"Middle Age Cabaret" will feature a curated cast of performers who confirm to be 40 years of age or older by Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Casting Call Opens: Monday, January 2, 2023
Application Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023
Performer Notifications & Booking Form will be sent by: Friday, April 28, 2023
Booking Form Due by: Friday: May 5, 2023

Acts must be under 5 minutes, and UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL: GLITTER, OIL, CONFETTI, SILLY STRING or any substance that might stain or compromise stage cleanliness or safety be used without producer permission. Should your act require these items, a tarp to cover the stage must be provided by performer.

There is no specific theme for the show, you can pitch anything!

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Venue: Red Light Café, 553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Please note -
* Performer Call Time: 7:00PM
* Doors Open: 8:00PM
* Showtime: 9:00PM
* Final line-up will be emailed Friday, May 26, 2023

Compensation -
* $50 Per Performer (Single Acts)
* $100 For Headliner
* $100 Per Group Act (Performers Share Compensation + Splits)
* $50 Travel Stipend for Performers outside of Georgia
* Raffle + Tip Bucket Split
* Payment expected 10 to 14 days post-show via CashApp, PayPal, Venmo

Covid Protocol + Venue Requirements -
* All Performers must be fully vaccinated and boosted by the time of the show, unless they are able to provide a negative covid test result within 72 hours of show time.
* Masks must be worn when not performing/eating/drinking.

Shellie Schmals Performer Policy -
* There is zero tolerance for unacceptable, racist/sexist or rude behavior by cast members or audience members.
* If a situation arises that is deemed inappropriate, offending parties will be asked to leave.
* We seek to cultivate a space where creativity, diversity, and kindness can thrive.
* Fuck it, let's have fun!