The Tremper Theatre Program produces four full-length theatrical productions per academic year. Any Student within KUSD is able to audition. Tremper's annual musical is cast through the KUSD Theatre Arts Program auditions. Please contact the Tremper Theatre office at 262-359-2163 with any questions.

Upcoming Auditions

A Year with Frog and toad

Music by Robert Reale, Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel

Performance Dates: March 31, April 1, 2, 7-9, 2022
Synopsis: Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe... all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.
Audition Dates: December 15th and 16th
Audition Times: 4:00-6:30
Audition Location: Tremper Studio Theatre (Room 120); Enter Tremper through Door 27 which is closest to 30th Avenue and 85th Street. Park in the west parking lot, on the north end (closest to 85th)
Audition Details: Auditioners will be asked to do two possible tasks during the audition
  • Monologue - Students are asked to perform one monologue that is shorter than 2 minutes in length. Students are welcome to use the monologue that is provided, or they may select a monologue of their own. The monologue should be from a show that is directed at young audiences. Students will also be asked to perform the monologue in two different ways: the first method will be by themselves, and the second method will be with a puppet.
  • Song Selection - Students should perform a song from any musical theatre piece. The portion of the song should be roughly 36 measures long. There will be no accompaniment provided. Students may also be asked to match pitch and check their vocal range through scales.

Characters:
Frog - Caring and loyal. Always looking out for his friends. The calmer, more zen of both he and Toad. Simultaneously adventurous and assured. Vocal range top: A6/Vocal range bottom: A3
Toad - A hard worker, but impatient for results. Self-conscious. Stubborn. A good friend to Frog. Timid. Vocal range top: A5/Vocal range bottom: A3
Man (This role can be split amongst several actors) - Must possess the blind determination of a nerdy snail and the "cool kid" attitude of a slick fox. Appears as MAN BIRD, SNAIL, FOX, FATHER FROG, and MOLE. Vocal range top: B5/Vocal range bottom: A3
Woman 1 (This role can be split amongst several actors) - Must possess the playful and quirky personality of a lady bird and strong frenetic energy of a squirrel. Appears as LADY BIRD 1, MOUSE, SQUIRREL, YOUNG FROG, and MOLE. Vocal range top: A5/Vocal range bottom: A3
Woman 2 (This role can be split amongst several actors) - Must possess the playful and quirky personality of a lady bird and strong frenetic energy of a squirrel. Appears as LADY BIRD 2, TURTLE, SQUIRREL, MOTHER FROG, and MOLE. Vocal range top: A5/Vocal range bottom: A3
Rehearsal Information: Rehearsals will officially begin on December 20th. Rehearsals will typically occur after school, from 3:30 until 7:00. Rehearsals are currently planned to occur most week days, and there may additionally be weekend rehearsals. A complete rehearsal calendar will be shared through KUSD Google Drive once the cast list is posted. Cast members are not permitted to miss more than three rehearsals, unless absences were already scheduled, so please list all conflicts on your audition form. No absences will be allowed during tech rehearsals.