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M. Tomas (Emcee)

“When you perform . . . you are out of yourself-larger and more potent, more beautiful. You are for minutes heroic. This is power. This is glory on earth. And it is yours nightly.”

-Agnes de Mille

Kelli Harless (Sally Bowles)

I'm excited and honored to have this opportunity. It's always a challenge to portray someone that makes choices very different from you. I hope you enjoy the show.

Recent roles at Patio include: “Much Ado About Nothing” (Ursula); “Guys & Dolls” (General Cartwright); and with Dramama, “Smell of the Kill” (Nicky). Don't let the Nazi's get you down, remember to live, laugh & love -- Life is a Cabaret! Thanks to the family for letting me come play!

Jonathan Rossall (Clifford Bradshaw)

“...artists use lies to tell the truth, while politicians use them to cover the truth up." -V for Vendetta . To me, Cabaret is more than a sordid story of the decadence of Berlin in the 1930's. The characters, though fictional, portray in a flagrant manner how many of us, in a manner often imperceptible to ourselves, respond to issues outside the narrow confines of our personal lives. My thanks go out to all my fellow cast members who exhibited the good character necessary to see this thing through.

Nick Bonacker (Ernst Ludwig)

Nick Bonacker grew up in San Diego County on Point Loma. He moved to the East for most of his adult life where he did lots of University, Community, and Children’s theater. He worked for Eli and Edith Landau at The American Film Theater in New York City in the early seventies. Some of Nick’s pals include Katherine Hepburn, Julie Harris, Leon Arthur, Basil Rathbone, Maximillian Shell, and Craig Noel. It’s not name dropping. These folk all stimulated and brought rich experiences to Nick’s life.

Lee Donnelly (Fraulein Schneider)

Frln. Schneider is a role Lee has waited for for a very long time – since she was just out of college back in upstate New York. Now that she finally has her chance, she’s committed to lowering her singing voice enough to do it well, but not so much that her choir director removes her from the soprano section. This is Lee’s first musical at Patio although she has done many other shows here, from The Children’s Hour in 1981 as Karen to the wonderful multiple roles in The Dining Room in 2003.

JJ Rowley (Rudolf Schultz)

To paraphrase Woody Allen, the only difference between Jews and Catholics is that Jews are born with guilt and Catholics have to learn it. So, JJ is well equipped to don a yarmulka and step into the role of Rudolph Schultz. JJ has most recently appeared in Patio’s productions of “The Tempest” (as Gonzalo) and “The Weir” (as Finbar) under the able direction of Richard Gant. Geniessen Sie die Vorstellung!

Gretchen Pili (Fraulein Kost)

Active at Patio Playhouse since 1980, Gretchen was the train conductor in the 1991 Patio production of Cabaret, so she has been promoted, sort of. Some other roles, include Louisa in Ladies in Retirement, Agnes Gooch in Auntie Mame, Penny in You Can’t Take It With You, Madame Armfelt in A Little Night Music, and Mrs. Antrobus in The Skin of Our Teeth. She was last seen as Agatha in Guys and Dolls.

Kit Kat Girls

Lindsey O'Connor
Tiffany Paster
Kat Perhach
Bonnie Egan
Caro Louise Aristei

Lindsey O'Connor (Kit Kat Girl)
Cabaret is Lindsey's fifth show at Patio Playhouse. She recently performed in last summer's "Guys and Dolls" as a Hot Box Girl. She has played Marian in "The Music Man" and Maria in "The Sound of Music". Lindsey has danced for 13 years and is delighted to be a part of such a wonderful and challenging show.

Tiffany Paster (Kit Kat Girl)
Tiffany has been performing since she was 7 and has become addicted to the stage. She has been in such shows as The Pajama Game, Annie, The King & I, Damn Yankees, Gypsy and Chicago. She loves performing and will continue to do so as long as she can. Much love to her family and friends for being so supportive.

Kat Perhach (Kit Kat Girl)
Kat has been directing, producing, dancing, and tech-ing her way through the San Diego area for the last seven years. Though rare, she has ventured on stage a few times. Her last roles at Patio were Gladys in “The Pajama Game” and the gyrating Tintinabula in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”. This performance is dedicated to the S.S. Perhach, her little Seraphim.

Bonnie Egan (Kit Kat Girl)
Bonnie is excited to be making her Patio debut in "Cabaret". She recently appeared on stage at Theatrx in "American Standard" as Trudy. She has appeared in numerous films at Palomar college & SDSU. Bonnie currently studies acting for film and television at Carey Scott's Rehearsal Room in San Diego. Many thanks to my family and friends for all of their support. And thanks to the cast and crew for giving me a chance to do what I love the most, perform!

Caro Louise Aristei (Kit Kat Girl)
Caro is a relative newcomer to the stage, but she has encountered wonderful co-thespians in every production. The last play she was in was "Fruitcakes" here at Patio. She would like to thank all of her friends and family for their unflagging love and support.

Kit Kat Boys

Michael Perry
Wes Jackson
Raul Kohl

Michael Perry (Kit Kat Boy/Victor)
Michael Perry grew up a few miles from the Palo Alto Children's Theater, where he performed in dozens of shows ranging from Jesus Christ, Superstar to Go-Go the Blue Gorilla. More recently, he has sung in the annual musical theater revue at Chalice UU Congregation, in Escondido. Cabaret is his first production with Patio Playhouse. He currently employs himself as a singer/songwriter/guitarist, and his first album is expected to be completed by summer.

Wes Jackson (Kit Kat Boy/Bobby)
This is Wes’s first performance at Patio Playhouse and he is excited to be a part of the show. He has studied and performed theatre at Western Kentucky University but this is his first performance in a musical. Wes has lived in Escondido for the past seven years and recently retired his wings in the airline industry. He would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their patience, warm welcome, and support and looks forward to working with them in future productions.

Raul Kohl (Kit Kat Boy/NAZI thug)
Raul "The King of Cheese" Kohl is a 17 year old senior at Fallbrook High School and is making his first appearance for Patio Playhouse. Raul, however, has been acting since the age of 6. Most recently, he has been seen in the Black Jesters improv troupe and in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” as Jacob. Raul hopes to continue acting with Patio Playhouse and wants to thank everyone who supports him.

Max & NAZI Thugs

Stephen Rich
Rick Zimmer
Raul Kohl

Stephen A. Rich (NAZI Thug)
Steve has always loved theater and has been involved with theater wherever he was. He has received Aubrey and Patio Awards for his various roles. His most recent role was in Fruitcakes as “Mack”. He made his directing debut recently with “Smell of the Kill”. Steve, a Nazi Guard, says “You vill put down the knitting, the book, and the broom, and come to the Cabaret and you vill enjoy.”

Rick Zimmer (Max)
Rick is making his Patio debut in “Cabaret”. He insists that he did not get the role by sleeping with the director, regardless of the rumors. In fact, he asserts that she had to sleep with him in order to be allowed to direct. Regardless, he is happy to be here and helping bring the director’s vision to life.

Raul Kohl (Kit Kat Boy/NAZI thug) See above.

Mime & Patrons

Elizabeth Rich
Julio Mas
Joanne Terry

Elizabeth Rich (Brunhilde/Mime)
I enjoy all aspects of theater, on stage and behind the scenes. During my teen years I was very active in the theater and won a Dramatics medal for outstanding services and performances. My favorite role is always the current role. Playing a mime is interesting because the most difficult thing for an actor or an actress is knowing he or she must refrain from speaking. Despite the teasing that “a mime is a terrible thing to waste”, I enjoyed the character development.

Don Julio Mas (Kit Kat Patron)
Don Julio made his debut at Patio Playbouse in 2003 in Man Of La Mancha which won for him an Aubrey Award nomination. He followed that up with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Gypsy, Inspecting Carol, as understudy in The Pajama Game and most recently, The Tempest and The Mousetrap. In Adams Avenue Gallery of the Arts he performed in The Bad Date Theater and Our Lady of 121st Street.

Joanne Terry (Kit Kat Patron)
You may remember Joanne as last season's Millie Moon in "Chicken Every Sunday", for which she received an Aubrey Award Nomination. This year she is delighted to play "background" for this talented cast and crew. "Danke Schöen", Fraulein Zimmer!!!

Cabaret Set
                      Cabaret Set


                Bedroom scene

Living Room scene

Fruit Shop Window Party

Cabaret Set - Patio Playhouse
Mar 2nd - Apr 1st, 2007

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	M. Tomas (Emcee) “When you perform . . . you are out of yourself-larger and more potent, more beautiful. You are for minutes heroic. This is power. This is glory on earth. And it is yours nightly.” -Agnes de Mille

	Kelli Harless (Sally Bowles) I'm excited and honored to have this opportunity. It's always a challenge to portray someone that makes choices very different from you. I hope you enjoy the show. Recent roles at Patio include: “Much Ado About Nothing” (Ursula); “Guys & Dolls” (General Cartwright); and with Dramama, “Smell of the Kill” (Nicky). Don't let the Nazi's get you down, remember to live, laugh & love -- Life is a Cabaret! Thanks to the family for letting me come play!

	Jonathan Rossall (Clifford Bradshaw) “...artists use lies to tell the truth, while politicians use them to cover the truth up." -V for Vendetta . To me, Cabaret is more than a sordid story of the decadence of Berlin in the 1930's. The characters, though fictional, portray in a flagrant manner how many of us, in a manner often imperceptible to ourselves, respond to issues outside the narrow confines of our personal lives. My thanks go out to all my fellow cast members who exhibited the good character necessary to see this thing through.

	Nick Bonacker (Ernst Ludwig) Nick Bonacker grew up in San Diego County on Point Loma. He moved to the East for most of his adult life where he did lots of University, Community, and Children’s theater. He worked for Eli and Edith Landau at The American Film Theater in New York City in the early seventies. Some of Nick’s pals include Katherine Hepburn, Julie Harris, Leon Arthur, Basil Rathbone, Maximillian Shell, and Craig Noel. It’s not name dropping. These folk all stimulated and brought rich experiences to Nick’s life.

	Lee Donnelly (Fraulein Schneider) Frln. Schneider is a role Lee has waited for for a very long time – since she was just out of college back in upstate New York. Now that she finally has her chance, she’s committed to lowering her singing voice enough to do it well, but not so much that her choir director removes her from the soprano section. This is Lee’s first musical at Patio although she has done many other shows here, from The Children’s Hour in 1981 as Karen to the wonderful multiple roles in The Dining Room in 2003.

	JJ Rowley (Rudolf Schultz) To paraphrase Woody Allen, the only difference between Jews and Catholics is that Jews are born with guilt and Catholics have to learn it. So, JJ is well equipped to don a yarmulka and step into the role of Rudolph Schultz. JJ has most recently appeared in Patio’s productions of “The Tempest” (as Gonzalo) and “The Weir” (as Finbar) under the able direction of Richard Gant. Geniessen Sie die Vorstellung!

	Gretchen Pili (Fraulein Kost) Active at Patio Playhouse since 1980, Gretchen was the train conductor in the 1991 Patio production of Cabaret, so she has been promoted, sort of. Some other roles, include Louisa in Ladies in Retirement, Agnes Gooch in Auntie Mame, Penny in You Can’t Take It With You, Madame Armfelt in A Little Night Music, and Mrs. Antrobus in The Skin of Our Teeth. She was last seen as Agatha in Guys and Dolls.

Kit Kat Girls Lindsey O'Connor Tiffany Paster Kat Perhach Bonnie Egan Caro Louise Aristei	Lindsey O'Connor (Kit Kat Girl) Cabaret is Lindsey's fifth show at Patio Playhouse. She recently performed in last summer's "Guys and Dolls" as a Hot Box Girl. She has played Marian in "The Music Man" and Maria in "The Sound of Music". Lindsey has danced for 13 years and is delighted to be a part of such a wonderful and challenging show. Tiffany Paster (Kit Kat Girl) Tiffany has been performing since she was 7 and has become addicted to the stage. She has been in such shows as The Pajama Game, Annie, The King & I, Damn Yankees, Gypsy and Chicago. She loves performing and will continue to do so as long as she can. Much love to her family and friends for being so supportive. Kat Perhach (Kit Kat Girl) Kat has been directing, producing, dancing, and tech-ing her way through the San Diego area for the last seven years. Though rare, she has ventured on stage a few times. Her last roles at Patio were Gladys in “The Pajama Game” and the gyrating Tintinabula in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”. This performance is dedicated to the S.S. Perhach, her little Seraphim. Bonnie Egan (Kit Kat Girl) Bonnie is excited to be making her Patio debut in "Cabaret". She recently appeared on stage at Theatrx in "American Standard" as Trudy. She has appeared in numerous films at Palomar college & SDSU. Bonnie currently studies acting for film and television at Carey Scott's Rehearsal Room in San Diego. Many thanks to my family and friends for all of their support. And thanks to the cast and crew for giving me a chance to do what I love the most, perform! Caro Louise Aristei (Kit Kat Girl) Caro is a relative newcomer to the stage, but she has encountered wonderful co-thespians in every production. The last play she was in was "Fruitcakes" here at Patio. She would like to thank all of her friends and family for their unflagging love and support.

Kit Kat Boys Michael Perry Wes Jackson Raul Kohl	Michael Perry (Kit Kat Boy/Victor) Michael Perry grew up a few miles from the Palo Alto Children's Theater, where he performed in dozens of shows ranging from Jesus Christ, Superstar to Go-Go the Blue Gorilla. More recently, he has sung in the annual musical theater revue at Chalice UU Congregation, in Escondido. Cabaret is his first production with Patio Playhouse. He currently employs himself as a singer/songwriter/guitarist, and his first album is expected to be completed by summer. Wes Jackson (Kit Kat Boy/Bobby) This is Wes’s first performance at Patio Playhouse and he is excited to be a part of the show. He has studied and performed theatre at Western Kentucky University but this is his first performance in a musical. Wes has lived in Escondido for the past seven years and recently retired his wings in the airline industry. He would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their patience, warm welcome, and support and looks forward to working with them in future productions. Raul Kohl (Kit Kat Boy/NAZI thug) Raul "The King of Cheese" Kohl is a 17 year old senior at Fallbrook High School and is making his first appearance for Patio Playhouse. Raul, however, has been acting since the age of 6. Most recently, he has been seen in the Black Jesters improv troupe and in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” as Jacob. Raul hopes to continue acting with Patio Playhouse and wants to thank everyone who supports him.

Max & NAZI Thugs Stephen Rich Rick Zimmer Raul Kohl	Stephen A. Rich (NAZI Thug) Steve has always loved theater and has been involved with theater wherever he was. He has received Aubrey and Patio Awards for his various roles. His most recent role was in Fruitcakes as “Mack”. He made his directing debut recently with “Smell of the Kill”. Steve, a Nazi Guard, says “You vill put down the knitting, the book, and the broom, and come to the Cabaret and you vill enjoy.” Rick Zimmer (Max) Rick is making his Patio debut in “Cabaret”. He insists that he did not get the role by sleeping with the director, regardless of the rumors. In fact, he asserts that she had to sleep with him in order to be allowed to direct. Regardless, he is happy to be here and helping bring the director’s vision to life. Raul Kohl (Kit Kat Boy/NAZI thug) See above.

Mime & Patrons Elizabeth Rich Julio Mas Joanne Terry	Elizabeth Rich (Brunhilde/Mime) I enjoy all aspects of theater, on stage and behind the scenes. During my teen years I was very active in the theater and won a Dramatics medal for outstanding services and performances. My favorite role is always the current role. Playing a mime is interesting because the most difficult thing for an actor or an actress is knowing he or she must refrain from speaking. Despite the teasing that “a mime is a terrible thing to waste”, I enjoyed the character development. Don Julio Mas (Kit Kat Patron) Don Julio made his debut at Patio Playbouse in 2003 in Man Of La Mancha which won for him an Aubrey Award nomination. He followed that up with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Gypsy, Inspecting Carol, as understudy in The Pajama Game and most recently, The Tempest and The Mousetrap. In Adams Avenue Gallery of the Arts he performed in The Bad Date Theater and Our Lady of 121st Street. Joanne Terry (Kit Kat Patron) You may remember Joanne as last season's Millie Moon in "Chicken Every Sunday", for which she received an Aubrey Award Nomination. This year she is delighted to play "background" for this talented cast and crew. "Danke Schöen", Fraulein Zimmer!!!


Cabaret Set Cabaret Set Bedroom scene Living Room scene Fruit Shop Window Party Cabaret Set - Patio Playhouse Mar 2nd - Apr 1st, 2007


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