Kittens at The Broadwater Second Stage

Kittens, a new musical by Annika Hoseth and directed by Rosie Corr, is set to premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival from June 7-June 29. Inspired by Gloria Steinem’s article “I Was a Playboy Bunny,” the production follows 3 young women who work as “Kittens” at the iconic 1960’s Pussy Cat Club as they chase their dreams of acting, modeling, and saving for college in a modern and empowering way. After all, it seems better than being a secretary or school teacher. However, as the Kittens compete for a spot on the cover of a new magazine, they begin to see cracks in the club's perfect façade and question how modern the company truly is.

Kittens explores the dissonance between factions of feminism and the nuanced realities of objectifying environments. It boasts an all-female cast and creative team, a thoughtful and provocative book, and songs that range from hilarious to heartbreaking.