ABOUT US

The Kingston Meistersingers, based in Kingston, Ontario, is a charitable community theatre group dedicated to producing musical productions that involve the talents and skills of participants of all ages.

OUR HISTORY

The Meistersingers were founded in 1968 by a group of well-known Kingston singers and actors who were keen on seeing a permanent  community based musical theatre company in the Kingston area. The late Jeanne Pengelly, who was a well known Toronto voice teacher, choral director, and member of the Metropolitan Opera Company, was the driving force behind the idea. With a little start up money the group put together their first musical, Tom Jones…and in the years following produced one show a year, mostly Gilbert and Sullivan classics, and then moved into some other favourite pantomimes and operettas over the following years.

OUR PHILOSOPHY


The group has always operated as a charitable community-based    organization, and attracts performers of all ages, including children. Every aspect of the productions – set design, costuming, advertising, performing, stage-managing – is all done by volunteers. The shows have  always been musicals, and in the last few years, focused more on traditional favourites.

PAST SHOWS

    • 2024 – (fall) – Bonnie & Clyde
    • 2024 – (spring) – We Will Rock You
    • 2023 – (fall) – * POSTPONED DUE TO THEATRE CLOSURE *
    • 2022 – (fall) – The Producers
    • 2022 – (spring) – * POSTPONED DUE TO COVID *
    • 2021 – (fall) – * POSTPONED DUE TO COVID *
    • 2021 – (spring) * POSTPONED DUE TO COVID *
    • 2020 – (fall) * POSTPONED DUE TO COVID *
    • 2020 – (spring) * POSTPONED DUE TO COVID *
    • 2019 – (fall) The Sound of Music
    • 2019 – (spring) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    • 2018 – Mamma Mia!
    • 2017 – Annie
    • 2016 – 9-5 – the Musical
    • 2015 – Jesus Christ Superstar
    • 2014 – Anne of Green Gables
    • 2013 – Young Frankenstein
    • 2012 – Fiddler on the Roof
    • 2011 – Oliver!
    • 2010 – The King and I
    • 2009 – Annie
    • 2008 – Singbad the Sailor
    • 2007 – Aladdin
    • 2006 – Cinderella
    • 2005 – The Mikado
    • 2004 – Kiss Me Kate
    • 2003 – 2002 – Concerts
    • 2001 – Man of La Mancha
    • 2000 – HMS Pinafore
    • 1999 – Godspell
    • 1998 – The Gondoliers
    • 1997 – The Mikado
    • 1996 – The Pirates of Penzance
    • 1995 – The Music Man
    • 1994 – Anything Goes
    • 1993 – The Gondoliers
    • 1992 – HMS Pinafore
    • 1991 – Sing a Song of Sixpence
    • 1990 – We Are Amazed
    • 1989 – Iolanthe
    • 1988 – Kiss Me Kate
    • 1987 – Brigadoon
    • 1986 – The Yeoman of the Guard
    • 1985 – Pink Champagne
    • 1984 – The Mikado
    • 1983 – Kismet
    • 1982 – The Pirates of Penzance
    • 1981 – HMS Pinafore
    • 1980 – Carousel
    • 1979 – The Song of Norway
    • 1978 – The Merry Widow
    • 1977 – The Desert Song
    • 1976 – Ruddigore
    • 1975 – The Gondoliers
    • 1974 – (unknown)
    • 1973 – Frontenac Superstar
    • 1972 – New Moon
    • 1971 – Showboat
    • 1970 – The Vagabond King
    • 1969 – Tom Jones

CURRENT SEASON

The Kingston Meistersingers are thrilled to announce the first show of their 56th season! This November 2024, we are excited to present the Kingston premiere of Bonnie & Clyde, with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, and book by Ivan Menchell. The musical recounts the true crime story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the ill-fated lovers and outlaws whose tale has been infamous since the 1930s. November 21 – December 1, 2024 at the Théâtre Sésame (1290 Wheathill, Kingston). Tickets available October.1st, 2024.  Get them HERE

Our Costume Inventory

LOANS

The Kingston Meistersingers has an extensive costume inventory. Other theatre companies in need of costume loans may contact us for viewings.

Items from the collection may be borrowed for theatrical use. Theatre companies must pay a $25 deposit and ensure items are returned CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION.

We also have a substantial collection of small props available. Donations of vintage clothing are always appreciated.

If borrowers wish to DONATE their deposit fees to the Kingston Meistersingers, we would be most grateful. The Kingston Meistersingers are a not-for-profit community theatre group. We rely entirely upon tickets sales and donations.

PHONE / (613) 449-0235
EMAIL / meistersingerskingston@gmail.com

More on Costume Inventory

KINGSTON MEISTERSINGERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

  • Liane Penny (President)
  • Brennan Michener (Vice President)
  • Jennifer Varga (Treasurer)
  • Emily Pritchard-McKenzie (Secretary)
  • Robyn Barker, Jennifer Maloney, Shauna Strotmann Scanlon, Jessica Duchaine (Members Without Portfolio)

Bonnie & Clyde

ARTISTIC & PROGRAMMING TEAM

  • ARTISTIC DIRECTOR – Rachael McDonald
  • MUSIC DIRECTOR – Stephanie Swindells
  • VOCAL DIRECTOR – Jessica Duchaine
  • STAGE MANAGER – Shauna Strotmann Scanlon
  • ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS – Finn Scanlon, Chip Wright
  • CHOREOGRAPHER – Kirsti Siltanen
  • COSTUME MANAGERS – Ruth Moore, Liane Penny
  • LIGHTING DESIGNER – Adair Redish
  • SET DESIGNER & CONSTRUCTION – Eric Brousseau, Shauna     Strotmann-Scanlon
  • PROPS MANAGERS – Polina Buchan
  • TECHNICAL COORDINATOR – Keenan Weaver
  • MIC TECHNICIAN – Michael Gourgon
  • SOUND TECHNICIAN – Seth Scholes
  • LIGHTING TECHNICIANS – Seth Scholes, Keenan Weaver
  • SOUND EFFECTS – Michael Gourgon
  • MARKETING / ONLINE TICKETING – Maddy Palmer
  • STAGE CREW –
  • FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGERS – Robyn Barker, Alan Ableson

PRODUCTION – Liane Penny, Brennan Michener, Jennifer Varga, Emily Pritchard-McKenzie, Robyn Barker, Jennifer Maloney, Shauna Strotmann Scanlon, Jessica Duchaine

Auditions – SEPT. 6 & 7! 

Open auditions for Bonnie & Clyde will take place SEPTEMBER 6 from 6-9pm, and SEPTEMBER 7 from 2-4pm at QUINTILIAN SCHOOL, 41 Baiden Street.

We ask that you come prepared to sing a short a cappella song of your choosing, in the style of the show. Please also come in comfortable shoes and clothing for some simple choreography.

No need to book an audition time slot. Please just come when you are available.

Audition form to print out and bring:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rE0LhkVvr3uS60Hxx6aHnu1iBlXKjHEbAxJHVyhoSwk/edit?usp=sharing