Southampton - Center Stage at the Southampton Cultural Center will hold open auditions for performances of John Kander and Fred Ebb's Tony-award winning "Cabaret" on Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. and Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. in Southampton Cultural Center's Levitas Center. Auditions begin promptly at these times. Late arrivals will be seen at the discretion of the director(s).

Performances will begin on July 22 and run through August 8. Michael Disher directs and choreographs. Robert Peterson musically directs.

"Cabaret" features a book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander. The 1966 Broadway production was a hit, producing 1,165 performances, and spawned a 1972 film as well as numerous subsequent productions.

It is based on John Van Druten's 1951 play "I Am a Camera," which in turn was adapted from the novel "Goodbye to Berlin" by Christopher Isherwood. Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, it focuses on nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and revolves around a young English cabaret performer (Sally Bowles) and her relationship with a young American writer (Clifford Bradshaw).

A sub-plot involves the doomed romance between German boarding house owner Fräulein Schneider and her elderly suitor Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor. Overseeing the action is the Master of Ceremonies (EmCee) at the Kit Kat Klub which serves as a constant metaphor for the current state of society in Weimar Germany throughout the show.

The 1987 revival script and score will be performed which includes "Willkommen," "Don't Tell Mama," "Two Ladies," "Sitting Pretty/Money," "Tomorrow Belongs to Me," "I Don't Care Much," "Married," "If You Could See Her through My Eyes," "Don't Go" and, of course, "Cabaret."

Roles In "Cabaret" Include
 • Sally Bowles (20s) British Accent, Vulnerable, Gregarious, Strong Mezzo Voice.
 • EmCee (20s/30s) Charismatic Actor Required, Commanding, Presentational Tenor/Baritone Voice.
 • Clifford Bradshaw (20s/early 30s) American, Strong Acting, Baritone Voice.
 • Ernst Ludwig (20s/30s) German Accent, Strong Acting, Minimal Singing.
 • Fraulein Schneider (40s/50s) German Accent, Strong Mezzo Voice, Strong Acting.
 • Herr Schultz (40s-60s) German Accent, Appealing Demeanor, Tenor/Baritone Voice.
 • Fraulein Kost (30s/40s) German Accent, Minimal Singing.
 • The Kit Kat Girls: (20/40s) Strong Dance and Character Singing, German Accents.
 • Rosie
 • Frenchie
 • Lulu
 • Helga
 • Fritzie
 • Texas
 • The Kit Kat Boys (20s/40s) Strong Dance and Character Singing, German Accents.
 • Bobby
 • Victor
 • Hans
 • Herrman
 • Assorted Customs Officers, Sailors, Specialty Dancers, Party Guest and Nazis will be played by the denizens of The Kit Kat Club.

Rehearsals will begin in May, immediately following the auditions. Weekend availability will be required. Not all performers are required to be at all rehearsals. Ensemble rehearsals are mandatory. Rehearsals will be held over Fourth of July weekend.

Due to the nature of the text and content, no one under 18 years of age will be auditioned. This is an open call.

Designated Start Time For Sunday, May 16
 • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Vocal Auditions and Script Readings for Sally, Clifford, Ernst, Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz.
 • 3:30 p.m to 6 - Vocal and Dance Auditions for Sally, EmCee, Kit Kat Boys and Girls.

Designated Start Time For Monday, May 17
 • 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Vocal Auditions and Script Readings for Sally, Clifford, Ernst, Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz.
 • 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Vocal and Dance Auditions for Sally, EmCee, Kit Kat Boys and Girls.

Please bring 32 measures (sheet music, of course) of a show tune suited to the role for which you are auditioning. Dance shoes and dance clothing are also required.

For further information, call Southampton Cultural Center at 631-287-4377 or e-mail Michael Disher at or email at
dishermichael@hotmail.com.