Cabaret the Musical
by PIO on Apr 16, 2024GILROY, CA - Gavilan College’s Theatre Arts Program is excited to invite the community to its spring production of the musical Cabaret, which opens on May 3 at 8 pm, with subsequent performances on May 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18, and with an afternoon performance taking place at 2 pm on May 11.
Gav’s Theatre Arts Program Director and long-time faculty member, Dr. John Lawton Haehl, excitedly shared:
“Cabaret is an amazing musical that combines wonderful character-driven songs and iconic dance numbers. The book by Joe Masterhoff, based on the works of Christopher Isherwood, is full of characters struggling to survive in a rapidly changing society. It creates amazing opportunities for our talented students to entertain us. Join us for our cabaret at the Gavilan Theater!”
General admission is $25
Student and Senior admission are $15
Tickets can be purchased at the door for the above prices, or online with a processing fee
Playing the lead role of Sally Bowles is Grace Zendejas, now in her final semester at Gavilan College, before transferring to a university in the fall. Zendejas played Sandy in Gavilan’s Spring production of Grease, the musical, as well as Ariel Moore in San Benito Stage Company’s summer 2023 production of Footloose. In her free time, she enjoys shopping at vintage stores and having picnics.
First year Gav Theatre major, Caroline Drayton, will play the role of Fritzie, as well as the understudy for Sally Bowles and Willkommen. Caroline currently serves as the Vice President of Gavilan Theatre and Dramatic Activities Club, T.A.D.A. She has performed in numerous SVCT productions, as well Ann Sobrato High School’s Theatre Society production. She was last seen in their 2023 musical Into the Woods, as The Witch.
For further information contact the Director of the Gavilan Theatre Arts Program:
Dr. John Lawton Haehl: jlawtonhaehl@gavilan.edu