Not Just an Audience

P R O G R A M M E
L’Établissement de Nuit: CABARET CARACAS
“Where the Champagne is Cold, and the Truth is... Optional.”

Presented by Pieces of Pix Records

ACT I: THE GRAND OPENING
"Everything for Your Own Good" Performed by The Compère & The Chanteuse A jaunty welcoming anthem celebrating our expanding horizons. A toast to the new management, the acquisition of "neighborly" resources, and the safety of our mountain retreats.

“Put your boots and armbands on—it’s a brand new day!”

ACT II: THE STREETS AT NIGHT
"The Brave Men in Masks" A Brechtian Satire with Klezmer accompaniment A tribute to our hard-working, anonymous volunteers. They may lack badges, education, or warrants, but they have plenty of zip-ties! Watch as they heroically defend the cul-de-sacs from dangerous fruit-pickers and grandmothers.

“Don't ask for a name, it’s a secret police with a popular game!”

ACT III: THE FINALE
"Not Just an Audience" A Solo Torch Song by The Chanteuse As the greasepaint fades and the house lights flicker, we ask the question: When the play is a tragedy, is it enough to simply watch? A final warning before the curtain falls for the last time.

“You are not an audience... you’re standing right here on the stage.”

CAST & CREW
The Compère: Master of Ceremonies and Chief Denier.

The Chanteuse: Our Songbird of the Shadows.

The Orchestra: The Caracas "Oom-Pah" Five (featuring the Weeping Violin).

Security: Provided by the Anonymous Masked Men (Please do not ask for ID).

NOTICE: By remaining in your seats, you have consented to the ending of the play. Management is not responsible for any disappearances occurring after the final chord. Please exit through the rear doors. Do not look the guards in the eye.