The Elon Musical Theater Class of 2015 (MT ’15) is channeling its inner child with its upcoming cabaret. The Disney cabaret, “Anything Can Happen,” will take place at 6:30 and 8 p.m. March 19 and 20 in the Black Box Theatre.
Junior Musical Theater majors Savannah Sprinkle and John Barsoian said that they chose to have a Disney-themed cabaret because Disney is able to reach audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
“The music speaks to many different generations, and it was something we could connect with as a class and as performers,” Sprinkle said. “We wanted to share that.”
The cabaret will have around 16 numbers from movies such as “The Lion King,” “Cinderella,” “Hercules,” “Aladdin,” “Aristocats,” “Pocahontas” and “Frozen.” MT ’15 will sing three pieces as a full class. Each song will be arranged or choreographed by a member of the class.
The performances are donation based, and tickets are not needed. The profit will go directly to the MT ’15 funds for senior year when they will fly in casting directors and agents who provide opportunities for students to potentially secure jobs before they leave school.
“These funds also go to putting together our senior show, which will be similar to this cabaret but on a larger, full-production scale,” Barsoian said. “Because we are a class of 30, which is large for the music theater program, it is important that we get as much outside help as we can so that each person can get an equal opportunity with the casting directors.”
Sprinkle said the cabaret isn’t just about raising money.
“We just want to share this music and our experiences with everyone,” she said. “Disney is special to everyone, and it gives us the opportunity to perform together before senior year.”
To donate online visit the class fundraising page at Fundly.com/anything-can-happen-a-disney-cabaret.