Cabaret 2026 Audition Information
Date: Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday April 2nd from 3:15-6:00 P.M.
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Basic Information What is Cabaret? Cabaret is a musical theater dinner experience involving live music entertainment! Cabaret has been an ongoing tradition at Cardinal Stritch and this year is its 20th anniversary! Who is to perform at Cabaret? Cabaret in past years at Cardinal Stritch has strictly involved students from the Cardinal Stritch Music Department, however this year we will be expanding these opportunities to non-music department students in grades 5-12, teachers, staff, and Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School Alumni! When is Cabaret? Cabaret will take place Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday, May 10th at 2:00 P.M. Rehearsals will take place every evening the week leading up to the performance Where is Cabaret? Cabaret will take place in the Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School Gymnasium Why attend Cabaret? Cabaret also acts as one of the Cardinal Stritch Music Department’s yearly fundraisers. All proceeds of this two night event will go directly towards new equipment and experiences for music students at Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and Academy.. |
2026 Cabaret Theme: Voices of Valor and Villany Cabaret
This year the Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School Music Department is looking for a variety of acts including vocal, instrumental, and visual performances varying in size. This year auditions will take place Wednesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 2nd from 3:15-6:00 P.M. within the Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School Gymnasium.
Audition Criteria is as followed:
- Act must include selections that fall under the theme of the show (Songs regarding a hero, villain, or anti-hero). Intend this to be the piece you will perform in the show. If you are in need of ideas, a preapproved list attached below. (For show purposes, selection could change to fit the theme of the performance, director discretion.) If you are in need of assistance to find a piece to perform, email Jacob Shephard at jshephard@cardinalstritch.org.
- Please keep in mind that this is a school event. Please refrain from performances that involve or relate to inappropriate topics or themes. (Drugs, Alcohol, Sexual Themes, Language, Etc.). If you are unsure if your piece is school appropriate, please contact Jacob Shephard (jshephard@cardinalstritch.org ).
- Performances must be longer than 1 minute, but no longer than 4 ½ minutes.
- Provide sheet music if available and give it to judges when having your scheduled audition. If sheet music is not available, please provide lyrics.
- A component of Cabaret will include your apparel. Please bring either a picture of the outfit you would like to wear for your performance or wear it to the audition.
- If a backtrack is being used, please be sure to email a copy of the audio to Ms. Christine Nieves at cnieves@cardinalstritch.org. You will receive a confirmation email that the backtrack was received by Mr. Nieves. Please do this at least 2 days prior to the audition.
- If a musical instrument is needed, please be sure to bring all required equipment. (Valve Oil, Reeds, Neck Straps, Etc.)
- In total, the Music Department is looking to have anywhere between 18-22 acts to be included in Cabaret with varying individuals and ensemble sizes. Those interested in performing more than one piece should sign up for different audition time slots. With this being said, performers will be limited to no more than 2 solo/ensemble performances. Performers that are selected will be expected to attend dress rehearsals the week of CabaretThursday and Friday 6:30-9:00. There will also be opportunities every Monday night in April to offer assistance on pieces and to take part in a full ensemble piece for the finale of the show in the Cardinal Stritch Music Room/Stage. Use the link below to sign up for a time slot. Reserve your spot now!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA8AC22A2F9CE9-55542353-thecardinal
Hero Songs
My Shot – Hamilton
You Will Be Found – Dear Evan Hansen
Go the Distance – Hercules
When Will My Life BEgin (reprise 2) – Tangled
Fight Song – Rachel Platten
I’m Still Standing – Elton John/Sing
Brave – Sara Bareilles
Holding out for a Hero – Bonnie Tyler/Shrek 2
A Million Dreams – The Greatest Showman
This is Me – The Greatest Showman
Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
Heroes – David Bowie
Hero – Maria Carey
Unstoppable – Sia
Hall of Fame – The Script ft. will.i.am
Roar – Katy Perry
Zero to Hero – Hercules
Villain Songs
Be Prepared – The Lion King
Poor Unfortunate Souls – The Little Mermaid
In the Dark of the Night – Anastasia
No Good Deed – Wicked
Dead Mom – Beetlejuice
The World Will Know – Newsies
Cruella de Vil – 101 Dalmations
Friends on the Other Side – The Princess and the Frog
We Don’t talk about Bruno – Encanto
Bad Guy – Billie Eilist (clean version)
Believer – Imagine Dragons
Heathens – Twenty One Pilots (clean version)
Hellfire – Hunchback of Notre Dame
Ambiguous or Anti-Hero
What you Want – Legally Blonde
I’ll Make a Man Out of You – Mulan
Seize the Day – Newsies
Waving Through a Window – Dear Evan Hansen
Demons – Imagine Dragons
Creep – Radiohead (Glee version)
Control – Zoe Wees
Shallow – A Star is Born
Rewrite the Stars – The Greatest Showman
For Good – Wicked
Play in the Cardinal Stritch Catholic
High School Combined Band at Cabaret!
The Cardinal Stritch Music Department is also inviting staff and band alumni to join the High School Concert Band ensemble who will also be performing at Cabaret. The Cardinal Stritch Concert Band will be performing a variety of hits from the Broadway genre and are looking for a variety of different instrumentation! *Note* There is no audition required to perform with the High School Concert Band.
Mass band practices will be taking place every Wednesday evening in the Cardinal Stritch Band Room from 6:00-8:30 P.M. throughout April.
If you have interest, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Jacob Shephard at jshephard@cardinalstritch.org.