In 2001 the Mountaineers condemned Kitsap Cabin because of an unsafe foundation. A dedicated group of Mountaineers Players and volunteers work to operate, maintain, and preserve this property and its heritage. Volunteer cooks prepare meals for the hungry cast and crew, and everyone takes part in the clean-up. The Kitsap Forest Theater, Kitsap Cabin and the entire 20 acres owned by The Mountaineers are listed on Washington State's Heritage Register as an historically significant site. The cabin is where Players congregate to eat, socialize, play games and work. The niche remains empty to this day as none were killed. The fireplace was designed with a niche above the mantle for a plaque honoring Mountaineers who died during the war. The war effort had taken away most of the males, so women volunteers did the bulk of the construction work. It was constructed in 1918 during World War I. Kitsap Cabin, located on Mountaineers property above the Kitsap Forest Theater, is The Mountaineers Players “home base” during rehearsal and performance weekends at the theater. Giant fir trees surround terraced seating-carved from the side of a natural amphitheater- while verdant ferns serve as the “footlights” for the performance stage. One of the oldest nonprofit theater groups in the country, the Players troupe performs on the 460-acre Rhododendron Preserve near Bremerton. Supporting this unique venue and keeping the tradition alive for future generationsĪ treasured family tradition in the greater Seattle arts community since 1923, The Mountaineers Players continues to bring Puget Sound audiences quality outdoor theater under the conifer canopy of its Kitsap Forest Theater every spring and summer.Teaching respect for the out-of-doors, each other and the craft of theater.Bringing people of all ages together to work and play in community.Producing high quality community theater.Celebrating the beauty of the out-of-doors.To enrich the community by bringing stories to life in a magical outdoor setting that all ages can enjoy. Our Purposeīuilding on a century of tradition, the Mountaineers Players provide exceptional outdoor theatrical productions and educational programs that enrich the community, foster a lifelong enjoyment of the performing arts, and nurture an appreciation for the unique beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The Mountaineers owns 20 acres that includes the Kitsap Forest Theater, Kitsap Cabin, Kitsap Yurt, etc.
The Mountaineers Players have been performing at the Kitsap Forest Theater since 1923.
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