Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Director: Robert Jenkins
Musical Direction: Michael West
Choreographer: Annette MacDonald
Set Design: Paul Manchester
Costumes: Elizabeth M. Poindexter
Academic Year: 1984-1985https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/productions_1980s/1040/thumbnail.jp

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San Jose State UniversitySJSU ScholarWorksProductions 1980-1989 Theatre ProductionsSpring 5-3-1985Cabaret (1985)San Jose State University, Theatre ArtsFollow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/productions_1980sPart of the Theatre and Performance Studies CommonsThis Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Theatre Productions at SJSU ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion inProductions 1980-1989 by an authorized administrator of SJSU ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact scholarworks@sjsu.edu.Recommended CitationSan Jose State University, Theatre Arts, "Cabaret (1985)" (1985). Productions 1980-1989. Book 41.http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/productions_1980s/41If you're a sucker for an old fashioned, sentimental love story (who isn't?), Cabaretwill tempt you to sigh and reach for your hankie. (If you have forgotten your hankie, an usher will provide you with enough kleenex to get you through the second act.) Yes, Cabaret is filled to the teary-eyed brim with pure schmaltz. Sentiment, however, is not the key to this play's greatness, and it is, indeed, one of the masterworks of the American musical theatre. Rather, it is the unusual interplay of styles and ideas that has intrigued audiences of both the stage and film versions. Juxtaposed against the love element we are treated to hilarious political satire and penetrating glimpses of the growing horror of Hitlerism in pre-war Germany. Cabaret is about anti-Semitism, the decadence of modern urban society, desperation, and the destruction of humanitarian values by the disease of Nazi dictatorship. Weaving schmaltz and social commentary together are a dozen of the finest songs ever written for the stage. These are tunes filled with humor and meaning, the kind of catchy, memorable numbers you can hum on theway home from the theatre. Which brings us to that final element which has endeared this play to audiences for more than twenty years-its good natured sexuality. Cabaret is, alas, raunchy. So if you do not enjoy good-looking men and women, scantily clad and strutting their stuff through terrific songs and dances, you should maybe close your eyes every time the wickedly stylized Emcee appears in the spotlight. One final note. It would be a mistake to compare this stage version with the film adaptation starring Liza Minelli and Joel Grey. There is only vague similarity between the stories, and even the characterizations, especially of Sally Bowles, bear little re-semblance to those in the film. Those of you who are fans of the movie (as I am), please sit back and enjoy the different approaches taken by the stage play. In many aspects the stage version is markedly superior to the better-known film. It is richer, warmer, more human, and rings truer. l?f)l?~l2T _J~~I\1~~ (DIRECTOR) has acted and directed with such groups as the Performing Arts Foundation of New York the Gallivanting Inspi-ration Group, the California Actors Theatre, Chil-dren's Theatre Workshop, and The San Jose Stage Company. His recent directing projects include Equus, The Mound Builders, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? As an actor Jenkins has performed major Shakespearean roles of Oberon (Midsum-mer Nighfs Dream), Richard Ill, and Mercutio (Romeo and Julie~ as well as numerous roles rang-ing from Sophoclean Tragedy to Pinter Absurd-ism. He received his Ph.D. from Florida State Univer-sity and has been on the faculty at SJSU since 1975. Jenkins now holds the position of Director of Theatre. 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The San Jose State Jazz Singers, under Mr. Wesfs direction, has become one of the forerun-ners in collegiate vocal jazz circles. The group has been honored with an appearance at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland this July. Mike's musical direction credits at SJSU include Aesop's Fables, Fiddler on the Roof, and Man of La Mancha. as well as this year's production of Cabaret. 4_Niilljf:TTI: M4.C[)()Iillj4.L[) (Choreographer) recieved her BA and MA de-grees from University of California, Berkeley, with an emphasis in Dance Ethnol-ogy; her specialty is historical and contemporary jazz, tap, and Afro-Caribbean Dance forms. She has also studied dance at the Mary Wigman School of Dance in Berlin, Germany, and the Laban Art Movement Studio, Surrey, England. She is a member of Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in numerous television episodes. Annette conducted an original research on the Caribbean island of Carriacou. She has produced/directed award winning dance films including films of dance troups in West Africa. At San Jose State University Annette has participated in all aspects of the dance program as a professor, choreographer, dancer, actress and lecturer in both the Theatre Arts and Anthropology departments. She has choreographed Grease and Wild West Women directed the Afro-Caribbean Dance Troupe, and recently choreog-raphed and performed "Body Music" by Keith Terry. I:LIZAUI:Tii M. V()llillj[)f:XTI:l? (Costume and Makeup Designer) is an Associate Professor teaching both Costume and Makeup Design. While at SJSU Betty has designed such shows as Dracula, Fiddler on the Roof, The Good Woman of Setzuan, The Cherry Orchard Country Wife, and Man of La Mancha. This season her work has been seen in The Male Animal, Antigone, and Peck's Bad Girls. Betty has also designed for the Alley Theatre in Houston, the Ohio Valley Summer Theatre, the University of Santa Clara, and the San Jose Reper-tory Company. She recently designed costumes for San Jose Civic Light Opera's production of TheVre Playing Our Song. J()N 1\l?A.tif:lilljiJUiiL (Lighting Designer) is a senior in the Theatre Arts Depart-ment. He has previously desinged lights for SJSU's productions of Loose Ends, Xt. Deb, and this season's Terra Nova. Jon has worked as a theatre technician, including a position as Assistant Lighting Designer at Opera San Jose. He has also worked as an electrician at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Sum-mer Repertory Theatre in Santa Rosa, and The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Jon has recently assumed the SJSU position of Master Electrician. I ·A.UL ~\AiilljCtii:STI:l? (Scenic Designer) is a senior in the Theatre Arts De-partment. He has previously designed sets for San Jose Children's Musical Theatre, Gilroy Community Theatre, and SJSU's production of Ondine. Paul has also designed costumes, worked as a Graphic Artist, assisted Professional Scenic Designer Ken Holamon, worked as a Scenic Artist, illustrated a children's book, Eggbert. the Magical Egg, appeared in over nine musicals, and played the part of Michael Barnes in this season's The Male Animal. Paul was chosen as the 1984-85 Outstanding Student/Researcher/Artist in Drama at SJSU. This summer he will be a Scenic Designer for the Summer Shakespeare festival at the Paul Masson Mountain Winery. Vl?()UUCTI()~ §TAJ=J= Technical Director ..... .... ... .......... ..... .......... ... ...... .. .. . ... . ...... .... ............. James R. Earle, Jr. Scenic Design Under the SupeNision of .... .. .... ............ .... .... .. .. .... .. .......... Dona marie Reeds Assistant to the Lighting Designer ... ......... ... ..... .. .. ... .... . ............ . ............. Carol Faye Couch ~ Lighting Under the SupeNision of ........................ ... .... .... .. .... .. ...... ........ .. . Kenneth R. Dorst Assistants to the Choreographer ......... ..... .... ........... ........ Kathy McHugh, Annie Yarborough Assistant Vocal Coach .. ... ..................... . · .... ..... .. ...... .. .. ....... .. .. ... ... ...... ... ... Elisa Camahort Stage Manager .......... ... .. ........... ... .... ..... ...... .... .... ... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .... ..... .. Lisa Blakeslee Assistant Stage Managers .................... ...... ..... .. .... .. ................... Roy Harline, Marcia Trask Rehearsal Pianist ..... .... ... ... ... .. ......... ........................ ...... .. ... .... .... ... ... .... .. Diana Redfern Scenery Construction Crew ... .......... ....... .. ... Steve Burright, Mark Covington, Martha Crouser, Gerald Hybarger, Brendan Ragotzy, Marcia Trask, Students of Drama 52 Scenic Artists ........ ... ... ............................ ..... ... .. ... ..... . Paul Manchester, Dona marie Reeds Stage Crewhead ... . .. .. ..... ... .. ...... ... ..... ........ . ............. .. .. ............ ......... .......... Roy Harline Stage Crew ........ .. ................................. ..... .. ...................... Estela Harline, Christine Tang Property Crewhead .... ...... ... ....... ..... ....... ... ... .. .... . .. .... ..................... ....... .... Marcia Trask Lighting Crewhead ... ................ ................ ... ... .. ............... ....... .... ..... ... .. . Leslie Fitzgerald Follow Spot Operators .......... .... ....................... .. .... .......... .... . John Quinn, Paul Manchester Costume Construction .......... Kathy Cascante, Mary Erickson, Leslie Fitzgerald, Betsey Hayman, Joan Johnson, Elizabeth Luce, Maureen Phillips, Raul Ramirez, Sharon Ridge, Students of Drama 52 Costume Running Crewhead .. .. .. ... ............ ... ... ...... .. .. ...... ............... .. ........ Audrey Walker Costume Assistant Crewhead ........ ........................ .. ..... .. ... ... .... .... .... .. .... .... Sharon Ridge Costume Running Crew ... ... .. .. .. ...... ....... Jennifer Biondi, Kelsey Harding, Monique Ockeloen, Maureen Phillips Costume Crafts SupeNisor .. ................ .... .... .... .... ....... .... ... ...... ............... ... . Morita Dingus Makeup Crew .. ... ... ...... .................. ........ ... ..... .. ................... ... ...... .. ..... . Ramon Sanchez Acknowledgements ............ Pat Hevey, San Jose Civic Light Opera for gorilla suit, University of Santa Clara Theatre Arts Department Raul Ramirez Ttitl Tl?t= Al?T~ Ut=VAl?TMt=~T Vl?()UUCTI()~ §TAJ=J= Stage Technician/Master Carpenter ................. .... ... ............. ........ ... ..... .. .. .. Steven Placke Scene Shop Assistants ...................... .. ...... ..... .... .. .... . Roy Harline, Jeff Richards, Jeanne Russ Property Coordinator ... ... .... .............. .......... . .... .. ............................ .. ... ...... . Cathy Moser Sound Technician .... ........ . ... .. .. .. ............... ......... ....... ............ ....... ... ...... .. . Robert Koontz Master Electrician ....... ... ....... . ...... .... . .......... ...... .... .. .... .... .. ......... .. .. ..... .. . Jon Krahenbuhl Lighting Technicians ......................... ... ... ..... .. ... .. ....... ....... .. ..... .. Carol Couch, Roy Harline Costume Technician/Costumer ... ........ ...... .. ... ... ...... .. ... ..... ................ .... ...... .. Eliza Chugg Costume Assistants ... ... ..... ....... Morita Dingus, Leslie Fitzgerald, Rhonda Roper, Audrey Walker Studio Theatre Technical Director ...... ................... .. ...... .. .... .. ...... .. .. .... .... .... Robert Koontz AUMI~I§Tl?ATIV~ §TAJ=J= Publicity Director ...... .. .... .......... ... ... ...... .......... ... ... .. ...... .. ................... .... .... . Rich Stafetas Publicity Assistant .. ... ........... ............. ........ ...... ... ..... . ...... ... ...... ....... Melanie Means Giese Graphic Artist/Designer ............ ...... ...... ...... .. ... ...... ..... ... ... ....... ... ..... .... .. Paul Manchester Photographers ........ ...... ...... .. ........ ..... .... ...... .. .. ... Scott Baker, William Holladay, Paul Vierra Box Office Manager .......... ......... .... .............. .. .. ... ........ ....... ...... .......... ..... Christine Tang 1.,-J Box Office Clerk .... ... ... ........... . . Ben Bergman, James Coulter, Pamela Depper, Jeff Richards, Maureen Smidebush, Marcia Trask House Manager ........... ......... ...... ....... .. .... ..... . .. ........ .... .... ... .. .... ....... ... Robert Campbell 

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