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KCSTAGEVol. 15 • No. 7 • Issue 153 • May 2012
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Artist Inc Receives National Foundation GrantArtist INC, a collaborative partnership of the Charlotte Street Foundation, the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City, and the UMKC Innovation Center, received a $30,000 grant from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, a Connecticut-based national arts funder, to support business training seminars for local artists. The Artist INC grant is the first Tremaine Foundation award given to a Kansas City program or organization. For more information, visit www.artistinckc.com.
Kansas City Young Audiences Present AwardsKansas City Young Audiences presented their annual distinguished artist and educator awards at its bAm! (because ARTS matter) event on March 29. The event recognizes the educators and teaching artists who have enabled the organization to achieve its mission of providing arts education experiences to the youth of Greater Kansas City. The Lighton Prize for Teaching Artist Excellence, recognizing excellence by professional teaching artists, was presented to Cathy Barton and Dave Para. The Distinguished Educator Award, honoring educators and school representatives who understand the importance of integrating the arts into daily classroom curriculum, was presented to Libia Kozisek of the Blue Valley School District. For more information, visit www.kcya.org.
MAC’s Budget IncreasedThe Missouri House budget committee voted to add $600,000 to the Missouri Arts Council’s budget. Since the governor has recommended an additional $600,000, it brings the recommended amount to $1.2 million. The committee also recommended an increase of $100,000 to Missouri Humanities Council, Public Broadcasting, Historic Preservation, and the Library Networking Fund. For more advocacy news, check with the Missouri Citizens for the Arts at www.mo4arts.org.
New Administrative Appointments at KC RepKansas City Repertory Theatre’s artistic director Eric Rosen has announced two appointments to the theatre’s administrative staff: Rob Knop is the new senior director of marketing and Jennifer Ingraham is the new senior director for advancement. Knop was with the Seattle Repertory Theatre for fourteen years in a number of roles, and holds a BA in communications from Syracuse University. Ingraham comes from Park University as the director of corporate and foundation relations for three years, and holds an MS in journalism and integrated marketing communications from the University of Kansas.
ArtsKC Gives Inspiration GrantsThe Arts Council of Metropolitan Greater Kansas City has offered $7,266 in Inspiration grants for eight local artists: Griffen Alexander, Trey Bryan, Jason Dixon, Ari Fish, Greg Haynes, Julie Malen, Deborah Riley, and Nihan Yesil. The Inspiration grants range from $500 to $1,500 each, and artists interested in applying should go to www.ArtsKC.org/ArtistServices.aspx.
Top BillingSpotlight on Katie Gilchrist .......................2
StarringSummer Reading Guide ...........................4IFKC Presents ........................................11Seasons ................................................12
Stand-InsBlog Notes ..............................................1Events .....................................................3Performances ..........................................6Calendar ................................................8Film Clips .............................................15Auditions ..............................................17
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Spotlight on Katie Gilchristby Pete Bakely
What’s Katie Gilchrist Doing Now?Let’s say you were to try to follow Katie Gilchrist and see every show she was doing. Let’s narrow it down a little. Let’s try to see every show she was involved in for the Months of February and March 2012. First, you would had to have seen Oleanna, David Mamet’s terrifying play about sexual politics in academia which was presented at the Living Room Theater in February. Katie directed David Fritts and Lauren Friedlander in the tense drama. On February 15, you would have seen Katie sing with Cody Wyoming at Californo’s in Westport as part of the national Love Hangover music festival. On February 23, 24, and 25, you would have seen her play Yitzhak in the concert production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Justin Van Pelt at the Off Center Theater. Previews for Hungry, featuring Katie in a leading role, began February 29 at the Unicorn Theater. It ran until March 18. Immediately following this, Katie dropped into The Living Room’s production of Bucket of Blood, a stage working of the classic Roger Corman horror film, where she sang husky chanteuse numbers every night. She was also in rehearsals for The New Century Follies, a burlesque review presented at the renovated Folly Theater where she sang with her longtime friends and collaborators Caroline Oates and Annie Cherry. She began rehearsals for “Dream Ballet”, a short play by Alli Jordan that Katie’s directing as part of the inTENsity short play program at the Fishtank Performance Studio at the end of April. Oh, and every Thursday night you would catch her singing with the band Hot Caution at the Czar Bar from 10 until 1. What most performers consider a good year, Katie did in two months. She shows no sign of letting up. Unbelievably, I managed to find two hours in her schedule to interview her about her life and career as one of the hardest working performers in the Kansas City area.
Where Did Katie Gilchrist Come From?She’s a Kansas City woman born and raised. Her father was a firefighter. And the urge to perform bloomed late. “I was a jock,” she says, “and the only reason I auditioned was my best friend at the time was doing it. It was The Wizard of Oz. It was the first time I heard an audience laugh at something I’d done. And I did every single show after.” At Archbishop O’Hara High school, after her conversion (to acting) she was active in theater and choir, but had no formal training until she got into college. She went to St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth on a soccer/theater/music/academic scholarship. “I played soccer all the way through. They just kind of threw money at me for everything,” she laughs. “I did a lot of theater and played a lot of soccer.” St. Mary’s gave her the opportunity to perform many different types of parts. She was in Stephen Sondheim’s musical Company. At the age of nineteen she played Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. And she played Helena in A Midsummer’s Night Dream opposite local actress and producer Heidi Van. “Heidi’s the only one who’s ever really made me crack up onstage.” She graduated in 1999. Time passed. She got married. She auditioned for and was accepted into the UMKC MFA program as an actor. Somewhere in there she got divorced. “UMKC lost me a husband and gained me a life. A lot of the things I believe and the philosophies I adhere to as a performer came from that program.” Not wanting to lose any aspect of the opportunity she was given, she missed only one day out of the three years she attended. That was when her goddaughter made her first communion. The grad school experience put her in classes with teachers from all around the country, especially from the Dell’Arte School in California. They had a rotating teacher in the UMKC faculty and their style of physical comedy has been highly influential on Katie. She also worked with Cynthia Levin of the Unicorn and that association continues today.
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Events
Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas CityArts Advocacy: May 23: 5:15 pm Wed The mission of the Arts Advocacy Council is to develop a unified effort for the purpose of influencing public arts policy and funding in Kansas City metropolitan government agencies. Meetings are free and open to the public, so please be sure to invite your friends, family, and co-workers. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks, network with arts advocates, and stay up-to-date on the latest arts news in the Kansas City metropolitan region. Kansas City Young Audiences, 5601 Wyandotte St, (816) 994-9245, www.artskc.org
Arts Cultural Competency Workshop: May 30: 8:30 am Wed The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City invites you to attend our Cultural Competency Workshop with Dr. Doris Wright Carroll. It is the Arts Council’s goal that through this workshop organizations and individuals will learn how to capitalize not only on their own cultural strengths as an organization but to embrace the cultural strengths of those around them. The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd, (816) 994-9245, www.artskc.org
Charlotte Street FoundationThe Speakeasy: Apr 6-May 11: 6 pm, 2 pm Fri; 1 pm Wed; 9 pm Sat Showcased in The Speakeasy will be artists and culture producers whose work centers on the creative facilitation of conversation and exchange, and which invites direct participation and collaboration. For curators Starowitz and Erdrich, The Speakeasy intends to provide “a specific place and moment for experimenting with and challenging broader structures, and ourselves, in how we understand the economic and social forms that shape our art, our work, and our place.” La Esquina, 1000 W 25th St, (816) 221-5115, www.charlottestreet.org
Kansas City Cappies*10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala: May 26: 6:30 pm Sat This is our 10th Anniversary of the Cappies in Kansas City! We will be coming together to celebrate KC’s best up-and-coming theatrical artists including; actors, singers, dancers, writers, and technicians. There will be performances and the presentation of awards for outstanding theatrical work done during the past year. Blue Springs South High School’s Barbara Landes Performing Arts Center, 1200 SE Adams Dairy Pkwy, (816) 589-0980, www.cappies.com
Union Station Kansas City, Inc.Titanic: The Artifacts Exhibition: Mar 3-Sep 3: 9:30 am Sun-Sat On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank, claiming more than 1,500 lives and shaking the world’s confidence in the infallibility of modern technology. The story of the sinking is legendary; now experience the wonder and tragedy of this ill-fated ship on a journey through Titanic history. Travel back in time with compelling stories, historically accurate room recreations, and more than 300 authentic artifacts recovered on our research expeditions since the ship’s discovery. C Level Exhibit Hall, Union Station, (816) 460-2026, www.unionstation.org
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Summer Reading Guide Compiled by Angie Fiedler
Ah, summer. It’s the time of year to sit back on the beach (or the Midwest equivalent) and enjoy the sun and sand with a good book. Back in October 2010, we compiled a fall reading guide of books for people involved in the performing arts that are more for studying. This time, I sent out a request for lighter reading: books you’d want to read while you’re laying on that proverbial beach, just having a good time, that just happen to relate to the performing arts in some way. All these books will be linked to where you can buy them in the online article, as well as being listed on our Amazon store (www.kcstage.com/amazon). Enjoy your summer!
The Inner Voice: The Making of a Singer by Renée Fleming, published 2004 by Penguin Group.- Celia GannonWhether you are a singer of any style or simply a fan of the vocal instrument, Renée Fleming’s charming and direct autobiography reveals what it took to create one of the most celebrated voices in the world today. Part biography and part textbook, this read is a must for aspiring singers. Ms. Fleming provides valuable vocal technique insight and instruction, while sharing a glimpse behind the curtain of her international career. Not just for opera fans, The Inner Voice offers a “unique and privileged look at the making of a singer.
Changed for Good: A Feminist History of the Broadway Musical by Stacy Wolf, published 2011 by Oxford University Press.- Chris McCoy, currently a PhD candidate at the University of California at DavisThis decade-by-decade study of musical theatre from a feminist/woman-centered approach is both informative and enjoyable. It provides just enough scholarly evidence to make you feel that you are learning while exploring the canon of musical theatre history in a really enjoyable format. I guarantee after reading this book, you’ll never look at Wicked, Sweet Charity, A Chorus Line, or Phantom of the Opera the same way.
Ever After: The Last Years of Musical Theatre and Beyond by Barry Singer, published 2004 by Applause Books.- Chris McCoy, currently a PhD candidate at the University of California at DavisThis expose of musical theatre begins in the late 1970s and extends through 2003. Delivered in short, pithy chapters on specific works, the book reads like a collection of opening night reviews with salient criticism about the state of musical theatre in the 20th - 21st centuries. All of the chapters are easily palatable while offering interesting observations on the contributions of works that you might have dismissed as merely popular entertainment. The short chapters make for great beach-side reading as it is easy to pick up and complete a chapter in under an hour.
The Shakespeare Guide to Italy: Retracing the Bard’s Unknown Travels by Richard Paul Roe, published 2011 by New York: Harper Perennial. - Thomas Canfield, with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival/UMKCUsing Shakespeare’s plays as a literary travel guide, Richard Paul Roe spent over twenty years on a quest to identify the real geographical locations mentioned in all ten of the bard’s plays set in Medieval or Renaissance Italy. This groundbreaking book documents his journey on the ground and chronicles his surprising results. Assisted on his travels by maps, landmarks, historical records, and sketches, Roe was able to convincingly pinpoint many of the exact settings used or mentioned in the plays. He argues that such legendary sites as Shylock’s penthouse from The Merchant of Venice, the Duke’s Oak from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Prospero’s island from The Tempest are actual places. While Roe’s work reflects meticulous scholarship of the highest order, this is a lively and enjoyable read that includes more than 150 photographs and illustrations. Because The Shakespeare Guide to Italy uses concrete details to support Roe’s central hypothesis that the writer of the plays must have actually travelled on the continent, it is the most significant recent contribution to the Shakespeare authorship debate.
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P.S. Your Cat is Dead, by James Kirkwood, published 1972 by Stein and Day.- Angie FiedlerBoth a book and a play, the basic plot is about Jimmy Zoole, an actor in New York City at a turning point in his life. At 38, he hasn’t quite ‘made it’, and is starting to realize he may never make it. His relationship with his girlfriend Kate is on the decline through both of their faults, but partly because he plays everything very safe - and Kate is tired of the struggle of getting him to take the chances an actor (and person) needs to do occasionally in order to grow. His loft has been robbed twice in a row, one of which resulted in the theft of his one and only copy of the novel he was writing in an attempt to see if he was capable of doing something other than acting. And finally, his cat, Bobby Seale, is at the vet, ill. (And, of course, is actually dead before we even hear about him.) Both versions are quick reads, and some of the best lines are in both, including the best insult ever: “May your orgasms turn to stone!” And both versions made me relate as both a writer and as someone who’s had the occasional venture into theatre. The story is engaging, the characters are believable and relatable, and it goes to show that it’s okay, maybe even healthy, to question your place in this world, and that when bad things happen, you just have to keep plugging away. After all, as Jimmy’s friend Pete says, “Life is nothing but a bunch of revue sketches. The birth sketch, the first-day-at-school sketch, the discovering-what-your-dong-is-for sketch, the marriage one, and so on. Some are bombs, some are so-so, a few are perfect, but when they’re played out - forget them. On to the next. And remember, like revue sketches, the bad ones always end.”
How I Paid for College: A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater by Mark Acito, published 2004 by Broadway Books.- Angie FiedlerI was only halfway through the book, and already knew it was going to be added to my ‘I want it, I want it’ list of books, movies, and music that I would buy when money will fall out of the sky and I’m no longer burdened by the beast of bills.
This humorous coming-of-age story takes place in 1983, and is about 17 year old Edward Zanni who is a young Italian American born in Hoboken, New Jersey who wants to attend Juilliard. Unfortunately for him, his father is against it, and so he and his friends turn to various schemes to, well, pay for college. It’s a quick, easy read (I read it in three days) - and the type of book I don’t want to put down (in fact, I stayed up later than I had intended one night to read a couple more chapters). Maybe because I’m a theatre person; maybe because I, like Eddie, have a quirky relationship with a Buddha figure (don’t ask); and maybe, just maybe, because I relate to the fear of having people not understand the drive to be an artistic person (in whatever field), and be told to do something ‘sensible’ instead. If you like theatre, amusing ‘creative vandalism’, this should definitely be on your ‘to-read’ list.
Have a recommendation yourself? E-mail [email protected] with a short paragraph or two as to why you recommend the book. Please include your name and the book’s title, author, published date, and publisher.
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The Barn Players, Inc.*Prelude to a Kiss by Craig Lucas Jun 1-17: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun At Peter and Rita’s wedding, a mysterious old man insists on kissing the bride. While honeymooning, Peter gradually realizes that the woman by his side is not his wife. The wedding kiss caused Rita’s soul and the old man’s to change places. Peter must track down the old man and free his young love’s spirit trapped in an aging and diseased body before it’s too late. Directed by Darren Sextro. $18; seniors $15; students $10; 10 or more; $12. The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St, (913) 432-9100, www.thebarnplayers.org
Xanadu by Jeff Lynne, John Farrar, & Douglas Carter Beane: Apr 20-May 6: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun Follows the journey of a magical Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first roller disco! This hilarious musical adventure rolls along to the original pop songs composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra & John Farrar (with Olivia Newton-John), and is based on the cult classic movie of the same title. Directed by Guy Gardner; musical direction by MacKenzie Zielke. $18; seniors $15; students $10; 10 or more $12. The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St, (913) 432-9100, www.thebarnplayers.org
Charlotte Street FoundationLive Music Performance by Umberto and This Is My Condition: May 5: 7 pm Sat Part of The Speakeasy art project. Organized by Kansas City artists Sean Starowitz and Andrew Erdrich, The Speakeasy is an expansive, participatory 6-week project, aimed at encouraging thoughtful cultural conversations, neighborly collaborations and object creation. Call for ticket prices. La Esquina, 1000 W 25th St, (816) 221-5115, www.charlottestreet.org
Chestnut Fine Arts TheatreAnd The Oscar Goes To ... : May 17-Jun 17: 8 pm Thr-Sat; 2 pm Sun And the Oscar Goes To … celebrates the silver screen and Hollywood. Since the invention of the motion picture, movies and music have been intertwined … so take your seat and enjoy your favorite Oscar-winning songs - “Lullaby of Broadway”, “When You Wish Upon a Star”, “Buttons and Bows”, “Thanks for the Memory” and many more! Directed by Brad Zimmerman. $23, discounts for seniors, children, & groups. Chestnut Fine Arts Center & Theatre, 234 N Chestnut St, (913) 764-2121, chestnutfinearts.com
Corbin Theatre Company37 Postcards by Michael McKeever: May 31-Jun 9: 7:30 pm Thr-Sat After eight years of traveling abroad, Avery Sutton is coming home - home to the warmth and comfort of his family. Unfortunately, things aren’t quite as comfortable as Avery remembers. 37 Postcards shows that you can, in fact, go home again. You just never know what you’re going to find. Directed by Maggie Thomas. $10. Corbin Theatre Company, 15 N Water St, (816) 476-2705, www.corbintheatre.org
The Coterie TheatreJames and the Giant Peach by David Wood: Apr 10-May 18: 10 am Tue-Fri; 2 pm Sat-Sun; 7 pm Fri; 12 pm Wed-Fri Crocodile tongues, horrible aunts, a ravenous rhinoceros: poor James is miserable ... until something peculiar happens involving a giant peach and group of talking insects! James and his diverse insect buddies work together as to take the most extraordinary journey they could ever imagine. Eventually the peach comes safely to the end of its journey, and the characters arrive at the next stage of their lives. Directed by Ernie Nolan. Adults $15; youth, students, or seniors $10. The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd, Ste 144, (816) 474-6552, www.coterietheatre.org
The Culture House*The Diary of Anne FrankMay 4-6: 7 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sat-Sun In Nazi-occupied Holland, Otto Frank & his family go into hiding because of the increasing persecutions against Jews. Together, with another family & a dentist, they try to avoid detection while hoping for Holland to be liberated by the Allies, but even meeting basic needs is a challenge, and even minor incidents could present a grave risk. During this time, the 13 year old German Jewish girl Anne Frank wrote in her diary, her feelings, her fears, and relationship with the other dwellers. Directed by Amy Sander. $10. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr, (913) 393-3141, www.culturehouse.com A
Jewell Theatre*Jewell Theatre ShowcaseDec 7-May 2: 7 pm Wed The students enrolled in theatre courses perform and display their work from the semester. Directed by Kim B. Harris and Nathan Wyman. FREE. Peters Theater, Brown Hall, (816) 415-7590, [email protected]
Kansas City BalletMasters of American DanceMay 4-13: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun Kansas City Ballet’s 54th season closes with Masters of American Dance, presenting four pivotal figures in American dance who have special significance to Kansas City Ballet. Whether you enjoy the elegance of classical ballet or the expressive movements of modern dance, Masters of American Dance offers something everyone can enjoy! Kansas City Symphony accompanies this performance. Single tickets: $35-$99. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, (816) 931-2232, www.kcballet.org
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Kansas City Repertory TheatreLittle Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman Apr 20-May 20: 8 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sat-Sun; 7 pm Sun, Tue-Thr Long before Bill Gates made nerds trendy, there was Seymour Krelborn, a hapless florist searching for love, aided by a gigantic plant with an insatiable appetite for human blood. With music reminiscent of Motown, Little Shop of Horrors is a love story about what happens when botany goes horribly wrong. Directed by Kyle Hately. $20-60. Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Spencer Theatre in the UMKC Performing Arts Center, (816) 235-2700, www.KCRep.org
Lee’s Summit Symphony OrchestraFamily ConcertMay 5: 7 pm Sat Join the Lee’s Summit Symphony for one of their most popular concerts. This concert is targeted towards young audiences but is enjoyable for all ages. Pre-concert activities begin at 5:30 pm for young audience members. The theme for this year will be “Bach to Pop ... A Musical Journey for all Ages” featuring music by Bach, the Beatles, Michael Jackson, and much more! Adults $6; students (18 & under) $3 when purchased in advance. Bernard C. Campbell Performing Arts Center at Lee’s Summit High School, 400 SE Blue Pkwy, (816) 401-5251, www.lssymphony.org
Lied Center of Kansask.d. lang and the Siss Boom BangMay 20: 7:30 pm Sun At the Lied Center, k.d. lang and The Siss Boom Bang will be performing music from their newest album, Sing it Loud, plus favorite songs from lang’s career. k.d. is a Canadian musician with a musical style all her own. Whether one labels it “country-rock” or “impassioned adult contemporary”, there is no denying the power of her voice and her music. $40-45. Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Dr, (785) 864-2787, lied.ku.edu
The Living RoomDog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead by Bert V. RoyalApr 25-May 13: 8 pm Thr-Sat, Mon; 9 pm, 3 pm Sun An “unauthorized parody”, the play imagines characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts as teenagers. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion, sexual relations, and identity are among the issues covered in this dark comedy. Directed by Bryan Moses. Featuring Bob Linebarger, Sean Hogge, Amanda Burkhart, Jessica Franz, Megan Turek, Regina Weller, Phil Newman, and Kyle Dyck. $20. The Living Room, 1818 McGee St, (816) 221-4260, www.thelivingroomkc.com A
Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville CompanyCompletely Hollywood (abridged) by Reed Austin and Martin TichenorMar 3-May 13: 7:30 pm Sat; 3:30 pm Sun Completely Hollywood spoofs over 100 Hollywood movies with only three actors. Watch as we break Hollywood movies down into a 12 step program in this hilarious comedy. Directed by Jeanne Beechwood. $10.99. Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Company, 9601 Metcalf Ave, (913) 642-7576, martincitymelodrama.org
Rumplestiltskin ... Recycled!? by Jeanne Beechwood, Jon Copeland, and Marcus MullFeb 23-May 10: 10 am Thr-Fri Once upon a time, in a tiny country of Wastealot, the kingdom runs out of paper! Wastealot’s king demands that the poor Miller’s daughter, Envira, spin straw into paper. Well, you know the rest of the story, or do you? Join us for this musically fractured fairy tale. For groups we also perform Saturdays and can bring the show to you or a school any time of the week. Directed by Jeanne Beechwood. $5.99. Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Company, 9601 Metcalf Ave, (913) 642-7576, martincitymelodrama.org C
Martin Tanner Productions*Morning’s at Seven: Martin Tanner Tuesdays by Paul OsbornMay 1: 7:30 pm Tue Aaronetta and Ida Gibbs have lived next door to each other most of their lives and along with Esther, all of the Gibb sisters are an open book to each. Husbands not included. Into the fray comes Myrtle Brown, perpetually engaged to Ida’s son Homer. But Homer can’t seem to pop the question. Taking matters into her own hands, Myrtle finally gets a proposal by compelling Homer to fly the nest. Sort of. Directed by Marc Liby. Featuring Deb Bluford, Nancy Marcy, Jen Mays, Kathleen Warfel, Licia Watson, Richard Alan Nichols, Victor Raider-Wexler, Herman Johansen, and Peter Leondedis. Free. The Kansas City Irish Center, 30 W Pershing Rd, Ste 700, (816) 474-3848, www.martintanner.com A
Metropolitan Ensemble TheatreA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum by Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart, & Stephen SondheimMay 30-Jun 17: 7:30 pm Wed-Sat; 2 pm Sun Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight! Outrageous, farcical things pile upon one another to create a glorious car wreck in this riotous “Roman” musical farce. The slave Pseudolus strikes a bargain with young Hero. If Pseudolus can arrange for Hero to get the girl of his dreams, then Hero will give Pseudolus his freedom. And from this, all else ensues. Winner of multiple Tony Awards, this play could have be accurately titled, “Many, many funny things happened on the way to the Forum.” Directed by John Robert Paisley. $35 Fri-Sat, $30-Thur-Sun, $20 student. Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3604 Main St, (816) 569-3226, www.metkc.org
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hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
Mor
ning
’s at
Sev
en •
Mar
tin T
anne
r Pro
duct
ions
*Th
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
New
The
atre
Res
taur
ant
3 TH
UJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
Dog
Sees
God
: Con
fess
ions
of a
Tee
nage
Blo
ckhe
ad
•
The
Livin
g Ro
omRu
mpl
estil
tski
n ...
Rec
ycled
!? •
Mar
tin C
ity M
elodr
ama
& V
aude
ville
Com
pany
Prid
e an
d Pr
ejudi
ce •
Met
ropo
litan
Ens
embl
e Th
eatre
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
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esta
uran
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Nig
ht •
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the
Sout
h Hi
gh S
choo
l*Lif
e Is
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bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
The
Lara
mie
Proj
ect •
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Whi
te T
heat
re
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nadu
• T
he B
arn
Play
ers,
Inc.
*Ja
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
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Cot
erie
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treTh
e Di
ary
of A
nne
Fran
k •
The
Cultu
re H
ouse
*M
aste
rs o
f Am
erica
n Da
nce
• Ka
nsas
City
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letDo
g Se
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od: C
onfe
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f a T
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lock
head
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ples
tilts
kin
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ecyc
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•
M
artin
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Melo
dram
a &
Vau
devil
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mpa
nyPr
ide
and
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dice
• M
etro
polit
an E
nsem
ble
Thea
treTh
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ght o
f the
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assin
s • T
he M
yste
ry T
rain
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25th
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ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
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w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
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elfth
Nig
ht •
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the
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h Hi
gh S
choo
l*Lif
e Is
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bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
The
Lara
mie
Proj
ect •
Rive
r City
Com
mun
ity P
laye
rs
5 SA
TXa
nadu
• T
he B
arn
Play
ers,
Inc.
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e M
usic
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rman
ce b
y Um
berto
and
Th
is Is
My
Cond
ition
• C
harlo
tte
Stre
et F
ound
atio
nJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treTh
e Di
ary
of A
nne
Fran
k •
The
Cultu
re H
ouse
*M
aste
rs o
f Am
erica
n Da
nce
• Ka
nsas
City
Bal
letLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
Fam
ily C
once
rt •
Lee’
s Su
mm
it Sy
mph
ony
Orch
estra
Dog
Sees
God
: Con
fess
ions o
f a T
eena
ge B
lock
head
•
Th
e Liv
ing
Room
Com
plete
ly Ho
llyw
ood
(abr
idge
d) •
Mar
tin C
ity M
elodr
ama
& V
aude
ville
Com
pany
Prid
e an
d Pr
ejudi
ce •
Met
ropo
litan
Ens
embl
e Th
eatre
The
Nigh
t of t
he A
ssas
sins •
The
Mys
tery
Tra
inTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
New
The
atre
Res
taur
ant
Twelf
th N
ight •
Ola
the
Sout
h Hi
gh S
choo
l*Lif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
The
Lara
mie
Proje
ct •
Rive
r City
Com
mun
ity P
laye
rsTh
e La
ram
ie Pr
oject
: Ten
Yea
rs L
ater
•
Th
e W
hite
The
atre
Root
ed: T
he G
reen
sbur
g Od
ysse
y •
W
illiam
Inge
Cen
ter f
or th
e Ar
ts*
6 SU
NXa
nadu
• T
he B
arn
Play
ers,
Inc.
*Ja
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treTh
e Di
ary
of A
nne
Fran
k •
The
Cultu
re H
ouse
*M
aste
rs o
f Am
erica
n Da
nce
• Ka
nsas
City
Bal
letLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
Dog
Sees
God
: Con
fess
ions
of a
Tee
nage
Blo
ckhe
ad
•
The
Livin
g Ro
omCo
mpl
etely
Hol
lyw
ood
(abr
idge
d) •
Mar
tin C
ity M
elodr
ama
& V
aude
ville
Com
pany
Prid
e an
d Pr
ejudi
ce •
Met
ropo
litan
Ens
embl
e Th
eatre
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tLif
e Is
a C
abar
et •
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lity
Hill
Play
hous
eTh
e La
ram
ie Pr
ojec
t • T
he W
hite
The
atre
7 M
ONDo
g Se
es G
od: C
onfe
ssio
ns o
f a T
eena
ge B
lock
head
• Th
e Liv
ing
Room
9 W
EDJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tLif
e Is
a C
abar
et •
Qua
lity
Hill
Play
hous
e
8 TU
EJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
10 TH
UJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
Dog
Sees
God
: Con
fess
ions
of a
Tee
nage
Blo
ckhe
ad
•
The
Livin
g Ro
omRu
mpl
estil
tski
n ...
Rec
ycled
!? •
Mar
tin C
ity M
elodr
ama
& V
aude
ville
Com
pany
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
11 FR
IJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treM
aste
rs o
f Am
erica
n Da
nce
• Ka
nsas
City
Bal
letLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
The
Nigh
t of t
he A
ssas
sins •
The
Mys
tery
Tra
inTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
New
The
atre
Res
taur
ant
OCTA
Gal
a - I
’ve
Alw
ays W
ante
d to
Sin
g Th
at! •
Olat
he C
omm
unity
The
atre
Ass
ocia
tion
Life
Is a
Caba
ret •
Qua
lity
Hill
Play
hous
e
12 S
ATJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treM
aste
rs o
f Am
erica
n Da
nce
• Ka
nsas
City
Bal
letLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
Dog
Sees
God
: Con
fess
ions
of a
Tee
nage
Blo
ckhe
ad
•
The
Livin
g Ro
omCo
mpl
etely
Hol
lyw
ood
(abr
idge
d) •
Mar
tin C
ity M
elodr
ama
& V
aude
ville
Com
pany
The
Nigh
t of t
he A
ssas
sins
• Th
e M
yste
ry T
rain
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tOC
TA G
ala
- I’v
e Al
way
s W
ante
d to
Sin
g Th
at! •
Olat
he C
omm
unity
The
atre
Ass
ocia
tion
Life
Is a
Caba
ret •
Qua
lity
Hill
Play
hous
e
13 S
UNJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treM
aste
rs o
f Am
erica
n Da
nce
• Ka
nsas
City
Bal
letLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
Dog
Sees
God
: Con
fess
ions
of a
Tee
nage
Blo
ckhe
ad
• Th
e Liv
ing
Room
Com
plet
ely H
olly
woo
d (a
brid
ged)
•
M
artin
City
Melo
dram
a &
Vau
devil
le Co
mpa
nyTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
New
The
atre
Res
taur
ant
OCTA
Gal
a - I
’ve
Alw
ays
Wan
ted
to S
ing
That
! •
Ol
athe
Com
mun
ity T
heat
re A
ssoc
iatio
nLif
e Is
a C
abar
et •
Qua
lity
Hill
Play
hous
e
KCST
AGE
MAY
201
2*A
ffilia
te Th
eatre
14 M
ONNO
PER
FORM
ANCE
S
16 W
EDJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
Ever
yday
Rap
ture
• U
nico
rn T
heat
re
15 TU
EJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
17 TH
UAn
d Th
e Os
car G
oes T
o ...
•
Ch
estn
ut F
ine
Arts
The
atre
Jam
es a
nd th
e Gi
ant P
each
• T
he C
oter
ie Th
eatre
Little
Sho
p of
Hor
rors
•
Ka
nsas
City
Rep
erto
ry T
heat
reTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
New
The
atre
Res
taur
ant
Life
Is a
Caba
ret •
Qua
lity
Hill
Play
hous
eEv
eryd
ay R
aptu
re •
Uni
corn
The
atre
18 FR
IAn
d Th
e Os
car G
oes T
o ...
•
Ch
estn
ut F
ine
Arts
The
atre
Jam
es a
nd th
e Gi
ant P
each
• T
he C
oter
ie Th
eatre
Little
Sho
p of
Hor
rors
•
Ka
nsas
City
Rep
erto
ry T
heat
reTh
e Ni
ght o
f the
Ass
assin
s • T
he M
yste
ry T
rain
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tOC
TA G
ala
- I’v
e Al
way
s Wan
ted
to S
ing
That
! •
Ol
athe
Com
mun
ity T
heat
re A
ssoc
iatio
nLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
Ever
yday
Rap
ture
• U
nico
rn T
heat
re
19 S
ATAn
d Th
e Os
car G
oes
To ..
. •
Ch
estn
ut F
ine
Arts
The
atre
Little
Sho
p of
Hor
rors
•
Ka
nsas
City
Rep
erto
ry T
heat
reTh
e Ni
ght o
f the
Ass
assin
s •
The
Mys
tery
Tra
inTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
New
The
atre
Res
taur
ant
OCTA
Gal
a - I
’ve
Alw
ays
Wan
ted
to S
ing
That
! •
Ol
athe
Com
mun
ity T
heat
re A
ssoc
iatio
nVe
ntril
oqui
sm fr
om Z
to A
• P
uppe
try A
rts In
stitu
teLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
Ever
yday
Rap
ture
• U
nico
rn T
heat
re
20 S
UNAn
d Th
e Os
car G
oes
To ..
. •
Ch
estn
ut F
ine
Arts
The
atre
Little
Sho
p of
Hor
rors
•
Ka
nsas
City
Rep
erto
ry T
heat
rek.
d. la
ng a
nd th
e Si
ss B
oom
Ban
g •
Lie
d Ce
nter
of K
ansa
sTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tOC
TA G
ala
- I’v
e Al
way
s W
ante
d to
Sin
g Th
at! •
Olat
he C
omm
unity
The
atre
Ass
ocia
tion
Life
Is a
Cab
aret
• Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
Ever
yday
Rap
ture
• U
nico
rn T
heat
re
-
14 M
ONNO
PER
FORM
ANCE
S
16 W
EDJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
Ever
yday
Rap
ture
• U
nico
rn T
heat
re
15 TU
EJa
mes
and
the
Gian
t Pea
ch •
The
Cot
erie
Thea
treLit
tle S
hop
of H
orro
rs •
Kans
as C
ity R
eper
tory
The
atre
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
17 TH
UAn
d Th
e Os
car G
oes T
o ...
•
Ch
estn
ut F
ine
Arts
The
atre
Jam
es a
nd th
e Gi
ant P
each
• T
he C
oter
ie Th
eatre
Little
Sho
p of
Hor
rors
•
Ka
nsas
City
Rep
erto
ry T
heat
reTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
New
The
atre
Res
taur
ant
Life
Is a
Caba
ret •
Qua
lity
Hill
Play
hous
eEv
eryd
ay R
aptu
re •
Uni
corn
The
atre
18 FR
IAn
d Th
e Os
car G
oes T
o ...
•
Ch
estn
ut F
ine
Arts
The
atre
Jam
es a
nd th
e Gi
ant P
each
• T
he C
oter
ie Th
eatre
Little
Sho
p of
Hor
rors
•
Ka
nsas
City
Rep
erto
ry T
heat
reTh
e Ni
ght o
f the
Ass
assin
s • T
he M
yste
ry T
rain
The
25th
Ann
ual P
utna
m C
ount
y Sp
ellin
g Be
e •
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tOC
TA G
ala
- I’v
e Al
way
s Wan
ted
to S
ing
That
! •
Ol
athe
Com
mun
ity T
heat
re A
ssoc
iatio
nLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
Ever
yday
Rap
ture
• U
nico
rn T
heat
re
19 S
ATAn
d Th
e Os
car G
oes
To ..
. •
Ch
estn
ut F
ine
Arts
The
atre
Little
Sho
p of
Hor
rors
•
Ka
nsas
City
Rep
erto
ry T
heat
reTh
e Ni
ght o
f the
Ass
assin
s •
The
Mys
tery
Tra
inTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
New
The
atre
Res
taur
ant
OCTA
Gal
a - I
’ve
Alw
ays
Wan
ted
to S
ing
That
! •
Ol
athe
Com
mun
ity T
heat
re A
ssoc
iatio
nVe
ntril
oqui
sm fr
om Z
to A
• P
uppe
try A
rts In
stitu
teLif
e Is
a Ca
bare
t • Q
ualit
y Hi
ll Pl
ayho
use
Ever
yday
Rap
ture
• U
nico
rn T
heat
re
20 S
UNAn
d Th
e Os
car G
oes
To ..
. •
Ch
estn
ut F
ine
Arts
The
atre
Little
Sho
p of
Hor
rors
•
Ka
nsas
City
Rep
erto
ry T
heat
rek.
d. la
ng a
nd th
e Si
ss B
oom
Ban
g •
Lie
d Ce
nter
of K
ansa
sTh
e 25
th A
nnua
l Put
nam
Cou
nty
Spell
ing
Bee
•
Ne
w T
heat
re R
esta
uran
tOC
TA G
ala
- I’v
e Al
way
s W
ante
d to
Sin
g Th
at! •
Olat
he C
omm
unity
The
atre
Ass
ocia
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Pete ‘n’ KeelyJun 1-Jul 1: 8 pm Fri-Sun; 3 pm Sun You are the live studio audience of the 1968 television special reuniting “America’s swingin’ sweethearts” Pete Bartel and Keely Stevens in this hilarious spoof chock full of American standards (“Fever”, “Lover”, “But Beautiful”) and eye-popping costumes! $29 adults; $26 seniors/students. Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W 10th St, (816) 421-1700, www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com
River City Community PlayersThe Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater ProjectApr 20-May 5: 8 pm Fri-Sat A deeply moving theatrical experience constructed from more than 200 interviews with people from Laramie, Wyo. over 1-1/2 years in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of the killing. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case; others were citizens, and the breadth of their reactions to the crime is fascinating. A breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. Directed by Kaci Forsythe. Featuring Branson Bliss, Carol Varner, Jesse Jacobs, Mike Forsythe, Spencer Williams, Brenda Henson, Leah Albee, Jyil Chase, Brett Larimore, Steve Parker, Andy Entwistle, and Stephen Stoafer. Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8 . Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 682-7557, www.rccplv.com A
Theatre AtchisonThe 39 Steps by Patrick BarlowJun 1-10: 8 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun $10 adults; $6 students. Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe St, (913) 367-7469, www.theatreatchison.org
“If you really want to help the American theater, don’t be an actress, dahling. Be an audience.” ~ Tallulah Bankhead
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Pride and Prejudice by John JoryApr 19-May 6: 7:30 pm Wed-Sat; 2 pm Sun All the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel come to life in this refreshingly fast paced and engaging new adaptation. In a society where subtle snubs and deceit proliferate, is it possible for Elizabeth and Darcy to look beyond his pride and her prejudice to make the best match of all? Directed by Karen Paisley. Featuring Robert Gibby Brand, Kitty Shackelford, Devon Barnes, Taylor St. John, T.J. Chasteen, Ayla Glass, Alan Tilson, Liz Golson, Stefanie Wienecke, Todd Carlton Lanker, Cathy Wood, Matt Leonard, Marilyn Lynch, James Paisley, Lucas Piercy, and Emily Peterson. $30 Fri-Sat, $25-Wed, Thur, Sun, $15 student. Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3604 Main St, (816) 569-3226, www.metkc.org
The Mystery TrainThe Night of the Assassins by Wendy ThompsonApr 20-Jun 9: 6:30 pm Fri-Sat In 1893, two of the finest from the Wild, Wild, West are called in on a special mission to protect the President. They are met with modern ideas, social reform, steam-powered mechanisms, and an array of assassins. A delicate situation, to say the least ... and then a murder happens! Directed by Wendy Thompson. $64 each. The Golden Ox, 1600 Genessee, (816) 813-9654 A
New Theatre RestaurantThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Rebecca Feldman, Rachel Sheinkin, William Finn, & Jay ReissApr 5-Jun 17: 12 pm Sat-Sun, Wed; 6 pm Tue-Sun Directed by Joe R Fox III. $22.95 - $37.20. New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St, www.newtheatre.com A
Olathe Community TheatreOCTA Gala - I’ve Always Wanted to Sing That! by David MartinMay 11-20: 8 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun The creators of A Collective Cy are developing another great evening of song starring some of the finest talent in the local theatre community singing songs from their bucket list. Directed by Shelly Stewart with musical direction by Kevin Hershberger. Olathe Community Theater Assn, 500 E Loula St, (913) 782-2990, www.olathetheatre.org
Olathe South High School*Twelfth Night by William ShakespeareMay 3-5: 7:30 pm Thr-Sat Directed by David Tate Hastings. $8. Olathe South High School, 1640 E 151st St, (913) 780-7160, [email protected]
Paradise Playhouse Dinner TheatreWho’s in Bed with the Butler by Michael ParkerMay 25-Jun 16: 6 pm Fri-Sat; 12 pm Sun Directed by Larry Tesar. $30 - $32. Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre, 101 Spring St, (816) 630-3333, www.paradiseplayhouse.org A
Puppetry Arts InstituteBob Abdou Ventriloquism from Z to AMay 19: 2 pm, 11 am Sat “Mr. Puppet” returns to the Puppetry Arts Institute with a hilarious new show and a ventriloquism demonstration after each performance. Performances at 11 am and 2 pm. $5. Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E Winner Rd, (816) 833-9777, www.hazelle.org
Quality Hill PlayhouseLife Is a CabaretApr 20-May 20: 3 pm Sat-Sun; 1 pm Wed-Thr; 8 pm Tue-Sun From their 1966 break-out hit Cabaret to 1975’s Chicago (and the 1996 revival) to Curtains in 2006, Kander and Ebb have wowed audiences with their razzle dazzle. $29 adults; $26 seniors/students. Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W 10th St, (816) 421-1700, www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com
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Unicorn TheatreEveryday Rapture by Dick Scanlan and Sherie Renee ScottMay 16-Jun 3: 8 pm Fri-Sat; 3 pm Sun; 7:30 pm Tue-Thr A semi-autobiographical stage memoir by Sherie Rene Scott, this is the story of a woman’s psycho-sexual-spiritual journey that separates her mostly Mennonite past from her mostly Manhattan future. She travels from Topeka, Kan, to New York City with a disturbing detour through YouTube. Filled with familiar tunes, this musical follows Sherie’s road to Broadway semi-stardom. This is the first production in the nation since Sherie premiered the show on Broadway. Directed by Jerry Jay Cranford. $27.50 - $37.50. Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St, (816) 531-7529, www.unicorntheatre.org A
The White TheatreThe Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater ProjectApr 21-May 6: 7:30 pm Thr; 2 pm Sun Directed by Mark Swezey. The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre, 5801 W 115 St, (913) 327-8054, www.jcckc.org/cultural-arts/jcc-performing-arts-series-at-the-white-theatre/ (Adult Fare)
The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater ProjectApr 22-May 6: 7:30 pm Sat-Sun Directed by Mark Swezey. The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre, 5801 W 115 St, (913) 327-8054, www.jcckc.org/cultural-arts/jcc-performing-arts-series-at-the-white-theatre/ A
Visiting Mr. Green by Jeff Baron: May 31-Jun 10: 7:30 pm Sat, Thr Directed by Mark Swezey. The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre, 5801 W 115 St, (913) 327-8054, www.jcckc.org/cultural-arts/jcc-performing-arts-series-at-the-white-theatre/ A
William Inge Center for the Arts*Rooted: The Greensburg Odyssey by Marcia Cebulska and Kelley HuntMay 5: 7 pm Sat In 2007, a tornado destroyed Greensburg, Kan. In this concert reading, townspeople tell of survival and then Greensburg’s revival as a “green” community. This is a collaboration among playwright Marcia Cebulska, The Cornerstone Theater of Los Angeles, the William Inge Center for the Arts of Independence, Kan., Independence Community College, and the 5.4.7 Arts Center of Greensburg. Singer Kelley Hunt will perform original music. Proceeds help rebuild Greensburg’s Twilight Theater. Directed by Laurie Wollery. Donation. Greensburg United Methodist Church, 600 W. Lincoln, (800) 842-6063, www.ingecenter.org/
Coming in JuneThe Barn Players, Inc.*101 Dalmatians, Kids - Session # 1 by Mel Leven, Randy Rogel, Richard Gibbs, Brian Smith, Martin Lee Fuller, & Dan RootJun 19-21: 7:30 pm Tue-Thr
The Coterie TheatreOnce Upon a Mattress by Mary Rodgers, Marshal Barer, Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall BarerJun 19-Aug 5: 11 am Tue-Fri; 2 pm Sat-Sun; 7 pm Fri; 1:30 pm Wed-Fri
The KC Improv CompanyThe KC Improv Company’s Big Show May 5-Jun 30: 8 pm Sat
Paul Mesner Puppets*The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon ScieszkaJun 6-Jul 1: 2 pm Sat-Sun; 11 am Wed-Sat; 1:30 pm Wed-Fri
Puppetry Arts InstitutePiccadilly Productions The Three Billy Goats GruffJun 16: 2 pm, 11 am Sat
The Theatre in the ParkLegally Blonde by Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin, & Heather HachJun 22-Jul 1: 8:30 pm Thr-Sun
Sweeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim & Hugh Wheeler Jun 8-17: 8:30 pm Thr-Sun
IFCKC Presents...
IFCKC presents ‘1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die’
Somewhat of a meme, the “bucket list” has weaved its way into popular culture, so much so that two of Hollywood’s heaviest hitters, Nicholson and Freeman, starred in a movie with the phrase’s namesake a few years back.
If one believes that it is important to craft a list of noteworthy things to accomplish before the pallbearers hoist the brass, then certainly adding celluloid to the roll should be strongly considered. Given the vast amount of films that are present in the universe, how is one to narrow the choices, and thereby make efficient use of the precious seconds that ever fade into oblivion? It is a valid question and one that is answered by the book 1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.
The Independent Filmmakers Coalition of Kansas City has taken up the mantle of assisting those so inclined to view the cinema options mentioned in the book as part of its 1001, which asks the question “How well do you know the most influential films of all time?” The event will feature one film from the book every other month, which will be screened at the KC Metro Production Space Stageport located in the Crossroads District.
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12 KCSTAGE “Tallulah Bankhead” ~ Tristan Bernard
Seasons www.kcstage.com/organizations for full organization listings
American Heartland Theatre (www.ahtkc.com)• Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan: Sept 7 - Oct 21• Nuncrackers - The Nunsense Christmas Musical by Dan Goggin: Nov 2 - Dec 23• The Hound of the Baskervilles by Steven Canny and John Nicholson: Jan 11 - Feb 24• Life Could Be a Dream by Roger Bean: March 8 - April 21• Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage by Ken Davenport and Sarah Saltzberg: May 10 - June 23• The Bikinis - A New Beach Party Musical by Ray Roderick, James Hindman, and Joseph Baker: July 12 - Aug 25
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival (www.kcshakes.org)• Antony and Cleopatra and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in repertoire: June 19 - July 15
Lyceum Theatre (www.lyceumtheatre.org)• Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Jamboree by Dan Goggin: May 31 - June 9• The Music Man by Meredith Wilson: June 16 - 27• Camelot by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe: July 5 - 15• Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti: July 21 - 28• The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie: Aug 4 - 11• Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story by Alan Janes: Aug 22 - 31• To Kill A Mockingbird by Christopher Sergel: Sept 8 - 15• Sanders Family Christmas by Connie Rae: Nov 10 - 18
Kansas City Actors Theatre (www.kcactors.org)• The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie: Aug 4 - 26• The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard: Sept 1 - 16• Inspecting Carol by Daniel J. Sullivan (a co-production with the Unicorn): Nov 28 - Dec 23• Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire (a co-production with the Unicorn): Feb 27 - Mar 24
Kansas City Ballet (www.kcballet.org)• Fall Performances (includes “Mercury”, “End of Time”, and “Carmina Burana”): Oct 12 - 21• The Nutcracker by Peter Tchaikovsky: Dec 1 - 23• Winter Performances (includes “Concerto Grosso”, “Splendid Isolation III, and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”): Mar 15 - 24• Spring Performances (incl “Common People”, world premiere, and “Hey-Hay, Going to Kansas City”): May 3 - 12
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (www.kcrep.org)• Pippin by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson: Sept 14 - Oct 7• The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam: Oct 19 - Nov 18• A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens story by Barbara Field: Nov 16 - Dec 26• Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller: Jan 18 - Feb 10• Waiting for You on the Corner of (13th and Walnut) by Sojourn Theatre Company (Portland, OR) and The TEAM (New York, NY): Feb 15 - March 17• Carousel by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II: March 15 - April 7• American Buffalo by David Mamet: April 19 - May 19
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Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre (www.metkc.org)• Three Tall Women by Edward Albee: Sept 5 - 30• The Kentucky Cycle (Parts I and II) by Robert Schenkkan: Oct 25 - Dec 2• Housebreaking by Jakob Holder: Jan 12 - 29• Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson: Feb 20 - Mar 20• Pride’s Crossing by Tina Howe: April 11 - 28• Ragtime by Terrance McNally, Lyn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty: May 23 - June 9
Olathe Community Theatre Association (www.olathetheatre.org)• I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts: Aug 10 - 26• Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare: Oct 19 - Nov 5• Moonlight & Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson: Feb 1 - 17• Man of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion, and Mitch Leigh: April 5 - 21• Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley: June 7 - 23
Starlight Theatre (www.kcstarlight.com)• In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes: June 5 - 10• The Addams Family by Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, and Andrew Lippa: July 3 - 8• Memphis by David Bryan and Joe DiPietro: July 10 - 15• Peter Pan by Mark Charlap, Jule Styne, Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green: July 24 - 29• Aida by Elton John, Tim Rice, Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang: Aug 3 - 12• La Cage aux Folles by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman: Aug 28 - Sept 2
The Theatre in the Park (www.theatreinthepark.org)• Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim: June 8 - 17• Legally Blonde: The Musical by Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Benjamin: June 22 - July 1• Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and Terry Gilkyson and Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Gruns, Tom Adair, Ted Sears, Sammy Fain, Jack Lawrence, Bryan Louselle, and Marcy Heisler: July 6 - 15• Urinetown by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis: July 20 - 29• You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Clark Gesner: Aug 3 - 12
If you are with an organization that would like to announce their season listing in KC Stage, just send the information (show titles, authors, and dates) to [email protected].
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14 KCSTAGE “If there is a gun hanging on the wall in the first act, it must fire in the last.” ~ Anton Chekhov
She graduated with her MFA in 2003 and began performing regularly in Kansas City.
Where’s Katie Been Acting?Immediately after graduation, Cynthia Levin offered her the female role in Lobby Hero which got her into the actor’s union straight out of school. Then Katie moved to New York. She stayed for two years. In New York City, she would regularly spend 15-16 hours every day working temp jobs and going on auditions. She got, as she says, “a few nibbles”, but “decided I wanted to be a working actor instead of a struggling one.” She returned to KC because, “I knew I could work here. Not only work but make an active contribution to the theater community. I perceive a real sense of community. It’s a very loving generous community. This city is a hotbed of awesome. The talent here is really astonishing.” Katie has been highly in demand as an actress in Kansas City since she moved back. At Metropoitan Ensemble Theater she’s been a regular, appearing (again) as Hedda Gabler, as Kitty in The Time of Your Life, as Anna in Mappa Mundi, and as Mrs. Walker in Tommy. At the Unicorn, she’s been in Distracted and Hungry. And at The Living Room, where she’s one of the founding artists, she’s appeared in Oil Boiler, Carousel, Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, and A Bucket of Blood. She’s worked at Martin Tanner Productions, the Coterie Theatre, Actor’s Theater of Kansas City, and will work at The Rep when Carousel moves there next spring. “I take everything where I think I can learn something. If I could live being a student for the rest of my life ,I would. And not just a student of theater, a student of life. It’s been kind of a joke. People ask me, ‘Can’t you say no?’; ‘When do you sleep?’ I can sleep when I’m dead.”
Where’s Katie Been Doing Burlesque?Another performance career unexpectedly presented itself to Katie and so for the past few years, she’s been a popular burlesque performer in Kansas City. “Years ago, Madame McKay (Marisa McKay Smith), who was an undergraduate at UMKC when I was a grad student there, asked me to join this new burlesque troupe she was forming at Cheryl Kimmi’s request for
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the Fringe Festival. And I couldn’t do it; I was booked. She wanted to form a company that was made up of local professional actors, singers, and dancers. I joined the company (Burlesque Downtown Underground) for their Christmas show. That’s where I met Caroline Oates.” Caroline Oates is a Kansas City singer, dancer, and actress who turned out to be a kindred soul. She joined up with Katie to form their burlesque company, Bee’s Knees Burlesque. Bee’s Knees features the duo in a variety of guises, most notably Bumble and Buzz - a non-verbal duo, child-like girls dressed in black pants, white shirts, and bowlers. They specialize in slapstick comedy. Silent comedy is often been part of her burlesque performing, such as when she and Damian Blake, a local comic actor who does a mean Charlie Chaplin impersonation, did a completely silent 10 minute bit to an enthralled audience as part of the revue Bali Hai’ Jinks. Bali Hai’ Jinks was an effort that brought together a wide range of local actors, singers, dancers, and burlesque performers. Katie remembers, “We decided we wanted to do a huge large scale burlesque production in town because nobody does that. Burlesque with a plot.” The show featured Katie and Caroline and a talented group of performers including Victor Vector, Ivanna Rockefeller, Becca Scott, Grant Fletcher-Prewitt, and the aforementioned Damian Blake and his partner and spouse Annie Cherry. This show marked the first performance where Katie, Annie, and Caroline performed together as a trio, singing “Didn’t Leave Nobody but the Baby” as sirens on the rocks. Katie, Annie and Caroline, plus Damian have continued to work together whenever they can. “Literally our brains have been in a mind meld since that time. Whenever they come calling, I say yes.” The most recent show the four did together was The New Century Follies, a large scale burlesque production utilizing the Folly Theater space, a century old classic former burlesque house. The three woman lit up the room with their version of “You Gotta Have a Gimmick” from the musical Gypsy.
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Film Clipsby Larry Levenson
Josh Brady is looking for three adults: two males (one 25-40 and one in mid-to-late 50’s) for an independent film which is being sent to The Sundance Film Festival. One is for a main role of an awkwardly comedic and dramatic character. The bit part requires heavy dramatic acting. There is also the need for one female (30-50) for a main role. This character is dramatically sarcastic and snide. The movie shoots this summer with the exact schedule to be announced. Contact Josh Brady at (913) 271-8905 or at [email protected].
A video project for the Bank of Labor was shot in KC using local union actors. Wide Awake Films was the production company. Scenes were shot on green screen at StagePort and on-location.
KCPT crew and PBS producers were at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts preparing to shoot Homecoming: The Kansas City Symphony Presents Joyce DiDonato.
Worth Harley-Davidson was looking for a group of dynamic women to join the Worth Harley team. They would be hosting promotional events as well as possible print and television opportunities.
Talent Holly Starr worked with Evolution Audio and Fasone & Partners on radio ads for Worth Harley-Davidson.
Kansas City’s Wide Awake Films will have two videographers aboard Union Pacific Railroad’s historic locomotive No. 844 to document a nostalgic journey. Contracted by the Blue Gray Alliance as the event’s official and exclusive film crew, Wide Awake Films will capture Civil War “troops” traveling from Cheyenne, Wyo. through KC to a battle reenactment in Tennessee.
Dave Navarro, Jr. is looking for a cinematographer to shoot and edit a “Behind the Scenes” documentary for a short movie. Approximate shooting schedule is first two weeks of May, and will be shot in KC.
Television station KCWE held auditions for on-air promotional talent.
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