New Kensington

'Cabaret' in rehearsal for April 19 opening

The cast of the spring stage production "Cabaret" is currently in rehearsal at Penn State New Kensington. The three shows performed by the Penn State Players are set for 8 p.m. April 19 to 21, in the campus' Forum Theatre.

Bill Mitas directs the musical that is based on the John Van Druten play. It is set in 1929 Berlin, at the start of the Nazi Germany, focuses on nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub, and revolves around the 19-year-old English cabaret performer and her relationship with the young American writer.

“After a few revisions, the cast has been finalized, and the students are working hard with lines," said Mitas, adjunct instructor in theatre at the campus. "They will be ready for show time."

The cast includes Chris Capo, Juliann Motosicky, John Bachman, Cindi Debor, John Lutman, Jimmy Baker, Debbie Wojciechowski, Megan Zidek, Katie Houser, Jillian Snoznik, Kaylyn Farneth, Courtney Rockwell, Michael Fiorina, Andrew Sheffler, Daniel Sheffler, Reid Rotzler, Sylean Wilson, Shahara Seimah, Shenieka Wilson and Michele Alary.

In addition to Mitas, the crew features: George Pecoraro, musical director; Motosicky, choreographer; Angie Mitas, Galyn Mitas and Maria Delvechio, costumes; Katie Houser, dialect coach; Daniel Sheffler and Andrew Sheffler, light design; Lee Herman and Travis Klinger, sound design; Wilson, lighting crew; and Schram, props.

The original 1966 Broadway musical won eight Tony awards including Best Musical and Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for Joel Grey. The 1972 film adaptation won eight Oscars including Best Actress for Liza Minelli and Best Supporting Actor for Grey.

Tickets for the Forum Theatre production are $7 for students and $10 for the general public and are available by calling 724-334-6032.

For the list of cast and characters, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/Information/News/44488.htm#NEWS44488 online
 

 

Last Updated April 5, 2012

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