)
*Rudy – a sailor, non-speaking; doubles as Hans, also non-speaking
*Herr Schultz (Range: C3-G4) - Male Identifying, playing age of 50+.
*Max – doubles as Herman, non-speaking, and Customs Official, speaking
*Gorilla – non-speaking, doubles as Frenchie, also non-speaking.
Boy Soprano – pre-recorded, non-speaking (Range: F4-G5)- CASTING IS
COMPLETE FOR THIS ROLE.


The Kit Kat Girls:
*Rosie – non-speaking - All genders considered, any age.
*Lulu – non-speaking - All genders considered, any age.
*Frenchie – non-speaking, doubles as Gorilla, also non-speaking - All genders
considered, any age.
*Texas - All genders considered, any age.
*Fritzie – non-speaking, doubles as Fräulein Kost, who speaks - female identifying,
playing age 20-30.
*Helga - All genders considered, any age.


The Kit Kat Boys:
*Bobby - All genders considered, any age.
*Victor - All genders considered, any age.
*Hans – non-speaking, doubles as Rudy, a sailor, also non-speaking. Male Identifying,
any age.
*Herman – non-speaking, doubles as Customs Official and Max, both speaking - Male
Identifying, any age.


*These characters have moments of intimacy, and an intimacy coach will be used
for this production.

 

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