Behind the Curtain

A Directorial Discussion of Denton's Production of Cabaret

Thursday, Sept. 1, 10:00am - 11:30am, Robson Ranch Clubhouse

Monday, Sept. 19, 10:00am - 11:30am, OLLI at UNT Classroom

Join Director James Laney and Dramaturg Dr. Kerry Goldmann for a discussion of Cabaret's past importance and present relevance ahead of Theatre Denton's fall production of the musical at the historic Campus Theatre. Set in 1929-1930 Berlin, this energetic musical focuses on the happenings at a seedy nightclub, The Kit Kat Klub – specifically the relationship between an American writer and one of the performers, Sally Bowles. The club’s Master of Ceremonies oversees the action while the club’s musical numbers highlight the ominous political developments going on outside. The musical runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 21st through November 6th.

Kerry Goldmann, PhD, is a Lecturer and Associate Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of History at UNT. She is a historian of Jewish American history, African American history, and American culture whose research investigates the intersecting histories of subaltern communities and art used for social change. She has taught minority theatre, culture, and histories in the theatre and history departments at UNT.

James Laney is the Director of Theatre Denton's production of Cabaret. He is retired from the Department of Teacher Education and Administration at UNT, where he was a tenured Full Professor and Department Chair.