II CABARET"
Costume Plot
ACT I, SC I Time 1929-1930 Berlin, Germany
MASTEROF CEREt~ONIES Black tails, white shirt, wing collar pink satin vest, pink bow tie, cane KIT KAT BAND Red and gold scanties, with long fringe skirts, elaborate sequined. Black gloves black, hose, mid thigh, skimmer hats w/plumes KIT KAT GIRLS Various leotards, sequined, one with ruffled rhumba skirt, others with black cats on front kitty whiskers head pieces ~1AITRED Black tux, with striped vest 14AITERSAND BARTENDERS Red waiters jackets, white shirts, ties, black tux trousers DOOR~1At~ Black tail coat, gold braid frogs, red hat
ACT I, SC. II Train compartment
CLIFF Gold and beige jacket, white shirt, black tie, dark brown trousers, brown shoes ERr~ST Blue grey suit, white shirt, grey trench coat, grey hat, black shoes CUSTOMSOFFICER Dark blue uniform, caps with leather bills one dark blue cape
ACT I, SC. III Cliff's bedroom, Frau Schneider House
FRAUSCHNEIDER Purple dressing gown, black stockings HERRSC~IULTZ Dark brown jacket, grey beige vest, watch chain, black pants, white shirt, beige spats, black tie FRAULEINKOST Faded wrapper, short, black rose and shoes SAILOR Middy with blue collar
ACT I, SC. IV The Kit Kat Club
TELEPHONEGIRL Green spangled dress EMCEE Repeat GIRLS Assorted wrappers, bias cut evening dresses BAND Repeat CLIFF See footnotes ~1Er~ SALLY Red satin evening dress with sequins, skirt of long strands of fringe, black lace shorts, boa, red shoes CHORUSGIRLS( DONIT TELL MAt~ANO) Blue, yellow and pink satin halter type top, shorts like hot pants, sailor hats t.1AX See Footnotes 1
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ACT I, SC V ~liff' s room
CLIFF Repeat Act I, Sc four SALLY Dress with plain green pleated skirt, bodice harlequin plaid, huge white fur coat, long skinny muffler, tiny matching boa TAXI ~.1AN Coat, dark pants, muffler, wool cap ALL OTHERS Repeat
ACT I, SC VI The Cabaret
EMCEE REPEAT T\40 LADIES Scant leotards, like all cabaret girls with very short coats or poncho type over top in metal cloth, feather boas
ACT I, SC. VII Frau Schneider Parlor FRAULEINKOST Black and red wraparound dress, hose SAILOR REPEAT FRAUSCHNEIDER Pink sheer blouse, green satin jumper, with ruffled skirt HERRSCHULTZ REPEAT
ACT I, SC. VIII The Cabaret
E~1CEE REPEAT WAITERS REPEAT
ACT I, SC. IX Cliff's room
CLIFF Dark brown trousers, v/neck pullover sweater, white shirt, no tie SALLY FUCHSIA Crepe satin dress with metal cloth or beaded overblouse and satin jacket, black hose, black shoes ERNEST REPEAT,Can change several times but suits are similar
ACT I, SC. X The Cabaret Et~CEE REPEATBut add wide red sequin ascot that fills entire shi,rt front CABARETGIRLS Blue satin dresses very short, w/sashes head bands, spangled with coins, knee rolled hose PIANOPLAYER Gold sequin chemise, monkeyfur trim MISSRUSSIA Gold G-string, bra trimmed in strands of coins, fringed stole, gauntlets, flower head dress ~1ISSYE~J JapaneseObe, gold net bra, elaborate geisha head dress, gold mesh stole, high heels ~;'C~~ft'::,,-, - -'C;',,~'.~: ~~':" ~
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~1ISSFRANCE Silver leotard, eiffel tower head dress ~1ISSUSA Red sequin leotards, half drums on busts and front side bottom
ACT I", SC.XI The Parlor FRAULEINKOST REPEATBlack and red dress add monkey fur coat SAILORS, FRAULEINSCHNEIDER, HERR SCHULTZ ALL REPEAT
ACT I, SC. XII Schultz Shop HERRSCHULTZ See Footnote GIRLS Party dresses (not evening dresses), in satins and crepes. Also some in street dresses BAND Fancycoats and elaborate ties, shirts. NOTE: Somewhat less costume like than their cabaret outfits MEt~ See footnote CLIFF ~?":C y REPEATAct I, Sc. IV I ERNST ~~,{~~.I :~," REPEAT, Add trench coat, ~'"'~~--~- NOTE: Wear conspicuous Nazi arm band on his trench coat SALLY Pale mauve chiffon dress FRAULEINKOST Printed voile dress, ruffled skirt and sleeves SAILORS REPEAT FRAUSCHr~EIDER t~auve Satin evening dress
ACT II, SC. I The Cabaret
GIRLS Black leotards, silver jackets, belts, Kitty headdress or silver leotards, bustle back, drape front Et..1CEE In full drag, same as gi rl s
ACT II, SC. II Schultz Shop SCHULTZ REPEATBlack trousers, grey shop coat FRAUSCHNEIDER Black suit, beige blouse PEOPLEON STREET See footnote
ACT II, SC..III The Cabaret
E~1CEE REPEAT, add bowl er GORILLA Gorilla suit with pink tarlatan skirt, pink hat, pink bra, and purse ,
ACT II, SC. IV Cliff's room ;
SALLY, CLIFF, FRAU SCHNEIDER, HERR SCHULTZ ALL REPEAT
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ACT II, SC. V Kit Kat Club SALLY REPEATand then change into black evening dress with green feather boa CLIFF, ERNST, ALL OTHER C~IARACTERS REPEAT
ACT II, SC. VI
ALL REPEAT
ACT II, SC. VII The train
ALL REPEAT
FOOTNOTE
Additional costumes required:
ACT I, SC. IV
r~ENin business suits of period CLIFF Dark grey or blue suits with trench coat r.1AX tuxedo of peri od
ACT II, SC. II PEOPLEON THE STREET Winter coats longish fur collars, dark cloche hats, dark hose MEN Business suits with overcoats and trench coats
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