“Apres Moi Le Deluge,” a modern cabaret show, is being held Feb. 26 and 27 at Gavilan College in Theatre 127.

Robert Pagan, the director of the musical, is living the theatre enthusiast’s dream. At 23, he has written, directed, and is putting together his own original live band musical.

The title of the project, “Apres Moi Le Deluge” (After Me Comes the Flood) originates from a Regina Spektor song.

Pagan says he chose to name his project after the song because the song itself enhanced the message he was trying to get across with his work.

Pagan says that out of over 100 projects he has been a part of, “this is my favorite one so far.”

The first project he directed was George Orwell’s “1984” in 2001.

The production will be held at Gavilan College in Gilroy. Pagan chose this venue because the community didn’t get to see “enough experimental theatrical projects.”

Pagan explains that the story is about “the darkest secrets of youth that are not regularly talked about.” These include drug abuse, depression, divorces and all the other pressures on today’s adolescents and college students.

The songs played in the performance are by some of today’s most popular artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Green Day and Regina Spektor.

The production also includes songs from such musicals as “Spring Awakening, Cabaret,” and “Once on This Island.” Pagan chose these because he wanted to production to sound “modern and relatable.”

Pagan says he gets his inspiration from theatre and young actors. He says he draws this inspiration from what he’s seen on the road as an actor.

Pagan hopes the audience can come out with respect and appreciation for the actors who put in so much work.

Pagan wants to get messages out that a lot of people are not openly talking about. Ideally, he’d like for his messages to be able to change the world.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Be prepared: the show does have adult content and is a self-rated PG-13 performance. Admission is free but donations will be accepted.