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Auditions for Titanic the Musical

Posted on: August 14th, 2018 by KW Musical Productions

K-W Musical Productions is proud to present

Titanic the Musical

Directed by Alexander Galant, Music Direction by Deva Neely and Choreography by Mistyna Wilcock

In the final hours of April 14 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.

Titanic The Musical is the winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical and an outstanding ensemble production.

Call for Auditions

UPDATE:

Open Auditions for Men on Friday, Sept 14th

Auditions will be open (drop in) from 8:30 to 9:30 at the KWMP Hall at 14 Shaftsbury Dr, Kitchener. Please come prepared to sing a short song that shows off your musical range. Bring a short music track or some sheet music.

Alternatively, you can submit a video audition if you are not able to make it (at the bottom).

Dance Auditions

We will be holding dance auditions for those 14+ who would like to be considered for a feature dancer role on Friday, September 14th from 7:30-9:30 pm at the KWMP Hall. Please arrive at the hall ready to dance for 7:30 pm. The building will be open by 7:00 PM.

Dancers should still fill out an audition form below, but do not need to submit a video unless they would like to be considered for a character.

 

Callbacks

Callbacks will occur on Saturday, September 15th. If we wish to see you at the callbacks, we will be in touch about dates and times, and we will provide you with material that we would like you to learn for your callback.

 

Cast breakdown

Titanic is a large ensemble show which features a diverse cast with many featured soloists, however, there are a few roles for children under 16.

This show features 14 men and 7 women. But the cast of 40+ will spotlight many of the 2,229 souls who boarded that ill-fated ship.

You can find more information about the show, including a character breakdown here.

KWMP is a community theatre group, with a cast made of talented amateur performers, auditions are open to non-equity members only.

 

Rehearsal Schedule and Commitment

Weekly Rehearsals

  • Regular rehearsals will be Sundays from 1–10pm and Thursdays from 6–10pm, starting October 28th
  • Not all cast members will be required for every rehearsal, but please let us know about any conflicts you may have to help us schedule appropriately.
  • Technical rehearsals and performances are listed below. All cast members will be required for all of these dates.

Technical Rehearsals

  • Sunday, Feb 3: All day
  • Monday, Feb 4: 5pm–11pm
  • Tuesday, Feb 5: Dress Rehearsal, 5pm–11pm

Performances

  • Wed Feb 6, 2019, 10:30am – Student Matinee
  • Thu Feb 7, 2019, 10:30am – Student Matinee
  • Thu Feb 7, 2019, 7:30pm
  • Fri Feb 8, 2019, 7:30pm
  • Sat Feb 9, 2019,  2:00pm
  • Sat Feb 9, 2019, 7:30pm
  • Sun Feb 10, 2019, 2:00pm – TBD
  • Wed Feb 13, 2019, 7:30pm
  • Thu Feb 14, 2019, 10:30am – Student Matinee – TBD
  • Thu Feb 14, 2019, 7:30pm
  • Fri Feb 15, 2019, 7:30pm
  • Sat Feb 16, 2019, 2:00pm
  • Sat Feb 16, 2019, 7:30pm

 

Volunteering and Fees

KWMP is a community theatre organization and it takes thousands of hours to put one of our productions on stage. Cast members are expected to volunteer at least 10 hours of time outside of rehearsal to help with set building, sewing, painting, marketing and other tasks. We ask that the cast provide a $100 deposit that is refunded at the end of the run of the show if they complete all their hours.

All cast members will be required to become a member of KWMP ($25) and pay a script rental fee ($10).

 

About K-W Musical Productions

K-W Musical Productions is celebrating our 70th anniversary this season. We give members of Waterloo Region a chance to experience high-quality community theatre, both on and off stage. We endeavour to make our shows, affordable, entertaining and inclusive while providing training for the next generation.

 

Meet the Creative team

Director: Alexander Galant

Alexander Galant has established himself as a historical-based director who always strives for something special. Staged productions of Les Misérables, The War Show and The Diary of Anne Frank have benefited from his attention to historical detail, while Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Carol: The Musical and The Wizard of Oz also had added spectacle such as real rain, snow, and projected magic, respectively. Also a writer, Alexander has already amassed a great deal of research about the Titanic, which he used in his novel Depth of Deception (A Titanic Murder Mystery). He is looking forward to bringing this well-known historical event to life on stage, and is up to the challenge of sinking the Titanic!

Music Director: Deva Neely

Deva is an honours graduate from Ryerson Theatre School’s Acting Program.  She works as a professional voice and performance coach at her studio, Rising Star Performance Academy with students in Elora and Toronto.  Many of Deva’s students work professionally on stage and screen.  Deva is an actor herself, most recently in the TV show Scariest Night of My Life in the episode called ‘The Witch’ and in the feature film Valentina’s Wedding/La boda di Valentina.  Along with starring in her own concert cabaret, a few favourite roles in Deva’s repertoire include: Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Meg Boyd in Damn Yankees, Saraghina inNine, Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret, Paulette in Legally Blonde and the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet.  You can also find Deva adjudicating various music and drama festivals throughout the province and keynote speaking.  One of the highlights of Deva’s career took her to New York City where she was a finalist for the part of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray on Broadway.

Choreographer Mistyna Wilcock

Mistyna Wilcock is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer.  Originally from Waterloo, Mistyna trained at Morée School of Dance completing her RAD Advanced 1 exam.  She then went to graduate with honours BA in dance from San Francisco State University, where she also earned the top performance award for her graduating class.  While in San Francisco, Mistyna was a part of University Dance Theatre, where she was selected to perform as a soloist at the American College Dance Festival.  She was also chosen to apprentice along side Oberlin Dance Company in performing Brenda Way’s repertoire piece ‘Investigating Grace’.  She has performed for two seasons in the Guelph Contemporary Festival, performing her own work through Hidden Heart Collective.  She is currently teaching and choreographing in the Waterloo area.

 

And hundreds of other people that help put this show together

 

Book Your Audition Now!

Complete the Audition form below once you have uploaded your video audition. You will need your completed video audition in order to fill out this form.

All auditions are due by September 14, 2018

Audition form for Titanic the Musical

If you have any questions, please contact auditions@kwmp.ca

 

Join the KMWP Costume Team

Posted on: July 5th, 2018 by KW Musical Productions

Many hands make light work! KWMP is looking for a creative and collaborative group of people who are interested in costuming to join our costume team for our next production Titanic the Musical on stage February 2019 at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

The team of 6 to 8 will work together to set out a vision for the costumes in the show including style, colour choice and creation of costumes, then turn that vision into a reality. KWMP has access to a well-stocked sewing room, a large inventory of costumes and connections with other theatre groups to borrow costumes as needed.

KWMP is looking for 6 to 8 Team Members to join the team:

  • Contribute to discussion of style, colour and details with team and director
  • Accept the responsibility for 10 to 12 assigned cast costumes
  • Work within a set timeline
  • Make use of Sewing room on site at KWMP rehearsal hall or sew at home

The following skills are required:

  • Intermediate to advanced sewing skills
  • Knowledge of fabric behaviour, types and appropriate uses/types to suit costume
  • Knowledge of pattern layout, cutting and assembly
  • Courage to cannibalize thrift store items/costume storage to create period costumes
  • Independent work ethic
  • Availability for monthly team meetings with the director for progress show and tell and discussion

Costume assistants also needed for details, buttons, trim, ironing and labelling. Hand sewing skills. Simple sewing skills required.

Join the KWMP Costume Team

A small sample of some of the costumes from our past productions!

Anne of Green Gables

Drowsy Chaperone

Bye Bye Birdie

Grease

Seussical

Seussical

Shrek

Spring Awakening

 

Join the KWMP Costume Team

KWMP’s Picnic and AGM

Posted on: May 16th, 2018 by KW Musical Productions

KWMP members are invited to join us on June 16th for a Picnic and our Annual General Meeting. This year we will be hosting a picnic right out front of our rehearsal hall on Shaftsbury Dr. With classic games like egg on a spoon, 3 legged race and water balloon toss.

Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns and drinks, provided but please feel free to bring your favourite side dish, appetizer or a dessert. Following the Picnic we will host our AGM where members will get an update on what has been happening behind the scenes at KWMP and elect Directors to the board.

DETAILS

Kitchener Waterloo Musical Productions Picnic and AGM
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Picnic: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
BBQ and AGM: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON

RSVP for KWMP’s AGM

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

 

Join the KWMP Board of Directors

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 volunteer directors 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)
  • Development and fundraising
  • Financial skills (accounting, bookkeeping)
  • Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, file sharing, etc.)

Apply to be on the KWMP Board of Directors

 

Join a KWMP committee

KWMP is actively seeking volunteers to join various committees for 2018–2019.

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 the 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 one or two volunteers who can commit to meeting at least once every 6 weeks. Specific skills and experience being sought include:

  • 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.

6) Show-Related Volunteers

In addition to committees, there are a number of show-related volunteer opportunities. These include:

  • Set Construction
  • Painting
  • Sewing and Costume Design
  • Props
  • Backstage crew
  • Ushering

 

Join a committee

 

AGM Meeting materials:

Join the Titanic Creative Team

Posted on: April 30th, 2018 by KW Musical Productions

KWMP is Proud to present

Titanic the Musical

St Jacobs Country Playhouse

February 2019

In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.

Titanic The Musical is the winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical and an outstanding ensemble production.
For more information: http://www.tamswitmark.com/shows/titanic-ensemble-version/

 

Applications for Creative Team:

Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant Director, Music Assistant, Rehearsal Pianist, Props Designer, Props Assistant, Set Designer, Head Carpenter, Scenic Painter, Costume Designer, Costume Assistant, Tech Director, Lighting Designer, Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer.

In addition to these positions, KWMP is also looking for volunteers to help out with props, sewing, painting, set construction, and other jobs that help create the show. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer.

  • Please apply via Google Form below. Additional documentation may be sent via auditions@kwmp.ca. Deadline: Sunday, May 13, 2018
  • Outlines of positions, requirements and expectations are posted as links on kwmp.ca
  • The selection process will be made within 14 days of the deadline. Director will be selected and contacted first with all other decisions and offers made in collaboration with the director.
  • The position of Director, Music Director, Choreographer, and Rehearsal Pianist are to be present at cast auditions/callbacks.
  • Auditions proposed to take place a weekend in June. Callbacks to follow. Cast to be determined by Director, Musical Director and Choreographer: successful candidates to be notified by Production Manager within two days.
  • Costumes, props, and sets will begin in intervening months.
  • Rehearsals begin in October 2018 for vocals and large group choreography moving into intense rehearsal from January 3, 2019, and run every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening until theatre load-in.

Pertinent Dates:

  • Auditions: Late June (TBD by Production team)
  • Rehearsals: October 2018 with vocals and large group choreography. Intensive begins January 3, 2019
  • Rehearsals: Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 10 pm, Sundays from 1 pm to 10 pm (Wednesdays if needed for choreography or leads dependent on the availability of space and at the discretion of directors)
  • Load in/ set-up at St Jacobs Country Playhouse:  Late January or first days of February 2019
  • Tech/dress: Late January or first days of February 2019
  • Performances: Early-Mid February 2019 (8-12 performances including student matinees)

 

Titanic Creative Team Job Discriptions

 

Apply for the Titanic Creative Team

K-W Musical Productions receives funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Posted on: April 14th, 2018 by KW Musical Productions

K-W Musical Productions which has been producing high-quality community theatre for 70th has received funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to be used to create an accessible bathroom and powered entrance doors at the KWMP Hall at 14 Shaftsbury Dr in Kitchener. Our hope is that this funding will allow us to modernize our building and make our space accessible to everyone.

 

KWMP’s 70th Anniversary Show Auditions and Creative Team Call

Posted on: April 12th, 2018 by KW Musical Productions

70th Anniversary Show

A musical theatre journey through 7 decades of KWMP shows.

Written & Directed by Stephen W. Young

Choreography by Scott G. Kufske

Music Direction by Robert Stalder

Featuring such Broadway greats as

* The Wizard of Oz * Oklahoma * Mame * Anne of Green Gables*

* The Music Man * Brigadoon * The Sound of Music * West Side Story *Hello Dolly * The King and I * Oliver * Bye Bye Birdie * Peter Pan *

* Jesus Christ Superstar * Fiddler on the Roof * Annie Get Your Gun*

* Camelot * Me and My Girl * Guys and Dolls * Annie * Footloose *

* Grease * Hairspray * Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat *

* Seussical * Shrek * AND MORE

5 SHOWS ONLY!

Date: October 18 – 21, 2018

Location: Conrad Centre, Kitchener

Auditions

Please read all instructions carefully before booking an audition. The 70th Anniversary Show is only open to alumni who have performed with KWMP previously. 

Performance dates

  • Thursday, October 18 – 7:30 pm
  • Friday, October 19 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, October 20 – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, October 21 – 2:00 pm

Tech rehearsal dates

  • Monday, October  15 – evening
  • Tuesday, October 16 – evening
  • Wednesday, October 17 – evening

Rehearsal schedule

Tuesday evening, Thursday evenings, Sunday afternoons, Sunday evenings.

Rehearsals start Tues September 6th cast will be called for individual scenes which will be posted ahead of time.

Full cast rehearsals starting October 2nd.

Who can audition

This show is a celebration of the past 70 years of K-W Musical Productions if you are 16+ and have been involved in a KWMP show either on stage or off we welcome you to audition.

Video Auditions

We want you to show us the best you can do, so send us one link to a video posted online that highlights your vocal talents. You may film and upload a new video for the audition, or you may use an existing video if you prefer. Choose something you are proud of!

The best option is to upload a video to YouTube:

  • If you don’t already have a YouTube account, you can create one for free
  • Then, record a video using your smartphone or video camera
  • Upload your video to YouTube
  • Set your video to either “unlisted” or public. Unlisted will mean that only people with the link will be able to view it

Another option is to upload a video to a file sharing service like Dropbox or Google Drive, and then share the link with us. Please make sure the permissions are set properly on the video so that we can view it.

We are looking for approximately 90 seconds of video in total. If your video is posted on YouTube, you can copy a link to a particular section of the video by right-clicking the time bar below the video and selecting “Copy video URL at current time”.

We will not share the link to your audition video publicly or with anyone outside of the KWMP creative team.

If you have technical difficulty uploading a video, or if you have other concerns, please contact us. We will do our best to help or to make alternate arrangements.

Do not send us your video via email — please provide only a LINK to the video.

Dance Audition

 

Would you like to be a featured dancer in our show? Join us for a group dance audition on May 1st at 7 pm at the KWMP Hall (14 Shaftsbury Dr, Kitchener) and are open to anyone 14+ who has been in a KWMP show in the past. Come prepared to learn a combo taught by choreographer Scott G. Kufske.

Dancers do not need to submit a video audition unless they would like to be considered for a volcal role.

Book Your Audition Now!

Complete the Audition form below once you have uploaded your video audition. You will need your completed video audition in order to fill out this form.

All auditions are due by May 12, 2018.

Audition for KWMP 70th Anniversary Show

If you have any questions, please contact auditions@kwmp.ca

 

Join the Creative team for our 70th Anniversary Show

We are looking for some talented people to join our team including:

  • Lighting designer
  • Stage manager
  • Assistant stage manager
  • Choral director

Job descriptions 

Apply for the creative team

Production Call: Lighting Designer for Spring Awakening

Posted on: January 21st, 2018 by KW Musical Productions

We are looking for a lighting designer for our production of Spring Awakening, this May 31–June 9 at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts.

Below are the details of the position. If you are interested, please click here to apply. Any questions can be sent to auditions@kwmp.ca

All applications are due by January 28, 2018.

LIGHTING DESIGNER
$750 Honorarium
The lighting designer collaborates with the director, and is responsible to the production manager.
DUTIES:

  • Collaborates with director on establishing a lighting design
  • Collaborates with director, set, costume and properties designers on a colour palette
  • Creates a lighting plot, ground and elevation plan based on the timelines that are laid out by production manager
  • Creates cue sheets
  • Attends production meetings
  • Attends first rehearsal and presents design concept
  • Attends other rehearsals as available
  • Coordinates rental of additional lighting equipment
  • Attends load-in, lighting hang, lighting focus, level set, dress rehearsals, etc.
  • Works within a budget

SKILLS:

  • Strong visual sense
  • Understanding of the interaction of colour, light and shadow in three-dimensional spaces
  • Understanding of lighting equipment (lamps, lighting boards, dimmers, wiring, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong supervisory skills
  • Financially responsible

Spring Awakening: Additional Creative/Production Call

Posted on: December 21st, 2017 by KW Musical Productions

Our creative team of Amanda Kind, Jason White and Jennifer Wright is in place, our lighting, costume and set designers have been hired and the show is cast…now we need some other important folks to bring the production to the stage.

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

  • Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager
  • Props Designer
  • Props Assistant
  • Scenic Painter
  • Tech Director
  • Sound Designer

In addition to these positions, KWMP is also looking for volunteers to help out with props, sewing, painting, set construction, and other jobs that help create the show. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer.

 

APPLYING FOR A POSITION

For a list of job descriptions for each of these positions, please click here.

Click here, to apply by Google form.

Additional documentation may be sent via auditions@kwmp.ca

Deadline: January 7, 2018

Successful candidates to be notified by Production Manager by January 15, 2018.

 

HONORARIA:
In recognition of the amount and frequency of the work involved, KWMP offers an honorarium for some creative team position, the amount of which is set by the Board. KWMP reserves the right to adjust honorariums for specific roles based on the composition and qualifications of the selected creative team members and the needs of the production.
PERTINENT DATES:
Rehearsals begin: February 25, 2018
Rehearsals: Thursdays from 6:30pm to 10pm, Sundays from 1pm to 10pm (Wednesdays if needed for choreography or leads dependent on availability of space and at discretion of directors)
Load in/ set-up at Conrad Centre, Kitchener, May 28, 2018
Tech/dress: May 29, 2018
Performances: May 30, 2018 to June 9, 2018 (8 or 9 shows)

Auditions for Spring Awakening

Posted on: November 16th, 2017 by KW Musical Productions

KW Musical Productions is proud to present

Spring Awakening

May 31 to June 9, 2018 at The Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts

One of the most revolutionary musicals of the 21st century explodes onto the stage bursting with honesty, heart and hormones as youth in revolt search for truth and belonging amidst austere adults who refuse to hear them. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion, ultimately offering an illuminating and unforgettable story about morality, sexuality, and the power of love and knowledge, all set to an electrifying rock score.

Directed by Amanda Kind, Music Direction by Jason White, Choreography by Jennifer Wright

CALL FOR AUDITIONS

Auditions & Callbacks

Video Auditions

Auditions are all due November 28, 2017.

We want you to show us the best you can do, so send us one link to a video posted online that highlight your vocal talents. You may film and upload a new video for the audition, or you may use an existing video, if you prefer. Choose something you are proud of!

The best option is to upload a video to YouTube:

  • If you don’t already have a YouTube account, you can create one for free
  • Then, record a video using your smart phone or video camera
  • Upload your video to YouTube 
  • Set your video to either “unlisted” or public. Unlisted will mean that only people with the link will be able to view it

Another option is to upload a video to a file sharing service like Dropbox or Google Drive, and then share the link with us. Please make sure the permissions are set properly on the video so that we can view it.

We are looking for approximately 90 seconds of video in total. If your video is posted on YouTube, you can copy a link to a particular section of the video by right-clicking the time bar below the video and selecting “Copy video URL at current time”.

We will not share the link to your audition video publicly, or with anyone outside of the KWMP creative team.

If you have technical difficulty uploading a video, or if you have other concerns, please contact us. We will do our best to help or to make alternate arrangements.

Do not send us your video via email — please provide only a LINK to the video.

Callbacks

Callbacks will occur on December 2nd. If we wish to see you at the callbacks, we will be in touch about dates and times, and we will provide you with material that we would like you to learn for your callback.

Cast breakdown

Due to the mature content in this show, you must be 16 years or older at the time of the audition to be considered.

You can find more information about the show, including a character breakdown here.

KWMP is a community theatre group, with a cast made of of talented amateur performers, auditions are open to non-equity members.

 

Rehearsal Schedule and Commitment

Weekly Rehearsals

  • Regular rehearsals will be Sundays from 1–10pm and Thursdays from 6–10pm, starting Sunday, February 25, 2018.
  • Not all cast members will be required for every rehearsal, but please let us know about any conflicts you may have to help us schedule appropriately.
  • Technical rehearsals and performances are listed below. All cast members will be required for all of these dates.

Technical Rehearsals

  • Monday May 28–May 31, 2018

Performances

  • May 31–June 9th, 2018

KWMP Membership and other fees

All cast members will be required to purchase a membership ($25), a script ($10) and provide a deposit toward completing 10 volunteer production hours ($100, refunded once hours are completed).

 

Book Your Audition Now!

Complete the Audition form below once you have uploaded your video audition. You will need your completed video audition in order to fill out this form.

All auditions are due by November 28, 2017.

Audition Form for Spring Awakening

If you have any questions, please contact auditions@kwmp.ca

KWMP’s 70th Anniversary Season

Posted on: October 16th, 2017 by KW Musical Productions

2018 marks Kitchener Waterloo Musical Productions 70th anniversary. Stay tuned this season as we look back at the history of our organization from our humble beginnings in 1948 as the Twin City Operatic Society with our first show, The Chocolate Soldier right up to the presents.

We have an exciting season ahead of us, featuring:

Shrek the Musical

February  8 to 17, 2018 at The St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Tickets go on sale November 1st.

 

Spring Awakening

May 30 to June 2, 2018 at The Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts

A call for a creative team is now open.

 

 

KWMP’s 70th Anniversary Showcase

October 18 to 21, 2018 at The Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts

Written and Directed by Stephen Young