
How to join the Kentish Players
We’re delighted that you are looking to join the Kentish Players!
We produce 2 shows a year, our larger musical is performed in June/July, and we perform a smaller show in Autumn.
New Members
To join the Kentish Players, we ask you to attend three rehearsals, after the third rehearsal you will then need to complete a company audition. For this you are required to sing a song, and then either an acting piece or a dance piece. This audition will take place in front of a small number of the Kentish Player members from the committee (not the whole cast). Following a successful company audition, you will then be an official Kentish Player and can then audition for a role. Full subs must be paid prior to auditioning for a role in any of our shows. New member in take is usually in the lead up to a show – November or August, however please contact us at any point in the year, if you are looking to join the Kentish Players.
Rehearsals and Fees
Rehearsals
For our main show, rehearsals take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. You may not be required at every rehearsal, but a full rehearsal schedule is sent out, once the show is cast. Within the weeks leading up to the show, we also rehearse on 4 Sundays leading up to the show for 4 hours, usually from from 10am – 2pm. Rehearsals for our Autumn show are on Wednesdays and several Mondays between September and November.
Rehearsal Venues
Mondays:
Where: Bredhurst Village Hall, Bredhurst, ME7 3JZ
Time: 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Wednesdays:
Where: St Matthews Community Centre, Wigmore, ME8 0NP
Time: 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Sundays:
Where: Bredhurst Village Hall, Bredhurst, ME7 3JZ
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Fees – Annual Subs
The membership fee is £75 for the year.
Other Fees
There are a couple of other fees. One may be to source your own costume, however if we ask you to do this it will only be for easy to obtain/ reasonable priced costumes. Any specialised costumes, the Kentish Players will provide. The other cost is a show fee, our show fees change year on year, but are generally between £20 – £30.
Social Events
We have several social events throughout the year, which include Quiz Nights, Dinner and Dances & Bingo to name just a few. These are not compulsory; however, they are great fun!
If you have any Questions, please do not hesitate in contacting our secretary Cara Friday via email – secretary.kentishplayers@gmail.com