Posted on: February 19th, 2025 by KW Musical Productions
Creative Call Announcement
KWMP is seeking a creative team to help bring our production of The Wizard of Oz to life!
Show Vision
KWMP’s production of The Wizard of Oz aims to stay true to the timeless classic but, at the same time, present a fresh and exciting version that surprises and delights our audiences. Staging a production of The Wizard of Oz is no small feat, and we recognize that it will require the collaboration and creativity of the directing and production teams to bring this story to life within the practical constraints of both our budget and the theatre space. Our intent is that the cast will include children in some roles and a reasonably sized ensemble to support the lead characters.
Available Positions
We are looking for the following roles:
Director
Music Director
Choreographer
Stage Manager
Production Manager
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Props Designer
Scenic Painter
Technical Director
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Hair and Wig Designer
Makeup Designer
Assistant Stage Manager
Rehearsal Pianist
How to Apply
For full details in regards to the Creative Call and each positions’ roles and responsibilities please read the Creative Call document carefully. Once you are ready to apply, please use the Creative Call Form.
Posted on: February 9th, 2025 by KW Musical Productions
The twister is coming and it’s bringing you Oz.
We’re excited to share that The Wizard of Oz will land in the Humanities Theatre this November. Familiar faces, unforgettable moments and a journey like no other in musical theatre history.
Creative call and audition information will be coming soon. Keep an eye on our socials and check back on our website to stay informed about all things Oz!
We can’t wait to see you this November.
Performances will take place at the Humanities Theatre at UWaterloo from November 27-30.
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
With music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Background music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for The Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Posted on: January 22nd, 2025 by KW Musical Productions
Audition Announcement
K-W Musical Productions (KWMP) invites you to audition for our upcoming in concert production of The Sound of Music. Our vision is to present the story of this beloved and heartwarming musical with the focus on the timeless and memorable music.
KWMP welcomes singers ages 6 and older to be a part of this production. We are looking for about 25 performers to fill lead roles and ensemble parts in a wide range of ages. We wish you the best of luck with your audition.
Application Information
Lead Roles & Ensemble:
Submit your video audition through Friday, February 28th, 2025. Once you have completed your video, please complete the Audition Application Google Form.
von Trapp Children Roles (except Liesl):
Auditions for these roles (see full Cast of Characters in the Audition Package below) will take place in person on Saturday, March 1st, from 10am –1pm. To request your audition time please complete the Audition Application Google Form.
Deadline:
All video auditions and audition requests via the Audition Application Google Form must be submitted by Friday, February 28 at midnight.
Submit Your Audition
Before auditioning please read the full Audition Package. The Audition Package includes details on show information, character details, performance schedule and dates, audition checklists, deadlines, callbacks and more. It’s important you read the package carefully before submitting the Audition Application Google Form.
Callbacks are planned for March 6 and 7, 2025 (in the evening) and will be determined based on initial auditions. If we wish to see you at the callbacks, we will contact you via email with the details and will provide you with material that we would like you to prepare. If you do not get a request for a callback, it does not mean you are not cast in the show.
Callbacks will take place at the KWMP Arts Centre, 14 Shaftsbury Drive, Kitchener.
Posted on: November 9th, 2024 by KW Musical Productions
Creative Call Announcement
KWMP is seeking a creative team to help bring our concert version of The Sound of Music to life!
In Concert Intent
KWMP’s concert format has proven to be a winning combination for both audience appeal and cast participation, as performers appreciate a shorter and less demanding rehearsal period.
The Sound of Music is a traditional musical that uses both music and dialogue to tell its beloved story. KWMP will present this tale through dialogue, music, and movement, all grounded in a concert format. This means that participants will primarily stand and sing, bridging music, dialogue, and movement in an engaging yet structured manner that upholds and stays true to the concert format.
While there are no scenic elements and lighting is limited to a generic bright wash, costumes may enhance both the presentation and audience appeal, as well as the production value.
Finally, this title is particularly synonymous with movement and dance, and we encourage exploration of these elements throughout the performance, bringing to life the joyous and memorable moments that The Sound of Music is known for.
Together, these elements will create a powerful concert version of one of the most beloved musicals in the world.
Available Positions
We are looking for the following roles:
Musical Director
Director
Choreographer
Stage/Production Manager
Costume Coordinator
Technical Coordinator/Sound Operator
Hair and Make-up Coordinator
Assistant Stage Manager
Rehearsal Pianist
How to Apply
For full details in regards to the Creative Call and each positions’ roles and responsibilities please read the Creative Call document carefully. Once you are ready to apply, please use the Creative Call Form.
Posted on: April 30th, 2024 by KW Musical Productions
On April 23, 2024, KWMP and the KW Arts Community in general lost a long-time and cherished member, volunteer and advocate in Gary Shantz. Gary, known most widely as the best usher around, loved the arts in all its forms and participated behind the scenes at productions, as an audience member and as a board member for multiple organizations throughout the Region. His impact on and love for this community is hard to measure but is felt by all who knew him.
To honour Gary’s legacy to KWMP and to the KW arts community as a whole, we are dedicating this run of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in his honour. We will miss you Gary!
Posted on: April 23rd, 2022 by KW Musical Productions
On Sunday, June 5 in the afternoon, come listen to some great performers sing, play, and make music at the KWMP hall! And what Coffeehouse would be complete without coffee, drinks, and other delicious treats? We will have those too!
We have 16 great performers who are ready to entertain!
Date: June 5, 2022 Time: 12 – 4pm (Doors open at 12, music starts at 12:30 Location: KWMP Hall
There is a real need for affordable rehearsal and performance space in Waterloo Region. This need has been documented in countless reports by all levels of Government and the local performing arts community. This need has only increased due to COVID-19, as spaces that performing arts groups have come to rely on have closed their doors, stopped renting or increased rents.
KWMP owns and operates the KWMP Community Arts Centre which is located at 14 Shaftsbury Drive in Kitchener (close to Ottawa St. N. and Lackner Blvd). The building was opened in 1925 as Natchez School, School Section No. 6 before it was purchased by KWMP in 1964 from the School Board of the Township of Waterloo. A large addition was added in 1980, creating 3 separate rehearsal spaces big enough to simulate any of the local performance venues (Centre in the Square, Conrad Centre, The Registry Theatre, etc.). The KWMP Community Arts Centre also features a costume shop, an extensive workshop for set building, and storage for costumes, sets and props.
“One of KWMP’s core values is to support the local performing arts community, and over the years we’ve worked hard to provide an affordable community arts space,” says Past President of KWMP Brenden Sherratt. “This funding will provide hundreds of hours of performing and rehearsal space to the arts community, will significantly decrease the costs that many groups incur, and ultimately help these organizations recover quicker from COVID-19.” Sherratt also notes that the organization is hoping to continue the program in years beyond the pandemic recovery period if funding can be secured.
Before COVID-19, KWMP Community Arts Centre was used for rehearsals, smaller theatre productions, workshops, film or photoshoots, jam sessions and concerts. In addition to being the hub for the development and rehearsal for KWMP productions, the spaces have been used by dozens of local arts groups, independent film crews, and more.
Local performing arts organizations wishing to take advantage of the Pay-What-You-Can rental initiative for the KWMP Community Arts Centre can view criteria and submit a rental request through the KWMP website at www.KWMP.ca/rehearsal-space.
Posted on: October 19th, 2019 by KW Musical Productions
KWMP members are invited to our Annual General Meeting.
We have adjusted our fiscal year to align more appropriately with our performance season, which means we have scheduled another Annual General Meeting for November 19th, 2019 from 7 to 8 pm at the KWMP Rehearsal Hall.
DETAILS
Kitchener-Waterloo Musical Productions Mini AGM Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Time: 7 PM
Location: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON
Members may vote either in person or by proxy by one of the following:
Mail: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON Scan & Email: info@kwmp.ca
Being a member of the Board of Directors of Kitchener-Waterloo Musical Productions (KWMP) is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about KWMP, community theatre and the community at large to contribute their knowledge, energy, expertise and good judgement to shaping the future of KWMP.
Your involvement will give you skills and experience and an appreciation of the unique benefits of a community-focused volunteer organization. KWMP will benefit from your time, energy, expertise, skills and knowledge, while you will benefit from the skills, experience and knowledge you will gain as a result of serving on the board and immersing yourself in the strategic direction and leadership of the organization. Oh, and we usually splash a little fun in there too!
ABOUT THE KWMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors consists of volunteers who are elected by the members of KWMP. The Board is entrusted to manage the affairs of the organization. It meets roughly once per month, typically on a weekday evening. Directors are elected to serve for a two-year term, and may ordinarily serve for up to 8 consecutive years.
Directors must be eighteen years of age or over. They are expected to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of KWMP, and not to use their position on the board for personal gain.
DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Directors must be able to attend regular meetings of KWMP. Within a one-year period, these normally consist of up to one board meeting every month, plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Directors are also encouraged to attend as many member events as possible during the year, including show kick-off meetings, performances of KWMP productions, the annual gala and other social events.
SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES BEING SOUGHT
In considering the skill sets and abilities that would best complement or augment the current board and serve the organization well as we go forward, the following would be considered helpful:
Marketing (including graphic design, web design, social media and IT)
KWMP is actively seeking volunteers to join various committees for 2019–2020.
We also endeavour to be an organization that mentors our members in areas of interest. So whether you are fully skilled or willing to learn, we welcome you!
The following are specific opportunities.
1) Finance Committee
The Finance Committee ensures that all financial matters for KWMP are taken care of to ensure the success of the organization. It is responsible for setting and tracking budgets, managing revenue and expenses, and for financial reporting.
The Finance Committee is looking for volunteers with accounting, bookkeeping or general financial management skills and experience to join the committee to assist and to learn.
2) Operations Committee
The Operations Committee is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations, maintenance and rental of the building as well as the inventory of costumes, props, set pieces and other materials.
The Operations Committee is looking for general volunteers to assist with various projects in and around the building. These might include cleaning, sorting, lifting, moving, gardening, hauling and light construction or trade work.
3) Events Committee
The Events Committee is responsible for the planning and organizing of all KWMP events and social activities as well as building and managing a database of all members. Its goal is to keep the membership engaged and active with KWMP, as well as reach out to the broader community.
The Events Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with all aspects of events including planning, organizing, preparing/setting up, attending/helping out at the events, and/or cleaning up after events.
4) Marketing and Communications Committee
The Marketing and Communications Committee oversees all aspects of the organization’s marketing and communications.
This committee is looking to add two or three volunteers who can commit to meeting at least once every 6 weeks. Specific skills and experience being sought include:
Marketing Strategies
Graphic Design
General Marketing
Social Media
5) Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for fundraising for KWMP. This includes grant applications, corporate sponsorships and charitable donations.
The Fundraising Committee is looking for people with skills and experience in any of the specified aspects of fundraising.
7) Performance Committee
The Performance Committee is responsible for recommending show choices, based on available venues, the scale of productions, available rights to shows, and budget. The Performance Committee helps put out the call out for the cast and creative team of a given production and works with the Board of Directors to produce the show.
8) Show-Related Volunteers
In addition to committees, there are a number of show-related volunteer opportunities. These include:
