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KWP Productions presents Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick… BOOM!

27 Thursday Oct 2016

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KWP Productions 
presents
tick-tick-BoomNovember 4 – 11

KWP Productions is pleased to partner with local agencies to present tick, tick…BOOM! in part as an HIV/AIDS outreach and education project

October 27, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, FL:  Before Rent, there was tick, tick… Boom! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. The musical, produced by KWP Productions, will run from November 4th through November 11th at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Company in West Palm Beach.

KWP Productions’ Executive Producer Kimberly Rommel-Enright reached out to the Palm Beach County Health Department to and to FoundCare (formerly the Comprehensive AIDS Program) and Compass with the idea of raising public awareness about HIV/AIDS, and offering them the opportunity to provide information and materials regarding prevention and testing, as well as talk backs with the cast, outreach and testing workers and people living with the disease.  The following performances are in support of these agencies: The Florida Department of Health on Friday, November 4th at 8 pm; Compass on Wednesday, November 9th at 7 pm and Foundcare on Friday, November 11th at 8 pm.*

“Through these collaborations and with the support of Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Walgreens we hope we can raise a little bit of money for the agencies that provide services to HIV and AIDS infected clients, honor those in our community who work in the field, those who have died from the disease, and those who continue to live and fight every day,” Enright explains.

Set in 1990, tick, tick… Boom! is the compelling story of personal discovery.  Jon’s girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, and yet he is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. The three deal with balancing personal and professional relationships, economic issues, HIV awareness, and, of course, discovering personal identity.  tick, tick…BOOM! is packed full of rock and pop songs, homages to Steven Sondheim (a large influence on Larson), reflections of life in the beginnings of the New York HIV/AIDS crisis, and fun commentary on 90’s culture and Gen X.

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Sean Gogan & Melissa Gonzalez

The production will feature Boynton Beach resident Sean Gogan as Jon, West Palm Beach resident Melissa Gonzalez as Susan, and Boynton Beach resident Steve Youngstein as Michael.

Tick, Tick…Boom!  will run from November 4 – 11.  All performances will take place at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Company, located at 1009 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401. Tickets are available for purchase on line at: http://kwpproductions.com or by calling 561-339-4687.

For more information about KWP Productions, please visit www.kwpproductions.com , or contact Kimberly Rommel-Enright, Managing Director, at kenright@kwpproductions.com /561-339-4687/561-352-5671 or Carol Kassie (carol@carolkassie.com  / 561-445-9244).

Tick, Tick… Boom!
By Jonathan Larson
November 4 – 11, 2016
Directed by Kimberly Rommel-Enright
Tickets:  $25
Performance Schedule:
Friday, November 4 –  8 pm
Saturday, November 5 – 8 pm
Tuesday, November 8 – 7 pm
Wednesday, November 9 – 7 pm
Thursday, November 10 – 7 pm
Friday, November 11 – 8 pm
All performances will take place at
The Bhetty Waldron Theatre
Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Company
1009 N. Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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* To purchase tickets to the agency performances of tick, tick…BOOM!, please call 561-339-4687 or visit www.kwpproductions.com, look for the agency logos at the bottom of the page and enter the code “redribbon” when prompted. The general public is encouraged to attend any of the performances including the special agency evenings.

 
Statement by Kimberly Rommel-Enright:

Kim Rommel-Enright - Managing Director

Kim Rommel-Enright 

“Over 20 years ago I was the founding attorney for our Ryan White Project in my office. For many years (in the early years of the disease) I represented HIV+ and AIDS infected clients in a variety of cases, most often family type cases where I would help them make arrangements for their children when they passed. I also spent one day a week at the Pediatric AIDS clinic. I saw much death and sickness and prejudice. Those were rough years and touched my life in a way I can never fully articulate. I also became a member of our local HIV CARE Council and for over 20 years I have been a part of the board that oversees the money and Ryan White services in Palm Beach County.

Jump forward to last winter when we at KWP Productions were deciding what shows we wanted to do next season. My company manager and another young actor in our company were again trying to convince me to produce Rent. We listened to the music, I cried. I then came to the realization that it was time for us to do the show, not just to produce it but to make it an educational, community project for the public and the company actors. You see, HIV and STDs are on the rise in our community which has already had a historically large population. I regularly work with young (high school and college aged) actors and have become increasingly concerned about their lack of knowledge about the disease and their very cavalier attitude about it as well. They never saw what my generation saw. They have no appreciation for what came before and for those still living with it and taking medication every day to stay alive. I decided it was time to educate this generation and to celebrate and honor those I knew and lost, those fighting the war in the trenches every day and those still fighting and living with the disease every day. The best way I could think to do that was to produce Rent. Unfortunately Rent was under contract to start a tour and despite several months of negotiating with the touring company they would not release the rights to us. So I switched gears. What about tick, tick….BOOM! It was also written by Jonathan Larson and touched on many of the same issues, including HIV/AIDS. By this time I also had a former young company member come back to me to tell me he was HIV positive. It was even more personal now (having never expected to be dealing with this as close as that now in 2016) and I was even more determined.”

 

KWP Productions presents THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged)[revised] October 14 – 23

29 Thursday Sep 2016

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KWP Productions
presents
Shakespeare KWPOctober 14 – 23

September 29, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, FL: How on earth can three men do the impossible: act through Shakespeare’s entire canon – 37 plays – in 97 minutes? KWP Productions’ second offering in their newly expanded season will try to answer that question when they present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] at the Bhetty Waldron Theatre in West Palm Beach from October 14 – 23.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]) cleverly and hilariously summarizes the beloved Bard’s works through football plays, rap songs, and outrageously condensed comedy mash-up titles (think: Four Weddings and a Transvestite) using comedic reenactments and audience participation. The show is famous for holding the (self-proclaimed) record for the shortest production of Hamlet at 43 seconds.

The ever popular play, written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, parodies all Shakespeare’s plays with all of them performed (in comically shortened or merged form) by only three actors. The writers, former founding members of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, first performed the show – originally titled The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, (abridged) – at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987 and later at the Criterion Theatre in London, where it ran for nine years.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary Singer and Wingfield thoroughly revised the play, renaming it The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised], and bringing it up to date for 21st century audiences, incorporating some of the funniest material culled from numerous productions that have been performed around the world, as well as references to various contemporary cultural touchstones.   The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] both entertains and teaches audiences facts about Shakespeare while ensuring them a rollicking good time.

Steve Enright will direct the production: “Directing this cast is like being given the keys to the shackles of incredibly powerful performers,” Enright says. “I’ve only needed to release them and show them how to find their way out of the box. It’s all about encouraging them to continually ignore all limits.

Actors Christian Cooper, Alfredo Gonzalez, and Josh Nelson will take on close to 1000 roles in the production.

“Being in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised] has been a whirlwind of excitement,” Josh Nelson says. “It involves paying homage to the Bard’s work with a mix of sarcasm, slapstick comedy, and even the occasional ‘potty humor’. However, despite the satire, it requires a deep appreciation and respect for the source material, and it has been an absolute treat to see these great works in a new light.”

His cast mate, Christian Cooper is equally enthusiastic: “It’s quite a challenging piece of work, he explains, “And I really like how it’s stretching my talent as an actor.”

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised] will run from October 14 – 23.  All performances will take place at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Company, located at 1009 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401. Tickets are available for purchase on line at: http://kwpproductions.com or by calling 561-339-4687.

For more information about KWP Productions, please visit http://kwpproductions.com , or contact Kimberly Rommel-Enright, Managing Director, at kenright@kwpproductions.com /561-339-4687/561-352-5671 or Carol Kassie (carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244).

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
October 14 – 23
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Directed by Steve Enright
Tickets:  $21 (General seating)
For tickets:  561-339-4687
To purchase tickets on line:  www.kwpproductions.com
Performance dates & times:
Friday, October 14th at 8 pm
Saturday, October 15th at 8pm
Sunday, October 16th at 2 pm
Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm
Thursday, October 20th at 7pm
Saturday, October 22nd at 8 pm
Sunday, October 23rd at 8 pm
The Bhetty Waldron Theatre
Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Company
1009 N. Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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KWP Productions presents IT HAD TO BE YOU – August 19 – September 4

12 Friday Aug 2016

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KWP Productions
presents
Renee Taylor & Joseph Bologna’s
IHTBY (1)August 19 – September 4

“A cartoon comedy of great dexterity and loving warmth.” – The New York Post

August 12, 2016
WEST PALM BEACH, FL:  KWP Productions will start off their expanded season in their new location with a delightful comedy sure to please audiences of all ages.  It Had To Be You will open at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Actor’s Rep on August 19th and run through September 4th.

Written by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna, It Had To Be You is an absurd, fast-paced comedy about Theda Blau, a zany, eccentric, ex-Hollywood B movie actress and ‘wannabe’ playwright seeking love and/or a writing partner in New York City.  She meets Vito Pignoli, a hugely successful TV commercial director. By holding him hostage in her apartment on a snowy Christmas Eve, she somehow manages to convince him to be her partner both on the page and off.

 Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor

Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor

Married in 1965 Taylor and Bologna have enjoyed successful careers separately and as a team.  Their first collaboration, Lovers and Other Strangers (in which Bologna made his professional acting debut) was produced on Broadway in 1968.  The film version, which they co-wrote, was released in 1970, and garnered them an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.   Since then the couple have continued writing, and both have starred in numerous films, television programs, and on stage.

“[It Had To Be You] was the hardest and most rewarding thing we’ve ever written,” Bologna has said. “It’s a two-character play that takes place in real time. At first we set the play over six months, then one month and then one week. But it never worked until we made it happen in one night. That’s because it made the feelings more intense.”

Helen Buttery will direct KWP’s production, which will star Deborah Lynskey-Lake as Theda Blau, and Lenny Marine as Vito Pignoli.

All performances will take place at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Actor’s Rep, located at 1009 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401.

Tickets are available for purchase on line at: http://kwpproductions.com or by calling 561-339-4687.

For more information about KWP Productions, please visit http://kwpproductions.com , or contact Kimberly Rommel-Enright, Managing Director, at kenright@kwpproductions.com /561-339-4687/561-352-5671 or Carol Kassie (ckassie@gmail.com / 561-445-9244).

It Had to Be You
August 19 – September 4, 2016
By Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna
Directed by Helen Buttery
Tickets: $21
For tickets and information:  561-339-4687 / http://kwpproductions.com
Performance Schedule:
Friday, August 19 – 8 pm
Saturday, August 20 – 2 pm
Saturday, August 20 – 8 pm
Sunday, August 21 – 2 pm
Saturday, August 27 – 2 pm
Saturday August 27 – 8 pm
Sunday, August 28 – 2 pm
Friday, September 2 – 8 pm
Saturday, September 3 – 8 pm
Sunday, September 4 – 2 pm
All Performances to take place at
The Bhetty Waldron Theater at Actor’s Rep,
1009 North Dixie Highway,
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
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KWP Productions Announces Their 2016 – 2017 Season

26 Tuesday Jul 2016

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KWP Productions
Announces Their
2016 – 2017 Season
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Comedies, Dramas, Musicals and Children’s productions will showcase the
versatile company’s talents.

July 27, 2016
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL:  KWP Productions has an ambitious season planned for 2016 – 2017.  The company will produce 6 ‘adult’ plays and 3 children’s productions at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Actor’s Rep in West Palm Beach.

“I’m delighted to finally be able to announce our upcoming season,” says the company’s Managing Director, Kimberly Rommel-Enright. “We’re changing it up this year, and going back to basics.  While our mission remains the same – to produce high quality theater for all ages – we are broadening the genre of our productions. We will still have wonderful children’s productions – performed by children.   But in addition, we’ll have more adult comedies, dramas, and musicals, all to be performed in an intimate black box setting.   I’m really looking forward to sharing this new and exciting journey with our audiences.”

The complete list of KWP’s 2016-2017 production schedule, along with dates, times, prices, and other relevant information, can be found below.

All performances will take place at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Actor’s Rep, located at 1009 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401.

Tickets are available for purchase on line at: http://kwpproductions.com or by calling  561-339-4687.

For more information about KWP Productions, please visit http://kwpproductions.com, or contact Kimberly Rommel-Enright, Managing Director, at kenright@kwpproductions.com /561-339-4687/561-352-5671 or Carol Kassie (ckassie@gmail.com / 561-445-9244).

About KWP Productions:

KWP Productions is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of performers and theatre goers. “We love working with professional actors and young people to create shows for young and old alike. Through our productions we strive to teach our young actors about the craft of acting as well as the process it takes to create a full scale production. Our auditions are open to the public. For those who come to see our shows we hope to instill a lifelong love of theatre. We endeavor to create a magical experience they will remember for years to come.”

KWP Productions also provides a full range of theatrical classes for children, teens and adults. For more information, call 561-339-4687.

KWP Productions 2016-2017 Production Schedule:

Black Box Series:

It Had to Be YouIt Had to be You
August 19 – September 4, 2016
By Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna
Directed by Helen Buttery
Tickets: $21
Performance Schedule:
Friday, August 19 – 8 pm
Saturday, August 20 – 2 pm
Saturday, August 20 – 8 pm
Sunday, August 21 – 2 pm
Saturday, August 27 – 2 pm
Saturday August 27 – 8 pm
Sunday, August 28 – 2 pm
Friday, September 2 – 8 pm
Saturday, September 3 – 8 pm
Sunday, September 4 – 2 pm

It Had To Be You is an absurd, fast-paced comedy about Theda Blau, a zany,  eccentric, ex-Hollywood B movie actress and ‘wannabe’ playwright seeking love and/or a writing partner in New York City.  She meets TV producer-director Vito Pignoli when she (unsuccessfully) auditions for one of his commercials.  Vito is charmed by Theda’s offbeat take on life.  After the audition they share a cab, and Vito, the nice guy that he is, helps Theda carry her Christmas packages to her door.  She invite’s Vito in, hoping he will read her latest ‘masterpiece’ and help connect her to a producer.  Vito happily accepts the invitation, but he has other things on his mind.  What happens there, on that fateful snowy Christmas Eve in Theda’s East Village apartment is the basis of this laugh-out-loud madcap comedy.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)Shakespeare KWP
October 14 – 23, 2016
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Directed by Kimberly Rommel-Enright
In collaboration with Steve Enright
Tickets: $21
Performance Schedule:
Friday, October 14 – 8 p m
Saturday, October 15 – 8 p m
Sunday, October 16 – 8 pm
Wednesday, October 19 – 8 pm
Thursday, October 20 – 8 pm
Saturday, October 22 – 8 pm
Sunday, October 23 – 2 pm

How on earth can three men do the impossible:  act through William Shakespeare’s entire canon – 37 plays – in 97 minutes?  By summarizing the canon through football plays, rap songs, and outrageously condensed comedy, mash-up titles (like Four Weddings and a Transvestite) of course!  The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) hilariously summarizes all of Shakespeare’s plays using reenactments and audience participation.  It is famous for holding the (self-proclaimed) record for the shortest production of Hamlet at 43 seconds.  An extremely popular play that ran in London for nine years and has enjoyed countless productions in various languages throughout the world, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) entertains and teaches audiences facts about Shakespeare while ensuring them a rollicking good time.

Tick Tick… Boom!tick-tick-Boom
By Jonathan Larson
November 4 – 11, 2016
Directed by Kimberly Rommel-Enright
Tickets:  $23
Performance Schedule:
Friday, November 4 –  8 pm
Saturday, November 5 – 8 pm
Tuesday, November 8 – 8 pm
Wednesday, November 9 – 8 pm
Thursday, November 10 – 8 pm
Friday, November 11 – 8 pm

Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick… Boom!  This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer.  Tick, Tick… Boom! Is the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break in theatre. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city; his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, yet Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical.  Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles.
Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, and three actors, Tick, Tick… Boom takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey that leads to a Broadway blockbuster.

4000 Miles4000miles
By Amy Herzog
February 3 – 12, 2017
Directed by Kimberly Rommel-Enright
Tickets $21
Performance Schedule:
Friday, February 3 – 8pm
Saturday, February 4 – 8pm
Sunday, February 5 –  2pm
Wednesday, February 8 – 8pm
Thursday, February 9 – 8pm
Friday, February 10 – 8pm
Saturday, February 11 – 8pm
Sunday, February 12 –  2pm

Ninety-one-year-old political activist Vera Joseph’s solitary existence is entirely shaken when her grandson, Leo, appears at the door in the middle of the night.  Leo is fresh from a cross-country bike ride, and assures Vera that he won’t stay long.  Leo, however, is in crisis, confused by an on-again, off-again romance, furious with his mother’s incessant meddling, and grieving deeply for his best friend and biking partner, Micah, who is recently deceased. While Leo seeks solace in his grandmother, Vera finds companionship in another person since the loss of her husband, Joe.  A finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles is a compassionate, intimate, and frequently funny play that examines the love of family we can choose, the family we can’t, and the healing power of trust.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Beespelling-bee
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman;
additional material by Jay Reiss
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
March 3 – 12, 2017
Director: TBA
Tickets: $23
Performance Schedule:
Friday, March 3 – 8pm
Saturday, March 4 – 8pm
Sunday, March 5 – 2pm
Tuesday, March 7 – 8pm
Wednesday, March 8 – 8pm
Thursday, March 9 – 8pm
Friday, March 10 – 8pm
Saturday, March 11 – 8pm
Sunday, March 12 – 2pm

An eclectic group of six-graders arrives at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee; Bold and hyper-allergic speller William Barfee uses his “magic foot” to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed by her consistent success; and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her gay dads. In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers.

Barefoot in the Parkbarefoot_in_the_park_
By Neil Simon
April 7 – 16, 2017
Director: Jim Tyminski
Tickets $21
Performance Schedule:
Friday, April 7 – 8pm
Saturday, April 8 – 8pm
Sunday, April 9 – 2pm
Tuesday, April 11 – 8pm
Wednesday, April 12 – 8pm
Thursday, April 13 – 8pm
Friday, April 14 –  8pm
Saturday, April 15 – 8pm
Sunday, April 16 – 2pm

Corie and Paul are newlyweds, fresh from their honeymoon. Corie is still enthralled by her recent sexual awakening and the adventure that comes with youth and marriage. She wants their passionate romantic life to continue at full speed.  Paul, however, feels it is time to focus on his burgeoning career as an up-and-coming lawyer. When they don’t see eye-to-eye about their apartment, their neighbors, and their sex drive, the new marriage experiences its first patch of rough weather.

Children’s Series

Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White
By Tim Kelly
Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur
August 5 – 7, 2016
Director: Sean Gogan
Tickets:  $15
Performance Schedule:
Friday, August 5 – Sold Out
Saturday, August 6 – 1 pm Sold Out
Saturday, August 6 – 6 pm
Saturday, August 7 – Sold Out

All our old friends, plus a few new ones, are here in this marvelous musical adaptation. We’ll meet the captivating Princess Snow White, the prince, the evil queen, and, of course, the seven mischievous dwarfs — Sarge, Gabby, Gloomy Gus, Ticklish, Spritely, Snore, and Slowpoke. There’s also a hilarious palace cat and an enchanted vixen — a fox, you could say! Following the traditional storyline, the fairy tale is brought to life with an eclectic score of toe-tapping tunes.

The Adventures of Tom SawyerThe-Adventure-of-tom-sawyer

Based on the Mark Twain Classic
Adapted by Dave Barton and Matt Bond
December 15-17, 2016
Director: Sean Gogan
Tickets:  $15
Performance Schedule:
Thursday, December 15 – 7pm
Friday, December 16 – 7pm
Saturday, December 17 – 7pm

Enjoy the humor, action and excitement of life in Missouri in the late 1840s. All of Tom Sawyer’s famous adventures are included, climaxing with the life-or-death battle with Injun Joe in the cave.  It’s easy to see why Twain’s ’Life on the Mississippi’ will forever be an American favorite

The Legend of PocahontasLEGENDOFPO-1
By Vera Morris
May 12 – 14, 2017
Director: Sean Gogan
Tickets:  $15
Performance Schedule:
Friday, May 12 – 7 pm
Saturday, May 13 – 7 pm
Sunday, May 14 – 1 pm

Hi-ya-ya-hi-ya. Listen to the tom-tom drums and the message spoken by the “Wordspinner” that opens and closes this charming adventure suitable for all age groups. The name Pocahontas, belonging to the daughter of the powerful Algonquin Chief Powhatan, means “She-Who-Likes-To-Be-Mischievous.” It’s a fitting name, because the princess enjoys playing tricks and games, especially with Wolf, Raven and Squirrel… her playmates in the forest. She also makes friends with the English settlers in the struggling community of Jamestown. They have no food, and sickness has almost wiped them out. Pocahontas would like to help them, but Thundercloud, the medicine man, forbids it. When Captain John Smith, the leader of Jamestown, comes to the Indian village, he is condemned to death. In a thrilling scene, Princess Pocahontas saves his life and finds a way for the Indians and the settlers to live in harmony and friendship. This colorful play features a wonderful cast of characters: Little Running Rabbit, Brave Eagle, Aunt Morning Star, Forest Spirits, Mother Earth and the people of Jamestown. Filled with Native American lore and true to the original legend, it’s an entertaining and fascinating page from our country’s history that glows with excitement and warmth.

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KWP Productions to Create a New Home for the Arts

21 Tuesday Jun 2016

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KWP Productions
to Create a New Home for the Arts
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KWP Productions launches an Indiegogo campaign to help fund their move to a new home in
Northern Palm Beach County

 

June 21, 2016
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL:  After years of rehearsing in hallways, small rooms, and other inadequate spaces, and performing in various rental locations throughout the region, KWP Productions (KWPProductions.com) is hoping to finally settle into a permanent home in Northern Palm Beach County by the fall season.   The prospective new venue in Lake Park will provide the young company much needed space for rehearsals and performances, as well as room for their camps, classes, and workshops.

KWP Productions was created 5 years ago at the request of the Borland Center wanting to provide family oriented programming.  After several years of collaboration, the company struck out on its own, finding temporary rehearsal and performance spaces wherever they could in various locations around Palm Beach County.

KWP Productions is dedicated to ‘inspiring the next generation of performers and theatregoers’.  They provide performance and training opportunities in all aspects of theatrical production; since their inception they have entertained over 20,000 patrons, and provided performance opportunities for hundreds of children and adults.  They have employed numerous local actors and tech crews, and have developed an outstanding creative team, many of whom have been with them since their start.

The new 4500 square foot venue will provide a place for the company to create their own theatrical productions; they will also be able to share the space with a number of other organizations who struggle to find cost effective rehearsal and performance space.   The new venue will also be available to rent to private individuals and groups for events.

In order to accomplish this move, KWP Productions has set up an Indiegogo crowdfunding website at HERE. Assistance in any amount is welcome!

For more information about KWP Productions, please visit http://kwpproductions.com , or contact Kimberly Rommel-Enright, Managing Director, at kenright@kwpproductions.com /561-339-4687/561-352-5671 or Carol Kassie (ckassie@gmail.com / 561-445-9244).

About KWP Productions:
KWP Productions is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of performers and theatre goers. “We love working with professional actors and young people to create shows for young and old alike. Through our productions we strive to teach our young actors about the craft of acting as well as the process it takes to create a full scale production. Our auditions are open to the public. For those who come to see our shows we hope to instill a lifelong love of theatre. We endeavor to create a magical experience they will remember for years to come.”
KWP Productions also provides a full range of theatrical classes for children, teens and adults. For more information, call 561-339-4687.

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KWP Productions presents SHREK THE MUSICAL April 15 – April 24

28 Monday Mar 2016

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KWP Productions
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April 15 – April 24

Let your freak flag wave! Let your freak flag fly!  Never take it down!
~
Shrek The Musical 

March 29, 2016
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL: “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” Thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

KWP Productions will present Shrek The Musical, the award-winning fairy tale adventure based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film from April 15th through April 24th at the William T. Dwyer High School Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens.

With new songs by Jeanine Tesosri (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change, and the 2015 Tony Award-winner Fun Home) and a book by David Lindsay-Abaire, whose previous works include High Fidelity, Good People, and Rabbit Hole, which won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Shrek The Musical debuted on Broadway in December of 2008 and went on to win Tony and Drama Desk awards.

Along with the show’s beloved green hero, the musical features a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits.  Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek The Musical empowering message is that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

Director Kimberly Rommel-Enright’s cast includes Michael Cartwright as Shrek, Whitney Grace Smith as Fiona, Sean Gogan as Donkey, and Angelo Ferraro as Farquaad.

M. Cartwright

Michael Cartwright

“Shrek was near the top of my list of roles that I really wanted to play, so I was very excited when I found out that KWP was going to be putting on this production,” says Cartwright. “The music in the show is incredible and it’s a story familiar to almost everyone (there may be 10 people in the nation who have never seen one of the Shrek movies!), as it follows the plot of the first movie pretty closely. Shrek is such an iconic character in modern pop culture, so there is a certain pressure to get it right, but I’m ecstatic to be taking on the challenge. My experience with KWP was phenomenal with the production of The Addams Family, so I couldn’t wait to work with them again.”

Whitney

Whitney Grace Smith

“To me Shrek The Musical is about discovering that you can love fully and be loved fully by being your true self,” says the show’s Fiona, Whitney Grace Smith. “One of my favorite life quotes is “you are enough, you are so enough, it’s unbelievable how enough you are.” As Fiona, there are so many times when I have to hide my ogre side until eventually I just burst out! Literally! When I finally decide to be who I really am, my life is changed!

“Learning this role has been one of the most enthralling experiences of my life,” she continues. “Working with Kim, Lindsay White (choreographer), and Dominic Raffa (music director) has been such a joy and an incredible learning experience. Traveling into another world with Mike (Shrek), Sean (Donkey), and Angelo (Farquaad) has been filled with so much laughter, growth, and encouragement that I’ve seen my character come to life in an extraordinary way. Between the dancing rats, quick-witted humor, and moving songs, this show is definitely a hit and I can’t wait for everyone to see it!”

Shrek The Musical will run from April 15 – April 24, 2016 at William T. Dwyer High School Theatre.  Tickets for Shrek range from $27 – $15.  Tickets may be purchased at the on line at http://kwpproductions.com or by phone at 561-339-4687.

For more information about Shrek The Musical and/or KWP Productions, please visit http://kwpproductions.com , or contact Kimberly Rommel-Enright Managing Director at kenright@kwpproductions.com /561-339-4687/561-352-5671 or Carol Kassie (ckassie@gmail.com / 561-445-9244).

Shrek The Musical
April 15 – 24
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Directed by Kimberly Rommel-Enright
Musical  Director: Dominic Raffa                                                                          Choreographer Lindsay White
Phone:  561-339-4687
To purchase tickets on line:  http://www.kwpproductions.com

Tickets:
$27 – Adults – Front Orchestra
$25 – Adults – Back Orchestra
$25 – Students W/ID – Front Orchestra
$23 – Students – W/ID – Back Orchestra
$18 – Seniors (55+)/Children (2-10) Front Orchestra
$15 – Seniors (55+)/Children (2-10) Back Orchestra
Showtimes:
Friday & Saturday at 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm
All performances will take place at
William T. Dwyer High School Theatre
13601 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
http://kwpproductions.com
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About KWP Productions:

KWP Productions is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of performers and theatre goers. “We love working with professional actors and young people to create shows for young and old alike. Through our productions we strive to teach our young actors about the craft of acting as well as the process it takes to create a full scale production. Our auditions are open to the public. For those who come to see our shows we hope to instill a lifelong love of theatre. We endeavor to create a magical experience they will remember for years to come.”
KWP Productions also provides a full range of theatrical classes in Jupiter for children, teens and adults.For more information call 561-339-4687

 

 

 

KWP Productions presents MARY POPPINS – January 8th – January 17th, 2016

21 Monday Dec 2015

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Mary Poppins
January 8th – January 17th, 2016

“Just as I thought: Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way.”
~ Mary Poppins

December 21, 2015
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL: KWP Productions has some ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ entertainment in store for audiences of all ages when their production of Mary Poppins opens at the William T. Dwyer High School Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens on January 8th. The show will run through January 17th.

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stage craft.

KWP Productions’ Kimberly Rommel-Enright will direct the production, which will feature Victoria Devereaux as Mary, and Sean Gogan as Bert.

“Perhaps one of the most iconic and memorable movies of my childhood was Mary Poppins,” says Rommel-Enright. “I have always loved all things Disney, so as adult I am thrilled to be able to produce and direct Disney shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan and now Mary Poppins. It allows me an opportunity to relive my childhood and to share that with an audience.

The bar is set pretty high when you choose to bring stories, characters, and songs that audiences know and love to life – and this updated version definitely retains the magic – and the music – of the original.

“I am blessed with a very talented cast with whom I have entrusted these well known characters,” she continues.  “And this show is also an opportunity for many of our younger actors to be in a mainstage production and to work alongside professional actors learning and growing in their craft. Some of my favorite moments during rehearsal are when I can sit back and listen to songs being rehearsed or watch a dance being taught and practiced. I am often found grinning ear to ear and tapping my feet.  The music is infectious as is the energy and enthusiasm of the cast. That is one of the things that makes this company so special – the love and joy we have for each other and for the work, and that we get to share that with an audience.”

“The music is vibrant and uplifting,” Lindsay White, the show’s choreographer says. “It has inspiring lively dance numbers including “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and our big tap number, “Step in Time”. Choreographing Mary Poppins has reminded me to open my eyes to the magical things that happen all around me every day.”

Victoria Devereaux

Victoria Devereaux

“It is an absolutely amazing experience transforming into the iconic role of Mary Poppins,” says Victoria Devereaux. “I have been performing with KWP through many shows; I’ve played Ariel in The Little Mermaid and most recently Morticia in The Addams Family, but this is one of my favorite roles. I am delighted to be a part of this lovely and amazingly talented cast and I’m ecstatic to share this show with everyone.”

Sean Gogan

Sean Gogan

Sean Gogan, who plays Bert agrees. “It is very challenging to take on such a well known role as Bert in the musical Mary Poppins,” he explains. “But I am very excited about the opportunity to make the character my own in our KWP Production version of this classic tale, while staying true to the story everyone knows and loves. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn new and challenging things through my work with KWP from learning silks in Tarzan to tap dancing for Mary Poppins. This show in particular is full of energy, fun, and lessons like “anything can happen if you let it!” I can’t wait to share our practically perfect nanny with the South Florida Community!”

Mary Poppins will run fromJanuary 8 – January 17, 2016 at William T. Dwyer High School Theatre. Tickets for Mary Poppins range from $27 – $15. Tickets may be purchased at the on line at http://kwpproductions.com or by phone at 561-339-4687.

For more information about Mary Poppinsand/or KWP Productions, please visit http://kwpproductions.com , or Kimberly Rommel-Enright Managing Director at kenright@kwpproductions.com /561-339-4687/561-352-5671 or Carol Kassie (ckassie@gmail.com / 561-445-9244).

Mary Poppins
January 8 – 17, 2016
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles
and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
Tickets:
$27 – Adults – Front Orchestra
$25 – Adults – Back Orchestra
$25 – Students W/ID – Front Orchestra
$23 – Students W/ID – Back Orchestra
$18 – Seniors (55+)/Children (2-10) Front Orchestra
$15 – Seniors (55+)/Children (2-10) Back Orchestra
Phone:  561-339-4687
To purchase tickets on line:  http://kwpproductions.com
Showtimes:
Friday & Saturday at 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm
All performances will take place at
William T. Dwyer High School Theatre
13601 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 3341
http://kwpproductions.com
Like us on Facebook!

About KWP Productions:

KWP Productions is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of performers and theatre goers. “We love working with professional actors and young people to create shows for young and old alike. Through our productions we strive to teach our young actors about the craft of acting as well as the process it takes to create a full scale production. Our auditions are open to the public.For those who come to see our shows we hope to instill a lifelong love of theatre. We endeavor to create a magical experience they will remember for years to come.”

KWP Productions also provides a full range of theatrical classes in Jupiter for children, teens and adults.For more information call 561-339-4687

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