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, located in a beautiful forest amphitheater in Bremerton.
Season Auditions for this year will include all 3 shows.
Our 2027 Season: New Worlds from Old Roots
Spring: Fiddler on the Roof (The fragile balance of tradition in a changing world)
Summer: Finding Neverland (The healing power of imagination and storytelling)
Fall: Into the Woods (The 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. We strive to produce high quality shows with stellar acting, singing and dancing. We value strong character development and fast-paced shows.
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.
Scheduling Notes:
- Fiddler on the Roof and Finding Neverland rehearse in Edmonds on weeknights near the ferry dock and the Kitsap Forest Theater on some weekends. For the Edmonds based rehearsals, we typically have actors and production staff from both sides of Puget Sound.
- Into the Woods will rehearse entirely at the Kitsap Forest Theater in Bremerton and is open to all but note that all evening rehearsals and weekends will be in Bremerton at the theater.
- Into the Woods and Finding Neverland rehearsals overlap for the entire schedule, so you can't be cast in both — but you can audition for both to see where you're called back or cast.
We encourage actors to audition for the spring and summer shows together, or even three shows if the logistics work for you (auditions are held at the same time - callbacks at different times).
Audition and Callback Schedule:
Auditions (Bremerton): Thursday, January 21st, 7:00-8:30pm (all three shows)
Auditions (Bremerton): Friday, January 22nd, 7:00-8:30pm (Into the Woods only)
Auditions (Edmonds): Saturday, January 23rd, 9:30am-3:00pm (all three shows)
Auditions (Edmonds): Sunday, January 24th, 4:00pm-7:00pm (all three shows)
Fiddler on the Roof Callbacks: Saturday, January 30, 9am-2pm, Edmonds
Into the Woods Callbacks: Sunday, January 31, 10am- 3pm, Kitsap Forest Theater
Finding Neverland Callbacks: Saturday, February 6, 9am-2pm, Edmonds
What to Prepare: A short song – about 32 bars (bring taped accompaniment or use our accompanist) and a 1 – 2 minute memorized monologue or scene cutting. If you are auditioning for 2 or 3 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 can't attend in person, email us for instructions on submitting a video audition.
About Each Show
The following information concerns our first two 2027 musicals, Fiddler on the Roof and Finding Neverland. We encourage actors to audition for both of these shows together.
Weeknight rehearsals for these two shows are held in Edmonds, at a church basement near downtown within walking distance of the ferry dock. Most Kitsap-based cast members carpool and walk together to rehearsal. We encourage carpooling and sharing commuter ferry passes to help offset transportation costs.
Some weekend rehearsals (Saturday, Sunday, or both, with overnight stays possible) are held at the theater in Bremerton. We carefully schedule rehearsals so you're only called when you're needed — main characters can expect to attend most rehearsals.
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. It opens Memorial Day weekend and runs for 4 weekends, ending on Father's Day.
The award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theater tradition. Fiddler on the Roof requires a strong singing and dancing cast with many lead, supporting and ensemble roles for all ages.
Download Fiddler on the Roof Audition Notice
Rehearsals begin March 15, 2027 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.
Directed by Trina Williamson. Music Directed by Linda Kappus.
2027 Summer Show (Finding Neverland)
July 31, August 1, 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, it follows the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.
Download Finding Neverland Audition Notice
Rehearsals start June 7 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.
Directed by Craig Schieber.
2027 Fall Show (Into the Woods)
September 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19; 2027 – 2:00 pm.
Callbacks, rehearsals and the show will be held entirely in Bremerton at the Kitsap Forest Theater and the Kitsap Yurt. Auditions are in both Bremerton and Edmonds. 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 bring everyone's favorite storybook characters together in this Tony Award-winning, enchanting, and touching modern classic.
Rehearsals start June 14, and will be held most weeknights at the theater.
Download Into the Woods Audition Notice
This production is directed by Mia McGlinn.
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.