The People vs. Broadway Cast & Crew Page

WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!

In February of 2026, we will be launch what will hopefully become a new series. “The People vs…” It is a courtroom parody where the testimony and other action is delivered in song.  The audience will vote on the guilt or innocence of the defendant just like in our murder shows and we’ll change the ending based on what they decide.

The first outing is “The People vs. Broadway!”  In it, a Broadway star has been murdered and the players in an entirely different kind of drama have assembled in the courtroom.  A defendent accused of a heinous crime.  A prosecutor determined to put them behind bars.  A defense attorney trying to prevent a miscarriage of justice.  A judge overseeing the trial of the century.  A bailiff trying to keep order in the court.  A parade of witnesses telling their stories.

Four shows are currently planned for Thursday-Sunday, February 19-22.  Rehearsals will begin the first week of February.  Full Schedule is below.

If successful, we could do more of these shows with different musical genres, eras, or even singers such as “The People vs. Country” or “The People vs. The 80s” or “The People vs. Britney Spears.”

 

SAVANNAH CABARET GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • We will always strive to create a positive, friendly, supportive, and fun environment.
    • We are not getting rich, going to Broadway, or winning any awards for these shows so if we can’t have fun, why are we doing it?
  • We adhere to a strict “no assholes” policy.
    • The only drama we want is the one we’re putting on the stage.
  • We will always be on time for rehearsal, meetings, and shows.
    • Being late is not only detrimental to the production, it’s inconsiderate of your fellow cast members and crew who did what they needed to do to be on time.
  • We will always come prepared.
    • The small amount of time we have to rehearse together must be supplemented by your own work on your own time working on your lines, lyrics, songs, and characters.
  • We will pitch in to help wherever it is needed.
    • Everyone does everything including promoting the show since the more butts in seats, the more most cast and crew gets paid.

CHARACTERS & CAST

Songs and characters are still in flux and may change.

All roles are open to all ages (actors must be 21 or older), ethnicities, and gender/gender identity, however the characters must present as male/female as indicated.  Actors with disabilities are welcome, however please note that the theatre is on the second floor of a historic building and there is no elevator access.  

Sallie Just Sallie

JUDGE JUDY GAVELSTEIN

Tough as nails, “don’t pee on my shoes and tell me it’s raining” type.

  • Solo – I’m Still Here (Follies)
  • Duet with Marsha – Take Me Or Leave Me (Rent)
  • Women’s Number – For the Gaze (Death Becomes Her)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Ethan Goble

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY WILLIE PROVEITT

Ambitious and cuthroat prosecutor.

  • Solo – Schandenfreude (Avenue Q)
  • Duet with Sue – Suddenly Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors)
  • Men’s Number – Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat (Guys and Dolls)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Nicole  Borysowicz

DEFENSE ATTORNEY SUE DILIGENCE

Not the smartest tool in the shed.

  • Solo – Sexy (Mean Girls)
  • Duet with Will – Suddenly Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors)
  • Women’s Number – For the Gaze (Death Becomes Her)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Hannah Dodson

BAILIFF MARSHA LAW

Wants to be the center of attention.

  • Solo – When You’re Good to Mama (Chicago)
  • Duet with Judge Judy – Take Me or Leave Me (Rent)
  • Women’s Number – For the Gaze (Death Becomes Her)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Bailey Connor

DEFENDANT DAISY LEVI

Broadway actor accused of murder and not handling it well.

  • Solo – What’s Gonna Happen (Tootsie)
  • Duet with Hattie – For Good (Wicked)
  • Women’s Number – For the Gaze (Death Becomes Her)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Luisa Nolasco

PRODUCER EVITA VALJEAN (ACT 1)
USHERETTE LOLA TODD (ACT 2)

Evita is a wealthy pitbull and Roxie is very odd duck.  One actor will play both roles.

  • Solo – Independently Owned (Shucked)
  • Duet with Sweeney – Whatever Lola Wants (Damn Yankees)
  • Women’s Number – For the Gaze (Death Becomes Her)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Molly Alexander

POLICE DETECTIVE TEVYE JAVERT (ACT 1)
USHER SWEENEY BOWLES (ACT 2)

Tevye is a tough-as-nails cop who drinks a lot and Sweeny is a little weird.  One actor will play both roles.

  • Solo – I Am What I Am (La Cage aux Folles)
  • Duet with Lola – Whatever Lola Wants (Damn Yankees)
  • Men’s Number – Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat (Guys and Dolls)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Trey Coles

COMPOSER BOBBY HART (ACT 1)
DIRECTOR ALEXANDER HIGGINS (ACT 2)

Bobby is too emotional for his own good and Alexander is a jealous type.  One actor will play both roles.

  • Solo – Waving Through a Window (Dear Evan Hansen)
  • Duet with Harold – For Her (Great Gatsby)
  • Men’s Number – Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat (Guys and Dolls)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Rick Garman

LEADING MAN NATHAN BRICE (ACT 1)
CHOREOGRAPHER HAROLD HAMILTON (ACT 2)

Nathan is a macho man with a soft side and Harold is a softie with a macho streak.  One actor will play both roles.

  • Solo – Dear Bill (Operation Mincement)
  • Duet with Alexander – For Her (Great Gatsby)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

Gwen Leahy

PERSONAL ASSISTANT ROSE DOOLITTLE (ACT 1)
BROADWAY STAR HATTIE LATONE (ACT 2)
(Gwen Leahy)

Rose is tried of her thankless job and Hattie is awful.  One actor will play both roles.

  • Solo – Rose’s Turn (Gypsy)
  • Duet with Daisy – For Good (Wicked)
  • Women’s Number – For the Gaze (Death Becomes Her)
  • Ensemble – Another Op’nin, Another Show (Kiss Me Kate)
  • Ensemble – You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
  • Ensemble – TBD (opens the second act)
  • Ensemble – The Song You Can Ignore (original)
  • Ensemble – Don’t Stop Believin’ (Rock of Ages)
  • Killer – Solo chosen by actor/producer

MUSIC

Songs are in order as they appear in the script. 

(Savannah) Cabaret

by Guide Vocal Coming

NOTE: The instrumental edits out the first part of For Good – it starts with the main melody (lyric “I’ve heard it said…”).  The guide vocals still have the intro that we won’t be using.

ROLES, REQUIREMENTS, SALARY

All roles will be paid a minimum of $75 per performance (total of $300 for 4 performances) and are eligible to participate in the bonus pool.

CREATIVE/CREW

  • Light Designer – $150 flat fee
  • Light Operator – $40 per performance ($160) plus profit share
  • Sound Operator – $50 per performance ($200) plus profit share
  • Photographer  – $150 flat fee (for cast/character photos and show photos)

SHOW BONUS STRUCTURE

All cast members are eligible for being included in the show bonus pool.

IF the show makes a profit, 50% of profits from tickets sales less producer costs will be divided equally amongst the cast and crew participants in the pool (estimated to be 15 people for this show).

For illustrative purposes only:

  • Gross Profits: $10,000
  • Expenses: $5,000
  • Producer Costs: $1,000
  • Net Profits: $4,000
  • 50% of Net: $2,000
  • 50% of Net Divided by 12 participants: $166 each

Total compensation is therefore dependent on ticket sales, but paid cast and crew members will receive their base pay even if the show loses money.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Note: 
some things like costume fittings and set build will be added based on availability of needed cast and crew

Various January 26-February 6 Various Club One

1:1/2/3 Music/Character Rehearsals (done in person, scheduled by appointment: Calendly Link

Bailey 1 Hour Solo (What’s Gonna Happen) – Wed 1/28 11am
Molly 1 Hour Solo (I Am What I Am) – Thu 1/29 4:30pm
Molly & Luisa 1 Hour Duet (Whatever Lola Wants) – Thu 1/29 5:30pm
Luisa 1 Hour Solo (Independently Owned) – Thu 1/29 6:30pm
Nicole 1 Hour Solo (Sexy) – Sun 2/1 5pm
Nicole & Ethan 1 Hour Duet (Suddenly Seymour) – Sun 2/1 6pm
Ethan 1 Hour Solo (Schadenfreude) – Sun 2/1 7pm
Baily & Gwen 1 Hour Duet (For Good) – Mon 2/5 5pm
Gwen 1 Hour Solo (Rose’s Turn) – Thu 2/5 5:30pm

Tuesday February 3 7-10pm Club One Table Read All Cast Molly/Nicole 7:30
Wednesday February 4 6:30-10pm Club One Group Numbers, Vocal/Choreo
– Another Op’Nin, Another Show
– You Can’t Stop the Beat
– Don’t Stop Believin’
All Cast Molly 7:30
Saturday February 7 2-6pm Club One Group Numbers, Vocal/Choreo
– Act 2 Opener
– Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat
– For the Gaze
– The Song You Can Ignore
All Cast
Sunday February 8 2pm-6pm Club One Blocking, Staging, Choreo
– Block Act 1 & 2
– Stage/Chorego Background of Solos/Duets
All Cast
Monday February 9 6:30-10pm Club One Group Numbers Review, Choreo Review
– Another Op’Nin, Another Show
– You Can’t Stop the Beat
– Act 2 Opener
– Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat
– For the Gaze
– The Song You Can Ignore
– Don’t Stop Believin’
All Cast Molly 7:30
Tuesday February 10 6:30-10pm Club One Run Through on Book
– 6:30pm-7:30pm – Review group numbers/background
– 7:30pm – Start Run Through
All Cast Molly, Nicole 7:30pm
Wednesday February 11 6:30-10pm Club One Run Through on Book
– 6:30pm-7:30pm – Review group numbers/background
– 7:30pm – Start Run Through
All Cast Molly 7:30pm
Saturday February 14 2-5pm Club One Polishing/Reviewing and/or Run Through on Book
– TBD
All Cast & Crew
Sunday February 15 2-6pm Club One Run Through Off Book w/Line Calls, Lights, and Sound (no mics) All Cast & Crew
Monday February 16 6:30-10pm Club One Run-through Off Book w/Lights, Sound, Mics All Cast & Crew NO CONFLICTS
Tuesday February 17 6:30-10pm Club One Tech/Dress/Photos All Cast & Crew NO CONFLICTS
Wednesday February 18 6:30-10pm Club One Final Tech/Dress All Cast & Crew NO CONFLICTS
Thursday February 19 5-10pm Club One Call time 5pm; sound check 5:30pm; doors 6pm; show 7pm All Cast & Crew NO CONFLICTS
Friday February 20 5-10pm Club One Call time 5pm; sound check 5:30pm; doors 6pm; show 7pm All Cast & Crew NO CONFLICTS
Saturday February 21 1-6pm Club One Call time 1pm; sound check 1:30pm; doors 2pm; show 3pm All Cast & Crew NO CONFLICTS
Sunday February 22 1-6pm Club One Call time 1pm; sound check 1:30pm; doors 2pm; show 3pm All Cast & Crew NO CONFLICTS

 

CONTACT

    Rick Garman

    818-281-2600

    info@savannahcabaret.com