Kensington Arts Theatre has come to the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of our 2020-2021 season through May, including our spring musical Pippin. This was not an easy decision to make, but in the end we believe it is for the best. We miss creating and enjoying art with everyone and are looking forward to coming back strong for our 20th Anniversary season.
Of Mice and Men Cancelled
It is with great disappointment that we are forced to cancel our live production Of Mice and Men. Please continue to protect yourself from the virus, and we hope to enjoy live theatre with everyone again soon.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
We have come to the difficult decision to cancel Matilda the Musical this fall. Our priority is the safety of cast, crew, and patrons and unfortunately at this time, we do not feel we can adequately tend to everyone’s safety and still present this show in the manner it deserves.
Of Mice and Men and Pippin will go on as planned. Thank you to everyone who signed up to audition for Matilda. We hope to be able to work with you again very soon.
Community Theatre Thrives
Thank you all so much for watching and donating. The telethon raised over $22,000! The link to donate will be available until the end of the week.
“We need theatre in our communities, and right now, community theatre needs us.” Jolene Vettese, President of Reston Community Players
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, community theatre companies in the Washington, DC metropolitan area will come together July 17-18 to raise crucial funds via a live-streamed telethon. Fourteen community theatres from around the greater DC region will participate in the telethon, sharing performances and messages from their members with viewers.
Black Lives Matter
Dear Friends,
Black Lives Matter.
Every single one is precious. We see you and we are listening. We join you in admonishing the violence against and grieving the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the innumerable others who have lost their lives due to the color of their skin.
KAT’s COVID-19 Response (UPDATE)
Dear KAT Family and Friends:
It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the cancellation of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None for this coming July. The Town of Kensington has closed the building through the summer months. We are hoping to remount the production in July 2021.
Thanks to everyone who invested their time and talents to this show.
2020-2021 Season Subscriptions; Director Announcements
Kensington Arts Theatre announces its NEW 2020-2021 season!
Fall 2020 – Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical (Oct 30 – Nov 15)
Directed by John Nunemaker
Winter 2021 – Of Mice and Men (Feb 12 – 28)
Directed by Seth Ghitelman
Spring 2021 – Pippin (May 7 – 23)
Directed by Craig Pettinati
Audition information is available now. More will be posted soon. Individual show tickets will go on sale in June or July.
Season Packages are now available! Purchase today and get a great discount off individual show prices!
Announcing KAT’s 2020-2021 Season
SWEENEY Special Guest
Thanks to Representative Nancy Pelosi for attending Sweeney Todd last night! Here she is with director Craig Pettinati
KAT Voted Best Community Theatre in the DC Metro Area by Readers for 2016!
Thank you to everyone who voted for us in the 2016 MD Theatre Guide readers’ poll. Over 10,000 votes were cast, and we were selected as the Best Community Theatre in the DC Metro Area. We are thrilled and honored to receive this accolade and promise that we will continue to create art that challenges presumptions and evokes questions about the world around us.
View all of the results at MD Theatre Guide’s website.