Kickoff Cabaret a success
USN's first-ever Kickoff Cabaret set the tone for an entertaining year of arts events. View photos from the evening in the album here.
By Melissa Flatt, Tiger Arts Patrons Co-Chair
What an amazing evening! USN’s first Kickoff Cabaret was a resounding success. Hosted by the High School Student Theater Guild and Tiger Arts Patrons, better known as TAP, the evening was a free event suitable for all ages. Organized in about a week, here are some of the FAQs we received.
What actually was the Kickoff Cabaret?
The Kickoff Cabaret was an evening introducing and celebrating the USN arts, including vocal, dance, and instrumental performances from both Middle and High School. Attire was cocktail comfortable with a 1920s theme. The evening ended with High School Theater Director Lily Palmer announcing the 2022-2023 HS Theater season.
How did it come about?
Actually, the Cabaret was a combined effort. Daniel Stark ’23, president of STG, approached Ms. Palmer asking about trying something different than the usual HS One Acts in August. Ms. Palmer suggested a Kickoff Cabaret. She approached TAP about helping to organize and implement the event. STG took lead in getting the performers together, and TAP was happy to help with decorations, refreshments, and advertising.
Why do it?
Because we are really proud of all our students in the arts at USN and are super excited about all the fantastic events on the calendar.
Who emceed, performed, and made tech theater magic?
Emcees: Daniel Stark ’23, Kari Belle King ’24, Henry Gatto ‘25
Performances by: Kari Belle King ’24, Zazou Gray ’28, Millie Sims ’27, Devon Brown ’25, Sarah Page-McCaw ’24, Middle School Theater Director Bakari King, Giri Peters ’23, Erin Joyce ’25, Riya Narayan ’23, Addi King ’26, Gabby White ’23, Annabelle Frank ’23
Program: Audrey Flatt ‘24
Tech: Lyla Ross ‘26, Alexa Khazanov ‘26, Ryleigh Thor ‘23, Laura Fonseca ‘26, MS and HS Tech Theater Classes
Who else should we be sure to thank for making this evening happen?
So many hearts and hands made Kickoff Cabaret happen! Student Theater Guild, Tiger Arts Patrons, HS Theater and Director Lily Palmer, MS Theater and Director Bakari King, Tech Theater Director Jim Manning and all his crew, all our friends in USN Operations, the Arts Department, Communications Director Juanita Traughber, Communications Specialist Sierra Smith, Cafeteria Manager Kelly Mozzi and SAGE, Director Amani Reed, Head of HS Quinton Walker, Head of MS Jeff Greenfield, USNA, and USN faculty, staff, and administrators.
Can we look forward to an annual Kickoff Cabaret? Other school-wide celebrations including visual and performing arts?
Time will tell, but we’re definitely up for it.
Photos courtesy of Melissa & Greg Flatt.
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Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
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Email: info@usn.org
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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.