Introducing Cabaret 2022

On Feb. 15, Oklahoma Christian University’s Cabaret will begin their showtimes. Twenty performers will put on “A Night of Song and Dance,” featuring songs from many different decades and musical genres. 

Junior Hope Evans has participated in Cabaret since her freshman year at Oklahoma Christian. Evans said after participating in Cabaret, she fell in love with it. 

“I didn’t really know what it was before I was in it myself, but it’s really like living out my Glee/show choir dreams since I didn’t have a group like this in high school,” Evans said. 

Cabaret will take place in Judd Theater and will be a shorter show compared to past years with a 16-song set list. 

“I feel like that’s really given us the opportunity to make the show a lot stronger,” Evans said. 

Senior Jalyn Green is taking part in Cabaret for the first time and said she has been auditioning since her freshman year and finally made it. 

“I have always loved to sing, and I thought it would be a fun opportunity to do what I love and learn how to dance in the process,” Green said. “I am thrilled to be in it because I have enjoyed watching the show every year and always wanted to be a part of such an amazing show.”

The cast of Cabaret have frequent practices leading up to the performances, which Evans said has brought everyone closer together. 

“The people in this show have become some of my best friends over the years,” Evans said. “It’s always so exciting to come back and see the new dresses, songs, and all the cool new things that our directors have planned.”

Green said the connections are one of her favorite things about being a part of Cabaret this year. 

“I have loved getting to know people in the cast,” Green said. “I have gotten so much closer to some people who I have never really talked to as much before.” 

Cabaret is working to keep the tradition alive at Oklahoma Christian during the challenges of the coronavirus. 

“With campus becoming more open now, we’ve been lucky to be able to move back into Judd Theatre for our show this year,” Evans siad. “I know the cast has been so thankful and extra careful when it comes to staying healthy.”

Green said the show will return to normal after taking place in Baugh in 2021. 

“Honestly COVID-19 hasn’t really changed the set-up of the show this year, which I know is such a big relief to all of us, especially those who were in it last year,” Green said. 

The 2021 Cabaret performance was altered because of the coronavirus and former director Terry Atteberry’s passing. 

For  2022, Cabaret is led by Kyle Pullen and Barbara Berard; one piece includes the Oklahoma Christian Jazz Band. Evans said the audience can expect lots of singing, dancing and some laughter. 

“We’ve put a lot of time and effort into this show and we just hope the fun we’re having on stage resonates with you and you have a good time,” Evans said. 

Green said people need to experience art at Oklahoma Christian and relax and enjoy a good show. 

“Students can expect a fun time with good singing and dancing,” Green said. “It is always fun to watch peers perform after all of the hard work they have put in, and I think the students at Oklahoma Chrisitian will be very impressed with what we have put together.” 

Tickets are currently on sale here and available for students, faculty, staff and anyone else who wishes to come.