Kauai Community Players

10/13/2026

Auditions for "The Cemetery Club" November 7 and 10

The Cemetery Club is a comedy about three widows who meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves.

MAIN CHARACTERS:
Ida - sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life
Lucille - a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun
Doris - priggish and judgmental

The cast consists of four women and one man. Auditioning will be by cold readings from the script.

Questions?
Contact Director Jo Grande at (808) 652-8558.

AUDITION DATES:
Saturday November 7, 4-7pm
--OR--
Tuesday, November 10, 5-8pm

AUDITION LOCATION:
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse,
4411E Kikowaena Street, Lihue
PERFORMANCE DATES AND LOCATION:
February 26 through March 14, 2027 (Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. at 7:00 PM, Sundays at 4 PM)
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
4411E Kikowaena Street, Lihue

OFFSTAGE HELP & CONTACT INFO
Do you love theatre but prefer working behind the scenes? We would love your help! If you are interested in joining our offstage crew or design teams, please reach out to the director.

10/13/2026

Our 2027 Season is in full prep!
You can order your tickets now 🤙🏽
https://kauaicommunityplayers.org/buy-tickets-to-a-kauai-community-players-live-performance/

10/01/2026

KAUAI COMMUNITY PLAYERS ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR
DEATH OF A SALESMAN

ABOUT THE PLAY:

Widely considered one of the greatest masterpieces of modern American drama, Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play Death of a Salesman is a devastatingly poignant exploration of the American Dream.

The play follows traveling salesman W***y Loman as he is forced to confront the heartbreaking realization that his life, career, and identity are failures built on fragile illusions. Fusing intense realism with fluid, dreamlike memory sequences, Miller crafts a
timeless masterpiece about family loyalty, the weight of unfulfilled expectations, and the quiet tragedies of everyday life. To perform Death of a Salesman is to take part in a cornerstone of American theatrical history.

THIS AUDITION IS STRICTLY FOR THE FOUR MEMBERS OF THE LOMAN FAMILY ONLY.

The interpersonal dynamic of these four characters drives the play’s themes and emotional impact. The script calls for 8 men and 5 women. Auditions for the remaining roles will take place in January 2027.

AUDITION DATES:
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 3-5 PM,
--OR--
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 2-5 PM

CALLBACK AUDITIONS (by invitation):
Thursday, October 15, 5-8pm

AUDITION LOCATION:
KCC Performing Arts Center Mainstage
3-1901 Kaumuali'i Hwy., Lihue

PERFORMANCE DATES AND LOCATION:
April 9 through 25 (Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. at 7:00 PM, Sundays at 4 PM)
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
4411E Kikowaena Street, Lihue

AUDITION PREPARATION

We want this to be a collaborative, welcoming experience! Please prepare two elements:

1. Character Understanding & Motivation:

Be prepared to discuss what draws you to the character you’re auditioning for. What drives them? What do you understand about their internal conflicts and relationships with other
characters? We aren't looking for an academic lecture—a warm, conversational tone as if we're chatting over coffee is perfect! Show us why you're passionate about this play.

2. Monologue Performance:

Prepare a monologue from Death of a Salesman spoken by the character for whom you are auditioning (memorized preferred). Choose a piece that helps demonstrate your vocal, emotional, and physical understanding of the character. See below for a link to the pdf of the script.

AVAILABLE ROLES: THE LOMAN FAMILY

• W***y Loman (Age: Early 60s) – The tragic heart of the play, W***y is a veteran traveling salesman unraveling under the weight of his own unrealized dreams. Unable to let go of his belief in the promise of success, W***y becomes trapped between painful reality and nostalgic illusions as he struggles to reconcile his life's output with his grand aspirations.

• Linda Loman (Age: Early 60s) – W***y’s fiercely loyal and protective wife, Linda is the emotional anchor holding the family together. She sees W***y’s vulnerabilities and failures clearly, yet she fiercely defends his dignity against the world and their sons
even as she enables W***y’s self-delusions.

• Biff Loman (Age: Early 30s, approx. 34) – The Lomans’ eldest son is a former high school football hero whose life stalled after discovering a deeply painful family secret. Honest and reflective, Biff comes to reject his father’s grand illusions and longs for a simple, grounded life working with his hands outdoors.

• Happy Loman (Age: Early 30s, approx. 32) – The younger son who lives in Biff’s shadow, Happy has inherited and fully embraced W***y’s flawed definition of success. He is a charismatic womanizer and assistant buyer who hides his inner
emptiness behind bravado and unearned confidence.

IMPORTANT DATES & COMMITMENT

• Script Access: Read the script online via this free downloadable PDF link:
https://www.ranjithsliterature.com/download/death-of-a-salesman-arthur-miller?c=death-of-a-salesman-text-pdf

• First Read-Thru: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Lihue)

• Early Rehearsals (Oct–Dec 2026): Scheduled around cast availability for the 4 Loman family actors.

• Full Cast Rehearsals: Begin late January 2027 (Mondays through Thursdays).

• Note on Time Commitment: Because the plot centers around the Loman family dynamic, these four roles will require a high time commitment in January, February, and March 2027.

• Tech Week: March 15 – 19, 2027 (No conflicts allowed; please note this coincides with Spring Break).

OFFSTAGE HELP & CONTACT INFO
Do you love theatre but prefer working behind the scenes? We would love your help! If you are interested in joining our offstage crew or design teams, please reach out to the director.

Questions?
Contact Director Pat McGrath at [email protected]

09/23/2026

🎭💜 NEXT OPEN AUDITION 💜🎭
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 2-5 PM Puhi Theatre
Address: 4411 Kikowaena Street, Lihue, Kauai 96766

🎭AUDITIONS AUDITIONS AUDITIONS 🎭

KCP "COME FROM AWAY" Audition Information
Kauai Community Players Present...
COME FROM AWAY
Books, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by Kathie Kratochvil
Music Direction by Joseph Moore

Thank you for your interest in Kauai Community Players auditions!

The Come From Away script calls for 6 men and 6 women (18 and older).
This particular production does not have roles available for youth or children.

If you are interested in being involved in the production from offstage, we welcome your help! Please let us know your interest by contacting the director (email below).

OPEN AUDITION DATES: (Choose 1 of these)
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, 6-9 PM, Puhi Theatre
--OR--
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 2-5 PM Puhi Theatre
Address: 4411 Kikowaena Street, Lihue, Kauai 96766

CALLBACK AUDITIONS:
By Invitation. Week of Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 6-9 PM. Those called back will be contacted and given the location and exact date and time of their callback audition.

PREPARATION FOR AUDITIONS:
Acting: In the spirit of Come From Away, please prepare a 1-minute conversational true story about a random act of kindness you shared with a stranger, (whether given or received). Focus on sincerity, connection, and using your natural voice. Please do not memorize a monologue--simply tell the story believably--as if we were having a cup of coffee together.

Music: Please be prepared to present a 16-to-32 bar cut of a contemporary musical theatre, folk, pop, Celtic, or soft rock song. Think acoustic storyteller style. Songs should highlight your narrative ability, natural vocal tone, and rhythmic energy. Avoid over-vocalized R & B runs, RAP, or traditional musical theatre belting songs. Please bring sheet music in the correct key if you would like piano accompaniment. "Karaoke" style music accompaniment is fine as well, but please bring your portable speaker to amplify the sound. Guitars or other accompanying instruments are okay too. No a capella songs please.

ROLES AVAILABLE, PERUSAL SCRIPT AND SONGS:
--ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE--
You can read the libretto (script and vocal music) by going to:
https://www.mtishows.com/news/come-from-away-now-available-for-licensing-0
(Click the "read the libretto" tab at the bottom of the page).

Full character descriptions (click on "full cast info"), and songs (click on "songs") are available at:
https://www.mtishows.com/come-from-away

PERFORMANCE DATES: Jan 8 – 31, 2027 (Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 4 PM)

REHEARSAL DATES:
1st Read-thru/Sing-thru: Sat. Oct. 3, 2-5 PM
Oct. 5-Jan. 7th, Monday to Thursday, 6-9 PM in Lihue
Please Note: As this play is an ensemble piece with all 12 actors on the stage the majority of the time, all actors will be required for most rehearsals with some exceptions for rehearsing solos, duets, trios. We will take time off for Thanksgiving weekend, and a week for the Christmas/Winter Holiday. We will begin again immediately at the start of the new year, as preview night is January 7th. The rehearsal calendar is compact and fast-paced. Therefore, conflict calendars will be a primary consideration for casting. Only minor conflict schedules will be considered. No conflicts during tech week accepted.

NEED FURTHER INFORMATION?
Contact the director, Kathie Kratochvil, at:
[email protected]

09/16/2026

🎭🎶😍GET YOUR GROOVE ON AND SHARE 😍🎶🎭
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
🤙🏽 FUN FOR ALL 🤙🏽

09/15/2026

What a great season we shall have! Post-hurricane meeting of the KCP Board just concluded.

09/13/2026

🎭AUDITIONS AUDITIONS AUDITIONS 🎭

KCP "COME FROM AWAY" Audition Information
Kauai Community Players Present...
COME FROM AWAY
Books, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by Kathie Kratochvil
Music Direction by Joseph Moore

Thank you for your interest in Kauai Community Players auditions!

The Come From Away script calls for 6 men and 6 women (18 and older).
This particular production does not have roles available for youth or children.

If you are interested in being involved in the production from offstage, we welcome your help! Please let us know your interest by contacting the director (email below).

OPEN AUDITION DATES: (Choose 1 of these)
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, 6-9 PM, Puhi Theatre
--OR--
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 2-5 PM Puhi Theatre
Address: 4411 Kikowaena Street, Lihue, Kauai 96766

CALLBACK AUDITIONS:
By Invitation. Week of Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 6-9 PM. Those called back will be contacted and given the location and exact date and time of their callback audition.

PREPARATION FOR AUDITIONS:
Acting: In the spirit of Come From Away, please prepare a 1-minute conversational true story about a random act of kindness you shared with a stranger, (whether given or received). Focus on sincerity, connection, and using your natural voice. Please do not memorize a monologue--simply tell the story believably--as if we were having a cup of coffee together.

Music: Please be prepared to present a 16-to-32 bar cut of a contemporary musical theatre, folk, pop, Celtic, or soft rock song. Think acoustic storyteller style. Songs should highlight your narrative ability, natural vocal tone, and rhythmic energy. Avoid over-vocalized R & B runs, RAP, or traditional musical theatre belting songs. Please bring sheet music in the correct key if you would like piano accompaniment. "Karaoke" style music accompaniment is fine as well, but please bring your portable speaker to amplify the sound. Guitars or other accompanying instruments are okay too. No a capella songs please.

ROLES AVAILABLE, PERUSAL SCRIPT AND SONGS:
--ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE--
You can read the libretto (script and vocal music) by going to:
https://www.mtishows.com/news/come-from-away-now-available-for-licensing-0
(Click the "read the libretto" tab at the bottom of the page).

Full character descriptions (click on "full cast info"), and songs (click on "songs") are available at:
https://www.mtishows.com/come-from-away

PERFORMANCE DATES: Jan 8 – 31, 2027 (Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 4 PM)

REHEARSAL DATES:
1st Read-thru/Sing-thru: Sat. Oct. 3, 2-5 PM
Oct. 5-Jan. 7th, Monday to Thursday, 6-9 PM in Lihue
Please Note: As this play is an ensemble piece with all 12 actors on the stage the majority of the time, all actors will be required for most rehearsals with some exceptions for rehearsing solos, duets, trios. We will take time off for Thanksgiving weekend, and a week for the Christmas/Winter Holiday. We will begin again immediately at the start of the new year, as preview night is January 7th. The rehearsal calendar is compact and fast-paced. Therefore, conflict calendars will be a primary consideration for casting. Only minor conflict schedules will be considered. No conflicts during tech week accepted.

NEED FURTHER INFORMATION?
Contact the director, Kathie Kratochvil, at:
[email protected]