Talented first-year students and sophomores are set to take the stage for Theatre TCU’s third annual underclassmen cabaret on November 20.

The cabaret provides theatrical experience and opportunities to students early in their academic careers. Juniors and seniors don’t perform but often help with production.

Sarah Kate Barton, a junior acting major and co-director for a scene from “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” participated in the cabaret her first two years.

Barton hopes people will come out for the free show. She emphasized the importance of supporting the underclassmen and making them feel seen.

While reflecting on the broader benefits of performing arts at TCU, Barton said that performing is beneficial to the students in the shows, as well as the audience.

“It’s really important to have arts in your community, and especially at TCU,” Barton said. She added that even if someone is not a musical theatre major, it is necessary to “expand what you know.”

Open To All Students

Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Honor Society, is open to all students regardless of age or major. The student-led show is a combination of scenes and musical numbers. The audience is likely to recognize numbers from popular shows such as “Waitress,” “Chicago,” “Shrek,” “Heathers” and “Newsies.”

The show is free, but donations are accepted for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, a non-profit organization that aims to help people receive access to resources including health care, counseling, emergency financial assistance and lifesaving medication.

Brandon Mora, a junior musical theatre major and APO’s co-performance coordinator, said that attending the performance is a “good opportunity to give back to the community.”

Last year’s performance raised between $2,000 and $3,000 in donations, Mora said.

All performers will wear red and black to represent the charity.

The two-act show will consist of 20 musical numbers and five scenes. It is scheduled for Nov. 20 with free admission.