By PAT ANWYL
"Leave your troubles outside" reminds Robert Johnston, the razzle-dazzle emcee of the scandalous Kit Kat Club, as dramatized in the lively Broadway musical "Cabaret," opening at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild Nov. 12-29.
Set in Berlin in 1931, and surrounded by a turmoil of Nazi political activity, "Cabaret" focuses on the doomed romances of two couples who fear their fates.
Young hopefuls, Sally Bowles, a club entertainer, and Cliff Bradshaw, an American writer, portrayed by newcomer Danielle Ferretti and Greg Harris, share special moments and memories, as do elderly faithfuls Fraulein Schneider, a German landlady, and Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor, played by Patty Carreau-Souza and Jim Daly.
Supporting cast members include Caitlin Harris and Jim Mitchell as Fraulein Kost and Ernst Ludwig.
Based on the book by Joe Masteroff, "Cabaret" has won 12 Tony awards. Music is by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Cobb.
Director Mark Wygonik reminds audiences that this is not the movie version, but is the Broadway musical "Cabaret," considered the most important and influential show of the 1960s. With its bold political overtones, it was a reflection of the times.
According to Wygonik, choreographer Tammy To of Los Angeles brings a fresh and different approach to the dance numbers with the dance team consisting of Amber Garr, Holly Hmielewski, Jhane Davellia, Amanda Jordon, Jocelyn Sample and Danielle Zimmerman.
Appearing in the ensemble are Laura Baldwin, Dan Bogart, Jonathan Clark, Angela DiPasquo, Wally Gagel, Heather Grall, Eva Pickart, Sandi Hellstrom, Joseph Kelly, Gerry King, Mary Moriarty, Shamara Turner, Robin Volsky, Steve Warren and Greg Steenburgh.
Production members are Greg Harris, music director; Larry Thompson, producer; Laura Cooney, stage manager; and Dana Rogers, assistant director-trainee.
Costume chair Ann McCabe is assisted by Gerry King; Anne Talbot chairs props; Madelyn Rogers, hair/makeup; Robbie Messersmith, lighting; and Ed Dessureau, sound.
Tickets, at $20 and $18, can be purchased by calling 562-8300 weekdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or two hours prior to curtain. Or, visit the Box Office at 2020 San Juan Ave. during those hours. Tickets are also available anytime on-line at
www.verobeachtheatreguild.com.
Youth 18 and under are half-price;groups of 20+ are discounted. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.
Showtime choices are:
2pm: November 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29
7pm: November 12, 18 & 19
8pm: November 13, 14, 20 & 27
On-line sales for all shows can be purchased on-line at
ww.verobeachtheatreguild.com. or through the Box Office.
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Remaining shows are:
"Sin, Sex and the CIA," farce, Jan. 14-24
"The Sound of Music," musical, March 11-28
"It Runs in the Family," comedy, May 13-23