Audition Call for RENT

Auditions are now closed. Thanks to everyone who came out! 

Performances: December 3–12, 2026

Where: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (36 King St. W., Kitchener)

Check back on our website in September, 2026 for ticket information!

It’s a ‘Season of Love’

One of our fellow community theatre companies, K-W Little Theatre (KWLT), is also mounting a production of RENT at the same time as ours. This was an unfortunate situation where both companies were granted rights for the same show at the same time. We had both undertaken extensive planning and had committed financially, by the time we became aware of the conflict, and we were simply too far down the road to change direction.

RENT, at its core, is a musical about community, and we are committed to working with KWLT to ensure that we honour that vision. Our hope is to work cooperatively with KWLT and are confident that when we work together, the synergies of both our productions can amplify the “Season of Love” in our community.

Creative Call for RENT

Creative Call Announcement

As we begin shaping our production of RENT taking place in December 2026, we’re looking for a creative team to help bring our vision to life.

We are now accepting applications for the creative team for RENT. This is an opportunity to help build a grounded, character-driven production that focuses on connection, urgency, and real human stakes.

We are seeking thoughtful, collaborative individuals who are excited to explore this material with honesty and intention. This is a chance to be part of shaping the overall vision and helping bring a cohesive, meaningful experience to the stage. We welcome those who are eager to engage with the material and work as part of a unified team.

We look forward to building a team that will create something raw and genuinely impactful.

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.

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 1, 2026

KWMP Dance Club – Spring 2026

Join the KWMP Dance Club, a vibrant, bi-weekly dance series designed to foster community, fitness, and fun through beginner-to-advanced level dance instruction.

Plus, we’re excited to announce a special guest teacher for this session: Darren Burkett!

Darren is an award-winning theatre performer and educator with international credits, including tours of Matilda and Angelina Ballerina. With 20 years of global teaching experience, he brings world-class expertise and energy to the dance studio.

Times

Beginner/Intermediate – 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced – 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Location

KWMP Arts Centre (14 Shaftsbury Drive, Kitchener)

Beginner/Intermediate Classes

Tailored to people who are new to dance or have basic training, this class is perfect for those who want to explore dance and/or hone their skills in a casual and low-pressure environment. Build confidence in movement with slower-paced instruction, a break down of technique and the introduction of basic choreography – and have fun while you’re doing it!

Class Structure: (1 hour total) Approx. 0.5hr Warm/Technique, 0.5hr Choreography

Intermediate/Advanced Classes

For more experienced dancers who want to challenge themselves, continue to push their skills and are comfortable picking up choreography. This class will be less focused on the basics and more about exploring musicality, style and more complex moves and combinations. It will include faster-paced choreography, transitions and a focus on performance quality. Great for audition training and taking your dance skills to the next level!

Class Structure: (1.5 Hour total) Approx. 0.5hr Warm Up, 1hr Choreography

Cost

$20 per class ($15 for KWMP Members). Sign up for a KWMP Membership.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED DUE TO CANCELLATIONS.

KWMP Dance Club – Winter 2026

Join the KWMP Dance Club, a vibrant, bi-weekly dance series designed to foster community, fitness, and fun through beginner-to-advanced level dance instruction.

Available Classes

Times

Beginner/Intermediate – 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced – 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Location

KWMP Arts Centre (14 Shaftsbury Drive, Kitchener)

Beginner/Intermediate Classes

Tailored to people who are new to dance or have basic training, this class is perfect for those who want to explore dance and/or hone their skills in a casual and low-pressure environment. Build confidence in movement with slower-paced instruction, a break down of technique and the introduction of basic choreography – and have fun while you’re doing it!

Class Structure: (1 hour total) Approx. 0.5hr Warm/Technique, 0.5hr Choreography

Intermediate/Advanced Classes

For more experienced dancers who want to challenge themselves, continue to push their skills and are comfortable picking up choreography. This class will be less focused on the basics and more about exploring musicality, style and more complex moves and combinations. It will include faster-paced choreography, transitions and a focus on performance quality. Great for audition training and taking your dance skills to the next level!

Class Structure: (1.5 Hour total) Approx. 0.5hr Warm Up, 1hr Choreography

Cost

$20 per class ($15 for KWMP Members). Sign up for a KWMP Membership.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED DUE TO CANCELLATIONS.

Attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting

Calling all KWMP Members (and Guests)!

Our AGM is coming up, and we’d love to see you there! As a member, your voice matters — you’ll have the chance to vote on how KWMP is run, hear updates, ask questions, and share your ideas. Join us early for a short social time to connect and catch up before the meeting begins.

Details

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Times: 6:30pm (social time); 7pm (meeting)

Location: KWMP Arts Centre (14 Shaftsbury Drive, Kitchener)

A Few Important Notes

Can’t attend in person? Assign your proxy by filling out this form (ideally before October 28, 2025).

Please RSVP! Whether you are attending in person or have assigned your proxy, we need to confirm how many voting members will be represented at the meeting.

Not a member? You are also welcome – and encouraged – to attend (but not vote)!

Attend “The Wizard of Oz” Student Matinee with Your Class

✨ Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Your Students! ✨

UPDATE: Our Student Matinee is now SOLD OUT!

Experience the magic and wonders of theatre through the beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz with your young learners this November! As part of our commitment to arts education in Waterloo Region, we are thrilled to present an exclusive student matinee performance of this timeless musical. 

With its enchanting story, dazzling costumes, energetic choreography, and beloved songs like “Over the Rainbow”, “We’re Off to See the Wizard”, and “If I Only Had a Brain”, this production will delight and uniquely inspire each audience member.

An Unforgettable Field Trip

• Spark imagination through a timeless story of courage, friendship, and adventure.
  
• Connect classroom learning to the magic of live theatre and create unforgettable memories.
  
• Enjoy a stress-free trip with a convenient 10:30 a.m. start time, easy group seating, and a central location at the Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo.

Student Matinee Details

Your class can attend at a special discounted rate of $16 (ticket) + $1.00 (fees) + $2.08 HST per student  (regular performances start at $45+). We are also pleased to offer complimentary teacher/chaperone tickets (1:15 ratio), making this an easy-to-plan and unforgettable field trip opportunity for all.

📅 Thursday, November 25th, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📍 Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo
👥 Recommended for ages 5 and up 

How to Book

If interested, please complete the form linked below and a KWMP representative will be in touch to reserve your spot in our audience!

Seats are first come, first served SO don’t miss your chance to join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Cowardly Lion on their adventure to Oz. We hope to see you there!

KWMP Dance Club – Summer 2025

Join the KWMP Dance Club, a vibrant, bi-weekly dance series designed to foster community, fitness, and fun through beginner-to-advanced level dance instruction.

Available Classes

Thursday, July 17 – Jazz taught by Sarah Bowman
Thursday, July 31 – Heels/Musical Theatre taught by Ciara Moules
Thursday, August 14 – Lyrical taught by Sarah Jones
Thursday, Aug 28 – Tap taught by Laura Hole

Times:
Beginner/Intermediate – 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced – 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Location:
KWMP Arts Centre (14 Shaftsbury Drive, Kitchener)

Beginner/Intermediate Classes

Tailored to people who are new to dance or have basic training, this class is perfect for those who want to explore dance and/or hone their skills in a casual and low-pressure environment. Build confidence in movement with slower-paced instruction, a break down of technique and the introduction of basic choreography – and have fun while you’re doing it!

Class Structure: 0.5hr Warm Up, 0.5hr Technique, 0.5hr Choreography

Intermediate/Advanced Classes

For more experienced dancers who want to challenge themselves, continue to push their skills and are comfortable picking up choreography. This class will be less focused on the basics and more about exploring musicality, style and more complex moves and combinations. It will include faster-paced choreography, transitions and a focus on performance quality. Great for audition training and taking your dance skills to the next level!

Class Structure: 0.5hr Warm Up, 1hr Choreography

Cost

$15 per class ($10 for KWMP Members). Sign up for a KWMP membership.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED DUE TO CANCELLATIONS.

Audition Call for The Wizard of Oz

There’s No Place Like Oz

K-W Musical Productions (KWMP) invites you to audition for our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz (November 27 – November 30). 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. No advanced preparation is required for the children auditions. Everything will be taught to them during their audition time with us.

• 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.

Can’t attend in person? Email the stage manager: auditions@kwmp.ca

What you need for your audition submission:

• Your completed Audition Google form. 
• Book your audition slot Here.
• 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.

The Wizard of Oz – Creative Call

Creative Call Announcement

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.

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 28, 2025

Announcing Our 2025 Fall Show!

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.