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. We are committed to producing

high-quality entertainment that engages, inspires, and transforms.

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. We believe theater can be a home for anyone seeking one. We provide a safe space where artists can create regardless of gender, race, ability, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, and access.

PAST SHOWS

    • 2026 – (fall) Dear Evan Hansen COMING November 19-29, 2026!
    • 2026 – (spring) Movie Musical Sing-Along Nights April 2-4, 2026
    • 2025 – (fall) Guys and Dolls
    • 2025 – (spring) A Chorus Line
    • 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

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Coming to the Sésame Theatre November 19-29, 2026, the Kingston Meistersingers proudly present Dear Evan Hansen. 

Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical, Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of an anxious high school senior who finds himself at the centre of a viral misunderstanding that gives him the one thing that he has always wanted: a chance to fit in. Dear Evan Hansen offers an honest exploration mental health, the power of human connection, and the impact of social media.

“One of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” — The Washington Post

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement. Early Bird tickets on sale beginning SEPT. 1st!  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, Adair Redish (Members Without Portfolio)

Dear Evan Hansen

ARTISTIC & PROGRAMMING TEAM – TBA

  • ARTISTIC DIRECTOR –
  • MUSIC DIRECTOR –
  • VOCAL DIRECTOR –
  • STAGE MANAGER –
  • ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER –
  • CHOREOGRAPHER –
  • COSTUME MANAGERS –
  • LIGHTING DESIGNER –
  • SET DESIGNER –
  • SET CONSTRUCTION –
  • SET PAINTERS –
  • PROPS DESIGNER & SET DRESSER –
  • TECHNICAL DIRECTOR –
  • MIC TECHNICIAN –
  • SOUND TECHNICIAN –
  • LIGHTING TECHNICIANS –
  • SOUND EFFECTS –
  • MARKETING / ONLINE TICKETING –
  • STAGE CREW –
  • FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGERS –

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

Auditions – DEAR EVAN HANSEN 

 

Open auditions for DEAR EVAN HANSEN will likely take place either the LAST weekend in AUGUST, 2026 OR the FIRST weekend in SEPTEMBER, 2026 at QUINTILIAN SCHOOL, 41 Baiden Street.  Please watch this space and our socials for more information as the dates get closer.

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 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