Posted on: May 10th, 2025 by KW Musical Productions
There’s No Place Like Oz
K-W Musical Productions (KWMP) invites you to audition for our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Our intent is to present a new vision of this beloved classic for a new generation of performers and audiences alike.
KWMP’s production reimagines this timeless tale for a new generation — drawing from the heart of the original while infusing it with a bold, theatrical new vision. Expect the characters you love, the music you remember, and a few surprises that will ignite your imagination.
This is Oz like you’ve never seen it before — joyful, moving, and full of wonder. Join us as we rediscover a world where courage, heart, and friendship light the way… and there’s truly no place like home.
KWMP welcomes adults and some children aged 9 and up years to be part of this production.
KWMP is committed to increasing equal opportunity, diversity and a future of inclusivity. We welcome and encourage persons of any identity, orientation, and ability to audition.
Audition Details
Audition Dates: June 13, 14 & 15, 2025
Callback Dates: June 17, 19 & 20, 2025
Location: KWMP ARTS CENTRE, 14 Shaftsbury Drive, Kitchener
KWMP is holding in-person auditions for performers of all ages.
Children ages 9–13: Auditions on Saturday, June 14, 9 AM–12 PM. Sign up for a 1-hour time slot.
Youth & Adults (14+): Auditions include a vocal audition and 20-minute group movement session. Each audition block is 60 minutes; stay for the full hour.
Prepare 32 bars of a Broadway song (not from The Wizard of Oz) and bring sheet music with cuts marked. No monologues required. Come dressed to move.
Attach a recent photo or headshot (with your name as the file name) to the Audition form.
Attach a theatre resume (with your name as the file name) to the Audition form.
For the full audition details, including a cast of characters, performance dates, rehearsal dates, audition panel and more, please see our full Audition Call Sheet.
Don’t worry we have answers! Please contact the stage manager Stephen Bailey at auditions@kwmp.ca
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: 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
As the Omicron variant cases increase and the winter is upon us, experts are predicting another Covid wave which will likely impact the callback and rehearsal schedule for 13 the Musical.
We appreciate that many may be hesitant to audition given the uncertainty, so we wanted to help alleviate concerns with regards to restrictions, mandates and protocols that may come into effect prior or during the production of 13 the Musical, and how we intend to navigate those situations.
First and foremost, our commitment to keeping our performers, creative team and their families safe is our number one priority.
As a result, we may amend call backs and/or early rehearsals in order to comply with any provincial mandates. That said, given that the cast of 13 is small and can be accommodated safely (along with our creative team) with appropriate social distancing within our rehearsal spaces, WE REMAIN OPTIMISTIC!
We have also developed stringent Covid protocols over the past year in conjunction with the provincial mandates and have been implementing those protocols throughout the past 6 months as renters and our partners have been using the space. If you would like more on our covid protocols, please see bit.ly/KWMPCovidPlan
If anything should change with regards to call backs or rehearsals, our production team for 13 the Musical will be in touch with all performers involved, and will work to develop a plan where all performers, parents and creative team feel safe.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Vice-president, and the production manager of 13 the Musical (who is also a paramedic and extremely versed on Covid protocol and prevention measures) Tim Pagett
In the meantime, KEEP THE AUDITIONS COMING, stay safe, and happy holidays!
