A.C.T.'s Secret Cabaret Space

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Did you know that the majestic American Conservatory Theater also houses intimate cabaret performances throughout the season? Tucked away on the fifth floor, the Garret is a vibrant performance space, artfully bordered by exposed brick walls and dotted with colorful posters of past A.C.T. productions.

Last weekend, the Master of Fine Arts Program class of 2012 took over the Garret to present three performances of their lively cabaret (with a tongue-and-cheek title), The Sublime and The Ridiculous, created by director Craig Slaight and music director Robert Rutt.

Below are some photos of the third-year class, all dressed up and performing their hearts out as they delivered an eclectic mix of songs, from Jackson Browne to Stephen Sondheim.

If you missed this performance, don’t despair—A.C.T.’s cabaret season is just beginning! Next up: Young Conservatory students bring their talents to the Garret right before Halloween for a cabaret performance October 28–30. Check back on our performances page for details.

A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program student Jason Frank

A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program student Christina Lorenn Elmore

A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program student Matt Bradley

A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program student Jessica Kitchens

A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program student Maggie Rastetter

A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program student Alexander Crowther

A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program student Courtney Thomas

A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program student Ben Kahre

All photos by Alessandra Mello.

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