CABARET NOIR THE MUSICAL is a musical cabaret based on the interdisciplinary show of

the same name, created and idealized by Mélanie Demers and her company MAYDAY, in collaboration with six performers. This time, the performers on stage will be accompanied by a musical ensemble led by Florence Blain Mbaye. This cabaret celebrates contemporary Afro-descendant voices while drawing inspiration from the writings of great authors such as James Baldwin, Bell Hooks, Frantz Fanon, and Toni Morrison, addressing themes of identity and social justice. Also featuring is the launch party for the EP produced and directed by Florence Blain Mbaye and recorded at the Hotel 2 Tango studio. The resulting album project enriches the theatrical experience by offering a musical diversity ranging from Negro spirituals, soul, and hip-hop. It aims to capture the complexity of the Afro-descendant experience and serve as a musical archive, ensuring the show's longevity through a contemporary interpretation of these themes.

Vinyl records will be available for sale at the venue for $25.

Credits:

Conception, Stage Direction, and Choreography | Mélanie Demers Musical Direction | Florence Blain Mbaye Dramaturgy | Angélique Willkie

Performers | Mélanie Demers, Paul Chambers, Vlad Alexis, Stacey Désilier, Fabrice Yvanoff Sénat, and Florence Blain Mbaye

Musicians | Quatuor Despax (strings), Laurie Torres (drums), Zackeys (piano), and Florence Blain Mbaye (English horn and vocals)

Original Music | Othello by Florence Blain Mbaye, Code Noir written by Mélanie Demers and set to music by Radwan Ghazi Moumneh

Additional Original Texts | Mélanie Demers

Sound | Radwan Ghazi Moumneh

Lighting | Paul Chambers

Costumes | Sophie El-Assaad

Filming | Myriam Charles