Cabaret! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

by: Nicole Jung, class of 2025

STJ Cabaret is an annual performance that showcases students dancing and singing. Not only do elementary to high school students perform on stage, they can work as backstage staff as well. Usually, I participate as a performer but this year, I just went to watch my friends. Seeing them at the concessions or on the stage gave me so much joy and inspiration.

Every year, Cabaret has a theme that all the songs are based off of. This year it was Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Songs like “Sweet Dreams” by The Eurythmics and “I Feel for You” by Chaka Khan introduce new music and good oldies to me. The ride back home is when I listen to the newfound songs blissfully! The sparkly outfits the performers wear are dazzling especially when they are matching for small group performances. Speaking of small groups, the dance ensemble does impressive dances that showcase their amazing talent! Other small groups have only singing in which they serenade the audience with their vocals or instruments.

Cabaret is performed for 3 nights and on the last night, it is tradition for the sophomores and juniors to make a speech for the graduating seniors. This touching occasion fills me with warmth and many of the performers shed tears for their last performance with their loved upperclassmen. It was amazing to see how much effort and dedication went into creating such a production. For next year‘s Cabaret, make sure to grab a ticket and enjoy the show!

Nicole has been a Trojan since the 2nd grade. She is a member of the STJ choir, youth legislature and youth judicial, SGA, and cheerleading. Nicole also serves as a Student Ambassador.

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