Great experience in the middle of high trees!!! Wow I wanted to come here for a long time. I finally got to. Super easy to spot them with their sign which is the entrance for their different parking lots. You park in the middle of the forest. There's a pretty cottage where the restrooms are. Then, you enter the trail through a pretty arch where they check your tickets. If you don't have any, you can get them by the both for a couple more dollars. You can also purchase a pretty cool bag for their 100 anniversary. There is a water station too. The trail leads to the stage. Remember you will have to come all the way up so travel light. You can bring your own low chairs or rent for $5. We sat at yhe middle. Sound was good. Sometimes they had some problems but nothing too terrible. LOVED they have live music!!! Can you beleive this in the middle of the forest? We saw a Dr Seuss play. Good and fun performance. Easy to go out. Bremerton is the nearest ferry stop buy you can also try Kingston or driving from Tacoma all yhe way up. With one ferry down at Seattle we drove up to Edmonds waiting was very fast for a Sunday :D We didn't have to wait 3 hours at Seattle. It was a 20 minute drive from Kingston. We could see a big line for the way back. read more

Kitsap Forest Theater - Great experience in the middle of high trees!!! - Performing Arts Near Me - Bremerton, Washington

Went here for the first time with my 5 year old on Saturday. We saw Beauty and the Beast and were absolutely blown away. The performance was absolutely amazing, the cast and production crew did it to perfection. It was so magical. They have stadium type folding flat pads with backs to rent , 2 for 5$. Everything is cash only though so make sure to have cash. The only downsides were that the walk is definitely a steep hill with switchbacks down and therefore steep back up as well. I wish they'd rent the chairs down at the bottom instead of at the top since I had to carry all of our stuff already. The other issue is parking. They do a good job packing cars in but you get blocked in by several rows of cars, which means you literally can't get out until the right cars leave and it makes it for a long exit. Otherwise, the theater itself is absolutely gorgeous. The cast and crew did fantastic. I'd highly recommend this place and we will definitely be back. read more

Kitsap Forest Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Bremerton, Washington

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Went to my first production, Tuck Everlasting, this summer. They offer spring and summer shows. Parking was a bit rough but you can always park on the street and walk in. There are tables if you want to eat beforehand and admire the wood/stick creations. You walk about 8-10 minutes down to the theater in the woods. Along the way there are props/paraphernalia from different scenes to get you excited about the play. Play was around 2 hours. You will be sitting on dirt steps (it's a play in the woods). You can bring blankets, cushions or rent a stadium seat for$3. Popcorn, soda and candy are available at the snack stand. The play was fabulous and such a great backdrop Mother Nature provided. I'm excited to attend another play in the future. When you are done with that make sure to go on the nearby hike to see Kitsap County's second largest tree. It is only a half mile there but not super easy, with some steep areas. It took about 15-20 minutes to get to the tree. read more

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Anne of Green Gables. Excellent production. Good for all ages. Would definitely go again.

My family and I have seen three performances at KFT, and it's always been terrific. The shows are always great and tend to be productions that most people are familiar with. All of the seating offers a great view of the stage, and there are no reserved seats so you can sit wherever you like. There's about a ten minute walk through the woods down to the stage, so if you're not into short hikes this might be for you. Also keep this in mind when planning what to bring with you. Popcorn and a small assortment of beverages are available for sale. This place is a hidden gem and is worth checking out if you visit the Bremerton area. read more

I've been going here for years and am always intrigued by the signage on the road about the upcoming shows. It gives me something to look forward to in an area where there are not a lot of exciting upcoming events. If I still lived in Kitsap I would probably get a season pass, but usually make it over for my favorite shows. Its a good excuse to get friends or family together to do something a little out of the ordinary that is still reasonably priced. Its also enjoyable for kids and old people alike. I think I saw Mary Poppins and Annie last, both were excellent. I just now see that I should start making my plans for this years Little Mermaid. For those who have not been here it is a bit of a challenge. The parking is free but hard to get in and out of. This is truly a forest theater. You will get blocked in and then have to take a small hike down to the theater. You will sit on the dirt and may have bugs crawling on you. I recommend bringing something to sit on, including both sunglasses and a jacket. The sun will likely move during your performance and if you are like me you will go from getting burned to freezing pretty fast. There is no assigned seating. The bathrooms are not the greatest. If you are not in a position to hike up and down the hill (although it is usually decorated in the theme of the show) they do offer a van for the disabled. read more

If you love to watch shows this is a great place. Beautiful, outdoors, and a great production. It does require walking and sitting. But your allowed to bring your own stadium seat, or blankets and pillows. They have a snack bar but your allowed to bring your own. They also rent the cushion/ stadium seats there also. Usually hot so check the weather and dress accordingly. read more

Went to see "Mamma Mia" yesterday and had a blast! The setting is amazing, and it sounded really great for an extremely rustic theater in the middle of a forest. The trek down was unexpected; I was warned of a 10-minute walk, but didn't realize it was downhill on what were essentially switchbacks. Just means I have clearly got to kick up my cardio routine! The place is popular, and veterans clearly have their preferences. Since it's a free-for-all for seating, folks tend to grab spots wherever. I wish I would have gotten there a few minutes earlier to grab a little more real estate. We were pretty crowded where we squeezed in. What I loved was seeing families in the program. You can clearly see this is a labor of love, and the adults are sharing it with their kids. We will be back! read more

Very unique, interesting history. Bring something to sit on unless you want to sit on hard dirt for two hours. The sound system could have been better. Parking can be a nightmare, so get there early. read more

One of the best summer day trips from Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Kingston, Bainbridge, or anywhere on the Peninsula. It's a bit of trek to get to, and it's definitely rustic, but the unique location, nestled into a natural amphitheater in old-growth forest (there's a giant Douglas Fir growing right out of the top rows of seats) with bark-covered walls and surrounded by trails and salmon streams make this one of the most beautiful outdoor theaters in the country and one that exemplifies the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The quality of the shows is top-notch, way above what you'd expect for a volunteer organization. Somehow they manage to attract top-flight singing talent year after year, and the costumes are always spectacular. Plus the natural setting makes for some special moments, like when crow cawed at a character's death, or a ray of sunlight broke through in a natural spotlight during a big solo. We've seen multiple performances. Our favorites have been "Beauty & The Beast," "Into the Woods", "Fiddler on The Roof." The recent production of "The Secret Garden" blew us away. It's an especially good place to take kids to see theater. All of the shows they do are "family-friendly", the setting is more casual than most indoor theaters, and there are lots of places for them to run around if they get fidgety. read more

What a great place! First time going and the show was really good. Talented people in a great venue. If you haven't hiked a trail to see a show, it's worth a try. Definite repeat. read more