Musician Auditions for Cabaret

Book by JOE MASTEROFF
Based on the play by JOHN VAN DRUTEN and stories by CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD
Music by JOHN KANDER
Lyrics by FRED EBB
Original Production Co-directed and Choreographed by ROB MARSHALL
Original Production Directed by SAM MENDES

Directed by Kay Astop
Musical Direction by Chelsea Wellman
Choreography by Danielle Desmarais
Orchestra Direction by Neil West

Audition Dates

Audition Location

Auditions are held at FRC Studios, 1-4619 6 St NE.

Audition Requirements

Please note that FRC produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, and does not financially compensate participants except for pre-approved show-related expenses.

If you have played with FRC before, please book a PHONE INTERVIEW on Thursday January 29th. The Orchestra Director, Neil West, will call you at the number you specify on the sign-up form.

If you have NOT played with FRC before, please book an IN-PERSON AUDITION on either Thursday January 29th, or Saturday January 31st. Video submissions are permitted for those unable to attend in-person. Musicians wanting to submit a video are still required to sign-up for an audition slot, and we ask that you please share a link to your video within your sign-up form.

Audition requirements for in-person/video auditions:
— Auditioners will receive sheet music via email to prepare ahead of the audition that is a representative example of the music of the show. We are aiming to send this music out on January 25th. As such, we recommend signing-up for an audition slot prior to this date to leave yourself ample time to prepare.

About the Show

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken by English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish.

Rehearsals

The first orchestra rehearsal is tentatively slotted for Sunday, February 8th, from 7-9 PM. Rehearsals will be on Sunday evenings going forward. Later in the process, select few rehearsals will be with the cast and held on Monday/Wednesday evenings from 7-10 PM, with one Saturday afternoon rehearsals (still TBD).
The final rehearsal schedule will be determined by the Orchestra Director once all musical parts are assigned.

Rehearsals will be held primarily at our new production space, FRC Studios, located at 1-4619 6 Street NE.

PLEASE NOTE: For the week prior to opening (i.e. beginning Sunday May 10th), please expect a rehearsal or other activity on each day.

Run Dates

May 15th - 30th 2026, Victor Mitchell Theatre - Pumphouse Theatres

Instruments Required

• Piano
• Keyboard (skill on accordion considered an asset, but not required)
• Reeds: Clarinet / Alto Saxophone
• Reeds: Clarinet / Tenor Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Drums / Percussion
• Banjo / Guitar
• Double Bass

Book your audition online

Please choose an audition time below and complete the request form.

Thursday January 29, 2026

5:00pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
5:10pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
5:20pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
5:30pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
5:40pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
5:50pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
6:00pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
6:10pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
6:20pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
6:30pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
6:40pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
6:50pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
7:00pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
7:10pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
7:20pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
7:30pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
7:40pm[Book] (PHONE or IN-PERSON)
7:50pmFull (PHONE or IN-PERSON)

Saturday January 31, 2026

11:00am[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
11:10am[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
11:20am[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
11:30am[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
11:40am[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
11:50am[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
12:00pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
12:10pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
12:20pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
12:30pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
12:40pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
12:50pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
1:00pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
1:10pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
1:20pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
1:30pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
1:40pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)
1:50pm[Book] (IN-PERSON ONLY)

FRC holds open auditions for all of our shows for both actors and musicians.
To be among the first to hear, SIGN UP to volunteer as an actor or for the instrument of your choice.
Or register for the Calgary-ACTS mailing list at http://www.calgary-acts.com.