Take a Bite Outta the Cabaret

You got one more weekend to see the cabaret. Watch this to see what you suckers are missing:

I Love the Le Mays

These Lovely Le May Ladies know how to spice up an event. They wear stunning matching outfits, cause a ruckus where ever they go and take lovely photos with everyone they meet.

I want to be a Le May Sister when I grow up, I wonder if they take applications?

Recently, they visited the cabaret and blogged their tale! Thanks Lovely Ladies!

Spielpalast und das Bettgeflüster

...an evening of rowdy-rousing, rip-roaring musical numbers, naughty innuendos, dazzling dancehall floozies, and one hot band!!

Contois Auditorium @ Burlington City Hall
May 9, 10, 11 & 15, 16, 17

Purchase Tickets at: Flynntix.org
$20 Advance/ $22 Day of Show

For more information visit our website: Spielpalast Cabaret

Remember to pass this along, you don't want anyone to
miss the fun!

Du bist schön.  Dein Liebespfeil hat mich getroffen! Komm bitte her und verarzte mich!

The Cabaret's Casino Night

Let that be a lesson to you sonny jim: not an ice storm or even widespread power outages can stop the cabaret.

Seriously, these people blow me away. Town was transformed into an icy slush puddle last night but the cabaret folk shouldered forward and put on a lovely Casino Night party/fundraiser. When the lights were out, they mustered up candles and the atmosphere was ever so cozy.

And amazingly, brave souls not only ventured out into the treacherous gook, but they dressed up all swanky to play blackjack, roulette and poker. Thank you brave souls!

The highlight of the evening was Phinn and Teresa's playful striptease (above). Who knew how far they would go and how much we would see? Well, you had to be there but it was a treat. And the cockfight earlier in the evening was also highly entertaining.

You can see pictures at Flickr or Facebook. Viva la cabaret!

Spiel-endipity

Like many things, it all started at City Market yesterday. First I spotted sweet, sweet Caroline in the frozen foods aisle. Then I encountered sultry Teresa amidst the dairy products (go see her in American Machine) and along came a sprightly Kathleen.

I should not have been surprised when a sun-kissed Beth emerged from the bread aisle but when I saw the other-worldly Roxanne in the check out line - well that was TOO MUCH!

I thought perhaps today would be back to normal but there I was munching in Stone Soup when dream team Phinn, Esse and her new Louise Brooks-bangs entered the picture. Moments later I was walking down Church St when a lovely Paula smooched me in passing.

After two days and 8 SpielPalast cast member sightings, I feel sure that something serendipitous is afoot - but what it is, only time can tell.

"It was once when I read a silly fairy tale, called The Three Princes of Serendip: as their highnesses travelled, they were always making discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things which they were not in quest of: for instance, one of them discovered that a mule blind of the right eye had travelled the same road lately, because the grass was eaten only on the left side, where it was worse than on the right—now do you understand serendipity?"

The Cabaret Hits the Mad River Valley

Oooh, my body hurts so bad. Is this what is feels like when you get old? When is nap time?

Saturday, July 21st, the Spielpalast Cabaret traveled a mighty long distance to Waitsfield to perform at the Big Picture Theater. Film director Eugene Jarecki had a blow out party for his wife Claudia's 40th birthday party.

The cabaret was supposed to be the surprise for German-born Claudia - but how exactly do you keep 20+ partially naked girls hidden? There were oyster shooters, fireworks, yummy chocolate cake, tons of booze and of course, a scantily clad cabaret doing their naughty show for the masses.

You can see the pics here. It was all a mad blur. I was nervous to perform again because I am out of shape and have been too busy to practice much. Plus, I had a scary new added solo singing bit and was frightened my voice might choke up under pressure. Egads, worries abounded!

Our dressing room was a tent behind the stage door which led to one of the theaters. We had a scenic pond behind us and a playground in front of us. The grass got muddy with all of us tromping over it in heels and there were lots of bugs. Still, the cabaret is pretty flexible and can make a home just about anywhere. They brought out couches, gave us food and booze and everyone was happy as could be - and a little wet and muddy as well.

The rowdy crowd was into the show and I only screwed up two little dance bits (that I know of). My song went off beautifully and I was so pleased to be in the piece as it has always had a special meaning for me.

When the show was over we all patted each other on the back. It is hard to take a HUGE 20+ person show and cram it into a tent and onto a new stage in a movie theater with only 2 rehearsals. The band kicked ass, the lights were awesome, and the show was just SO much fun. The cabaret is just so god damn amazingly talented.

Afterwards, we hit the dance floor and shook the place UP. I was so happy to be DONE that I danced my ass off. Nicci and I did ridiculous dance routines and acted like utter fools. It felt awesome.

This morning I felt like death and had to drag my half alive body to Oakledge to shoot the Bocce Social. Tomorrow, I start teaching camp for the week! There is nothing like full days of 8-10 year olds to make you feel old and exhausted and drain every last ounce of your strength.

Aw, fuck it. I can sleep when I am dead.

PS And as of Tuesday, big changes are afoot. Knock on wood...

SpielPalast in the Freeps

SpielPalast Cabaret pictures by Jordan Silverman that appeared in the Burlington Freepress with a ghostly greenish tinge. The online version is luckily green-tint-free.

The captions are entertaining. I love Laura's face (above) and love the fact that it was on the cover of the paper (sadly, with a greenish tinge).

Sigh, I miss the cabaret...I think it is finally hitting home that the fun ride is over.

Eva on WCAX Wednesday

Wednesday on Channel 3 at 6pm,
watch me blab about YouTube and my internet "life."

Kate Duffy, a WCAX reporter, is doing a series on Vermonters who use YouTube. Her goal is to open YouTube up to viewers who may be intimidated by this new media.

I got to see a little preview of the segment tonight (there is another preview airing tomorrow on the morning news). It consists of a clip of me filming Seth and David at our last SpielPalast Dress Rehearsal at Contois and a sound bite of me saying enthusiatically, and with much gesticulating (surprise, surprise), "A friend told me about YouTube and then my world OPENED UP!"

Then they did that funky news editing thing where I was still talking BUT they cut the sound and I continued blabbing silently. I find that disturbing.

Also disturbing, I think my title was "Local Celebrity" but it was so fast, I could be wrong. I don't recall being asked what my "title" should be. I would have opted for, "Scary Monster and Super Freak" or "Professional Deadbeat."

The interview experience was interesting. I am so used to being the one sticking a camera in people's face and peppering them with questions. It felt nice to be the one answering the questions for once. And, as you may have guessed, one I got started, they could not get me to shut up.

Kate Duffy and her camera guy Andy were super nice and set up really efficiently. It is always nice to see how professionals work. They were also generous enough to run a blurb on the nightly news 2 weeks ago about the cabaret.

After the sit down interview, they told me to go about my "vlogging business" as if they weren't there. I proceeded to film Phinn and Roxanne as they lugged props up the steps into City Hall. I cornered David and Seth and started asking them questions.

They got the added fun of talking to me on camera as Andy was filming all three of us. It was pretty meta. That was one of the clips that aired in the preview.

They also filmed me interviewing the most amazing Esse, AKA the formerly-mute Bitsy. I hope they use that clip. That kid is a star.

All in all, it was fun but stressful. I was split between vlogging the cabaret, trying not to look totally foolish on camera and getting into full make-up, hair and costume (no easy task, I assure you) on time for our dress rehearsal.

In the end, it all worked out ok. And I can't wait to see the segment! How nice to be edited by someone else for a change! The best part is the cute way the WCAX anchor person announces the clip and pronouces "YouTube" like it is some nifty new rocket powered device the kids are using. I am not making fun, I really do find it charming.

And in other news, you might be seeing more of me on Channel 3 in the future. Say no more!

Mika and Vaurienne's Stair

Mika and I shared the third level of the Contois stairwell during our six shows of the cabaret. You might think that a Polish factory girl and a member of the underground French-Algerian resistance might not have much in common but I beg to differ.
Over the course of the past two tumultuous weeks, we shared a mirror, our make-up, munchies, our daily complaints (never enough sleep or food) and life stories. We checked each other's faces, underwear lines and stockings as they slowly became shredded remnants of their former selves.
There is an intimacy only girls changing can attain and I will miss our little cozy corner of the stairwell. I'll even miss a white-faced Mr Dingaling shushing us and the roving eyes of Contino Valentino Vespucci from the level above. If only that stairwell could talk...

SpielPalast Flashbacks

The cabaret shows may be over but the pictures are still cluttering my camera...

SpielPalast Cabaret is Stuck in VT

SpielPalast Cabaret [25]

I know, this blog has turned into Land of the SpielPalast but I honestly cannot help it. I can't get the songs out of my head, the twisted cabaret visions, they come to me at night! What to do? Lobotomy perhaps?

It nearly killed me to squeeze my 8 hours of footage (you can never shoot too much, or can you?!) into this 7 minute segment which I KNOW should be shorter BUT the thing is, I just love every inch of this vlog.

After spending an all nighter snipping up this rag tag cast of characters, I have to say that I love them even more - more than I did before! Every single one of them is so special, hard-working, talented and larger than life. I feel privileged just to be a fly on their wall and totally unworthy to perform in their ranks.

The SpielPalast is a family as Max, Cupcake and Eloise all note - it is a family I am new to and, being me, am still a bit shy around. But I love them dearly and can't wait to perform with them again this weekend! Come to the cabaret!

Küss mich! More SpielPalast!

Oooh la la, how tantalizing! Thanks Jeff!