Being on pro-staff for a show is an experience that cannot be easily described. Cabaret made that possible.Īrt intrigues us, inspires us, and challenges us as human beings. I have been the artistic director, special events coordinator, director, actor, stage crew, and more. In looking for opportunities to learn and grow as an artist, Cabaret opened doors for me that I could not even imagine were possible. I have always been inspired by the moments that prove just how powerful art can be. Art has always played a huge role in my life. Cabaret celebrates an artist’s dream and provides opportunities to learn and grow. "Being on pro-staff for a show at Cabaret Theatre is a wonderful experience. I didn't feel right just cutting it up and taking bits and pieces, so here it is. One of the most meaningful responses I received was from Courtney King, Class of 2015. Obviously, I had a lot of help when compiling this list of reasons. When I heard RNL existed, I thought, "Yeah, I think this is my thing!" And then I would go home and watch reruns of SNL and watch Kristen Wig and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and think that I wanted to be like them. I was the awkward kid that would go to school, feel out of place and would try to be funny, and nobody would laugh at me. Raynee Morris: I love sketch comedy and SNL was honestly a safe haven for me growing up. There is just a synergetic attitude here and it's great. Coming to rehearsal knowing that everyone is going to be in a good mood is awesome. I saw the show last fall and it was awesome! One of my close friends was in the show and said I should try out, I said "why not" and they thought I was funny for whatever reason and here I am! My favorite part about this is just hanging out with everyone, it's the best part. Jake Torsiello (Senior, History): I've never done anything in theatre before this. This cast has definitely found a home within RNL, and hearing them talking about it will put a smile on anyone's face! This is cool because I don't normally write comedy - I tend to be a serious writer and a funny actress so it was weird to write comedy and see people like it!
This is my first semester having a sketch performed in the show, but I've been writing for a while. Raynee Morris (Senior, Ecology Evolution and Natural Resources): I started writing last semester for the RNL digital short. So I love acting, but I am also really loving directing these sketches and seeing the people that I casted within the group really shin it makes me think that I did something cool! There is something very rewarding about writing something and people enjoying what you created. You can do your own thing and write your own jokes and it’s fun!Ībid Hassan (Senior, Theatre major and DCIM minor): Writing has become a recent passion of mine. I don’t see myself as much of a playwright, but as far as sketches go, I think I’m really messed up in the head so I can’t wait to write the craziest stuff and that’s what sets it apart from other things at Cabaret. Kim Bollard (Sophomore-ish, Theatre and Journalism): I love comedy and this is kind of an outlet for me to write crazy things and my own stuff. The answers I received about this creative process really showed the passion these students have for the theatre - on and off the stage.
RNL is a great opportunity for students to write their own sketches and direct them with an energetic and talented cast.