SOLO CABARET INCUBATOR

As part of our mission to develop the next generation of musical theatre storytellers, Three Rivers Music Theatre has dreamed up our Solo Cabaret Incubator. From a pool of audition submissions, we will select up to four local artists annually to collaborate in developing a full-scale cabaret show from start to finish to be presented on our stage.  We will provide one-on-one training and coaching for the debut show; produce the marketing materials; produce the debut show; work with the artist on promotional and marketing materials for future opportunities and help to promote the artist to other performance venues in the region. Selected Solo Cabaret Incubator artists and their shows will be considered for a full-scale production in our Cabaret Series the following season, which will include a share in the production profits!

HOW TO AUDITION:

PLEASE PREPARE A VIDEO AUDITION INCLUDING THE CRITERIA LISTED BELOW. PLEASE EMAIL THE VIDEO FILE OR A PRIVATE YOUTUBE/VIMEO LINK TO ANDY@THREERIVERSMUSICTHEATRE.COM. PHONE RECORDINGS ARE TOTALLY FINE!

  • Introduce yourself with your name, preferred pronouns, and the title of your proposed solo cabaret show.

  • Tell us about your cabaret show. What is the thematic through-line for all of your songs? Why is this concept or theme important to you? What ideas excite you about your show? How is your show unique? Etc.

  • What is your set list? What songs will you be singing in your proposed solo show?

  • Will your solo show include any guest performers? If so, who?

  • Sing two full songs from your proposed solo show. Be sure to introduce each song as you would in the context of your show. Do you have a personal story or connection associated with this song? Maybe touch on why/how this song fits your show theme. Ideal banter before/between songs should be thoughtful, succinct, and well-rehearsed. Don’t underestimate the value of great banter.

VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON TUESDAY, MAY 21ST. SELECTED ARTISTS FOR OUR INAUGURAL SOLO CABARET INCUBATOR SERIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT OUR FUNDRAISER EVENT ON FRIDAY, MAY 24TH.