Give My Regards to Broadway: A 4th of July Cabaret

Join us for a star-spangled celebration of Broadway and the 4th of July! We are currently seeking performers to join our patriotic cabaret, Give My Regards to Broadway.

Audition Date & Time

Wednesday, June 3

5:00–8:00 PM

Location

Leslie W. Johnson Theatre

(Horace Mann Middle School campus)

Show Information

Celebrate the 4th of July with a dazzling tribute to the music that shaped the American musical theatre tradition. Give My Regards to Broadway: A 4th of July Cabaret is seeking dynamic singers, actors, and storyteller-performers for a patriotic cabaret featuring iconic Broadway classics and contemporary favorites.

This spirited production honors the legendary composers and lyricists who defined Broadway across generations — from George Gershwin and Cole Porter to Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Jonathan Larson, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Performers should be comfortable delivering both heartfelt storytelling and high-energy musical numbers in an intimate cabaret-style setting.

We Are Seeking

Strong vocalists of all voice types, backgrounds, and ages
Youth and adult performers are welcome

What to Prepare

16–32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show
(classic Broadway, golden age, contemporary Broadway, patriotic Americana, etc.)
You are encouraged to bring songs you are interested in performing in the cabaret

Sample ideas include: Wicked, Songs for a New World, The Music Man, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Spring Awakening, The Little Mermaid, Rent — any piece written by a U.S.-based composer will be considered.

Production Style

This cabaret-style celebration blends beloved show tunes, theatrical storytelling, and patriotic spirit into an uplifting evening honoring America through Broadway music. Performers may be featured in solos, duets, small ensembles, and full-company numbers.

Production Details

Rehearsal Dates: June 8 – July 2
Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00–8:00 PM at Horace Mann
Performance Date: July 4, late morning (immediately after the downtown parade; approximately 11:00 AM)

All performers will be asked to submit an audition form (online using this form, or a paper version at auditions) and complete a background check before being formally cast.

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DIRECTOR
Abi Charbonneau

Abi Charbonneau (she/her/hers) is a Midwest-born actress and theater artist. Working across the United States, she has collaborated as a Teaching Artist and Director with companies like the New York City Ballet, The REV Theatre Company, Theatre Aspen, First Stage, Overture Center, Madison Children’s Theater, First Stage, Danceworks MKE and more while being a proud alumni of the New School (2024). Currently working as the Executive Assistant at Sheboygan Theater Company, she strives to create accessible theater experiences for all art makers that are rooting in the creative practice of devising. RECENT CREDITS: Barbie Princess and the Pauper (Barbiefest @ the Chain), Les Femme Mousquetaires (New York Theater Festival), Vincent: A New Musical (NY Workshop Cast), Legally Blonde (Sheboygan Theater Company)