Cabaret Audition Materials, Excerpt 3

Cabaret!

Auditions for Cabaret on October 20, 21

Acting Audition Materials

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Excerpt 3

Act 2, scene 6Cliff’s room

CLIFF: I’ve been packing for you.You won’t be able to find a thing.We go today to Paris, remember?

SALLY: With that face?

CLIFF: I was in a little fight last night.Didn’t you hear about it?You should see the other three guys.Not a mark on them.It’s about time to leave for the station.

SALLY: The thing is, Cliff . . .

CLIFF: Don’t say it.Whatever it is.Let’s just forget the last twelve hours.Forget what I said at the Klub.Forget you’ve gotten even with me staying out all night.

(He takes her hand)

You’re so cold.

SALLY: You know what I’d love?A spot of gin.

CLIFF: First thing in the morning?How about a Prairie Oyster?

SALLY: No, gin!

(She pours herself a drink)

CLIFF: That can’t be good for expectant mothers.Where’s your coat?Your fur coat?Did you leave it at the Klub?

SALLY: I left it at the doctor’s office.

CLIFF: Were you sick last night?Is that why you didn’t come home?

SALLY: (Drinking)

Oh, darling--you’re such an innocentReally!My one regret is I honestly believe you’d have been a wonderful father.And, I think someday, perhaps, you will be.Oh yes, and I’ve another regret: that greedy doctor! I’m going to miss my fur coat.

(Cliff slaps her)

Isn’t it funny--it always ends this way?Even when I do finally love someone quite terribly--for the first time.But it’s still not--quite--enough.I’d spoil it, Cliff.I’d run away with the first exciting thing that came along . . . or you would.

CLIFF: But that’s not true.I’d never have run away from you--for any reason--not if there was a baby . . .

SALLY: To hold us together, you mean?Oh, Cliff--what a terrible burden for an infant--don’t you think?

(Cliff starts getting his things together--preparing to leave)

CLIFF: It’s time for the train.Sally--I could go tomorrow--the next day--

(She shakes her head)

This is your ticket to Paris.

(With deep feeling)

--if for any reason--you decide to use it . . . You can reach me at the American Express office.I’ll be there till Friday . . .

SALLY: But--the truth is, Cliff: I’ve always rather hated Paris.

CLIFF: Oh, Sally.

(He starts to exit)

SALLY: Oh, Cliff!