Grae Productions invites you to experience "Cabaret on the Blvd," presented by Brian Craft and Stephanie Grae, in collaboration with The Original Wolfie’s Rascal House in the Rosemary District, downtown Sarasota.
Join us for an immersive evening at the Rascal House courtyard on Saturday, July 27th, starting at 8:30PM. The show features a running time of approximately 60 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
"Cabaret on the Blvd" will occur monthly with rotating themes. The July performance theme is DECO, featuring an ensemble cast of vocalists, dancers, musicians and specialty acts.
Expect exceptional entertainment each month with your host and Master of Ceremonies, Jesse Lippert.
Scheduled to appear: Animalia, Brian Craft, Luna DeLust, Nadia Nirvana, Kathryn Parks, Daly Santana, and Alexander Zickafoose.
Come one, come all… to "Cabaret on the Blvd: Deco."
2 DRINK MINIMUM: Drink tickets purchased at ticketing check in.
THE CAST
BRIAN CRAFT
Brian is thrilled to be part of such a dynamic and passionate team! Brian received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Shenandoah Conservatory. Recent productions include: Tick Tick Boom (Michael), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Clopin), Blood Brothers (Mickey Johnstone), Legally Blonde (Emmett), Gypsy (Tulsa), Cats (Skimbleshanks) and Spelling Bee (Coneybear)
“Thanks to my partner Matt for always supporting me in chasing my dreams.”
KATHRYN PARKS
Kathryn Parks is an award-winning actor, singer, and filmmaker who has been honored with the Ladies in Film and Entertainment Award by the Sunshine City Film Festival – honoring top women in the film and entertainment industry in the Tampa Bay area. As a singer and stage actress, Kathryn has worked at Florida Studio Theatre, Asolo Rep, St. Petersburg Opera, West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, Sarasota Players, Treefort Productions, Urbanite, Manatee Performing Arts Center, and Venice Theatre. She is also a regular soloist with the 35-piece Sarasota Concert Band. Favorite stage roles include CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (Maggie), VIOLET (Violet), and KING AND I (Anna). She was recognized with a Handy Award by the Sarasota Herald Tribune and her voice has been called “sparkling” by Scene Magazine while the Bradenton Herald has described her as “portraying genuine star power”.
She also performs and teaches musical improv with Florida Studio Theatre Improv. As a filmmaker, she has written and produced three films that have appeared in nearly 40 film festivals and have also been recognized as “Best Florida Films”. She is also an accomplished screen actor and can be seen on television and in feature films. Kathryn has a BA in Theatre Arts from University of Miami and going even further back, she was born right here at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Jonathan Parks AIA, is a national award-winning architect. Kathryn strives to create work that showcases the beauty and talent of her hometown, Sarasota, Florida.
KathrynParks.com
ANIMALIA
Animalia is inspired by the animal kingdom, a dynamic dancer of many talents who embraces her wild side to the fullest. She is a Florida native but has performed the arts from east to west, far and wide.
NADIA NIRVANA
Nadia Nirvana is a passionate teacher, choreographer and performer who is skilled in many disciplines including burlesque, commercial heels, contortion and pole dance. She loves nothing more than soulful, expression and making an audience oooh & aaah.
LUNA DELUST
Luna is a versatile artist and instructor skilled in burlesque, aerial arts, and exotic dance. Her allure is captivating, her confidence is undeniable, and her boldness will linger in your thoughts well beyond your initial interaction. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by her graceful and hypnotic movements.
JESSE LIPPERT
Jesse Lippert, a self-taught Classical guitarist from Southwest Florida, has been honing his craft for over 20 years. Alongside his musical career, he has worked as a model in both California and Florida and performed as an improv actor in Sarasota's nightlife scene. Known for his electric personality and showmanship, Jesse is thrilled to take on the role of Master of Ceremonies, promising to bring laughter and entertainment to this unforgettable evening.
DALY SANTANA
Aidalis (Daly) Santana is so excited to contribute to another show in the Sarasota theatre community! Before recently performing in “tick…tick…BOOM!“ with the Sarasota Players, Daly spent the last stage of her life as an acrobat in the FSU Flying High Circus. She wants to thank this community for welcoming her with open arms and for the opportunity to be a part of something beautiful with beautiful people.
