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A few weeks ago thirty-two local performers were let in on a secret.

After submitting videos and resumes online, they had been selected to take part in Cape Breton’s first Confidential Musical Theatre Project.

The show, a Savoy Theatre and Highland Arts Theatre co-production, is a joint fundraiser and the inaugural collaborative event for the theatres.

Here’s how it works: A Broadway musical is chosen. The musical is then cast with the best possible performers without regard to race, gender, age or body type. A few weeks before the show, the cast is given their scripts and asked not to reveal the part that they are playing or the name of the musical. They work on their roles on their own.

The Confidential Cape Breton cast will meet for the first time one hour before the show begins on Saturday, February 27th.

“The show is going to be incredible – unlike anything Cape Breton has seen before. It’s a fun, upbeat show with great songs and lots of comedy – I think that people will be very excited!” Colford says.

The show will take place at the Savoy Theatre on February 27th at 7 PM. Tickets for the Cape Breton’s Confidential Musical Theatre Project are $20 (General Seating) and available at the Savoy Theatre (902-842-1577) and the Highland Arts Theatre (902-565-3637).