SONOMA, CA (Top40 Charts, Le Studio) On
September 16th & 17th, Sonoma, Ca.'s Field of Dreams is the spectacular return destination for the magic that is The
Black Cat Cabaret. Taking place under the "Big Top" circus tent in downtown Sonoma, this year's event presents world renowned singer and actress, Thelma
Houston and features a special matinee for children with Los Angeles based, Le Petite Cirque, (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LEPETITCIRQUE/), the only all-kid professional Cirque troupe.
The
Black Cat Cabaret is a benefit for Sonoma's Pets Lifeline ("www.petslifeline.org), a private, non-profit organization which provides a Refuge for Pets and Resources for People.
This fast-paced, all-engaging show is something the audience participates in and experiences instead of only watching from the sidelines.
"We are blessed to have the precedence of this signature fundraiser and to continue the event with this year's amazing cast at Sonoma's "Field of Dreams", enthused event producer and Pets Lifeline Executive Director, Nancy King. "Not only will adults get the big wow factor but for the first time, so will the young ones. This is big fun."
The children's matinee is a completely separate show than the evening gala performances and logically is geared towards kids with Le Petit Cirque under the direction of
Nathalie Gaulthier.
It is North America.'s only all-kid professional Cirque troupes consisting of performers age 6-14 who are some of the tops in the country in the field of aerial arts. They have mesmerized audiences worldwide, consistently drawing large crowds, selling out shows and wowing audiences. For more information please go to www.LePeTiTCiRqUeLA.com.
Guests for the evening gala performances will experience a feast for the senses with a fabulous selection of delightful hors d'œuvres and stellar local wines. Smoke Catering will use their culinary expertise to provide guests with magic for their taste buds. Along with non-stop entertainment, cabaret goers will have the opportunity to bid on a few select auction items that are sure to delight everyone.
Bianca Sapetto returns to The
Black Cat Cabaret to direct this year's performances assisted by co-creator and Le Petit Cirque director
Nathalie Gaulthier. Bianca has been a key player in the The
Black Cat Cabaret since its inception, while bringing decades of experience directing, choreographing and performing with various troupes including Cirque du Soleil and Teatro Zinzanni. She has also performed at the Grammy Awards, for Warner Brothers
Pictures and for entertainers such as Earth, Wind and Fire,
Led Zeppelin and the
Black Eyed Peas.
Robin Finck joins the Cabaret as the Musical Director.
Robin has toured as guitarist for Nine Inch Nails: 1993-1996, 1999-2000, and 2008-2009. 2009 Marked NIN's final tour before disbanding. He was guitarist in the original cast of Cirque Du Soleil's 'Quidam', in 1996.
Robin was lead guitarist for
Guns N' Roses from 1997-1999, and again in 2001-2008. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Bianca Sapetto, and their daughter, Sofia.
