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 spring and summer shows (Frozen and Oliver!) on both sides of the sound (Edmonds & Bremerton) are now complete. Rehearsals for these two shows will be in Edmonds near the ferry terminal on weeknights, and at our unique outdoor theater in Bremerton on weekends.
* See below for audition information for our fall show.
2026 Fall Show (Miss Holmes)
September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20; 2026 – 2:00 pm.
Miss Holmes is a new Sherlock Holmes case with a very definite twist. In this deadly serious and thrilling story, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are intelligent, independent women in Victorian England. It is a time when society did not value those attributes, social class distinctions are explicitly set and any rebellion against social norms was not tolerated. But neither of these smart and brave women abides by the conventions of their time – to their peril. Instead, they forego domestic accomplishments in the pursuit of helping those, particularly women, in desperate need.
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. This Fall Classic production of Miss Holmes (by Christopher M Waltz) is directed by Mia McGlinn.
Auditions (Bremerton): Saturday, March 28, 2026 (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Sunday, March 29, 2026 (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Callbacks (Bremerton): Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (7:00pm)
All roles with the exception of Sherlock Holmes are available. Seeking actors of all ages, races, and genders for the following roles:
Dorothy Watson (female, 30s-40s) - A dedicated, intelligent physician struggling against sexism in the medical field, who becomes Holmes’ friend and partner.
Lizzie Chapman (female, 20s-40s) - a young wife
Elizabeth Garret Anderson (female, 40s-50s) - first woman to qualify as a doctor in England
Mrs. Hudson (female, 50s+) - Sherlock's disapproving landlady
Eudora Featherstone (female, 50s+) - an elderly, grieving mother
Mycroft Holmes (male, 40s-50s) - Sherlocks older brother
Geoffrey Lestrade (male, 30s-40s) - a Scotland Yard detective
Thomas Chapman (maile, 30s-40s) - a Scotland Yard detertive
Michael Stamford (male, 20s-40s) - a doctor
Reginald Featherstone (male, 20s-40s) - Eudora's nephew
Edwin Greener (male, 40s-50s) - an army veteran and petty criminal
Superintendent (male, 40s-50s)
Some actors will play additional ensemble roles.
Please prepare two contrasting 1-2 minute monologues. Email
The following information concerns our two musicals, Frozen & Oliver! (NOW COMPLETED)
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.
Auditions (Bremerton): Thursday, January 22, 2026 (7:00pm-8:00pm)
Auditions (Edmonds): Saturday, January 24, 2026 (9:30am to 2pm)
Sunday, January 25, 2026 (4:30pm to 7:00pm)
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. We encourage actors to audition for both shows (auditions are held at the same time - callbacks at different times).
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 are below for each show.
2026 Spring Show (Frozen)
May 24, 25, 30, 31, June 6, 7, 13, 14 - 2026 - 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.
For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. Frozen requires a strong singing and dancing cast with many ensemble roles for all ages.
Callbacks for Frozen are Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Edmonds from 9am - 2pm. Download the Frozen Audition Notice
Rehearsals start March 9th 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 Frozen rehearsal schedule here. See more rehearsal info and details below.
2026 Summer Show (Oliver!)
July 25, 26, August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 - 2026 - 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.
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist, last performed at the Kitsap Forest Theater in 2004. This well-crafted tale of love, hope and dreams engages audiences with its pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with its outstanding musical theater classics such as Food, Glorious Food, I’d Do Anything, Where is Love?, Consider Yourself, Who Will Buy and Reviewing the Situation. Oliver! is a musical theatre masterpiece, perfectly showcasing the talents of a large ensemble cast as they bring these classic characters and score to life.
Callbacks for Oliver! are Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Edmonds from 9am-2pm. Download Oliver! Audition Notice
Rehearsals start June 1st 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 Oliver rehearsal schedule here.
Additional Rehearsal Information for Frozen & Oliver!
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 stay possible). Many actors choose to spend the night at the theater on Saturday night and enjoy the camaraderie of "hanging out" together 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 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.
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.