On December 11 and 12 at 8 p.m., you should be in Reeves Theatre. Yes, you. Why?
Some of UT’s finest singers and songstresses will be belting out notes that could shake Vaughn Center to its foundation that night.
Sophomore Rhiannon Crawford would like you to be there, too.
“It’s a wide variety of talent and the songs are a unique style,” he said.
The theatre department will be hosting its annual cabaret performance for two nights only completely free to UT students and you do not want to miss it.
Professor Michael Staczar is directing the show named An Affair of the Heart.
The show will consist of some musical theatre-style numbers, as well as more contemporary and jazzy songs—a variety show that appeals to everyone.
The students that will be participating in the show this year are a talented group.
Not all are musical theatre majors, either.
Each has dedicated their time since late September to rehearsing for the cabaret.
According to the cabaret’s Facebook event, the cast this year features Lauren Andersson, Rhiannon Crawford, Ninotchka Ivonne, Kaitlyn Rosen, Kayla Schaffer, Matt
Duhamel, Zachary Hines, Gabe Saienni, Brandon Shea and Jamie Wasley.
The music will be performed by Tara Swartzbaugh.
Stage Manager Meagan Tucker will be working behind the scenes.
You may not recognize every song that is performed, but Crawford is sure that students will still connect with the emotions evoked by the show.
“Prepare your heart for the journey it’s about to take,” said Crawford.
For more information please contact at (813) 253-6212.
Amanda Sieradzki can be reached at asieradzki@spartans.ut.edu.