CABARET
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THE SET
Jenna McFarland Lord 
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CABARET was performed at
The Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music. Erin Kearney - Production Stage Manager Matt Stern - Musical Director Jenna McFarland Lord - Set Design Ryan Park - Costume Designer Jeff Adelberg - Lighting Designer Otis Sallid - Director Choreographer |
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COSTUMES
Ryan Park 
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DIRECTORS NOTES:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
In 1931 Berlin, indignities against Jews, blacks, gays and women by politicians, religious leaders and family members went unquestioned by the rest of the population, and gave rise to the Nazi party. This musical shows us how so many decent people who had the opportunity to speak out and make a difference did not. Because of this Cabaret seems more relevant than ever. I have completely stayed away from the “pop and glitz’ of previous productions and relied on the more angular, raw and deeply emotive designs of the period called German Expressionism. By casting an African American in the role of the Emcee, which is never (or rarely) done, I wanted to bring attention to the Afro-German struggle during this period in time. It seemed an appropriate directorial choice as currently we find ourselves in a world of great political and cultural change and upheaval. I would like to thank the Theater Division at Boston Conservatory at Berklee and all of the inspiring students for their talent, expertise and support. |
VIDEO GALLERY
OPENING AND WILLKOMMEN
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