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Announcing our Fall '26
Mainstage Production
NEW
PROGRAM!
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Announcing our Fall '26 Spotlight Kids
Production Class
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Join our
Technical Apprentice Program!
Would you love to delve into the world of backstage theatre?
Become a member of TAP!
Our Technical Apprentice Program will introduce students to the various disciplines of technical theatre. TAP students will attend weekly workshops focusing on everything from costume design & construction to props, to set design, how to use lighting to tell a story, and more! In addition to the weekly workshop, each student will attend work days to gain further hands-on experience, with the work culminating in working backstage during our spring production Tech Week.
Our Technical Apprentice Program is a perfect outlet for artists, builders, and anyone who is curious about what happens behind the scenes!
AWARD
WINNING!
Do you dream of performing at an international theater festival, and being part of an adventurous theatre team family?
The Kettleworks Traveling Players are for you!
Travel team members will perform at the
Junior Theater Festival West in Sacramento, CA,
and every member will be given an excellent,
in-depth performing arts education.
Be sure to check out our adventures at previous festivals
on Facebook & Instagram!
(@kettleworkspa)
Show Details for our
Fall 2026 Mainstage Production
PROGRAM INFO
Directed & Choreographed by: Jennifer Kessler
Age/Grade Levels: 10-18 (must not have completed 12th grade)
IMPORTANT DATES
Audition Dates: September 12, 2026
Performance Dates: December 4-5, 2026
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Every performer must have one parent attend this meeting.
Mandatory Rehearsals: September 16, 17, 19, November 14, 18, 19, 21, TECH WEEK (see below)
Mandatory Tech Week Dates: November 30 - December 5
NOTE - Tech Week involves nightly rehearsals so please plan accordingly
Weekly Rehearsal Details:
Beginning week after auditions:
Wednesdays, 4:45 - 6:45 PM
Thursdays, 4:45 - 6:45 PM
Saturdays, 1:00 - 6:00 PM ** Please note that Saturdays will vary but will stay within this time window.
- A full schedule will be provided to registered performers the week after auditions.
- Please note that the amount of rehearsal will vary depending on the individual's role.
Tuition: $565.00
Payment plans available (Pay in Full -or- choice of Installments)
Included:
65+ Hours of Training in Acting, Singing & Dancing
Two Full Performances of our chosen show
Ample stage time for every performer
Professional script & music tracks
Show T-shirt
Technical items required for productions
Performers Must Provide:
Dance shoes (TBD)
Dance tights & undergarments for performance
Personal makeup & hair products
Special Notes:
* The final performances will be the culmination of many weeks' hard work by the performers, staff, and volunteers. Attendance is a very important aspect of this program as the performers rely on each other throughout the process, building their knowledge and skills together. We understand that sickness may occur, but it is understood that barring unforeseen illness or emergency all performers will attend every required rehearsal.
* At KPA we firmly believe that every arts experience is vibrant and important. We use our performers to their fullest potential and believe that every member of the Company, and every single role in a story, is vital to a show's success. We do not support role shopping and therefore do not give refunds of any kind for tuition.
About
Music & Lyrics by
EDDIE PERFECT
Book by
SCOTT BROWN & ANTHONY KING
Based on the GEFFEN COMPANY PICTURE,
with a story by MICHAEL MCDOWELL & LARRY WILSON
We always encourage our students to arrive as prepared as possible for auditions, and we love providing the right tools! Check out the show info below - it's everything you need to build your confidence before you arrive!
Synopsis
Welcome to a show about death!
Meet Lydia Deetz, a disenchanted teen who recently lost her mom - who is now known by Lydia as "Dead Mom". As she struggles to cope with grief her father, Charles, chooses not to cope. Instead, he follows the advice of his life coach/secret girlfriend, Delia, and moves the family into a new house. Little do the Deetz's know that their new abode also houses a recently deceased couple, Adam and Barbara Maitland. To her surprise, Lydia discovers she can not only communicate with Adam & Barbara but also the eerie and eldritch Beetlejuice. Lydia quickly discovers that Beetlejuice's goal in the afterlife is to enter the human world and now she has some big decisions to make.
Join us on this wild journey into the underworld and back again to see what Lydia, Charles, and the rest of the acquaintances will do about the-whole-being-dead-thing.
*A note about content - This show is a wild and wonderful roller coaster of dark humor. On this journey the story touches on subjects such the loss of a loved one and suicide, as well as including small amounts of mature humor and verbiage. Through the course of rehearsal we will be gently exploring these topics with our cast members and we feel it is important for families to be aware of these themes. We highly encourage families to do independent research into this story as well.
Character Descriptions
Lydia Deetz
A whip-smart, grieving fifteen- year-old whose dark sense of humor helps her cope with the loss of her mother, Emily. Lydia is unfazed by Beetlejuice’s antics and easily holds her own against both him and all things Netherworld. Strong acting and very strong vocals are required for this role.
Vocal range: A3 - E5
Beetlejuice
The dead guy of the hour! This titular character is zany, spooky, and absolutely hilarious. Though Beetlejuice exists in a morally gray area, he’s more of a trickster than a malevolent threat. He’s happy to align his interests with others, but ultimately, he’s looking out for himself. Very strong acting and vocals are required for this role. **NOTE - While we encourage demonstrating interesting character vocal choices for this role, we will not be having our Beetlejuice performing "The Beetlejuice Voice" in this production.**
Vocal range: G3 -E5
Charles Deetz
Lydia’s father. He wants to help her get over the loss of her mother, although the ways he tries to “help” aren’t really what Lydia needs. Charles is under a lot of pressure between his concerns over Lydia, his secret relationship with Delia, his professional life, and his own grief (which he tries to ignore). Bold acting is desired for this role.
Vocal range: Bb3 - F5
Adam Maitland
Devoted husband of Barbara, just can’t catch a break. While life’s stresses were getting to him – renovation of the house, financial difficulties, and the decision about having a child – he certainly wasn’t ready for death. Strong acting & vocal skills are required for this role.
Vocal range: Bb3 - Eb5
Barbara Maitland
Barbara's stresses align with her husband’s, in life and death, although Barbara is a bit more adventurous than Adam. She is very kind but also strong-willed and a quick thinker. Barbara immediately bonds with Lydia. Strong acting & vocal skills are required for this role.
Vocal range: A3 - D5
Delia Schlimmer
Hopelessly (sometimes maniacally) optimistic. She believes fully in her guru, Otho, and considers herself a life coach, though underneath her façade she’s quite fragile and desperately wants to fit in with the Deetzes. Delia loves Charles and genuinely cares about Lydia’s well-being, even if her attempts to connect are somewhat misguided. Very strong acting and vocal skills are required for this role.
Vocal range: G2 - C#5
Maxie Dean
The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress. We only meet Maxie briefly, but he defintely makes an impression! Strong acting skills and solid vocals are required for this role.
Vocal range: C4 - C5
Sky
Everything an aspiring Girl Scout should be, Sky cannot wait to sell her first box of cookies! But Lydia and Beetlejuice might have some more in store for this sweet salesgirl than she expected. Solid acting and vocal skills are required for this role.
Vocal range: G3 - C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Miss Argentina
A former beauty queen who is now deceased, Miss Argentina greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. Being that this is a musical about death, she does this through song and dance, of course. Strong vocals and a bold presence are required for this role.
Vocal range: A3 - D5
Juno
Beetlejuice’s mother, Juno is a goddess who runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone. A very strong presence is required for this role.
Maxine Dean
Maxie's fourth (or fifth) wife, she may or may not be an interesting dinner party guest.
Otho
Delia's guru and occasional exorcist. Need we say more?
ADDITIONAL FEATURED ROLES:
Priest - Who leads the funeral for Lydia's mother.
Mover #1 & Mover #2 - Movers who help the Deetz's "settle" into their new home
The Recently Deceased - Residents of the afterlife who are featured alongside Miss Argentia including Parachute Jumper, Death by Toaster, Dead Cheerleader, Death by Fireworks, Cigar Mobster, Dead Jockey, Machete Groom, Dead Drill Team, and Hunter with a Shrunken Head
Ensemble including Mourners, Lawyers, Girl Scouts, Beetlejuice Clones , Cheerleaders, Studio Audience, and the infamous Sandworm! Caiter-Waiter,
AUDITION DETAILS
In order to be part of our fall production it is necessary for every interested performer to attend auditions. All who register and audition for the full production will be given a role. This will be a fun way for us to get to know our performers and see their individual talents.
WHEN: TBD - Saturday in early September (tentatively 12:30-6:00 pm) - CALLBACKS to be held the next day
*NOTE - We will not know who is called back until late at night after auditions. Please keep both dates open as many
performers will likely be called back.
WHERE: KPA Home Studio (address will be sent upon registration)
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare one minute of a song. Contemporary musical theatre style is preferred with an emphasis on rock-pop style MT songs welcomed. That said, it is our desire that our performers have fun and be comfortable with their song choice. We also highly encourage you to take a look at the Audition Materials available to help you prepare for the acting portion.
TIPS: - Make sure your song is completely memorized.
- Be sure to use a background / karaoke style track with no voices - we want
to hear YOU, and we highly discourage singing a capella.
- Choose a song that shows off your strengths!
Please feel free to contact us with any questions!
WANT MORE PERSONALIZED HELP?
Sign up for Coaching with KPA Founder, Jennifer Kessler, at a discount! Indicate your desired quantity of Coaching Sessions on your registration form. Coaching can help your performer choose a song, prepare acting sides, and build confidence! We highly recommend booking two or more sessions to help prepare.
Please note that specific roles will not be promised to anyone, including students of our Coaching program.
Audition Materials
We want to help young performers to feel confident at auditions! Please check out the materials below to help your performer prepare. We know they will blow us away!
Check out portions of the script and sheet music for each character -
This is the main Audition Central page. To view materials for our show, scroll down and
select our show from the pull-down menu.
Listen to some of the songs from our show. -
This is the main show description page. To listen to songs, scroll down until you see the
SONGS option on the right-hand menu. Click on SONGS and you will be able to listen!
Announcing
Spotlight Kids Production Class
We are delighted to announce a BRAND NEW program for young performers who want to grow!
Welcome to SPOTLIGHT KIDS
- the perfect place to get started on the stage -
Through weekly classes, our Spotlight Kids performers will rehearse and prepare a Broadway KIDS production, culminating in a fully staged performance at a beautiful theatre venue.
PROGRAM INFO
Director: Malina Sichel
Music Director: TBD
Age: 6-12 (must have completed Kindergarten)
IMPORTANT DATES
Audition Dates: Sunday, October 4 & Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Performance Date: January 22, 2027
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Friday, October 9, 2026 (will be held virtually via Zoom in the evening.)
- Every performer must have one parent attend this meeting.
Mandatory Rehearsals: 10/12, 1/4, 1/11, TECH WEEK (see below)
Mandatory Tech Week Dates: January 18-22, 2027 (possibly also 1/23 - will be discussed at Parent Meeting)
NOTE - Tech Week involves nightly rehearsals so please plan accordingly
Weekly Rehearsal Details:
Beginning week after auditions, class will be held weekly
Mondays - 4:45-6:15 pm
A few additional dates will be required outside of class time for costume fittings, extra rehearsal, etc. Specific dates will be determined once we have assessed scheduling conflicts (within two weeks of class start date.)
- Some roles may require 1-2 extra private rehearsals.
Tuition: $375.00
Payment plans available (Pay in Full -or- choice of Installments)
Included:
30+ Hours of Training in Acting, Singing & Dancing
At least One Full Performances of our chosen show
Ample stage time for every performer
Professional script & music tracks
Show T-shirt
Technical items required for productions
Performers Must Provide:
Dance shoes (TBD)
Dance tights & undergarments for performance
Personal makeup & hair products
Special Notes:
* The final performances will be the culmination of many weeks' hard work by the performers, staff, and volunteers. Attendance is a very important aspect of this program as the performers rely on each other throughout the process, building their knowledge and skills together. We understand that sickness may occur, but it is understood that barring unforeseen illness or emergency all performers will attend every required rehearsal.
* At KPA we firmly believe that every arts experience is vibrant and important. We use our performers to their fullest potential and believe that every member of the Company, and every single role in a story, is vital to a show's success. We do not support role shopping and therefore do not give refunds of any kind for tuition.
About
Synopsis
Character Descriptions
Audition Details
We always encourage our students to arrive as prepared as possible for auditions, and we love providing the right tools! Check out the show info below - it's everything you need to build your confidence before you arrive!
Book by
Thomas Meehan
Music by
Charles Strouse
Lyrics by
Martin Charnin
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”
By Permission of the Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Synopsis
Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Annie KIDS features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure!
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930's New York City. Despite being abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan, Annie is determined to find her parents. But she will have to go through some highs and some lows to discover the true meaning of family. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations and finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Join us for a journey of hope, positivity, and love in this tale of found family!
Character Descriptions
Annie
A complex, street-smart, toughened orphan with a striking vulnerability when faced with losing what is important to her. Very strong acting and vocal skills are necessary for this role.
Vocal Range: A3 - D5
Molly
The youngest orphan. Sweet, youthful, and vulnerable. Bold presence and acting skills are necessary for this role.
Vocal Range: A3 - B4
Kate
The next-to-youngest. Looks up to the older orphans.
Vocal Range: C4 - C5
Tessie
The crybaby of the group. Bold presence is desired for this role.
Vocal Range: A3 - C5
Pepper
The toughest of the group. Her time in Miss Hannigan's orphanage has forced her to gain a rough and tough persona. Bold presence is necessary for this role.
Vocal Range: C4-Bb4
July
The quietest of the group. Her time in the orphanage has taught her the sometimes laying low is easiest so that's what she does.
Vocal Range: C4-D5
Duffy
The oldest orphan. She's had a hard life and is exhausted, she's weary far beyond her years.
Vocal Range: C4-D5
Miss Hannigan
Miss Hannigan is the definition of "has-been." This larger-than-life character's distaste for her job is crystal clear every line she delivers. Strong acting and a knack for comedic timing are necessary for this role.
Vocal Range: G3 - D5
Bundles
Bundles is the kind, likeable laundry person for the orphanage.
Apple Seller
A vendor on the streets of New York City who generously shares some of their stock with Annie.
Sandy
Sandy is the stray dog that Annie adopts. Sandy does not speak but can earn the applause of adoring fans when he "sings" Tomorrow with Annie!
Vocal Range: F4 - D5
Lt. Ward
Lt. Ward is the policeman who questions Annie about Sandy, the stray dog. Boldness and a sense of authority are desired for this role.
Rooster Hannigan
Rooster Hannigan is Miss Hannigan's swindling brother. Rooster works together with his girlfriend Lily St. Regis to falsely claim to be Annie's parents in hopes of receiving a reward. The flashy, self-assured Rooster should convincingly pull off the "smooth gambler" persona, have a bold stage presence, and work well with their acting partner, Lily St. Regis.
Vocal Range: G3 - Bb4
Lily St. Regis
Lily St. Regis is the sleazy girlfriend of Rooster Hannigan. Together they falsely claim to be Annie's parents in hopes of receiving a reward. The ditsy, confident Lily should have a bold stage presence, a strong sense for comedic timing, and work well with their acting partner, Rooster Hannigan.
Vocal Range: Bb3 - Bb4
Grace Farrell
Grace Farrell is Oliver Warbucks's calm, sweet and classy secretary. She appears professional when dealing with Miss Hannigan and Warbucks, but shows a maternal side toward Annie. Strong acting skills are desired for this role.
Vocal Range: D4 - C5
Oliver Warbucks
Oliver Warbucks is the daunting millionaire who made his fortune during World War I as an industrialist. This is a fun, challenging role, for an actor that can appear mature, self-assured and confident. In the beginning, Warbucks is awkwardly affectionate toward Annie and then finds himself completely charmed by her. Strong acting skills are necessary for this role.
Vocal Range: A3 - D5
Drake
Butler of the Warbucks residence.
Star-to-Be
Star-To-Be is a glamorous diva in the number N.Y.C.
Vocal Range: Ab3 - D5
Grumpy Man
A grumpy man who shouts at the noisy New Yorkers during the number N.Y.C.
Usher(ette)
The usher working at the "Roxy" theater.
Bert Healy
Bert Healy is the classic announcer on a radio show of the era. A great place to show off a fun character voice.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt is enlisted by Oliver Warbucks to help locate Annie's parents.
Louis Howe
Louis Howe is President Roosevelt's trustworthy aide.
Ensemble Roles:
Orphans - The Orphans are gritty girls that are neglected and vulnerable, yet honest and lovable. The girls have mischievous fun together, along with some sibling-esque fights.
Servants -Servants are the loyal domestic help of Oliver Warbucks. Maids, Chefs, Cleaners, etc.
New Yorkers -The New Yorkers are comprised of a wonderfully colorful collection of characters, usually identified by their occupation. We plan to have fun creating these characters! Some ideas for these roles are: street vendors, homeless people, tourists, taxi drivers, newsboys, pickpockets, street cleaners, mothers and children, and news reporters.
AUDITION DETAILS
In order to be part of our fall production it is necessary for every interested performer to attend auditions. All who register and audition for the full production will be given a role. This will be a fun way for us to get to know our performers and see their individual talents.
WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 2:30pm-5:00pm
- CALLBACKS to be held Tuesday, October 6, 4:45pm-6:15pm
*NOTE - We will not know who is called back until late at night after auditions. Please keep both dates open as many
performers will likely be called back.
WHERE: KPA Home Studio (address will be sent upon registration)
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare one minute of a song. Musical theatre style is preferred with an emphasis on classic style MT songs welcomed. That said, it is our desire that our performers have fun and be comfortable with their song choice. You may also use a selection from Annie KIDS. We recommend the songs, "Maybe", "Little Girls", and "Easy Street" depending on desired character type. We also highly encourage you to take a look at the Audition Materials available (below) to help you prepare for the acting portion.
TIPS: - Make sure your song is completely memorized.
- Be sure to use a background / karaoke style track with no voices - we want
to hear YOU, and we highly discourage singing a capella.
- Choose a song that shows off your strengths!
Please feel free to contact us with any questions!
WANT MORE PERSONALIZED HELP?
Limited spots may be available for Audition Coaching with our studio staff! Indicate your desired quantity of Coaching Sessions on your registration form. Coaching can help your performer choose a song, prepare acting sides, and build confidence! We highly recommend booking two or more sessions to help prepare.
Please note that specific roles will not be promised to anyone, including students of our Coaching program.
Audition Materials
We want to help young performers to feel confident at auditions! Please check out the materials below to help your performer prepare. We know they will blow us away!
Check out portions of the script and sheet music for each character -
This is the main Audition Central page. To view materials for our show, scroll down and
select our show from the pull-down menu.
Listen to some of the songs from our show. -
This is the main show description page. To listen to songs, scroll down until you see the
SONGS option on the right-hand menu. Click on SONGS and you will be able to listen!
PROGRAM INFO
Grade/Age Range: 6th - 12th grade (must not have graduated high school)
IMPORTANT DATES
Weekly Workshop Details:
Workshop Dates: September 24 - December 5, 2026
** NOTE - We will hold one additional meeting after the completion of Tech Week, day & time TBD
Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Weekend Work Days (specific dates & times TBD based on group availability)
Mandatory Tech Week Dates: November 30 - December 5, 2026
NOTE - Tech Week involves nightly rehearsals so please plan accordingly
Performance Dates: December 4-5, 2026
Mandatory Rehearsals to attend: November 19, 21, 2026 + Tech Week (above)
Tuition: $335 per Track #1 (Full Tech) student
$295 per Track #2 (Performer/Tech Combo) student
Disciplines to be covered:
Costuming/Wardrobe
Set Design/Construction
Prop Design/Construction
Light Design/Operation
Sound Operation
Included:
35+ Hours of Training in Technical Theatre
Experience working backstage at two performances of our spring show
Professional script & music tracks
Show T-shirt
Expectations:
* The final performances will be the culmination of many weeks' hard work by the performers, crew, staff, and volunteers. Attendance to the workshops and work days is a very important aspect of this program as the company relies on each other throughout the process, building their knowledge and skills together. We understand that sickness may occur, but it is understood that barring unforeseen illness or emergency all tech students will attend every required workshop, work day, and Tech Week rehearsal.
* With such a short amount of time to cover a wide variety of technical disciplines, being on time for every workshop and event is extremely important. Students are expected to arrive on time.
* Tech Week will provide a wonderful opportunity for our technical students to work on a production in real time. A large part of Tech Week is very fast-paced and students will be expected to jump into a number of tasks quickly under the guidance of our professional staff. All TAP students will be given tips for preparing ahead of time in anticipation of Tech Week's quick pace, and we highly encourage support at home with these preparations.
TRACK OPTIONS
Track #1 - Full Tech Apprenticeship
Members of the Full Tech Apprenticeship will attend all required workshops and work days, as well as working backstage for the entirety of Tech Week. This will allow FTA students to apply what they have learned in real time during a production tech week and performances. Being a part of the FTA option will also give students the opportunity to work hands-on with equipment only available in the theatre space, such as the light board, sound board, and curtain.
Track #1 - Full Tech Apprenticeship is the default form of enrollment - ONLY students who also wish to perform in our current production will be eligible for Option #2.
Track #2 - Performer/Tech Combo Apprenticeship
The Performer/Tech Combo Apprenticeship option is for those students who wish to perform in a mainstage production concurrently with learning as a technical apprentice. P/TCA students will attend all required workshops and work days, but will not work backstage during Tech Week. During Tech Week these students will fulfill their role as a performer in the company.
All P/TCA students will receive a reduced rate of tuition ($295 per student) for the Tech Apprentice Program. Due to this discount, if your student wishes to participate as a Track #2 student we ask that you please EMAIL US BEFORE COMPLETING REGISTRATION to arrange enrollment in both the production + TAP.
PROGRAM INFO - 26-27 season
Age/Grade Levels: Auditions for The Kettleworks Traveling Players are open to all performers ages 10 - 18.
*Please note that performers must remain 18 years old or younger through Spring 2027.*
Audition Date: Auditions for KTP will be held simultaneously with auditions for our full production of
Beetlejuice JR. Travel team participants will be required to stay for an additional portion after full production auditions.
See further Audition Details for full production HERE
Junior Theater Festival West '27 Dates - February 4-8, 2027
Tuition: Please email us regarding tuition. There are a variety of pricing options, depending on rooming choices.
**We offer payment plans (pay in full -or- installments).
- Interested in this program? EMAIL US to receive an info pamphlet!
Included (in addition to the full production - see above):
A trip to the Junior Theater Festival West in Sacramento, CA
100+ Hours of Training in Acting, Singing & Dancing /
30+ Hours of Technical Theatre student training (TAP)
A guaranteed role in our
Fall Production of Beetlejuice JR.
Opportunities to perform for, and connect with, our local community
Training workshops
Professional script
KTP team SWAG including T-shirt, bag, water bottle, and team jacket
JTF SWAG including T-shirt & trading wristbands
A fabulous theatre family!
Dates & Details
* September - December 2026 - Rehearsals for Fall production + Local performance opportunities (TBD)
* December 2026 - February 2027 - Team-focused rehearsals to create a 15-minute adjudication performance. This selection will be presented and adjudicated by performing arts professionals at the Junior Theater Festival West '27.
Junior Theater Festival West
At JTF West our performers will get to participate in exciting and exclusive workshops, performances, talk-backs with industry professionals and more! Former JTF guests include Stephanie J. Block & Sebastian Arcelus (Into the Woods, Wicked, The Cher Show/Elf), Sierra Burgess (The Little Mermaid, Phantom of the Opera), Samantha Pauly (SIX, The Great Gatsby), Alan Menken (composer – Beauty and the Beast, Tangled, Little Shop of Horrors, Aladdin, lots more), and many more titans of the theatre industry!
A Special Note: It is the goal of the Kettleworks Traveling Players/Kettleworks Performing Arts to create a true theatre family with this troupe. We here at KPA strive to nurture mutual respect in every performer who passes through our doors and to instill a strong sense of work ethic while encouraging passion and building community. A big part of this character building is consistency in our rehearsals, activities, and performances. Attendance is a very important aspect of this program as the performers rely on each other throughout the process, growing their knowledge and skills together. We understand that sickness may occur, but it is understood that barring unforeseen circumstance all performers will put in their best effort to attend every required rehearsal, and if a missed rehearsal is unavoidable the performer/performer's family will do all they can to independently catch up on any missed materials. In the case of potential COVID-19 exposure within a performer's family, said performer may be asked to attend rehearsal virtually in order to keep up with new materials.
NEW OPPORTUNITY! KTP CONSERVATORY
All KTP members will have the opportunity to audition for our brand new KTP Conservatory program! This program will offer unique opportunities to continue training during the months of February - early June with regular workshops and classes. The goal of these classes include:
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To strengthen skills in voice, dance, and acting, while deepening understanding & building confidence as performers.
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To build self-awareness and empower our performers as individuals.
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To take advantage of Spring & Summer performance opportunities within the community.
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To build leadership skills with a view towards student-led programs in the future.
While team members are not required to participate in the Spring production, it is highly recommended so that they may continue building skills and repertoire.
FAQ about KTPC:
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AUDITIONS – Performers who wish to audition for KTPC must first be accepted into KTP. Once accepted, they will be required to submit a video audition singing a memorized musical theatre solo. They will also be required to answer a few interview questions in their video.
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SCHEDULE
– Fall/Winter ’26 – KTPC performers will have a brief orientation & pizza party after one of our Saturday rehearsals and will be scheduled for individual coaching sessions with our studio staff throughout the Fall rehearsal process.
- Winter/Spring ’27 – Individuals will be scheduled for 2 coaching sessions each with one of our studio staff throughout the season. Classes will meet 12:00-1:00 PM on Saturdays starting after JTF West ‘27, possible additional workshops/master classes to be scheduled around the turn of the year. -
TUITION – $100 per month, January through May 2027, to be charged first-of-the-month. Sessions will run roughly mid-February through early June.
DATES/EVENTS FOR KTP CONSERVATORY:
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PNW Theatre Festival – March 11-13, 2027
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FINAL PRESENTATION – All KTP Conservatory performers will participate in a year-end presentation to share what they have learned with family and friends.
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YEAR-END PARTY – The conservatory season will culminate in a fun-filled party to celebrate our accomplishments.
** Since KTPC performers are required to be part of KTP, please also see full KTP season dates above.
KTP Auditions - Additional details
In order to be part of the Kettleworks Traveling Players, it is necessary for every interested performer to attend auditions. Please note that while it is our intent to accept any performer who is committed to being a part of the team, acceptance into the program will also be dependent upon the teamwork and collaboration that is demonstrated in the auditions. Our travel team will require focus and a strong sense of professionalism when we are "on the road" so it is important that each travel team member be able to work well with others, behave respectfully towards new instructors and fresh audience members, as well as maintaining focus onstage.
AUDITION DATES/TIMES:
First round - Saturday, September 12, 2027 (Times TBD - after full production auditions)
Callbacks - Sunday, September 7, 2025
(specific callback slots between 12:00 - 6:00 PM will be determined after Saturday's audition)
WHAT TO PREPARE:
* Please prepare 45-60 seconds of a musical theatre style song. (Performers are welcome to choose a song from any musical, including our chosen show.)
* Each performer will perform his/her song individually and we will also conduct a workshop-style group audition including a group song, improvisation activities, acting sides from Beetlejuice JR. and a dance portion.
* We highly encourage you to take a look at the Audition Materials available to help you prepare for the acting portion.
TIPS: - Make sure your song is completely memorized.
- Be sure to use a background / karaoke style track with no voices - we want to hear YOU!
* We highly recommend using a background track or live accompaniment as opposed to singing a capella*
- Choose a song that shows off your strengths.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions!
