| Mission Statement Cabaret for Life, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for service organizations that help people who are coping with life-threatening diseases, especially HIV/AIDS, through the production of musical theater. Cabaret for Life is a completely volunteer organization. While the raising of funds is our principal goal, we strive to be more than a theater company: with the support of the community, Cabaret for Life endeavors to bring talented, caring people together to help other people who are in need. |
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Who We Are
Cabaret for Life, Inc. was established in
September 1995 by a core group of Monmouth
and Ocean County residents who came
together to make a difference in the lives of
people threatened by AIDS and similar
debilitating illnesses. Since our inception, the
efforts and vision of the original Founders
have brought forth hundreds of volunteers
and tens of thousands of dollars in donations
to a dozen charities in New Jersey and
beyond.
During our first decade, Cabaret for Life has
dedicated ourselves to helping people
suffering with HIV/AIDS and cancer, especially
pediatric patients, and the organizations that
serve them.
CFL was incorporated with the State of New
Jersey in October 1995 and was designated
exempt of Federal and State tax in 1997.
Cabaret for Life is a 501c-3 organization.
Cabaret for Life, Inc. was established in
September 1995 by a core group of Monmouth
and Ocean County residents who came
together to make a difference in the lives of
people threatened by AIDS and similar
debilitating illnesses. Since our inception, the
efforts and vision of the original Founders
have brought forth hundreds of volunteers
and tens of thousands of dollars in donations
to a dozen charities in New Jersey and
beyond.
During our first decade, Cabaret for Life has
dedicated ourselves to helping people
suffering with HIV/AIDS and cancer, especially
pediatric patients, and the organizations that
serve them.
CFL was incorporated with the State of New
Jersey in October 1995 and was designated
exempt of Federal and State tax in 1997.
Cabaret for Life is a 501c-3 organization.
What We Do
While Cabaret for Life strives to provide
top-quality musical talent to entertain our loyal
patrons, we also are raising funds for various
local charities, promoting AIDS awareness in our
community and providing educational
opportunities for Monmouth County performing
art students. The CFL season includes three or
four shows each year.
Our annual holiday show at The Mill (formerly the
Old Mill Inn) in Spring Lake Heights has become a
tradition on the Jersey Shore. Each production
is unique, costumed and staged, and dedicated
to a distinguished composer, lyricist or
director-choreographer.
In the past, our production team has cooperated
with such major Broadway and jazz artists as
Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Charles
Strouse, Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Flaherty,
Lynn Ahrens, Michael John LaChiusa, Ann
Hampton Callaway, Paris Barclay, Bill Russell and
many others. Each of these theater professionals
has donated the rights to their work to Cabaret
for Life completely free of charge.
While Cabaret for Life strives to provide
top-quality musical talent to entertain our loyal
patrons, we also are raising funds for various
local charities, promoting AIDS awareness in our
community and providing educational
opportunities for Monmouth County performing
art students. The CFL season includes three or
four shows each year.
Our annual holiday show at The Mill (formerly the
Old Mill Inn) in Spring Lake Heights has become a
tradition on the Jersey Shore. Each production
is unique, costumed and staged, and dedicated
to a distinguished composer, lyricist or
director-choreographer.
In the past, our production team has cooperated
with such major Broadway and jazz artists as
Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Charles
Strouse, Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Flaherty,
Lynn Ahrens, Michael John LaChiusa, Ann
Hampton Callaway, Paris Barclay, Bill Russell and
many others. Each of these theater professionals
has donated the rights to their work to Cabaret
for Life completely free of charge.
PERFORMERS AND VOLUNTEERS
Cabaret for Life is proud to present the very best community performers in our shows, including many professionals who
donate their time and talent. José de la Cuesta, professional New York choreographer whose work has been seen at
Hershey Park, Carnegie Hall and various regional theaters, is our director-choreographer in residence, having worked on
over 20 shows since our inception. Many CFL singers and dancers are currently performing on Broadway, on national
tours, on cruise lines, theme parks and other professional venues.
CFL is pleased to cooperate with the Paper Mill Playhouse, Dodger Costumes of New York and Alan Albert Productions.
Each of these profession agencies has supported CFL by providing costumes and props free of charge for our benefit
productions.
Since 1997, CFL has collaborated with Jim Lyle of Light Scenes, Inc. for our stage lighting. In 2004 generous grants from
the Sunfield Foundation and the Herbert Axelrod Foundation made it possible for CFL to purchase a state-of-the-art
sound system for use at all CFL functions.
Cabaret for Life is proud to present the very best community performers in our shows, including many professionals who
donate their time and talent. José de la Cuesta, professional New York choreographer whose work has been seen at
Hershey Park, Carnegie Hall and various regional theaters, is our director-choreographer in residence, having worked on
over 20 shows since our inception. Many CFL singers and dancers are currently performing on Broadway, on national
tours, on cruise lines, theme parks and other professional venues.
CFL is pleased to cooperate with the Paper Mill Playhouse, Dodger Costumes of New York and Alan Albert Productions.
Each of these profession agencies has supported CFL by providing costumes and props free of charge for our benefit
productions.
Since 1997, CFL has collaborated with Jim Lyle of Light Scenes, Inc. for our stage lighting. In 2004 generous grants from
the Sunfield Foundation and the Herbert Axelrod Foundation made it possible for CFL to purchase a state-of-the-art
sound system for use at all CFL functions.
New Shows: Last Wednesday of the month Click on "Shows" for info