Synopsis: Let Orlando Shakes take you back to Berlin in the late 1920 where, inside the Kit Kat Club, a spotlight shines on the colorful, gritty, and hedonistic lives found inside. Don’t miss this landmark musical that is filled with iconic songs and electrifying dance, including Wilkommen, Don’t Tell Mama, Maybe This Time, Money and the title number Cabaret. It’s an astonishing and eye-popping tale that has renewed resonance in today’s political climate. “Your table’s waiting” for this winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical!
Book by: Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by: John Van Druten & stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by: John Kander | Lyrics by: Fred Ebb
Content Advisory: Rated PG-MA.
Sexual Themes Language & Situations, Gender Fluidity, Alcohol and Smoking References, Scantily Clad Characters, Domestic Violence, Antisemitism, Nazi imagery and gestures.
These elements are presented as part of the historical and thematic context of the show. We recognize that this material may be difficult for some audience members. If at any time you need to step out, please feel free to do so. But remember to follow the exits safely as there will be performers using the aisles and pathways.
PRESENTED BY:
Jim and Valeria Shapiro
Bruce Gould
Table Seating
Select seats in row A are arranged as cabaret tables for 2. Please see the Cabaret seating map for more details. If you have tickets purchased in these seats and you do not want to sit at a cabaret table, please contact the box office to relocate your tickets.
SEATING MAP PDFTHANK YOU to those who have made Cabaret possible!
Emcee
Played by Shane Bland*
Sponsored by Laurence & Susan Costin
Sally Bowles
Played by Anastasia Remoundos*
Sponsored by Alan Ginsburg
Clifford Bradshaw
Played by Easton Curtis
Sponsored by Frank Santos & Corbett Compel
Fraulein Schneider
Played by Anne Hering*
Sponsored by Rita Lowndes
Herr Schultz
Played by Mark Gray Miller
Sponsored by Charles & Margery Pabst Steinmetz
Fraulein Kost/Kit Kat Dancer ‘Fritzi’
Played by Kyli Rae*
Sponsored by Jim & Barbara Caldwell
Ensemble- Kit Kat Dancer ‘Frenchie’
Played by Bethany Hemmans
Sponsored by The Honorable Toni Jennings
Ensemble- Kit Kat Dancer ‘Herman’
Played by Nathan Olmeda
Sponsored by UCF College of Arts and Humanities
Kit Kat Swings
Played by Eileen Lee & Jared-Austin Roys
Sponsored by UCF Office of the President
Choreographer
Tara Jeanne Vallee***
Sponsored by Gordon & Susan Arkin
Costume Designer
Jos. N. Banks
Sponsored by Simon & Ellen Snyder
Lighting Designer
George Jackson
Sponsored by Mack & Penny McLaughlin
Stage Management Team
Sponsored by Suzanne Gilbert
Bass and Drums
Played by Chris Mewhinney & David Bynes
Sponsored by Bob & Janet Ziomek
Trombone
Played by Kyle Tennyson
Sponsored by Ken and Trisha Margeson
Violin/Viola
Played by Daniel Cortes
Sponsored by Jim & Diana Barnes
Trumpet
Played by Kristen Duncan
Sponsored by Jim & Alexis Pugh
Specialty Drink
Maybe This Time I’ll (Gin)
Sponsored by Sascha Rizzo & Shari Bartz
Partnership with UCF Themed Entertainment
Sponsored by Dr. Rick Schell & Mr. Scott Joseph
Gorilla Suit
Co-Sponsored by Hal Kantor and Michael Elsberry
Kit Kat Club Members
David & Judy Albertson
Dr. & Mr. Deborah & Ed Beidel
Grant E. Gribble
Noni Holmes-Kidd & Embry Kidd
Dr. & Mr. Jennifer Keehbauch & Bill Sheahan
Jonathan Kessler & Danielle Jackson
Dr. Kristi Alexander & Dr. Elizabeth Klonoff
Mark & Ellen Lang
Daniel & Elizabeth McIntosh
Jeffrey A. Miller
Jeffrey and Mindy Moore
Richard & Louise Weiner
Alan Wilson & Matt Kim
Ellen & Wayne Wolfson
Dialogue, Disagreement & Drama – Come to the Cabaret!
Join the Central Florida Pledge as we chat with Jim Helsinger from Orlando Shakes about the importance of dialogue — especially with those we disagree with. Get a sneak peek of Cabaret, a powerful show that brings our community together through art and conversation.
Creative Team
Choreographer Tara Jeanne Vallee***
Associate Director Ke'Lee Pernell
Music Director Bert Rodriguez
Scenic Designers Bert Scott**
Lighting Designer George Jackson
Costume Designer Jos N. Banks
Sound Designer Anthony Narciso**
Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer Destinee Steele
Dialect Coach/Fight Choreographer Eric Zivot
Jewish Heritage Consultant/Dramaturgs Eric Zivot and Jill Zivot.
Intimacy Director Monica Long Tamborello
AEA Stage Manager Melissa Katherine Collins*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager Claire Tolzien
Production Assistants Gabby Scott, Becka Kastner
Dance Captain Madeline Dunn
Directing Apprentice Lillie Eliza Thomas*
Assistant Lighting Designer Breanna Denno
Associate Sound Designer/Production Sound Anthony Marshall
Automation/Deck Carpenter Joshua Barnett
Light Board Operator Gabby Farve
Audio Engineer/A1 Alyssa Marrero
Department Head/A2 Britt Sandusky
Follow Spot 1 Zachary Racine
Follow Spot 2 Jacob Romeo
Lead Wardrobe Kennedy Cranford
Wardrobe Jackie Sanchez
Wardrobe Ka’ihe Mati Fisher
Wardrobe Megan Smith
Running Crew Kate Milazzo
Musicians
Bass Chris Mewhinney
Drums David Bynes
Trombone Kyle Tennyson
Trumpet Kristen Duncan
Reeds 2 (tenor/clarinet) Michelle Territo
Banjo/Guitar/Keys 2 Randolph Miles
Understudies
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance.
For Emcee: Zummy Mohammed*; For Sally Bowles: Bethany Hemmans; For Clifford Bradshaw: Jacob Romeo; For Fraulein Schneider: Jeanine Henry; For Herr Schultz: David Lowe; For Fraulein Kost/Kit Kat Dancer ‘Fritzi’: Alexis Yard; For Ernst Ludwig: Zachary Racine; For Max: Jacob Romeo; Ensemble Kit Kat Swing: Eileen Lee; Ensemble Kit Kat Swing: Jared-Austin Roys
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theater and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
** Member of United Scenic Artists
*** = Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.