Ready for the long intro?....The Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program of the Theater Department of UCLA's School of Theater Film and Television proudly presents (cue drum roll) CABARET!
In college I have done 12 musicals, 4 of which have been mainstages (shows with the dept.) and 8 were student productions. Included in this group was a world premiere musical directed by a Tony winner- the infamous, glorious, terrifying enigma that was Homer in Cyberspace, and a revue to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids with special guest Shoshana Bean... just to name a few. (smugly smiles and tosses hair)So what makes Cabaret so special? Let's find out with the help of an ACROSTIC POEM!
Costumes that don't include a saggy boob bra.
Actually dancing in a musical.
Busted makeup, like really really nasty.
Almost doing an amazing lift with dear Jordan.
Ridiculous amounts of fro-yo after rehearsals.
Experiencing a powerful story every night.
Texas personified! I'm so committed, I went there for character research.
But really what you need to know about this show- the true reason to see it- the pinnacle of musical theater genius- the glory beheld by those fortunate plebs of the audience----- I get to play a gorilla. A full and vivid account of this (and many other
alluring costumes) will be posted once the show closes, but I don't want to ruin any surprises for those who will be attending. To the left is a small sample of the gorilla number...its pretty much the same, just less Bruin color scheme and more hairy neck. Its already on my resumé and gets a stronger response than any other credit. Go figure. It's gonna be a long night, a long week, a long final push to graduation. But the good news is, I get to do it all in fine style- a garter belt and mic pack! See you at the theater!
p.s. I clearly just figured out how to hyperlink on this thing. Oh, the possibilities!
p.p.s. Why not!
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