Katie Nowak | Actor & Stage Manager
Life is a Queer Cabaret: 1st Edition
Piano Accompanist & Vocalist
Essential Invisible Productions
dir. Makenna Van Raalte | Winter 2024
Production Description
What does it mean for Cabaret's Emcee to be played by a woman? For Jack Kelly to be queer? For Audrey or Seymour to be played by trans actors? Identities hold significance and power, and with a backlog of many cis, often straight or straight-assumed characters, there is value in exploring and changing the narrative.
Whether it be for a nuanced dramatic effect or a comedic one, we are here to explore musical theater gender-f*ckery (and beyond)! Join us for an evening of musical theatre and queer joy!
Photos
photos by Emmitt Socey
Performance Reel
Life is a Queer Cabaret: 2nd Edition
Piano Accompanist & Vocalist
Essential Invisible Productions
dir. Makenna Van Raalte | Summer 2025
Production Description
After a sellout showcase earlier this year, Life is a QUEER Cabaret returns with a new host of performers challenging gender binaries.
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Life Is A Queer Cabaret is back at Dorothy's to celebrate Pride Month with a night of musical theatre and queerness!
This cabaret invites performers to challenge traditional musical theatre gender norms in a celebration of queer expression. What does it mean for Cabaret’s Emcee to be played by a woman? For Jack Kelly to be queer? For Audrey or Seymour to be played by trans actors?
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Identities hold significance and power, and with a backlog of many cis, often straight or straight-assumed characters, there is value in exploring and changing the narrative.
Photos
