Awesome! We’re excited that you’re interesting in being part of the Kensington Theatre experience. We have people of all ages and talent levels join us for our different shows throughout the year. We welcome you no matter if this is your first time or your 20th (you know who you are).
Tuck Everlasting
“So what do you say, Winnie? Do you want to live forever?” (Jesse Tuck)
It’s 1893 in Treegap, New Hampshire an eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her wrought iron fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined.
When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.
- Auditions: September 25, 2018 from 7-10p
- Call Backs: September 29, 2018 from 8a-1p
- What to prepare: 16 bars from a musical. An accompanist will be provided. Bring this Audition Form to the audition. Sign up for a 5-minute time slot by emailing your name, age and time preference to contact@kensingtontheatre.org. You will receive a confirmation email with your exact audition time. You can also walk-in and we will fit you in the next available time slot.
- Ages: 10+
- Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin October 2. There will be no rehearsals October 15-20 and November 21-24. Generally rehearsals are M-TH from 6-10p and Saturday from 8a-5p.
- Performances: December 7, 8, 10, 14, 15 and 17 at 7p and December 8 and 15 at 1p.
Characters:
WINNIE: Female, 11 (an older girl that can play 11 would be ideal). A little girl without cuteness – she has lost her father. She is too skeptical for her age, but with an unknown longing for romance and adventure. Soprano.
JESSE TUCK: Male, looks 17, Handsome, light and laughing, he is eternal youth writ large, the lightness shown all the brighter for the shadow of loneliness that he has. Tenor.
MILES TUCK: Male, looks 23. A burned and bitter man. His natural sweetness shut away. Lost his wife and child, doomed to live with regret. Baritenor.
MAE TUCK: Female, looks 40s. Still beautiful after all these years, a matriarch, a mother, a wife. Her homespun wisdom is leavened by her humor and still girlish delight. Mezzo-Soprano.
ANGUS TUCK: Male, looks 40’s. Once awakened, a vibrant, virile man. He is an indulgent father, a fond if forgetful husband, but a true soul with a deep well of love and profound understanding of the life around him. Tenor.
MAN IN YELLOW SUIT: Male, 40-60. Charismatic and persuasive, a man with an obsession, a secret. Tenor.
HUGO: Male, looks 15-17. Painfully shy, awkward and goofy; but smart and eerily observant – His father (CONSTABLE JOE) knows this. The two of them have a “routine” that fools most of the people all of the time. Tenor.
CONSTABLE JOE: Male, 40-60. Seemingly a buffoon, his simple manner belies a sharp wit and kind heart. Tenor.
MOTHER: Female, 30-40. A gentle woman almost broken by grief and fear and loss. Adversity finds her brave and unbending. Mezzo-Soprano.
NANA: Female, 60. A loopy old woman, but a loving Grandmother and Mother. Alto.
ENSEMBLE: 10-70. Town Folk, Family, Carnival Workers
The Crucible
The Crucible focuses upon a young farmer (John Proctor), his wife (Elizabeth Proctor), and a young servant-girl (Abigail) who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. Proctor brings Abigail to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. Proctor, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others. Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society. “A powerful drama.” —NY Times. “Strongly written.” —NY Daily News.
“It is rare for people to be asked the question which puts them squarely in front of themselves.”
- Auditions: January 15, 2019 from 7-9p
- Call Backs: January 16, 2018 from 6-10p
- What to prepare: You will read a side from the script. Sides will be available beginning in December.
- Ages: 18+ (must be graduated from high school)
- Characters Descriptions: These will be posted in December.
- Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin January 22. Generally rehearsals are M-TH from 6-10p and Saturday from 8a-5p.
- Performances: February 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, March 1 and 2, 2019 at 7p.
Peter Pan, The British Musical
Come fly with us to Neverland! Peter Pan is the charming story about the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Pirates, Indians, Lost Boys, and Fairies. Come see why we named our company after the birthplace of this extraordinary boy!
“I am youth. I am joy. I am freedom!”
Why the British version? We know and love Peter Pan and this musical is the most loyal version we have found to James M. Barrie’s original play and the music is more energetic and current. We love this version and are sure you will too!
- Auditions: April 9, 2019 from 6-10p
- Call Backs: April 13, 2018 from 8a-1p
- What to prepare: 16 bars from a musical. An accompanist will be provided.
- Ages: 8+
- Characters Descriptions: These will be posted in December.
Ideally, the director is looking for a male “Peter” (although a female “Peter” is still a possibility.) - Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin April 22. Generally rehearsals are M-TH from 6-10p and Saturday from 8a-5p. We will not rehearse May 24-27 and June 5-7.
- Performances: June 14, 15, 17, 21, 22 and 24, 2019 at 7p.
While you are waiting to play, come see our plays and theatre! Get to know us through our work! We love positive, hard working actors… that’s how we became who we are today!