General Audition Information
The Mountaineers Players present three shows per year at the beautiful Kitsap Forest Theater, owned by The Mountaineers, a 501(c)3 outdoor education and conservation organization. Auditions for our 2026 shows are now complete. Rehearsals for the first two shows are in Edmonds near the ferry terminal on weeknights, and at our unique outdoor theater in Bremerton on weekends. Rehearsals for the third show will rehearse and perform entirely at the Kitsap Forest Theater.
Our 2027 Season: New Worlds from Old Roots
Spring: Fiddler on the Roof (fragile balance of tradition in a changing world)
Summer: Finding Neverland (healing power of imagination and storytelling)
Fall: Into the Woods (unexpected consequences of our wishes)
These beloved musicals are known for their unforgettable music and powerful storytelling, but they also share something deeper. Each one explores the complicated, beautiful bond between parents and children, the bittersweet process of letting go of old traditions, and the courage it takes to find your own path as the world changes around you.
The following information concerns our first two 2027 musicals, Fiddler on the Roof and Finding Neverland
We strive to produce high quality shows with stellar acting, singing and dancing. We value strong character development and fast-paced shows. We typically have actors and production staff from both sides of Puget Sound.
Weeknight rehearsals are held in Edmonds at a church basement near downtown (and walking distance from the ferry dock).
We have some weekend rehearsals at the theater in Bremerton (Saturday or Sunday or both days with an overnight stays possible). Many actors choose to spend the night at the theater on Saturday night and enjoy the camaraderie of "hanging out" together and playing games at Kitsap Cabin where volunteer cooks prepare Saturday night dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch. We encourage carpools and sharing commuter ferry passes to help with transportation costs.
It is our policy to carefully schedule rehearsals so that you are not called unless you are needed. Main characters can be expected to come to most rehearsals.
We will have season auditions for these two shows in late January. We encourage actors to audition for both shows (auditions are held at the same time - callbacks at different times).
Auditions (Bremerton): TBD
Auditions (Edmonds): TBD
For auditions please prepare a short song – about 32 ms (bring taped accompaniment or use our accompanist) and a 1 – 2 minute memorized monologue or scene cutting. If you are auditioning for both shows, you may sing two contrasting songs instead of doing a monologue. A resume with photo is desired.
To sign up for an audition, please email auditions at foresttheater.com (include your cell phone number and ages of actors under 18) and give your requested time frame – or call 206-542-7815. If you cannot make in-person auditions, please email for instructions for submitting a video audition.
Audition notices with more information will be posted later.
2027 Spring Show (Fiddler on the Roof)
May 30, 31; June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 - 2027 - 2pm
Our spring show is timed to coincide with the blooming of the rhododendrons on our property. The show opens on Memorial Day weekend and runs for 4 weekends.
The award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre tradition. Fiddler on the Roof requires a strong singing and dancing cast with many lead, supporting and ensemble roles for all ages.
Callbacks for Fiddler on the Roof TBD in Edmonds. Download the Fiddler on the Roof Audition Notice
Rehearsals start early/mid-March and are held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in Edmonds and include some Edmonds and Kitsap Saturdays and three Kitsap weekend rehearsals (both Saturday and Sunday). Not everyone is called for every rehearsal. Download the full Fiddler rehearsal schedule here.
This production is Directed by Trina Williamson and Music Directed by Linda Kappus.
2027 Summer Show (Finding Neverland)
July 31, August 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 - 2027 - 2pm
Our summer show is timed so that college students can spend their summer rehearsing and performing with us and still return to school by the time many schools start in August. The show opens the end of July and runs for 4 weekends. The last performance weekend is usually two weeks before Labor Day.
Finding Neverland is the musical origin story of how Peter became Pan! Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Finding Neverland follows the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.
Callbacks for Finding Neverland are TBD in Edmonds. Download Finding Neverland Audition Notice
Rehearsals start in early June and are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and include one Kitsap Saturday and three Kitsap weekend rehearsals (both Saturday and Sunday). Not everyone is called for every rehearsal. Download the full Finding Neverland rehearsal schedule here.
This production is Directed by Craig Schieber.
We have a "Survival Guide" with more information about rehearsing and staying at the Kitsap Forest Theater and information about The Mountaineers Players. Download our 2026 guide here.
2027 Fall Show (Into the Woods)
September 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19; 2027 – 2:00 pm.
Auditions, callbacks, rehearsals and the show will be held entirely in Bremerton at the Kitsap Forest Theater and the Kitsap Yurt. We will be arranging a carpool from the Bremerton ferry to the Kitsap Forest Theater for any Seattle actors coming over for rehearsals.
The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
This production is directed by Mia McGlinn.
Auditions (Bremerton): TBD
Callbacks (Bremerton): TBD
Cast Comments
"Honestly, I had no idea what I was getting into when I agreed to Oklahoma! When the Kitsap Forest Theater advertises that you will rehearse in the rain and mud, they mean it. What they don't explain is that you will be having such a fantastic and magical time that you will never want to work in an indoor theater again. Rehearsing and performing in an outdoor space has changed the way I view my work as an actor. Come to Kitsap and you will see that the space itself is alive and it supports the very essence of every production. This should be the value of every set for every actor, however it is hard to remember that when working in indoor, artificially constructed spaces."
"Beyond the physical differences between Kitsap and other theaters, is the manner in which your cast becomes a family. Living together on the property during rehearsal and performance weekends, you build relationships impossible in traditional rehearsal settings." from blog post by Sylvie May, Laurie in Oklahoma!, spring 2011
Kitsap Forest Theater is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or productions, including the participation of staff, volunteers, and performing artists.