Valley Student Theatre (VST) will bring musical magic and daring performances to Granby Memorial High School with two showings of Miscast Cabaret. The highly anticipated event, which promises to break all casting rules, will take place on Dec. 7, 2024 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Directed by Erin Dugan and Julianne Thouin, the dynamic duo behind VST’s monumental summer 2024 production of Les Misérables, Miscast Cabaret features a roster of gifted local youth performers between the ages of 10 and 17. The cabaret-style show will showcase the talents of these performers as they take on roles they would never typically be cast in, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for the audience.
“We’re inviting our performers to step outside of their usual roles and embrace the challenge of performing songs and characters they wouldn’t normally be able to tackle,” said Dugan. “It’s about creativity, risk-taking and pushing boundaries. Anything can happen in a show like this, and that’s what makes it so exciting for both the performers and the audience.” Dugan co-founded VST and serves on the board of directors; she is a teacher at Wells Road Intermediate School and the new director for the GMHS dramatic arts program.
Miscast Cabaret is not just about the thrill of unexpected performances; it is also a key fundraiser for VST, a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth theatre company based in Granby. Proceeds from this event will go directly toward funding VST’s upcoming summer 2025 production of Something Rotten!, a Broadway hit that promises to bring even more exciting and ambitious performances to the stage.
VST has become a beloved fixture in the Granby community, offering young performers the chance to shine while contributing to the cultural vibrancy of the area. With Miscast Cabaret, VST continues its tradition of fostering creativity, confidence and a love of theatre in young people.
Tickets are now available on VST’s website, valleystudenttheatre.org Given the popularity of VST’s past productions, organizers encourage attendees to buy tickets early to secure their seats for what is sure to be a fun, unique and memorable show.
Submitted by Lizz Bouley