A person is performing on a small stage in a dimly lit venue, seated on a tall stool and playing an electric guitar while singing into a microphone. The performer is illuminated by stage lighting, while a seated audience watches attentively from small tables arranged throughout the space. Large windows line the left side of the room, reflecting the interior lights and showing faint views of the outside. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, with warm lighting and candles on some tables.

Cabaret Submissions

Crow's Theatre is creating an intimate cabaret space inside the Nada Ristich Studio-Gallery: a flexible, fully licensed venue built for unforgettable nights and artists who love being up close with an audience.

We’re currently seeking expressions of interest for potential launch windows in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 and are looking for Cabaret Projects to activate the space as well as Cabaret Hosts / Curators for Community Cabaret Programming and other events.

 

Photo of Tynomi Banks by Matt Forsythe
Tynomi Banks in a blue dress at a microphone

Cabaret Projects

We’re looking for new and existing cabaret projects that are: 

  • Fresh, engaging, and ready to entertain 
  • Intimate in scale: comedy, music, magic, drag, storytelling, and everything in between 
  • Short-run friendly: 1 - 2 weeks (up to 5 shows/week) or a great one-night event. 

Producing Models & Support

Cabaret projects at Crow’s may be presented under different producing models. Depending on the project, Crow’s support may include box office and ticketing services, technical support, and marketing and promotional support. Additional details (including revenue splits, marketing involvement, and technical scope) will be discussed as part of the proposal process.

▶︎ View the tech rider here.

▶︎ Fill out the form to apply.

 

Photo of Torquil Campbell by Matt Forsythe
A man wearing glasses and a blue jacket is holding a microphone and speaking or singing into it on stage. He is lit by stage lighting with a visible warm yellow light behind him and blue-toned lighting on his clothing. A microphone stand is visible in the foreground.

Cabaret Hosts / Curators

We're also looking for hosts and curators for events such as:

  • Open mic or community cabaret nights
  • Comedy, music, or storytelling showcases
  • Late-night or drop-in events built around a strong host

Hosts must be:

Warm engaging artists who are comfortable guiding a live audience and creating a welcoming room. Hosts can be experience performers or facilitators interested in recurring or semi regular opportunities

Hosting may involve:

Depending on the night, hosts may open and close the evening, introduce performers and manage sign-ups.
Hosts may also perform and/or help shape the lineup, theme, or structure of the night. 

▶︎ Fill out the form to apply.

TO ALL APPLICANTS

We accept submissions year-round. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to submit a proposal. While we greatly appreciate every submission, please note that we are unable to provide individual responses to each application and will only reach out should we require further information.