The play cabaret is set at a time when the Nazi regime is ascending to power (1931). Sarry Bowles a rather façade character is the center of attention as she interact with people of different characters: the poor, homosexuals, the rich, and performs to a political audience. This signifies the social aspect presented in the play. At the same time, the type of music performed represent what is happening politically in the Nazi regime. The two scenarios signify political and social progression: what is happening in modern political/social climate. The following analysis paints the picture of the play while highlighting the role of the play both politically and socially in during Nazi regime signifying modern progression.
The first part of the play has the people under the rule of Nazi mocking the regime, chasing them away from the clubs, making fun of them in the streets; and disregarding them in general. As the play come to the end, a young Nazi is heard singing a rather self-congratulatory anthem: “Tomorrow Belongs to me”, signifying the power of the Nazi regime (this is the only song sung outside of cabaret). The anthem was sung in a beer garden and the audience seem to be in agreement with the message in the song. However, a rather relaxing mood is turned into a complete sinister. The song is a summary what was happening politically.
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The final song performed at the Kit Kat Klub signify the influence that Nazi has on the people as the seats are filled with colored uniforms. From nowhere in particular, the play is made with different sounds such as that of cheer and positivity. However, the reality is seen in the type of audience where Sally performs. The singing takes place amid sorrow and fear. Sally is less concerned about what is happening around her. She approaches life in swagger and confidence irrespective of the realities around her. She meets all sorts of people, homosexuals (Brian Roberts), Jews (Natalia Landauer), rich and poor (Fritz Wendel) without judgment. She is a representation of the people who shuts their eyes of what is happening around them, albeit the dangers.
The film combines German, English and Jewish characters (Natalia Landauer). However, amid racism, differences in culture and ways of life (homosexuality) and political differences, some people live harmoniously. This is a reminder of today’s social and political climate in United States and other parts of the world. In the past half a century, we have seen people living together irrespective of race. Politically, an African American president has already served in two constitutional terms. At the same time, the issue of sexism has gained immense attention recently with the legalization of same sex marriage in USA. However, just like in the play and during the Nazi regime, all these social and economic stratification are not without backlash. The right-wing ideologists use internet to spread xenophobia, make sexist rhetoric and spread racism. However, the plays paints significant political and social progressions in the right direction. This signifies what is happening today both politically and socially.
Art is a mirror of the society. It articulates what is happening around people and the issues that affects them both directly and indirectly. It paints for them a picture of current issues, expecting them to make inference on current issues. The Nazi regime and Sarry’s lifestyle signify the modern world through political and social progression. It is an indication of how the world is changing irrespective of the challenges.
