 
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
Music/Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Craig Pettinati
Music Direction by David Rohde
Produced by Malca Giblin
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Performance Dates: February 10 - March 3, 2012
In nineteenth-century France, Georges struggles with his art and his
personal life. As George is completely engrossed in his artwork and
not with his pregnant girlfriend, Dot, she leaves him to find a more
supportive man. Meanwhile, Georges continues on with life, repainting
anything he finds unpleasant. In Act Two, the musical takes places in
America in 1984. Now, Georges' great-grandson, George, is struggling
to find inspiration in his artwork. He is helped when the spirit of
Dot returns with some wise words.
ROOMS: A ROCK ROMANCE
Music/Lyrics by Paul Scott Goodman
Book by Paul Scott Goodman and Miriam Goodman
Directed by Dani Stoller
Produced by Kevin Garrett
Auditions: February 28, 29 (7:30pm); callbacks on March 3 (1:00pm)
Performance Dates: May 4 - 26, 2012
Rooms: a rock romance begins in late 1970's Glasgow where Monica, an ambitious singer/songwriter meets Ian, a reclusive rocker. The two quickly become entangled creatively and romantically. Their music takes them first to London and ultimately to New York City, where they discover the vibrant new music scene and create an intimate partnership, their love deepening while their personalities drive them apart. A five-piece rock band accompanies these two characters as they search for the balance between ambition and happiness.
HAIR - THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL
Book and Lyrics by James Rado, Gerome Ragni
Music by Galt MacDermot
Directed by Craig Allen Mummey
Music Direction by A. Scott Zimmer
Choreography by Vanessa Terzaghi, Craig Allen Mummey
Produced by Kevin Garrett
Performances (closed): October 28 - November 19, 2011
*all shows pending rights availability
KAT is proud to announce our 2012-2013 season, a lineup of three musicals that starts with
NightoftheLivingDead (the musical). The season also includes the Tony Award-winning musical
Next to Normal and musical comedy Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.
NightoftheLivingDead(the musical) – Fall 2012
Book by Stephen Gregory Smith
Music by Matt Conner
Lyrics by Stephen Gregory Smith and Matt Conner
Directed by Stephen Gregory Smith
Produced by Kevin Garrett
As a perfect afternoon darkens into night, six strangers find themselves trapped in a world
forever changed—witness a new interpretation of the classic horror film, by the creator of
Nevermore, Partial Eclipse, The Hollow, and the upcoming Crossing. Remember: No one is safe.
Next to Normal – Winter 2013
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Directed by Craig Pettinati
Music Direction by Stuart Weich
A rock musical concerning a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the
effect that her illness has on her family. The musical also addresses such issues as grieving a
loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson – Spring 2013
Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Book by Alex Timber
Music Direction by J. Michael d'Haviland
The show is a comedic Wild West rock musical about the founding of the Democratic Party. It
redefines Andrew Jackson, America's seventh President, as an emo rock star and focuses on
populism, the Indian Removal Act, and his relationship with his wife Rachel.
*all shows pending rights availability
The British Players held their annual Ruby Griffith Awards Ceremony in Annandale, VA on Sunday, July 10, 2011. The Ruby Griffith Awards honor all-around production excellence by amateur theater groups in the greater DC metropolitan area. This year, KAT's Fall 2010 production of Chicago received the 2011 Ruby Griffith Award for All Round Production Excellence!
Congratulations to the cast, crew, musicians, and designers of Chicago, with special thanks going out to Andrea Spitz Greenleaf and Diego Prieto. Chicago was a brilliant labor of love.
For more information about the Ruby Griffith Awards, please visit their website.
Photo by Harvey Levine
Congratulations to the cast, production staff, and crew of A Year with Frog and Toad for being named one of MD Theatre Guide's
top family productions of 2011!
Cast: Frog (Ryan Burke), Toad (Gabriel Potter), Ensemble (Jenny Abraham, Justine Lore, Carl Williams, DJ Wojciehowski)
Photo by Elli Swink
We at KAT would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to the casts, staffs, and crew of our 2010 shows: RENT, Violet, and Chicago. It was another fabulous year for KAT. Thank you for your support, and we hope you join us in 2011 with The Last 5 Years and Jekyll & Hyde.
Kensington Arts Theatre 2010 Nominations (Winners in bold)
- Outstanding Direction of a Musical – Andrea Spitz & Diego Prieto – Chicago
- Outstanding Direction of a Musical – Caroline Jane Angell – Violet
- Outstanding Musical Direction – Brian Victor – RENT
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical – Dani Danger Stoller as "Roxie Hart" – Chicago
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical – Autumn Seavey as "Violet" – Violet
- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical – Jase Parker as "Angel D. Schunard" – RENT
- Outstanding Cameo in a Musical – Eric Jones as "The Man" – RENT
- Outstanding Choreography – Diego Prieto – Chicago
- Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical – Kevin P. Garrett – Violet
- Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical – Kevin P. Garrett – Chicago
- Outstanding Light Design in a Musical – Christopher Kelly – Violet
- Outstanding Properties in a Musical – Jenna Ballard – Violet
Thanks to everyone who attended the first reading of Night of the Living Dead the Musical, a new musical written by Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith. Congratulations to the artistic staff and amazing cast for a fantastic evening, and we at KAT are ecstatic to have been able to host this event.
The authors say, "Our take on the piece is quite different than you would expect. It is an imagining of this film that focuses more on those trapped in the farmhouse than the 'unidentified assassins' outside. In our post 9/11 world, we can all relate to being in our living rooms, glued to the tv and awaiting further instructions, all the while stocking up on plastic sheeting and duct tape in case something terrible happens while we are at home. This reading will allow us to see how the piece works with an audience, and will help expose the new work to producers, directors, and the theatre community. The feedback from this reading will let us know where we can take the piece from here. In order to do this reading, we have assembled quite a formidable cast of award winning DC actors."
The cast:
Chris Sizemore as Harry
Kevin McAllister as Ben
Gillian Shelly as Helen
Karissa Swanigan as Barbara
Chris Mueller as Tom
Dani Stoller as Judy
Channez McQuay will read stage directions
Karen Currie will Stage Manage
Jason Loewith will direct
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