Cabaret Hosted by Deenie Nast
She is self absorbed, selfish and superior. Deenie is not shy of telling the truth as she sees it or sneerily demanding what she believes is her due. She may be mean, but I love her.
Punctuating this evening with musical numbers from her long-past hit movies and a medley of hits from the American Songbook, Deenie kept us laughing between the Cabaret acts. Why do I find this so funny? Perhaps it is the total commitment to this picture of the aging celebrity, complete with alcohol and prescription drug abuse and intense desire to win and keep our adoration.
Deenie did not mince words with the Big Boy with a lollipop who was the stagehand--she sent him offstage as fast as she could.
A conscript from the audience served as a stand in for her missing nurse, Minnie. Deenie treated her with the same dismissive and demanding attitude that probably sent the real Minnie packing. The "new Minnie" was adorable--helpful and cooperative, even accepting Deenie's offer to partake of the intoxicants.
Yes, the acts in the Cabaret were memorable too:
Locked Up--a fun excerpt of the upcoming show. Two convicts proudly creating indiscreet body parts by inserting their hands in their orange jump suits.
Jeroen Bouwhuis--one man's mad, intense and fatal battle with cutlery. I am eager to see his entire show: some of my favorite things.
Animal Crackers--three charming and quirky chorus girls dancing a tightly choreographed number inspired by the animal kingdom. I would love to see them develop the relationship amongst the trio.
The Donovan Ensemble--brining us a refreshing Carmen peppered with popular song. See their show later in the Festival.
Flash Rosenberg drawing her "rationalizations" of our suggestion. Taking the concepts and transforming them into cartoons that push the boundaries of imagination.
Dimitri Hatton--a feckless fellow from France in epic slapstick struggles with darkness and a lightbulb.
Fun times for all.
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