Theatre Kent

06/13/2026

Auditions start tomorrow! Come on over to St. Andrew's Hall and sing for us. We're looking for a wide range of performers aged 14+. Get full details here: TheatreKent.com/auditions

Audition times:
June 14 2026 @ 1pm-4pm and also @ 6pm-9pm
June 15 2026 @ 6pm – 9pm

Location:
St. Andrew’s Hall , 85 WIlliam Street South, Chatham

Come From Away is a critically acclaimed musical that has earned global success. The show resonates across all audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together, no matter what the circumstances.

Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.

Theatre Kent is committed to equitable and diverse casting. The original show had a cast size of 12 performers who would interchange between many different roles. In our production we plan to expand the cast beyond 12 performers. We will have a group of characters who will be our main cast and the rest of the characters will be portrayed by our chorus.

06/11/2026

Meet the Director of Come From Away: Brock MacKenzie! Auditions are coming up THIS Sunday and Monday. No need to book in advance, just show up during any one of the audition times prepared with a musical theatre song that tells a story.

June 14 2026 @ 1pm-4pm then @ 6pm-9pm
June 15 2026 @ 6pm – 9pm
Ages: 14+
St. Andrew’s Hall , 85 WIlliam Street South, Chatham

Full Details: https://jaswo.org/auditions

06/09/2026

See you tonight!

A new Chatham Capitol Theatre & Kiwanis Theatre season takes the stage! Join the launch event TOMORROW, June 9 at the Chatham Capitol Theatre, 238 King St W, Chatham, ON ⭐

🚪Doors open at 6:00 pm
⏰Season launches at 7:00 pm
ℹ FREE event – no tickets required

Enjoy showcases by local artists and live music by the Chatham Kent Secondary School Jazz Band throughout the evening!

‼Show tickets for the 2026-2027 CK Theatres Season will be available for purchase on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00 am at www.cktickets.com‼

06/02/2026

TK Alum Christopher Brackett Nominated for a Tony Award!

Christopher first performed with Theatre Kent at age 12 as a Who in Seussical the Musical and stayed involved throughout high school before studying Performance Production at TMU.

His passion for technical theatre began after seeing CATS at UCC in 2005. That excitement led to an internship with the touring company of CATS at the Chatham Capitol Theatre, where he connected with the touring Stage Manager, opening doors that would eventually lead to Disney Cruise Line and beyond.

Now, just 20 months after seeing CATS: The Jellicle Ball off-Broadway and dreaming about being part of its future, Christopher is a co-producer of the Broadway production, which has been nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

Congratulations, Christopher. Your TK friends are, now and forever, giving you a standing O!

05/28/2026

38 planes. Thousands of passengers. One small town that opened its doors to the world.

Auditions for Theatre Kent’s production of Come From Away are happening June 14 & 15 at St. Andrew’s Hall in Chatham.

We’re looking for performers ages 14+ to help bring this remarkable true story of kindness, resilience, and community to the stage at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Join us!

Know someone who would love this show? Tag them below or send this their way. ✈️

Full details: theatrekent.com/auditions

05/12/2026

Welcoming. Wild. Wickedly funny. 🎭

Theatre Kent's 2026-27 season starts here.

We're looking for performers, musicians, creatives, builders, technicians, and theatre lovers of all kinds to help bring this season to life. Whether you’ve done theatre for years or have always wanted to give it a try, we’d love to welcome you.

Our first auditions for the season are for Come From Away - June 14 & 15.

Interested in helping behind the scenes instead? Send us a message or email us at [email protected] to learn more about getting involved.

Big stories. Big laughs. Big heart.
Come make this season with us.

theatrekent.com

05/11/2026

Be part of the remarkable true story that has moved audiences around the world.

Auditions for Theatre Kent’s production of Come From Away, performing at the Chatham Capitol Theatre, are coming up in June!

We’re looking for performers ages 14+ to help bring this powerful story of kindness, resilience, and community to life. With expanded casting opportunities beyond the original 12-person cast, there are many ways to be part of this unforgettable production.

📍 St. Andrew’s Hall, 85 William St. S., Chatham
📅 June 14 & 15, 2026

Full details: theatrekent.com/auditions

This extraordinary musical reminds us how people can come together, even in the hardest moments. Join us. 💙

PS. Have a friend who would be perfect for this show? Please tag them or send this their way and encourage them to audition!

05/10/2026

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Bare Bear Bones on a fantastic run! Thank you all for your hard work and superb talents AND thank you to our amazing audiences for coming out to share in the joy.

Special thanks to playwright Michael Grant for coming to our matinee and for writing a story so full of heart and hilarity. We'll never forget it!