July 31, 2012

12th Night,or What You Will

She&Her Productions*

She&Her Productions
Twelfth Night, or What You Will by William
Shakespeare: Aug 10-26: 8 pm Fri-Sat, Mon; 2 pm
Sun
August 10… She&Her Productions opens their 2012-13
Season in style with Shakespeare's Twelfth Night,
or What you Will in the newly renovated Just Off
Broadway Theatre. This, the most musical of The
Bard's plays,comes with original music, newly
composed by the play's director, Jeremy Riggs and
promises to be an interesting take on one of the
most beloved and preformed of Shakespeare's great
comedy plays.

Twelfth Night is arguably the most human of all of
the comedies written by Shakespeare.. It contains
something that is so real to the human experience
that it is impossible to walk away without
recognizing some of ourselves in the characters.
It seems to catch the elements of loss, love and
pain that make humanity the feeling creatures that
we are. The director, Jeremy Riggs, uses this
information in his approach to the play, causing a
somewhat darker feel. Under his direction he is
attempting to find the real sense of the emotion
as the play moves through its assigned scenes.
According to Riggs, by putting the focus on the
reality of the situation in which the characters
find themselves, an honesty arises that makes one
recognize and empathize with the characters in the
play.

Although a somewhat darker approach is taken,
there are still plenty of laughs in the show.
From the preening, self-loving Malvolio and the
loud, over-lubricated Sir Toby, to the fun loving
and witty Feste and the boisterous, dim-witted Sir
Andrew all weaving themselves in and out of the
story, building a web of deceit and revenge that
ends with hilarity and madness.

Riggs, in addition to directing, also lends his
expertise as a stunt and fight director to the
action of the play. Several daring duels, very
much in the spirit of Robin Hood and The Princess
Bride have been staged. The combatants, Fight
Captained by Garrett Lawson, who also plays Sir
Andrew Aguecheek, swing rapiers and fists as the
plays fights progress the narrative.

Twelfth Night, or What You Will opens August 10th
and runs weekends through August 26th. All Show
at 8:00 PM except Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM.
All performances will be at the Just Off Broadway
Theatre, located at 31st Street and Broadway in
Kansas City, MO.

Directed by Jeremy Riggs.
$10- $18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central
Street, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com (Suitable for
Everyone)

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July 30, 2012

Martin Tanner Tuesdays auditions

Martin Tanner Productions*
(Professional)

Martin Tanner Tuesdays auditions: Aug 5: 4 pm Sun
Roles to be filled include:
The Bones of Butterflies
Nicholas: mid-30s male Caucasian
Painting Churches
Margaret Church: mid-30s female, Caucasian
The Weir
Valerie:female, mid 30s, good Irish accent a must
Me, Myself and I
OTTO and otto; twins, 28, male Caucasian
Mother: 60, female Caucasian
Father: 60, male Caucasian
Maureen: female, 25
Doctor: 60, male
Dangerous to Dance With
Men: 20s to 50s, 1 female, 20s
Some roles may be cast, date TBD

The Kansas City Irish Center, 30 W. Pershing Road Suite 700, (816) 308-7974, www.martintanner.com
Email herman@martintanner.com for an audition slot.

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Happy Days - A New Musical Second Weekend

River City Community Players announces the second weekend of Happy Days - A New Musical.

Call 913-651-0027 to make your reservations NOW for this weeks perfomances of Happy Days - A New Musical with Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, Book by Garry Marshall.

Directed by Nino Casisi.

Music directed by Deana Wagoner.

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.

Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match.

Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame.

Happy Days, A New Musical brings back the good ol' days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun.

This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long!

Performances are Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4 at 8 p.m., plus a 2 p.m. matinee, Sunday, August 5.

Additional performances are scheduled for August 10 and 11 at 8 p.m.

Featuring Chris Foglio, Kyle Hyde, Rachel Szmed, Kevin Albee, Danielle Sachse, Brett Larimore, David Varner, Spencer Williams, Breanna Danielle Swatzell, Jef Peckham, Traci Kohl, Joe Ruiter, Branson Bliss, Raphael Tate, Marshall Hopkins, Vaughn Racine, Kimberly Wood, Sadie Vetter, Kylie Visocsky, Kayla Rydalch, Thad Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, Carissa Bruner, Danielle Edwards, Isabelle Krasnesky, Tracy McClung, Sue Peckham, Gabrielle Smith, Dianne Brown, Carol Leonard, Jake Burns, Ron Mundt, Scott Gibson, Jason Cole, Michael Clark, and Wes Brown.

Ticket prices are: adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.

The Leavenworth Performing Arts Center is located at 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027 or visit us at www.rccplv.com

(Suitable for Everyone)

You can also make resrvations online at http://fla.vor.us/1131946-Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-tickets/Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-Leavenworth-Leavenworth-Kansas-Performing-Arts-Center-July-27-2012.html

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July 28, 2012

Titanic Leaves Kansas City Soon – See Titanic Before it Ends!

Don't miss your chance at seeing Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Union Station Kansas City! The powerful exhibit features more than 250 artifacts from Titanic along with compelling stories of the passengers on board. Union Station has seen more than 96,000 guests since the exhibit opened on March 3 and continues to experience strong attendance during its final weeks in Kansas City. Bring your family, friends, community groups or colleagues to Union Station to experience the 100th anniversary year of the Titanic before the exhibit closes on September 3. Tickets are available individually or for groups of any size. Call 816-460-2020 or visit titanic.unionstation.org to order your tickets today. Groups between 15-30 people can buy tickets at the group rate online.
Titanic is open every day until it leaves in early September: Mondays-Thursdays: 9:30 am – 5 pm; Fridays-Saturdays: 9:30 am – 7 pm; Sundays: 11 am to 6 pm. The last ticket is sold one hour before closing time so that guests have plenty of time to see the exhibit before it closes for the day.
TICKET PRICES
Union Station Member Ticket: $10
Regular Adult Ticket: $19.12
Child (3-12)/ Senior (60+): $16.12
Group Discounts Available for 15 or more: $13.50/person


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David Gaines Workshop THIS Tuesday!

Movement for Theater
3 hour workshop
Tuesday, July 31st
7:00 - 10:00 PM

$40 - limited to 20 participants
at The Just Off Broadway Theater
3051 Central, KCMO
www.justoffbroadway.org

Reserve by calling Byrd Productions at: 816-305-8188

http://www.facebook.com/events/318907984859517/#!/events/339278119489770/

For more Info about David Gaines:
www.davidgainesperformance.com

For more info about Byrd Productions:
www.byrdproductions.org

David Gaines is a specialist in the field of stage movement and actor training through movement.
His workshops encompass not only basic concepts
of coordination, timing, rhythm, and grace, but also spatial awareness, mime technique, dramatic presence, and the fundamentals of mask work.

Trained as a student at the famous Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris, he later was invited to teach there as professor of movement, mask-work, and improvisation.

In addition, he was a director and performer for ten years with THE MOVING PICTURE MIME SHOW, in London, England - a company which was invited to every major theatre festival in the world, from Hong-Kong to Edinburgh, and from New York to Vancouver.

David Gaines is currently performing 7(X1) Samurai at the KC Fringe Festival.


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July 27, 2012

JAZZ TAP JAMS ARE BACK! With Billie Mahoney THIS THURSDAY! at the Uptown Arts Bar!

JAZZ TAP JAMS ARE BACK
In coordination with City in Motion School of Dance
Billie Mahoney invites you to join in the fun.

Dancers - Bring your tap shoes!
Musicians - Bring your instruments!
Bring your Friends!

Interact with live musicians
Do the Shim Sham
Trade fours, (or eights or sixteens or whatever!)
Jam With: Mike Ning and Victor Perelmuter,
And some of KC's leading tap dancers.

Thursday, August 2nd
7:00 - 10:00 pm
At The Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway, Kansas City Mo. 64111
www.uptownartsbar.com
$5 cover
Full bar with light Hor's D'oeuvres menu available. Free Popcorn.
Dancers must be 18 yrs or older


For more info on Billie Mahoney go to: bmahoneyontap

For more info on City in Motion go to: www.cityinmotion.org

http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-in-Motion-Dance-Theater-Inc/151759742748#!/events/159033434232340/





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David Gaines Workshop THIS Tuesday!

David Gaines Workshop

3 hour workshop

$40 - limited to 20 participants

Reserve by calling Beth Byrd-Lonski
at: 816-305-8188

http://www.facebook.com/events/31890
7984859517/#!/events/339278119489770/


David Gaines (the performer and creator of "7 (X1)Samurai" at the KC Fringe Festival) is a specialist in the field of stage movement and actor training
through movement. His workshops encompass not only basic concepts of
coordination, timing, rhythm, and grace, but also spatial awareness, mime
technique, dramatic presence, and the fundamentals of mask work.

Trained as a student at the famous Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris, he later was
invited to teach there as professor of movement, mask-work, and
improvisation.

In addition, he was a director and performer for ten years with THE
MOVING PICTURE MIME SHOW, in London, England - a company which
was invited to every major theatre festival in the world, from Hong-Kong to
Edinburgh, and from New York to Vancouver.


The goals of every workshop are:

* To develop articulation, clarity, and responsiveness; the ability to behave
naturally while making imaginative choices on stage.

* To convey the concept of "allowing" rather than "forcing" actions to
take place and to show how this concept applies to acting and improvisation.

* To teach actors to make conscious use of the space around them to
inform
and motivate their actions.

Fundamentals of Movement
Neutral Mask
Animal Movement
Larval Mask
Interaction in Improvisation
Commedia Dell' Arte
Pantomime Blanche
Techniques of Clowning

Mr. Gaines offers an overview of the fundamental concepts of the Lecoq
pedagogy and an introduction to the process and technique of performing
with masks. Physical exercises are followed by work on presence, space, and
improvisation. The improvisations address the concepts of dramatic
presence, use of space, neutral acting, clarity, focus, and attention to the
"seed" event.

Students from all over the world travel to Paris to study at the Ecole Lecoq,
whose former students include Ariane Mnouchkine (Theatre du Soleil),
Steven Berkoff, Geoffrey Rush, Yasmina Reza, and the core members of
Theatre de la Jeune Lune. Now your students can benefit from the same
training. If you would like to find out why the Lecoq approach is considered
the best movement training an actor can get, you are invited to take
advantage of Mr. Gaines' current availability.

For more onfo on David Gaines:
www.davidgainesperformance.com

For more info on Byrd Productions:
www.byrdproductions.org

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The French Cabaret~A Vaudevillian Experience

Byrd Productions in collaboration with the band Belleville presents:

The French Cabaret
A Vaudevillian Experience

a wistful performance of music, mirth, comedy and more,with cocktails!
with
Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artists:
Chris Johnson - Concertina
and
Annie Cherry and Artemus Vulgaris- Vaudeville Comedy

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, magic and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.

Friday, August 17
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway

Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 - 8:30ish
Only $10 cover
Seating is limited!

www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611

To contact Annie & Arty:
http://www.facebook.com/AnnieAndArtemus?ref=ts

For more info go to
www.byrdproductions.org

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July 25, 2012

Starlight Theatre presents AIDA at the Kauffman Center

Kansas City, MO: Starlight Theatre will present Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA, winner of four Tony® Awards including Best Musical Score and Best Book, August 3-12 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway.

AIDA tells an epic story of forbidden love between an enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, and an Egyptian soldier, Radames. Elton John's instantly recognizable melodies and lyrics by the award-winning Tim Rice (Evita, Beauty and the Beast, Jesus Christ Superstar) bring exhilarating energy to the plot based on Verdi's opera of the same name. Sir John and Sir Rice also collaborated to create the Disney and Broadway smash hit, The Lion King.

"Starlight is honored to be a part of the Kauffman Center's inaugural year and to provide an opportunity for our subscribers to experience this magnificent performing arts venue," said Denton Yockey, president and executive producer of Starlight Theatre. "AIDA is the only Broadway series show Starlight is producing this summer and it seemed an appropriate fit for the Kauffman. This is actually our third production at the Kauffman Center this year, however, the first two productions were part of our Starlight Children's Theatre series which is an ongoing partnership we established with the Kauffman Center.

"We have put together an extraordinary cast for AIDA under the direction of Mark Madama. I think this production will be very memorable," Denton said. The cast is a mix of Broadway, regional and local actors. Zakiya Young, who appeared on Broadway in Stick Fly and Little Mermaid, will play AIDA, and Paul Nolan, who is coming to Kansas City straight from his role on Broadway as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, will play Radames.

In addition to Best Original Score, AIDA won the Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical (Heather Headley), Best Scenic Design (Bob Crowley, also nominated for Costume Design), and Best Lighting Design (Natasha Katz). The production also won a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. The music is eclectic with a mix of Elton John's pop style, African, Indian and Middle Eastern influences. Audiences will also hear a modern reggae number and a little Motown mixed in.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
The talented cast includes Zakiya Young (Aida), Paul Nolan (Radames), Chelsea Packard (Amneris), Justin Keyes (Mereb), John Antony (Zoser), Kip Niven (Pharaoh), and Stacey Robinson (Amonasro). Ensemble cast includes Meredith Akins, Kelly Buck, Bianca Burgess, Stephanie Cain, Amanda Galang, Alison Jantzie, Jolina Javier, Eric Sean Fogel (dance captain), Julius Chase, Richard Riaz Yoder, Leeds Hill, Antuan Raimone, Kevin Santos, and Maurice Sims. The Teen Ensemble members are Madison Calhoun, Joy Donnelly, Emmy Hadley, Madelaine Heigele, Jacob Bogart, Grayson Yockey and Dashawn Young.

The creative team for AIDA includes Mark Madama (director), Michele Lynch (choreographer), Anthony Edwards (musical director), Charlie Morrison (lighting designer), and Braxton Cornelius (sound designer).

TICKET AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Single Tickets for AIDA are $25 to $95 and are available online at www.kcstarlight.com, by calling 816.363.STAR (7827) or at the Starlight Box Office at 4600 Starlight Road in Swope Park, during regular Starlight Box Office hours. On the day of performances, the Starlight Box Office will be on-sight at the Kauffman Center two hours prior to curtain time to sell tickets to that performance. Discount prices for groups of 15 or more are available. For information about group pricing, contact group sales manager Stacey Million at 816.997.1137 or stacey.million@kcstarlight.com.

All evening performances begin at 8 p.m.; additional 2 p.m. performances take place Saturdays and Sundays. The presenting sponsor for AIDA is US Bank. All performances of AIDA are at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1600 Broadway. Parking is available in the venue garage for $7 cash; valet parking $17. Patrons may also park for free on the street in the Crossroads Arts District. As parking in the Arts District is limited, patrons are encouraged to arrive and park early.

NOTABLE DATES
August 12: 2 p.m. performance will be interpreted for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons may purchase tickets by calling the Kansas Relay Center at (800) 766-3777 or Relay Missouri at (800) 735-2966.

STARLIGHT THEATRE
Presenting Broadway entertainment since 1951, the non-profit Starlight Theatre Association is Kansas City's Starlight Theatre, located in Swope Park, is Kansas City's oldest and largest performing arts organization. The Association operates, programs and maintains the largest stage in the United States, as well as the 16-acre Starlight Theatre complex. While assuming all annual operating costs for the complex, the Association also raises funds for capital improvements and a variety of programs, including national Broadway musical performances, concerts, community outreach and education. Since 2000, the Association has contributed more than $25 million of privately funded improvements to the Kansas City, Mo.-owned Starlight Theatre.
In 20111, Starlight Theatre was selected as the "Favorite Performing Arts Venue" (fifth consecutive year) and the "Favorite Concert/Live Music Venue" (second consecutive year) in the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association's Visitors' Choice Awards program. Starlight also received a Gold Award for "Best Performing Arts Venue" and Silver Award for "Best Theater" in Ingram's 2010 and 2011 Best of Business Kansas City Awards, as well as the award for "Best Live Theater Venue" in the KC Magazine City's Best 2010 and 2011 competitions.

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MASTER CLASS by Terrence McNally

Spinning Tree Theatre


Master Class by Terrence McNally: Oct 11-28: 8 pm Thr-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play with music, MASTER CLASS.

The original diva.
The greatest dramatic soprano of her generation.
After headlining every major opera house, Maria Callas accepts an invitation from The Juilliard School to conduct a series of master classes for a select group of young professionals. Drop-dead funny and larger-than-life, Callas takes the stage to instruct, reminisce and inspire.
Directed by Michael Grayman. Featuring Cynthia Hyer, Sylvia Stoner, Vigthor Zophoniasson, and Tony Bernal.
$22-29. Off Center Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd, (816) 842-9999, www.spinningtreetheatre.com (Adult Fare)

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MASTER CLASS - seeking role of Sophie De Palma (non-AEA)

Spinning Tree Theatre is seeking submissions for role of Sophie De Palma in fall production of Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play with music, MASTER CLASS.

Seeking non-AEA legit soprano. Must be an excellent actor. Sophie sings "Ah! non credea mirarti," Amina's sleepwalking aria from Bellini's "La Sonnambula."

Send current resume & picture to casting@spinningtreetheatre.com. Some applicants will be asked to audition.

Performances October 11-28 (Thurs-Sun) at Crown Center Off Center Theatre. Rehearses evenings beginning September 27.


About MASTER CLASS
The original diva.
The greatest dramatic soprano of her generation.
After headlining every major opera house,
Maria Callas accepts an invitation from The Juilliard School
to conduct a series of master classes for a select group of young professionals.
Drop-dead funny and larger-than-life, Callas takes the stage to instruct, reminisce and inspire.

www.spinningtreetheatre.com


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July 24, 2012

Paul F. Tompkins headlines KC Improv Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/26/2012
For more information, including interviews
with featured performers, contact Tim Marks
at festival@kcimprov.com or 913-486-6861

TV & FILM STARS PAUL F. TOMPKINS AND COLIN HANKS
HEADLINE KC IMPROV FESTIVAL

When you think of KC, you think jazz, BBQ, beer and—if
you're a comedy fan—one of the longest running, most
respected improv comedy festivals in the country.

This September 7-15 at Crown Center's Off Center Theatre,
Paul F. Tompkins (Mr. Show, Best Week Ever, There Will Be
Blood) and Colin Hanks (Dexter, Orange County, Band Of
Brothers) help kick off the 12th Kansas City Improv Festival:
two weekends of performances, parties and classes featuring
the funniest acts from Kansas City and far beyond.

At KCiF 2012, everything—every character, scene and song—
is created on the spot based on the suggestions you give to
the performers. Along with Tompkins and Hanks, festival
headliners include top-rated LA podcasters, SuperEgo;
improv festival favorites BASSPROV (Chicago) and Twinprov
(Oklahoma); and Don Tremendous, a trio of alumni from
Chicago's Second City Mainstage.

A record number of troupes applied to perform at this year's
fest. Shows will feature performers from Boston, DC, Austin
and half a dozen of KC's best groups. The out-of-town
experts will share improv secrets at our workshops available
to the public.

And for the first time, we're happy to announce 15 percent of
all proceeds benefit Gilda's Club, which provides a free
support community for adults and children diagnosed with
cancer, along with their families and caring friends. Named
for Gilda Radner—an improviser best known as one of
Saturday Night Live's original "Not Ready for Prime Time
Players"—it's a cause close to all of our hearts.

KCIF is presented by local favorites, the KC Improv Company.
Tickets will on sale in August. Until then, visit
kcimprovfestival.com for breaking news about shows and
classes taught by guest artists.

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The KC Improv Company puts on shows and classes at the
Kick Comedy Theater in Westport every week, and has
performed at comedy festivals in New York, Chicago, and
around the country. Their actor-comedians also perform the
Kick Comedy show monthly at the world-famous Improv
Comedy Club in Zona Rosa, and at dozens of private events
every year.
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July 23, 2012

Happy Days - A New Musical Opening Weekend

River City Community Players announces the opening weekend of Happy Days - A New Musical.

Call 913-651-0027 to make your reservations for this weeks perfomances of Happy Days - A New Musical with Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, Book by Garry Marshall.

Directed by Nino Casisi.

Music directed by Deana Wagoner.

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.

Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match.

Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame.

Happy Days, A New Musical brings back the good ol' days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun.

This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long!

Performances are Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 at 8 p.m.

Additional performances are scheduled for August 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and an August 5 matinee at 2 p.m.

Featuring Chris Foglio, Kyle Hyde, Rachel Szmed, Kevin Albee, Danielle Sachse, Brett Larimore, David Varner, Spencer Williams, Breanna Danielle Swatzell, Jef Peckham, Traci Kohl, Joe Ruiter, Branson Bliss, Raphael Tate, Marshall Hopkins, Vaughn Racine, Kimberly Wood, Sadie Vetter, Kylie Visocsky, Kayla Rydalch, Thad Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, Carissa Bruner, Danielle Edwards, Isabelle Krasnesky, Tracy McClung, Sue Peckham, Gabrielle Smith, Dianne Brown, Carol Leonard, Jake Burns, Ron Mundt, Scott Gibson, Jason Cole, Michael Clark, and Wes Brown.

Ticket prices are: adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 682-7557, www.rccplv.com
(Suitable for Everyone)

You can also make resrvations online at http://fla.vor.us/1131946-Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-tickets/Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-Leavenworth-Leavenworth-Kansas-Performing-Arts-Center-July-27-2012.html

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Happy Days - A New Musical Opening Weekend

River City Community Players announces the opening weekend of Happy Days - A New Musical.

Call 913-651-0027 to make your reservations for this weeks perfomances of Happy Days - A New Musical with Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, Book by Garry Marshall.

Directed by Nino Casisi.

Music directed by Deana Wagoner.

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.

Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match.

Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame.

Happy Days, A New Musical brings back the good ol' days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun.

This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long!

Performances are Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 at 8 p.m.

Additional performances are scheduled for August 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and an August 5 matinee at 2 p.m.

Featuring Chris Foglio, Kyle Hyde, Rachel Szmed, Kevin Albee, Danielle Sachse, Brett Larimore, David Varner, Spencer Williams, Breanna Danielle Swatzell, Jef Peckham, Traci Kohl, Joe Ruiter, Branson Bliss, Raphael Tate, Marhsall Hopkins, Vaughn Racine, Kimberly Wood, Sadie Vetter, Kylie Visocsky, Kayla Rydalch, Thad Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, Carissa Bruner, Danielle Edwards, Isabelle Krasnesky, Tracy McClung, Sue Peckham, Gabrielle Smith, Dianne Brown, Carol Leonard, Jake Burns, Ron Mundt, Scott Gibson, Jason Cole, Michael Clark, and Wes Brown.

Ticket prices are: adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 682-7557, www.rccplv.com
(Suitable for Everyone)

You can also make resrvations online at http://fla.vor.us/1131946-Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-tickets/Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-Leavenworth-Leavenworth-Kansas-Performing-Arts-Center-July-27-2012.html

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Happy Day - A New Musical Opening Weekend

River City Community Players announces the opening weekend of Happy Days - A New Musical.

Call 913-651-0027 to make your reservations for this weeks perfomances of Happy Days - A New Musical with Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, Book by Garry Marshall.

Directed by Nino Casisi.

Music directed by Deana Wagoner.

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.

Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match.

Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame.

Happy Days, A New Musical brings back the good ol' days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun.

This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long!

Performances are Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 at 8 p.m.

Additional performances are scheduled for August 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and an August 5 matinee at 2 p.m.

Featuring Chris Foglio, Kyle Hyde, Rachel Szmed, Kevin Albee, Danielle Sachse, Brett larimore, David Varner, Spencer Williams, Breanna Danielle Swatzell, Jef Peckham, Traci Kohl, Joe Ruiter, Branson Bliss, Raphael Tate, Marhsall Hopkins, Joe Ruitter, Vaughn Racine, Kimberly Wood, Sadie Vetter, Kylie Visocsky, Kayla Rydalch, Thad Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, Carissa Bruner, Danielle Edwards, Marshall Hopkins, Isabelle Krasnesky, Tracy McClung, Sue Peckham, Gabrielle Smith, Dianne Brown, Carol Leonard, Jake Burns, Ron Ernst, Ron Mundt, Scott Gibson, Jason Cole, Doug Bryan, and Wes Brown.

Tickets are adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

(Suitable for Everyone)

You can also make resrvations online at http://fla.vor.us/1131946-Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-tickets/Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-Leavenworth-Leavenworth-Kansas-Performing-Arts-Center-July-27-2012.html

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Reservation Line Open

River City Community Players announces the opening weekend of Happy Days - A New Musical.

Call 913-651-0027 to make your reservations for this weeks perfomances of Happy Days - A New Musical with Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, Book by Garry Marshall.

Directed by Nino Casisi.

Music directed by Deana Wagoner.

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.

Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match.

Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame.

Happy Days, A New Musical brings back the good ol' days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun.

This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long!

Performances are Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 at 8 p.m.

Additional performances are scheduled for August 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and an August 5 matinee at 2 p.m.

Featuring Chris Foglio, Kyle Hyde, Rachel Szmed, Kevin Albee, Danielle Sachse, Brett larimore, David Varner, Spencer Williams, Breanna Danielle Swatzell, Jef Peckham, Traci Kohl, Joe Ruiter, Branson Bliss, Raphael Tate, Marhsall Hopkins, Joe Ruitter, Vaughn Racine, Kimberly Wood, Sadie Vetter, Kylie Visocsky, Kayla Rydalch, Thad Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, Carissa Bruner, Danielle Edwards, Marshall Hopkins, Isabelle Krasnesky, Tracy McClung, Sue Peckham, Gabrielle Smith, Dianne Brown, Carol Leonard, Jake Burns, Ron Ernst, Ron Mundt, Scott Gibson, Jason Cole, Doug Bryan, and Wes Brown.

Tickets are adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

(Suitable for Everyone)

You can also make resrvations online at http://fla.vor.us/1131946-Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-tickets/Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-Leavenworth-Leavenworth-Kansas-Performing-Arts-Center-July-27-2012.html

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July 22, 2012

Reservation Line Open

River City Community Players announce the opening of its Reservation Line for Happy Days - A New Musical.

Call 913-651-0027 to make your reservations for this weeks perfomances of Happy Days - A New Musical with Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, Book by Garry Marshall.

Directed by Nino Casisi.

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match.

Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame.

Happy Days, A New Musical brings back the good ol' days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun.

This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long!

Featuring Chris Foglio, Kyle Hyde, Rachel Szmed, Kevin Albee, Danielle Sachse, Brett larimore, David Varner, Spencer Williams, Breanna Danielle Swatzell, Jef Peckham, Traci Kohl, Joe Ruiter, Branson Bliss, Raphael Tate, Marhsall Hopkins, Joe Ruitter, Vaughn Racine, Kimberly Wood, Sadie Vetter, Kylie Visocsky, Kayla Rydalch, Thad Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, Carissa Bruner, Danielle Edwards, Marshall Hopkins, Isabelle Krasnesky, Tracy McClung, Sue Peckham, Gabrielle Smith, Dianne Brown, Carol Leonard, Jake Burns, Ron Ernst, Ron Mundt, Scott Gibson, Jason Cole, Doug Bryan, and Wes Brown.

Tickets are adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (Suitable for Everyone)

You can also make resrvations online at http://fla.vor.us/1131946-Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-tickets/Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-Leavenworth-Leavenworth-Kansas-Performing-Arts-Center-July-27-2012.html

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Call for Directors 2013

The River City Community Players (RCCP) is now accepting applications from directors for the 2013 show season. Following are the shows slated for our 37th production year:

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Auditions: Jan. 2, 3 & 4
Performances: Feb. 22 & 23 – Mar. 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9

"The Night I Died at the Palace Theater" by Pat Cook
Auditions: Mar. 11 & 12
Performances: Apr. 19, 20, 26, 27, & 28 – May 3 & 4

Youth Production - ages 14 - 20
Auditions: Apr. 29
Performances: June 1 & 2

"The Drowsey Chaperone" Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Auditions: Jun. 3, 4, & 5
Performances: Jul. 26 & 27 – Aug. 2, 3, 4, 9, & 10

Junior Youth Production – ages 8 – 13
Auditions: Aug. 5 & 6
Performances: Sep. 20, 21, & 22

"All My Sons" by Arthur Miller
Auditions: Sep. 16 & 17
Performances: Oct. 25 & 26 – Nov. 1, 2, 3, 8, & 9

"The Spirit of Christmas" by Verneil Searles
Sign-up: Nov. 23
Performances: Dec. 6, 7, & 8

*Stipends for the 2012 Patron season are as follows:

Director: $500.00
Musical Director: $300.00($450.00 if serving as accompanist)
Accompanist: $150.00
The stipend schedule for the "Spirit of Christmas" and the "Youth
Production" and "Junior Youth Production" are as follows:
Director: $150.00
Accompanist: $50.00 if needed

To apply, please forward a letter of interest stating which show (s) you would be interested in directing, including a resume and four theatrical references to:

RCCP/LPAC
500 Delaware Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048

Email submissions may be forwarded to:
carolrccp@hotmail.com

All applications and supporting documents must be received by FRIDAY – September 7, 2012.

Interviews with presentations will be conducted prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on October 15, 2012. Applicants will be notified of the selected directors no later than Friday October 19, 2012.

PLEASE NOTE: Rights to all of the shows have not been acquired. The schedule could change.

And we'll see you,
"Down at the theater!"

Carol Varner
President
River City Community Players


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July 20, 2012

KC Stage is Free During the Fringe

From now until August 4, current (and future) audition, performance, and event information listed on the KC Stage website (www.kcstage.com) - usually only accessible to paying subscribers of our print magazine - is available for anyone to view. Get your taste of KC Stage, and if you subscribe during this time, you'll get some KC Stage swag!

Just a reminder, too, that our reviewer contest starts tonight as well. If you're going to a Fringe show, don't forget to go to fringe.kcstage.com (or m.kcstage.com using your smart phone) to see show listings, reviews of performances, the top-rated Fringe shows, and the chance to rate and review productions yourself.

Anyone can rate and/or review any of the shows listed on our website at any time (if you're not a subscriber, free registration is required). Every Fringe review you post on fringe.kcstage.com gets you entered into a drawing for fabulous prizes, including KC Stage swag, tickets to other performing arts productions in the Kansas City area, and even the potential to receive free entry to next year's Fringe Festival. A full listing of organizations giving out prizes is available at kcstage.com.

See the 8th annual KC Fringe Festival and let your voice be heard. Any questions, comments, or issues, feel free to contact us either by calling and leaving a voice mail at (816) 23-STAGE or by e-mailing contest@kcstage.com.

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The French Cabaret~A Vaudevillian Experience

Byrd Productions in collaboration with the band Belleville presents:

The French Cabaret
A Vaudevillian Experience

a wistful performance of music, mirth, comedy and more,with cocktails!
with
Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artists:
Chris Johnson - Concertina
and
Annie Cherry and Artemus Vulgaris- Vaudeville Comedy

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, magic and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.

Friday, August 17
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway

Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 - 8:30ish
Only $10 cover
Seating is limited!

www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611

To contact Annie & Arty:
http://www.facebook.com/AnnieAndArtemus?ref=ts

For more info go to
www.byrdproductions.org

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The FLOCK FLIES AGAIN! Starting TONIGHT!

The FLOCK FLIES AGAIN!
at the KC Fringe Festival
Friday, July 20 - 10:30
Sunday, July 22 - 3:00
Monday, July 23 - 9:30
Wednesday, July 25 - 6:00
Thursday, July 26 - 7:30
Saturday, July 28 - 7:30
@
The Phosphor Studio
1730 Broadway
KCMO 64108

THE FLOCK Does Snow White..."Why Not? Everyone Else
Is?

Come see our troubled troupe of troubadours in more
mayhem and mischief than ever before. View their mishaps
and triumphs as they mount Snow White (The story not the
person). Will the prince win the girl or the huntsman? Will the
Queen win? Does Snow White die, or, when offered the apple
does she tell the queen to eat it? Will the dwarfs finally get
their high ho? WHAT MAKES YOU THINK WE KNOW?

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll pee.
You'll RSVP at:
http://www.facebook.com/events/318907984859517/

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July 18, 2012

JAZZ TAP JAMS ARE BACK!

JAZZ TAP JAMS ARE BACK
In coordination with City in Motion School of Dance
Billie Mahoney invites you to join in the fun.

Dancers - Bring your tap shoes!
Musicians - Bring your instruments!
Bring your Friends!

Interact with live musicians
Do the Shim Sham
Trade fours, (or eights or sixteens or whatever!)
Jam With: Mike Ning and Victor Perelmuter,
And some of KC's leading tap dancers.

Thursday, August 2nd
7:00 - 10:00 pm
At The Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway, Kansas City Mo. 64111
www.uptownartsbar.com
$5 cover
Full bar with light Hor's D'oeuvres menu available. Free Popcorn.
Dancers must be 18 yrs or older
Billie Mahoney jamming with Gregory Hines at Folly Theater, 2000.
For more info on Billie Mahoney go to: bmahoneyontap
For more info on City in Motion go to: www.cityinmotion.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-in-Motion-Dance-Theater-Inc/151759742748#!/events/159033434232340/










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Auditions for Mid-Life Players' "Into the Woods" in Concert

Mid Life Players


"Into the Woods" in Concert by Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM, Book by JAMES LAPINE : Aug 10-11: 5 pm Fri-Sat
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale that combines several favorite fairy tales woven into one tale of consequences. Directed by Directed by Curt Knupp, Dan Prather, Ruth Bigus & Catherine Boone. prepare 32 measures of a Musical Theatre selection. Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist provided. No A'cappella or singing with CDs.,
Open to everyone 35 and older. We plan to double cast as many roles as possible, giving each cast 2 performances in their roles, but will be used in all ensemble numbers. If you have previously auditioned or performed with our group, you don't have to audition again. Rehearsing Sundays & Mondays beginning August 12. Performs October 19, 20, 26 & 27,

Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, (816) 716-6681, mid-lifeplayers@hotmail.com,

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XANADU Press Release

The Kansas City Cappies is proud to announce the performance of their annual summer musical, XANADU, this weekend!

Each summer, the Kansas City Cappies offers the opportunity for all of their participants to audition for the Cappies summer musical. The Cappies cast the very best actors, singers, dancers and theatre technicians that our KC High Schools have to offer into a single production, where they can all come together to create an amazing show for the public.

The auditions are held in May, with the cast and crew, from fifteen different schools being announced at the Annual Cappies Gala. The students recieve their scripts and music at the first of June. Then the production is put together through just a two week rehearsal period in July, where the students work 8 hours a day to learn the music and choreography, build the sets, sew the costumes, hang the lights, and prepare every other aspect of the show!

Performances of XANADU will be July 20 & 21, at 7:00pm, at Belton High School's Forum Theater. Tickets are just $10 each. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-902-2779 ext. 107.


Contact info:
Beth Bloom Ocheskey
Program Director
Kansas City Cappies
816-589-0980
beth.ocheskey@cappies.com


KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of:
$2 off

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July 17, 2012

12th Night,or What You Will

She&Her Productions*

She&Her Productions
Twelfth Night, or What You Will by William
Shakespeare: Aug 10-26: 8 pm Fri-Sat, Mon; 2 pm
Sun
August 10… She&Her Productions opens their 2012-13
Season in style with Shakespeare's Twelfth Night,
or What you Will in the newly renovated Just Off
Broadway Theatre. This, the most musical of The
Bard's plays,comes with original music, newly
composed by the play's director, Jeremy Riggs and
promises to be an interesting take on one of the
most beloved and preformed of Shakespeare's great
comedy plays.

Twelfth Night is arguably the most human of all of
the comedies written by Shakespeare.. It contains
something that is so real to the human experience
that it is impossible to walk away without
recognizing some of ourselves in the characters.
It seems to catch the elements of loss, love and
pain that make humanity the feeling creatures that
we are. The director, Jeremy Riggs, uses this
information in his approach to the play, causing a
somewhat darker feel. Under his direction he is
attempting to find the real sense of the emotion
as the play moves through its assigned scenes.
According to Riggs, by putting the focus on the
reality of the situation in which the characters
find themselves, an honesty arises that makes one
recognize and empathize with the characters in the
play.

Although a somewhat darker approach is taken,
there are still plenty of laughs in the show.
From the preening, self-loving Malvolio and the
loud, over-lubricated Sir Toby, to the fun loving
and witty Feste and the boisterous, dim-witted Sir
Andrew all weaving themselves in and out of the
story, building a web of deceit and revenge that
ends with hilarity and madness.

Riggs, in addition to directing, also lends his
expertise as a stunt and fight director to the
action of the play. Several daring duels, very
much in the spirit of Robin Hood and The Princess
Bride have been staged. The combatants, Fight
Captained by Garrett Lawson, who also plays Sir
Andrew Aguecheek, swing rapiers and fists as the
plays fights progress the narrative.

Twelfth Night, or What You Will opens August 10th
and runs weekends through August 26th. All Show
at 8:00 PM except Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM.
All performances will be at the Just Off Broadway
Theatre, located at 31st Street and Broadway in
Kansas City, MO.

Directed by Jeremy Riggs.
$10- $18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central
Street, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com (Suitable for
Everyone)

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Reservation Line Open

River City Community Players announce the opening of its Reservation Line for Happy Days - A New Musical.

Call 913-651-0027 to make your reservations for this weeks perfomances of Happy Days - A New Musical with Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams, Book by Garry Marshall.

Directed by Nino Casisi.

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match.

Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame.

Happy Days, A New Musical brings back the good ol' days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin' fun.

This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin' and rollin' all week long!

Featuring Chris Foglio, Kyle Hyde, Rachel Szmed, Kevin Albee, Danielle Sachse, Brett larimore, David Varner, Spencer Williams, Breanna Danielle Swatzell, Jef Peckham, Traci Kohl, Joe Ruiter, Branson Bliss, Raphael Tate, Marhsall Hopkins, Joe Ruitter, Vaughn Racine, Kimberly Wood, Sadie Vetter, Kylie Visocsky, Kayla Rydalch, Thad Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, Carissa Bruner, Danielle Edwards, Marshall Hopkins, Isabelle Krasnesky, Tracy McClung, Sue Peckham, Gabrielle Smith, Dianne Brown, Carol Leonard, Jake Burns, Ron Ernst, Ron Mundt, Scott Gibson, Jason Cole, Doug Bryan, and Wes Brown.

Tickets are adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (Suitable for Everyone)

You can also make resrvations online at http://fla.vor.us/1131946-Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-tickets/Happy-Days--A-New-Musical-Leavenworth-Leavenworth-Kansas-Performing-Arts-Center-July-27-2012.html

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Mid-Life Players presents "Suppressed Desires 2" A Musical Cabaret

Mid Life Players
presents

Suppressed Desires 2: Aug 10-11: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat
A Musical Cabaret.
Come join us for an evening of music of songs that we would usually never get the chance to perform!
$8 general admission, $7 seniors. Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, mid-lifeplayers@hotmail.com, (Adult Fare)

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Fringe Review-athon Begins!

Just a reminder that fringe.kcstage.com is now online until August 4, offering show listings, reviews of performances, the top-rated Fringe shows, and the chance to rate and review productions yourself. This year, it's also available on your smart phone at m.kcstage.com.

Anyone can rate and/or review any of the shows listed on our website at any time (if you're not a subscriber, free registration is required). In 2011, several Fringe shows were listed in our top rated show listing, with one even winning top-rated professional show.

Every Fringe review you post on fringe.kcstage.com gets you entered into a drawing for fabulous prizes, including KC Stage swag, tickets to other performing arts productions in the Kansas City area, and even the potential to receive free entry to next year's Fringe Festival. A full listing of organizations giving out prizes is available at kcstage.com.

The freebies continue, as current (and future) audition, performance, and event information listed on the KC Stage website - usually only accessible to paying subscribers of our print magazine - is available for free to anyone going to www.kcstage.com during July 15 to August 4 as well.

Questions? Comments? E-mail magazine@kcstage.com.

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July 16, 2012

Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan at Starlight July 24-29

CATHY RIGBY TAKES FLIGHT IN PETER PAN AT STARLIGHT THEATRE JULY 24-29
This Broadway classic is complete with pirates, mermaids, crocodiles, fairies – and best of all, flying!

Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan July 24-29 at Starlight Theatre in Swope Park. The show about the boy who wouldn't grow up has been sprinkled with some extra fairy dust and is more awe-inspiring than ever.

"Peter Pan is one of my favorite shows," said Denton Yockey, president and executive producer of Starlight Theatre. "It's a great story that has everything: pirates, Indians, mermaids, crocodiles, fairies – and best of all, flying. Plus, this show has Cathy Rigby. She is amazing! Audiences will get to see her fly over the Starlight stage performing more aerial choreography than ever before.

"For many Kansas Citians and especially for Starlight patrons, Peter Pan was the first Broadway show they ever saw. It's so fun to see parents and grandparents continuing the tradition of introducing the next generation to musical theater with this show," he said.

Since 1990, Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby has made four stops on Broadway, garnering the show four Tony® Nominations including Best Revival of a Musical and for Cathy, Best Actress in a Musical and two Emmy Awards.

Broadway's Brent Barrett (who last appeared at Starlight in Chicago) and Kim Crosby (Cinderella in the original Into the Woods) will play Mr. Darling/Captain Hook and Mrs. Darling. PETER PAN is produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, Nederlander Presentations, Albert Nocciolino in association with Larry Earl Payton, Michael Filerman, Heni Koenigsberg and La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts. Direction by Glenn Casale who directed the 1999 Tony® Award nominated and Emmy winning PETER PAN starring Cathy Rigby. Casale work has been featured at the California Musical Theatre for almost 23 seasons where he has directed more than 550 shows and is currently its artistic director.

The flying sequence choreographer is Paul Rubin, "The Fly Guy" who has choreographed some of the most memorable flying sequences from the Tony® Award winning Broadway production of Wicked to Cathy Rigby's Emmy Award winning DVD of PETER PAN. The creative team includes Patti Columbo (Choreographer), Keith Levenson (Musical Director), Michael Gilliam (Lighting Design), Julie Ferrin (Sound Design), Sean Boyd (Fight Director) and Julia Flores (Casting Director).

Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan is produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment (MRE). Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby are beginning their seventeenth season as executive producers of the McCoy Rigby Entertainment Series at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Since the 1994, McCoy Rigby has produced more 75 plays, musicals, concerts, dramas, and comedies. MRE has also produced several Broadway productions and National Tours including PETER PAN and Seussical the Musical both starring Cathy Rigby, Jesus Christ Superstar, Camelot, and Happy Days, The Musical.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Tickets for Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan are $10 to $85 and are available online at www.kcstarlight.com, by calling 816.363.STAR (7827) or at the Starlight Box Office at 4600 Starlight Road in Swope Park. Discount prices for groups of 15 or more are available. For information about group pricing, contact group sales manager Stacey Million at 816.997.1137 or stacey.million@kcstarlight.com.

All performances begin at 8 p.m. The production is presented by Beauty Brands. Guests are encouraged to arrive early (gates open at 6 p.m.) for several free pre-show activities including Peter Pan's Treasure Hunt. Lost Boys and Pixie Girls can walk the plank, talk with pirates and even get sprinkled with pixie dust by Tinker Bell! This pre-show celebration has become an annual popular Starlight tradition.

Dining options before the show include sandwiches and salads at the Encore Deck, concessions and "Fly Away to Family Fare" catered by the Hereford House that includes roast turkey breast, sliced beef, delicious
home-style sides and gourmet desserts. Dining reservations can be made by calling 816-363-7827 before 3 p.m. on the night of your show. "Fly Away" dining tickets start at $20.95 for adults and $8.95 for children under 12. Reservations can be made by calling the Starlight Box Office before 3 p.m. the night of the show. Walk-up diners are also welcome.

Free behind-the-scenes tours to learn about at Starlight and its rich history begin at 6:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 7 p.m. at the top of the theatre behind Terrace Section 1.

NOTABLE DATES
July 24-29: Peter Pan's Treasure Hunt: Lost Boys and Pixie Girls can walk the plank, talk with pirates and even get sprinkled with pixie dust by Tinker Bell! Nightly beginning at 6 p.m.
July 28 - Performance will be described for the blind and visually impaired by Kansas Audio-Reader Network.
July 29 - Performance will be interpreted for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

STARLIGHT THEATRE
Presenting Broadway entertainment since 1951, the non-profit Starlight Theatre Association is Kansas City's oldest and largest performing arts organization. The Association operates, programs and maintains the largest stage in the United States, as well as the 16-acre Starlight Theatre complex located in Swope Parkway. While assuming all annual operating costs for the complex, the Association also raises funds for capital improvements and a variety of programs, including national Broadway musical performances, concerts, community outreach and education. Since 2000, the Association has contributed more than $25 million of privately funded improvements to the Kansas City, Mo.-owned Starlight Theatre. Each Broadway season, Starlight donates more than 11,000 tickets to its performances to regional non-profit organizations serving the disadvantaged.

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For more information, contact:
Karen Massman VanAsdale
Starlight Theatre
816-997-1144

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Call for Directors 2013

The River City Community Players (RCCP) is now accepting applications from directors for the 2013 show season. Following are the shows slated for our 37th production year:

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Auditions: Jan. 2, 3 & 4
Performances: Feb. 22 & 23 – Mar. 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9

"The Night I Died at the Palace Theater" by Pat Cook
Auditions: Mar. 11 & 12
Performances: Apr. 19, 20, 26, 27, & 28 – May 3 & 4

Youth Production - ages 14 - 20
Auditions: Apr. 29
Performances: June 1 & 2

"The Drowsey Chaperone" Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Auditions: Jun. 3, 4, & 5
Performances: Jul. 26 & 27 – Aug. 2, 3, 4, 9, & 10

Junior Youth Production – ages 8 – 13
Auditions: Aug. 5 & 6
Performances: Sep. 20, 21, & 22

"All My Sons" by Arthur Miller
Auditions: Sep. 16 & 17
Performances: Oct. 25 & 26 – Nov. 1, 2, 3, 8, & 9

"The Spirit of Christmas" by Verneil Searles
Sign-up: Nov. 23
Performances: Dec. 6, 7, & 8

*Stipends for the 2012 Patron season are as follows:

Director: $500.00
Musical Director: $300.00($450.00 if serving as accompanist)
Accompanist: $150.00
The stipend schedule for the "Spirit of Christmas" and the "Youth
Production" and "Junior Youth Production" are as follows:
Director: $150.00
Accompanist: $50.00 if needed

To apply, please forward a letter of interest stating which show (s) you would be interested in directing, including a resume and four theatrical references to:

RCCP/LPAC
500 Delaware Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048

Email submissions may be forwarded to:
carolrccp@hotmail.com

All applications and supporting documents must be received by FRIDAY – September 7, 2012.

Interviews with presentations will be conducted prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on October 15, 2012. Applicants will be notified of the selected directors no later than Friday October 19, 2012.

PLEASE NOTE: Rights to all of the shows have not been acquired. The schedule could change.

And we'll see you,
"Down at the theater!"

Carol Varner
President
River City Community Players


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Lawrence Opera Works 2012!

This year we are featuring a night of arias, a night of musical
theatre, a night of opera "highs", and a night of opera "lows".....we
will feature over 50 singers from all over the country. Opera lovers
will enjoy selections from Marriage of Figaro, Faust, La Traviata, La
Boheme and MANY more! Get your tickets now!



Festival Info

Trinity Lutheran
(Shawnee Mission Pkwy and Nall) ~$5 at the door
AUGUST 23 | 7:30 p.m. (Repertoire TBD)

Lawrence Arts Center
940 New Hampshire Lawrence, KS ~ tickets $12/$10 per night
*** season pass: all four shows only $35
AUGUST 24 | 7:30 p.m . Opera a la Carte
AUGUST 25 | 7:30 p.m. La Traviata/ Marriage of Figaro
AUGUST 26 | 2 p.m. LOW on Broadway!
AUGUST 27 | 7:30 p.m. Faust/La Boheme

www.lawrenceoperaworks.com or lawrenceartscenter.org

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July 14, 2012

KC Baseball Great to attend "Fairball: Negro Leagues in America" performance

Kansas City legend and Five-time All-Star Frank White
To visit Theatre for Young America
Kansas City Legend Supports Negro Leagues Musical!

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Theatre for Young America is excited to announce that Kansas City legend and five-time all-star Frank White will be in attendance for the July 17, 2012 performance of Fair Ball: Negro Leagues in America. The play is a musical about the dramatic history and exemplary courage of the men and women who played against all odds of racial segregation and "Jim Crow" laws in Negro Leagues baseball.

White will speak with the audience after the show about his own experiences with the Negro Leagues and their impact on his career in Major League baseball. White enjoyed an 18-year playing career with the Kansas City Royals from 1973-90. He appeared in five all-star games in that span and was an eight-time Golden Glove award winner, including six straight from 1977-82. White was selected as ALCS MVP in 1980 and was an integral part of the Royals' 1985 World Series Championship team. He was elected to the Royals Hall of Fame in 1995 and his National Baseball Hall of Fame status is eligible for review next year. Currently, White serves as First base coach for the Kansas City T-Bones.

Set in the locker room of an abandoned stadium, this musical production raises the ghosts of great baseball players of the Negro Leagues to play one last great contest versus the supposed supremacy of the all-white Major Leagues. An all-star dream team, managed by Rube Foster, includes Leroy "Satchel" Paige, James "Cool Papa" Bell, Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan, Josh Gibson, Jackie Robinson, and female player Toni Stone. This one-hour play is suitable for all ages, all lovers of baseball and all those who wish to celebrate this remarkable league.

Fair Ball's songwriter, Danny Cox, performs in the play. Danny began his professional music career in 1960 performing on a Hootenanny Folk Tour. In the 1970s, Danny recorded for the ABC-Dunhill, Casablanca, and the MGM labels. In 1969, he partnered a company called Good Karma Productions, which managed the acts of Brewer and Shipley, and the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and his own career. He was a regular on the Allen Luden and Danny Kaye TV shows and has been the opening act for Ray Charles. For Theatre for Young America he has created original music for The Legend of John Henry, El Gato Sin Amigos, Trains Across America, and Black Cowboy in the Old West.

Also appearing in Fair Ball is Lonnie McFadden, a nationally recognized tap-dancer, singer and all around entertainer. McFadden, along with brother Ronnie, is part of the famed McFadden Brothers. The duo performs all over the world and has appeared on the same bill with entertainment giants such as The Count Basie Orchestra, Miles Davis, Winton Marsalis, and Sammy Davis, Jr.

The cast also includes local performers Damon Patterson, Evan Lovelace, Chioma Anyanwu and musicians Max Berry and Max Groove.

Single tickets may be reserved online at www.unionstation.org or by calling Union Station at 816.460.2020, or Theatre for Young America at 816.460.2083. For group reservations, call 816.460.2020 or 816.460.2083.


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July 13, 2012

The FLOCK FLIES AGAIN! At the KC Fringe Festival - 6 times! - WHEW!

The FLOCK FLIES AGAIN!

at the KC Fringe Festival
Friday, July 20 - 10:30
Sunday, July 22 - 3:00
Monday, July 23 - 9:30
Wednesday, July 25 - 6:00
Thursday, July 26 - 7:30
Saturday, July 28 - 7:30
@
The Phosphor Studio
1730 Broadway
KCMO 64108

THE FLOCK Does Snow White..."Why Not? Everyone Else Is?

Come see our troubled troupe of troubadours in more
mayhem and mischief than ever before. View their mishaps
and triumphs as they mount Snow White (The story not the
person). Will the prince win the girl or the huntsman? Will the
Queen win? Does Snow White die, or, when offered the apple
does she tell the queen to eat it? Will the dwarfs finally get
their high ho? WHAT MAKES YOU THINK WE KNOW?

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll pee.
You'll RSVP at:
http://www.facebook.com/events/318907984859517/


Tickets are only $10 with the purchase of a Fringe
Festival Button. The Buttons are your all access pass
into the KC Fringe Festival,are only $5 and can be
purchased at any KC Fringe Show!

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Original Play Festival

City Theatre of Independence*


3rd Annual Playwright Festival: Jul 13-15: 8 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun
City Theatre's 3rd festival of origianl plays. Seating is general admission and open. All tickets can only be purchased at the door an hour prior to performance. Tickets are $10 and this is a fundraiser for CTI.
$10; musicals $12; dinner theatre $23 & $16 w/season ticket. Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, (816) 325-7367, www.citytheatreofindependence.org (Adult Fare)

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July 12, 2012

Fringe Review-a-Thon Starting Soon!

Want to binge on the Fringe? Tell us what you thought, and see what others are saying, over at fringe.kcstage.com and enter our annual Fringe Festival reviewer contest, the Fringe Review-a-Thon.

From July 15 to August 4, fringe.kcstage.com is online, offering show listings, reviews of performances, the top-rated Fringe shows, and the chance to rate and review productions yourself. This year, it's also available on your smart phone at m.kcstage.com!

Anyone can rate and/or review any of the shows listed on our website at any time (if you're not a subscriber, free registration is required). In 2011, several Fringe shows were listed in our top rated show listing, with one even winning top-rated professional show.

Every Fringe review you post on fringe.kcstage.com gets you entered into a drawing for fabulous prizes, including KC Stage swag, tickets to other performing arts productions in the Kansas City area, and even the potential to receive free entry to next year's Fringe Festival. A full listing of organizations giving out prizes is available at kcstage.com.

Your name goes in for every Fringe show you review. The more productions you review, the more chances you have to win. (Limit one review per production.) The KC Fringe Festival is from July 19 - 29, and the contest ends on August 5.

The freebies continue, as current (and future) audition, performance, and event information listed on the KC Stage website - usually only accessible to paying subscribers of our print magazine - will be available for free to anyone going to www.kcstage.com during July 15 to August 4 as well.

See the 8th annual KC Fringe Festival and let your voice be heard. Any questions, comments, or issues, feel free to contact us either by calling and leaving a voice mail at (816) 23-STAGE or by e-mailing contest@kcstage.com.

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See Guys and Dolls - limited engagement July 28 and July 29

Christian Youth Theater Kansas City presents Guys and Dolls - July 28 and 29 only.

Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy – soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

Everything works out in the end, thanks to the machinations of Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling's hilarious, fast-paced book and Frank Loesser's bright, brassy, immortal score, which takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. Funny and romantic, GUYS AND DOLLS is ideal for audiences and performers of any age.

Ticket available online at CYTKC.ORG.
$10 for adults, $8 under 12 years, seniors over 65 years and groups of 10 or more.

Performances at The Bell Cultural Events Center, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS 66062.

For more information, call or visit CYT Kansas City at (913) 681-3318, www.cytkc.org

(Suitable for Everyone)

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Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre and Events Center, Excelsior Springs, Missouri

"Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro; Weekends July 20 through August 11. Cast includes Mick Turpin, Larry Tesar, Martha Lyon, R. Cress Hewitt, Kathleen Brintzinghoffer, and Caitlin Hewitt. Tickets start at $30. 816-630-3333 or www.paradiseplayhouse.org

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Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre and Events Center

"Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro; Weekends July 20 through August 11. Cast includes Mick Turpin, Larry Tesar, Martha Lyon, R. Cress Hewitt and Kathleen Brintzinghoffer. Tickets start at $30. 816-630-3333 or www.paradiseplayhouse.org

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XANADU Press Release

The Kansas City Cappies is proud to announce the performance of their annual summer musical, XANADU!

Each summer, the Kansas City Cappies offers the opportunity for all of their participants to audition for the Cappies summer musical. The Cappies cast the very best actors, singers, dancers and theatre technicians that our KC High Schools have to offer into a single production, where they can all come together to create an amazing show for the public.

The auditions are held in May, with the cast and crew, from fifteen different schools being announced at the Annual Cappies Gala. The students recieve their scripts and music at the first of June. Then the production is put together through just a two week rehearsal period in July, where the students work 8 hours a day to learn the music and choreography, build the sets, sew the costumes, hang the lights, and prepare every other aspect of the show!

Performances of XANADU will be July 20 & 21, at 7:00pm, at Belton High School's Forum Theater. Tickets are just $10 each. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-902-2779 ext. 107.


Contact info:
Beth Bloom Ocheskey
Program Director
Kansas City Cappies
816-589-0980
beth.ocheskey@cappies.com


KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of:
$2 off

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July 10, 2012

The Kick Comedy Theater churns out more great shows

The KC Improv Company


The KC Improv Company's JTS Brown show by cast: Aug
4-25: 8 pm Sat
The KC Improv Company has been improvising
professionally since 2000. Tonight they do an
adults-only improvised show featuring fast-paced
games,plus theatrical, Chicago-style long-form
improvisation.
KCIC will perform the legendary JTS Brown, made
famous by Jason Sudeikis, Jack McBrayer and others
in Chicago, Illinois. Directed by Tim Marks, Scott
Connerly, Keith Curtis.
$10, $5 for students. The Kick Comedy Theater (at
Westport Coffeehouse Theater), 4010 Pennsylvania,
(913) 486-6861, www.kcimprov.com (Adult Fare)

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Stand-up comedy returns to Westport!

Produced by the KC Improv Company (kcimprov.com)

KICKSTAND: The Kick Stand-Up Comedy Show
Aug 4: 10 pm Sat
The KC Improv Company invites six of KC's best
stand-up comedians to perform their best work.
Produced/directed by Tim Marks, Rod Reyes.
$10, $5 for students. The Kick Comedy Theater (at
the Westport Coffeehouse Theater), 4010
Pennsylvania, (913) 486-6861, www.kcimprov.com
(Adult Fare)

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seeking Accompanist for fall play

Spinning Tree Theatre Seeks Accompanist for Fall Play at Crown Center Off Center Theatre

Seeking onstage male accompanist who also plays a character. Needs to be an excellent opera accompanist.

Dates of contract are September 27 - October 28. Evening rehearsals Tuesdays-Sundays (4:30-9:30pm) with Mondays off. Performances October 11-28 (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm; Sundays 2:00pm).

No conflicts.

Paid position. Non-union.

Please email current resume and picture to casting@spinningtreetheatre.com asap. Include your phone number.

Spinning Tree Theatre is a professional theatre company operating under a Special Appearance Agreement with Actors' Equity Association.
www.spinningtreetheatre.com

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July 9, 2012

4PLAY- Don't Skip it at KC Fringe Festival

PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT PERSON & Stage Manager Michelle T Johnson
816 225 8153 MTJ1123@AOL.COM
Kansas City Playwrights' League, and
The 8th Annual Kansas City Fringe Festival present
The World Premiere of
4Play- Don't Skip It

Directed by Vick Vodrey; Stage Manager: Michelle T Johnson
At Metropolitan Ensemble Theater (3614 Main, St, KCMO):
Friday July 20 @ 8pm; Saturday July 21 @ 9:30pm;
Sunday July 22 @ 2pm; Wednesday July 25 @ 6pm;
Friday July 27 @ 11pm; & Saturday July 28 @ 6:30 pm.

Four original plays by Kansas City Playwrights: A Matter of Faith,
by Jose Faus; As The Guiding Light Turns, by Michelle T Johnson;
A Perfect 89, by Ken Buch and Breeding Stock, by Jack Phillips.
Directed by Vicki Vodrey with a brilliant cast of local actors. Four
views of life, examining intimate aspects of human nature:
tender, romantic, irreverent, twisted, funny, sweet, passionate
and defiant. Whatever you do- Don't skip 4PLAY. (60 min PG 14
adult situations)

Playwright José Faus is a founding member of the Latino Writers
Collective. His work appears in the anthologies, "Primera Pagina:
Poetry from the Latino Heartland" and "Cuentos del Centro:
Stories from the Latino Heartland," and forthcoming "In the
black/In the red," Raritan, and Dicho online magazine. He is the
2011 winner of Poets & Writers Maureen Egen Writers Exchange
Award. He is a winner of a 2012 Rocket Grant and a member of
KC Playwrights

Michelle T. Johnson is a storyteller. Sometimes the stories are
true, sometimes they are all made up. As a former news reporter,
former employment attorney, author of three books on
workplace diversity and as the "Diversity Diva," she tells true
stories. As a mystery writer and a playwright she just makes
stories up. Her play "No Other Way" was in the 2011 "Six By Ten
Festival" at the Barn Players Community Theatre of Mission,
Kansas and she has lots more made up stories to tell in her
future.

Ken Buch attended the 2011 Playwrights' Intensive given by the
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City, MO. In 2010,
Prospero's Books of Kansas City sponsored a record-setting
120-hour poetry reading in which he was invited to read some of
his own, original works. He writes and presents lectures on
Jungian Psychology for the Kansas City Friends of Jung. He holds
a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Aerospace
Engineering.

Playwright, Jack Phillips, is known for offbeat humor and witty
song lyrics (sometimes very, very clever- Robert Trussell, Kansas
City Star). Phillips writes satirical songs in the style of Tom
Lehrer and Mark Russell. In 2010 Phillips songs were presented
in a musical revue: The US and THEM REUNION. Ron Simonian's
2011 horror musical, The Slasher Kings, opened with Phillips
playing the piano and singing his funny songs. He is the founder
of The Relatedness Project: to have people accept and appreciate
that all human beings are profoundly related. His current
strategy is called Global Transformation Through Funny Songs.
He is a member of the Kansas City Playwrights' League.

Director Vicki Vodrey's play TREMBLES was a winner of the
Gorilla Theatre Playwriting Competition. Her play HANKY PANKY
was a top-rated play at the 2010 KC Fringe Festival and placed in
the top ten in the TRU Voices Playwriting Competition. HANKY
PANKY was also a selection in last season's Midtown
International Theatre Festival, and was nominated for three MITF
Awards. Vicki is honored to be one of the five playwrights to
compete on the first round of PROJECT PLAYWRIGHT. She has
also worked as an actor and acting coach in KC, NY and LA. She
is a member of Actors' Equity Association and the Dramatists'
Guild.

The 8th Annual KC Fringe Festival is Kansas City's premiere
cultural arts festival and runs July 19 - 29th, 2012. The 11-day
festival is jam-packed with live theater, dance, burlesque,
performance art, visual art, spoken word, puppetry, storytelling,
film and fashion. Tickets and information online at:
www.kcfringe.org


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