Show: CABARET
Theater: The Everett
Theater Website: https://theeverett.org/cabaretauditioninformation
Theater Phone: (302) 378-7038
Start date of auditions: 07/15/2026
CABARET
Ages: 18+
Location:
The Everett, Inc.
47 W. Main Street
Middletown, Delaware 19709
302.378.7038
About the Show:
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies”, and many more!
Audition Dates:
You may arrive at any time between the start and end time. Attendance throughout the duration of the audition is not needed.
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30pm to 9pm
Sunday, July 19, 11am to 2pm
Call Backs if needed (by invitation only) Wednesday, July 22 I 6:30pm-10pm
Performance Dates:
October 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:30pm
October 18 & 25 at 2pm
Rehearsals:
Read Through: Monday, July 27 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Sundays 1pm to 4pm
Cast Members may not be needed at all rehearsals. A schedule will be finalized once casting and conflicts are received. Additional rehearsals may be needed. To be determined.
Important Information:
Please complete the online audition form before arrival.
Audition Form
In person auditions are preferred; however, if you are unable to attend in person please submit a video audition will be accepted until 2pm on July 19. Late video submissions will not be considered. Email auditions@TheEverett.org. Be sure to include your name, a brief intro, and your audition video.
No conflicts during tech rehearsals. 10/10 to 10/15 rehearsals are mandatory.
As a volunteer-based nonprofit organization, The Everett depends on the support of our performers’ friends and family in positions such as box office, ticket taker, concessions, and ushers. As a thank you for assisting in these key roles, volunteers are able to enjoy the show for free.
All performers are required to attend set strike immediately following the last performance.
Audition:
Prepare 16-32 bars ( a verse and a chorus) of a song in a similar style to the show. You may also sing a song from Cabaret if you choose. We do not have a pianist available. Bring a track with you and we will have a Bluetooth speaker provided to use.
Please bring a resume (if you have one), AND all conflicts for the end of July through October. Dress comfortably and be prepared to dance. Wear jazz shoes, character shoes, or low tread sneakers. A brief dance will be taught by our choreographer to all during initial auditions.
Cabaret Production Team
Director: Kim Taylor
Assistant Director: Alexa Lehnert
Music Director: Nicolette Fernandez
Choreographer: Tess Meredith-Greene
Stage Manager: Jackie Bain
Producer: Erin Booker
CABARET (1998 Version) Character Breakdown:
Master of Ceremonies – Emcee (Range: C3-G4)
Sally Bowles (Range: E3-C5)
Clifford Bradshaw (Range: C#3-E4)
Ernst Ludwig (Range: D3-F#4)
Customs Official – doubles as other characters
Fräulein Schneider (Range: Eb3-B4)
Fräulein Kost – doubles as Fritzie, non-speaking (Range: F#3-Eb5)
Rudy – a sailor, doubles as Hans
Herr Schultz (Range: C3-G4)
Max – doubles as Herman, and Customs Official
Gorilla – doubles as Frenchie
The Kit Kat Girls: Rosie, Lulu, Frenchie, Texas, Fritzie, Helga
The Kit Kat Boys: Bobby, Victor, Hans (can double as other characters), Herman (can double as other characters)
