The scene
Step into the decadent world of 1931 Berlin, where the Kit Kat Club offers a glittering escape from a city on edge. Inside the club, the Emcee welcomes patrons to a world of jazz, scandal, and seduction. But outside, tensions mount as the Third Reich casts an ever-growing shadow. With increasing political unrest in Germany, the lines between entertainment and reality blur, and the cost of looking away becomes crystal clear.
Based on Christopher Isherwood’s autobiographical tales, this Tony Award-winning musical features memorable songs like Don’t Tell Mama and the chilling Tomorrow Belongs to Me. Provocative, poignant, and pulsing with energy, Cabaret is a wake-up call dressed in sequins.
The auditions
Cottage Theatre will hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 10 and Sunday, Jan. 11 for its April production of the musical, Cabaret. This show will run for four weekends from April 3-26, 2026. Interested actors may audition on either Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. or Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. If needed, callbacks will be held Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Auditions will take place at Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Drive in Cottage Grove.
Pre-registration via the theater’s website at cottagetheatre.org is requested.
The production
The Cottage Theatre’s production of Cabaret is directed by Kory Weimer, with musical direction by Chris Holt, vocal direction by Naomi Castro, and choreography by Darcy Rust.
Auditioners are asked to prepare 16-36 bars of a musical theater song and bring either sheet music for the accompanist or an audition track recording without vocals. The auditions will also include a dance component and readings from the script. Further details and registration form are available cottagetheatre.org.
The theater
Cottage Theatre, founded in 1982, produces a year-round season of plays and musicals featuring talented Lane County performers. The theater also offers educational programs for youths.
A member of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT), Cottage Theatre was one of just six theaters in the country selected to produce a world premiere as part of the AACT 2024 NewPlayFest.
The mission
Cottage Theatre is known for its strong production values, in keeping with its mission of “engaging and enriching our community through the magic of live theater.”
