Countdown To Opening Night!
URINETOWN ~ A sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.
Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the "comedic romp" into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
Lap sitting is not permitted as every person must have their own ticket. No children under 3 will be permitted. No refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.
SHOWTIMES @ BLACK BOX
Friday, September 12 ~ 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 13 ~ 2:00 PM
Sunday, September 14 ~ 2:00 PM
URINETOWN AUDITION INFORMATION
All those cast in URINETOWN are required to become a KVTA member at some level (minimum $30) by the initial cast meeting/read-thru. One parent/guardian being a member of KVTA does cover the membership requirement for all family members 17 and under. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the cast member being removed from the production.
Director: Sharla Ronchetto
Assistant Director: Kayla James
Vocal Director: Kayla Lockhart
Choreographer: Jordyn Clark
PERFORMANCE DATES / LOCATION:
September 12, 13, and 14, 2025
KVTA Studios Black Box Theatre 1 Stuart Dr Kankakee, IL 60901
CAST LIST
Thank you to everyone that auditioned for KVTA's Urinetown! The talent was fabulous, and our casting decisions were very difficult to make because of that! Please accept or decline your part by 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 14, by emailing the Director at kvta.sharla@gmail.com. You can expect our first weekly email this Sunday; be sure to look for it. The cast meeting and read-through will be Wednesday, June 18, starting at 6:00 pm, at the KVTA Studios. Congratulations!
Officer Lockstock = Dana James
Little Sally = Aisa Rogers
Bobby Strong = Hunter Lockhart
Hope Cladwell = Angel Noelle
Caldwell B. Cladwell = Paul Snyder
Penelope Pennywise = Christine Ronna
Mr. McQueen = Bryar Homan
Senator Fipp = Ben Keller
Officer Barrel = Pine Kimery
Josephine "Ma" Strong = Nicole Klimzak
Joseph "Old Man" Strong = Ben Keller
Hot Blades Harry / UGC Executive #1 / Cop = Jamie Howard-Breeden
Little Becky Two-Shoes / Cladwell’s Secretary / Cop = Jaylen Rick
Tiny Tom / Dr. Billeaux / Cop = Mattie Keller
Soupy Sue / Mrs. Millenium / Cop = Ella Nitschke
Robby the Stockfish / UGC Executive #2 / Cop = Zac Stephens
All cast members must sign KVTA's policy acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes, socks, and stage makeup. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: a digital download from the production, a picture CD, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Child care is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals. All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated. All KVTA facilities are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free. Anyone found to be in violation of these policies may be removed from the production.
If you have already signed a policy acknowledgement form during our 2025-2026 Season, you do not need to sign this form again.
KVTA Policies: PDF
KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF
All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their auditioner agrees to instruct and provide information to their auditioner regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA. If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org
ANTICIPATED REHEARSAL TIMES:
Please note that this is very much an ensemble production. “Ensemble” members of the cast (“The Poor”) will have more rehearsals than the leads/principals since they are in almost every song, almost every dance, and almost every scene. See the SCENE CHART to get a clearer picture of this.
Rehearsals will start the week of June 16, 2025. During June and July, individual cast members can expect to have rehearsal no more than three times per week. During most of August, individual cast members can expect to have rehearsal no more than four times per week. At the end of August and in September, the full cast can expect to have rehearsal five times per week. While we are learning vocals, choreography/movement, and blocking, not all actors will be needed at all rehearsals; although, again, it is an ensemble production, so most cast members will be at most rehearsals. Once we begin running the acts, rehearsals will be full cast.
Please list all conflicts that you have Monday-Friday, from 6:00-9:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:00am-noon and 1:00-4:00pm, June 18 through September 6. We will not rehearse during all of those time slots every week; those are simply the possible time slots. Attendance during Tech Week (September 8-14) is mandatory. Rehearsal dates are subject to change. We want to have all of the cast at ALL of our final tech rehearsals.
Further questions may be emailed to the Director, Sharla Ronchetto, at: kvta.sharla@gmail.com Please include Urinetown in the subject line.
Congratulations!
Sincerely,
The Staff of Urinetown