Funhouse Lounge

Cabaret

A government bent on silencing the media and cleansing its citizenry; lies and corruption dominate the headlines; nationalism slowly infects us and our neighbors start to disappear.

Outside… life is disappointing. But in the Kit Kat Klub… life is BEAUTIFUL!!

Come witness an event unlike any other in Portland as Fuse Theatre Ensemble and The OUTwright Theatre Festival present a site-specific rendering of queer icons John Kander and Fred Ebb’s most iconic musical, Cabaret. Step back in time to investigate the present as last century’s headlines become today’s tweets and we are reminded once again how society can creep slowly towards fascism without even realizing it.

There is no use permitting the Prophet of Doom to wipe every smile away. Life is a Cabaret, old chum. Come to the Cabaret!!

Content warning: Mature audience only. Nazi imagery. Nudity. Implied alcohol and drug use.

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

Directed and Designed by Rusty Tennant
Choreographed by Kate Mura
Musical Direction by Matt Insley
Costume Design by Jessica Bobillot
Stage Managed by Jenn Lindell

CAST:
Sally – Gwendolyn Duffy
Emcee – Ernie Lijoi
Cliff – Alec Cameron Lugo
Fraulein Schneider – Dmae Roberts
Herr Schultz – Glenn Williams
Ernst – Michael J. Teufel
Fraulein Kost – Sara Fay Goldman
Ensemble – Christopher Beatty,
Kimo Camat,
Kate Faye Cummings,
Nikolas Hoback,
Shani Harris-Bagwell,
Signe Larsen,
Sofia May-Cuxim


Twisted

We all know the story of Aladdin, the plucky little street rat who makes good, despite the scheming of the evil Ja’far and his palace guards. But, what if that wasn’t the REAL story? What if the true hero of the story was a man who, despite all odds, sacrifices his reputation, his position, even the love of his life, all to save his beloved Kingdom? And, what if that man was none other than Ja’far himself?

Facing a dim-witted sultan, a corrupt system, a maddeningly silly Genie, a heartless thief, and an invasion from a neighboring kingdom, can one good man stand up to all this, and not get Twisted? Come find out in this rousing, raucous and randy musical comedy.

Additional shows added by popular demand!!!

Dates: Thursdays thru Saturdays, April 27th thru May 27th, 6:45pm
Sunday matinees on May 7th and 21st, 2pm

Add’l dates: Saturday matinee May 27th, 2pm
Thursday thru Saturday, June 1st thru June 3rd, 6:45pm

Tickets start at $25

Starring:  Aidan Nolan, Cassandra Pangelinan, Rhansen Mars, Kylie Rose, Landy Lamb, Jeremy Clubb, Kristin Barrett, Brandy Schnaars, Jaiden Wirth, Darrell McGee, Kenzie Chapman

Directed by Andy Barrett

Musical Direction by James Liptak

Music by AJ Holmes, Lyrics by Kaley McMahon, Book by Matt Lang, Nick Lang, and Eric Kahn Gale

All ages welcome–this show is rated PG-13ish/R for adult language, themes, sexual situations, and general wickedness.


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