August 29, 2014

Fall Show

For Immediate Release

Contact: Wendy Thompson
(816) 813-9654, direct
(816) 225-1018, cell

The Faux Fab Four?

Kansas City, Mo. (August 29, 2014) And they're traveling with a fatal flaw—a murder in their midst! Come help with the investigation on The Mystery Train as "Magical Murdery Tour" opens September 5th and runs through October 25th with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in your favorite restaurants. Starring (l to r): Josh Morrow, Trevor Tournear, and Erik J. Pratt as the mop-top musicians in search of a killer.

"Magical Murdery Tour"— The British invasion has taken a turn through Kansas City in 1964 and the fans are loving it! A killing has been made, both onstage and off, but between the imposters and the impersonators, it may be hard to tell who the victim is, let alone the killer! It's guaranteed someone will be singing a sad refrain. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! … Yeah!

Murder mystery dinner theater is presented as a live interactive game, but not all dinner companions are who they seem: one of them may be an accomplice to murder—or even the murderer himself! Step back in time and join the fun.

The evening begins with seating and role-playing at 6:30 pm. Performances are at The Golden Ox, in downtown Kansas City and at Californos Westport. See our website for a complete schedule. Tickets are $59 each on Thursdays, $69 each on Fridays and Saturdays. Those prices include dinner, show, and gratuity. First Fridays are still $10 off, too. A cash bar is available. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (816) 813-9654. Or, order through the Central Ticket Office at 816-235-6222, or online at www.kcmysterytrain.com.

The Mystery Train offers group rates and is also available for private parties.

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August 28, 2014

HAIR opens at The Barn Players on September 19th!

The Barn presents…

HAIR
"The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical"


Music by Galt MacDermot
Lyrics & Book by James Rado & Gerome Ragni

Directed by Phil Kinen
Musical Direction by Chris Holbrook
Production Design by Sam Sloburg
Lighting Design by Chuck Cline
Sound Design by Jason Bridges
Costume Design by Katie Vaughters
Stage Managed by Katie Blinn


September 19 – October 5
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Steven James, Julie Jones, Jake Leet, Skye Reid, Kat Ruprecht, Jill Smith, Bo Thrower & James Wearing

FEATURING
Samantha Aaron, Mikyle Abernathy, Jessica Alcorn, Kristen Altoro, Renee Blinn, Blane Brungardt, Keegan Cole, Prisca Kendagor, Zach Lofland, Mark McNeal, Miles Wirth & Jakob Wozniak


SYNOPSIS: HAIR puts rock music and the culture that went with it on stage. The show has a strong effect on everyone, and acts as a bridge between generations and viewpoints. What looks like incredible chaos is actually organized chaos. Phenomenal musical numbers include Aquarius, Good Morning Starshine, I Believe in Love, Hair, I Got Life, What a Piece of Work Is Man and Hippie Life. This show has a vitality, a timelessness and a meaning that outlives the late 1960's and early 1970's in America.

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $12.00


WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!

The box office opens one hour before curtain time.


For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM


The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.



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Final Call for Scripts - 2014 Barn Players 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival...DEALINE IS SUNDAY!

Deadline for submission is Sunday!

BARN PLAYERS 6X10 FESTIVAL
CALL FOR SCRIPTS


Grab your pencils! Or laptops! The Barn Players Theatre is holding
its seventh annual 6x10 Play Festival on December 12th – 14th, and we are looking for some great scripts. The Festival will produce six short plays, each roughly ten minutes in length and all by local & regional writers. Tell us a great story in ten minutes and you'll get the chance to see your work performed on our stage.

Playwrights whose scripts are selected will be encouraged to
participate in rehearsal and to work collaboratively with the
director. They may modify their script as they watch it take shape on
the stage.


GUIDELINES (please read and follow carefully)
- All playwrights must live within 300 miles of Kansas City.
- Scripts may not have been produced or self-produced previously in the Greater Kansas City area.
- Scripts should be easily produced in the context of a ten-minute
play festival (i.e. small casts and simple sets)
- Each playwright may submit up to two (2) scripts for review.
- Scripts may only be submitted electronically to "tenminute@thebarnplayers.org". Scripts sent via US mail or dropped off at The Barn will not be considered.
- Please put your name and contact info on a separate page from the
text of the script. Submissions received with contact information included any place with the script will be disqualified from consideration.
- Each playwright submitting a play will receive a notice of receipt.
- No comments or feedback on the scripts will be given.
- There is no entry fee.
- Failure to follow these guidelines of submission will automatically disqualify a script(s) from consideration.
- Deadline for submission is August 31st, 2014.
- Selections will be made and all playwrights informed through the a posting on The Barn Players website at www.thebarnplayers.org.

By submitting a script for consideration, the playwright agrees that
The Barn Players may produce the script during the festival. The
playwright agrees to waive any royalty for the production of the piece
in the festival and relinquishes all rights to casting decisions or
scenic choices.

For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players at emagnitude@me.com


The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.









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August 27, 2014

'Mother of all musicals': Theater company launches first show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

'Mother of all musicals': Theater company launches first show
Show draws on real-world motherhood experiences for laughs

Fri., Aug. 22, 2014

KANSAS CITY, MO - Sara Stotts and Julie Dunlap met at the
University of Kansas twenty years ago in Lawrence, Kansas. As
members of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, Stotts encouraged
Dunlap to become involved with 'Rock Chalk Revue,' a musical talent
show that benefits charity. The two collaborated for three years on
the revue: writing, performing, and - ultimately - becoming close
friends and laying the foundation for their future in musical theater.

Each was graduated from KU, got married, and had children. Today,
Dunlap is humor writer, and she and her husband are raising their
four children in Lawrence. Meanwhile, Stotts is a physical therapist
now living in Chicago with her husband and two children. Between
the two moms, that is six kids, ranging in ages from four to
seventeen. So, when Dunlap proposed writing a musical comedy
about motherhood to Stotts, "it seemed like a no-brainer," or so she
thought.

The reality: nothing. Stotts didn't respond to Dunlap. Undeterred,
Dunlap wrote stories and songs anyway. Finally, after two months of
no communication, Stotts called Dunlap. Armed with some sample
material, Dunlap was sure she could convince Stotts to come on
board and join her in writing a show. It turned out, Stotts did not
need convincing; she, too, had been writing material. And,
"MotherF*ingHood: The Musical" was born.

Over the course of two years, the pair would video chat, sing songs
to one another via the Internet, and post demos on a private
YouTube channel to make the 550-mile separation a viable
collaboration distance. They held the very first staged reading at
Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence. The reading proved successful
and they mounted a full production, again at the Lawrence Arts
Center. Stotts starred; Dunlap directed; and the show nearly sold
out its run a year ago.

"MotherF*ingHood: The Musical" follows three very different women
as they journey from pregnancy tests to empty nests. Finding
laughter in the labor and glamour in the mundane, Rachael, Angie,
and Marcia discover motherhood is an adventure best shared with
friends. With songs like "Birthing Wars," "Poo-Wop Playgroup," and
"Teenage Driver Hell Zone," this show goes just beyond what
everyone feels comfortable talking about at dinner parties.
Audiences laugh, cry, and know that the stories come from real life
experiences because they can completely relate.

Since the Arts Center production, the duo have teamed up with a
brand new theater group called Moonshine Variety Co. Moonshine's
mission provides for fostering new writers and helping them to
develop new work, especially with talent from the central part of the
United States. Both playwrights hold Kansas City dear to their hearts
and are very much at home with family still in the metropolitan
area.

So, Stotts and Dunlap have focused on the script and score. Gone
are the days of bootstrapping a production with friends and family.
They are neither starring nor directing. These days, they are
concentrating on what they might do to improve the show so they
can eventually publish their first show. Both ladies admit to having
started work on the next shows. For now, they are letting
Moonshine take over the producing duties.

Coming up September 5-6, 2014, Moonshine will present two
staged readings at The Buffalo Room at the Westport Flea Market.
The show stars Katie Gilchrist, Jennifer Mays, and Heidi Van. Co-
starring are Stasha Case and Jordan Lankhorst. Musical direction is
by Don Steele with Daniel Doss conducting the orchestra and
playing piano. Tyler Harvey will be on keyboards; Danny Kaul will
play bass guitar; and Jerod Drivers is on drums. The show is
directed by Les Lankhorst and produced by Seth Eckelman. Tickets
are $18-26 per person both Friday, September 5th and Saturday,
September 6th and are available online at
www.MoonshineVariety.Co.

A full professional production is in the works for a 2015 Kansas City
premiere. Both Dunlap and Stotts never thought as roommates in
college that they would, one day, be writing a musical together.
They remain humble, though, and credit their success to just part of
being a "Go Mom" - a moniker from their show. What exactly is a
"Go Mom"? Dunlap and Stotts will tell anyone, "Buy a ticket and find
out. We've got six kids to put through college."

For more information, visit www.MoonshineVariety.Co on the web.

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August 26, 2014

The KC Improv Company's Saturday Classes!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
Marketing Manager 816-806-4000
rita@kcimprov.com


Kansas City, MO, August 26, 2014 — The KC Improv Company Offers Open Saturday Classes!

This ongoing course is designed to help improve students of any level. The KC Improv instructors help you learn and explore the art of improvisational acting and comedy, and plans the classes to give each student what he or she needs to improve and become more confident in their play. If you're not sure if you would like to sign up for an 8 week course, then this is the class for you. Drop-in any Saturday to check it out!

Produced by The KC Improv Company - The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the second Saturday's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and third Saturday's competition show, "Underground Throwdown."

Classes are $15.

http://kansascitycomedy.com/classes/
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy

Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111


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August 25, 2014

What Happened?! begins its 2014 Season at Screenland Crown Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Foster- Foster Child Entertainment
8166685949
michael@fosterchildentertainment.com

Local Comedians Give Insights and Hurl Insults at Terrible Movies Every Month

What Happened?! Begins Its 2014 Season at Screenland Crown Center

Kansas City, MO, August 25th, 2014 — Dale Maxfield of cinemasochists.com is teaming up with Foster Child Entertainment once again to answer
What Happened?!
What Happened?! is a behind-the-scenes presentation and live screening of some of the worst films ever made. Learn and laugh at Screenland
Crown Center this fall.

Similar to Mystery Science Theater or the Benson Interruption, What Happened?! features a live screening of a film with guest comedians and their
hilarious commentary. Maxfield, a dedicated film critic, also gives background information about each film and the most probable reasons it has a
horrendously low rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
All About Steve, the film that won Sandra Bullock a Razzie, kicks off the 2014 season on September 19th. This "rom com" also garnered a Worst On-
Screen Couple award for Bullock and co-star Bradley Cooper.
Maxfield and company will roast 4 movies at Screenland Crown Center during its 2014 season, and each live riff will take on 3rd Fridays at 8:30pm:

September 19th: All About Steve
October 17th: Troll 2
November 21st: The Cat in the Hat
December 19th: Jingle All the Way

All riffs are rated approximately PG-13.
Tickets are available for $11 online or $13 at the door. Produced by Foster Child Entertainment.

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www.cinemasochists.com
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Auditions - THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) - OCTA

Olathe Civic Theatre Association


AUDITIONS!

MUSICAL OF MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL

Music by Eric Rockwell,
Lyrics by Joanne Bogart
Book by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell


Directed by Nino Casisi
Music Directed by Kevin Bogan


AUDITIONS:

Saturday, Nov 8 from 12:00-4:00 pm


At Olathe Civic Theatre
500 E Loula, Olathe KS 66061


EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Please prepare up to 32 bars of a song in the
style of one of the following: Rodgers and
Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman,
Andrew Lloyd Webber, or Kander and Ebb to showcase
your vocal range and in your key. Surely, you can
sing any initial audition piece, but we would like
to hear a song from the composers listed above.
In either case, your audition piece should be
completely memorized and please have a copy for
the accompanist (whom will be provided) with your
vocal part highlighted.


No A Cappella singing or music from a device (i.e.
CD, I-POD, MP3, etc.)


Please, try to be familiar with the concept of the
show, the characters and the music from the show;
the more you are prepared, the better chances you
have to get a role.


Possible short dance combo may be taught, so wear
proper clothes.



Please Provide:

Headshot/Resume (if available) and a list of
conflicts (including holidays and vacations)
between January 4 and March 1, 2015. No conflicts
after February 2 accepted.


CALLBACKS:

Invited Callbacks, Monday November 10, 7:00-
10:00pm


REHEARSAL:

Sunday-Thursday 7-10pm starting January 4, 2015.
Weekend rehearsal possible with ample notice.


PRODUCTION DATES:

February 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, March 1,
2015

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm

Sundays at 2:00pm


All performances take place at:

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061


SYNOPSIS:

One story becomes five delightful musicals in this
homage to some of Broadway's greatest composers.
The timeless tale of the ingenue who can't pay her
rent, the evil landlord, the heroic boyfriend and
the friendly neighbor woman in the styles of
Rodgers & Hammerstein (Oklahoma, Sound of Music),
Stephen Sondheim (Into the Woods, Company), Jerry
Herman (Mame, Hello Dolly), Andrew Lloyd Webber
(Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar) and Kander & Ebb
(Chicago, Cabaret).
Come and get a taste of five shows ingeniously
rolled into one.



CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

JUNE (the ingenue): Female, late teens-late 20's-
sings/acts in the styles of Laurie (Oklahoma) and
Julie (Carousel); Amy (Company) and Joanna
(Sweeney Todd); Minnie Fae (Hello, Dolly) and
Agnes (Mame); Eva (Evita); Sally (Cabaret).

ABBY (the matron): Female, late 30's-mid 60's-
sings/acts in the styles of Aunt Eller (Oklahoma)
& Nettie (Carousel); Joanne (Company); Dolly &
Mame; Norma Desmond (Sunset Blvd); Lotte Lenya
(Cabaret).

WILLY (the hero): Male 20's-late 30's-sings/acts
in the styles of Curly (Oklahoma) & Billy
(Carousel); Patrick (Mame); Che (Evita); and
various leading men in Sondheim, & Kander/Ebb
shows.

JITTER (the villain): Male late 30's-mid 50's-
doubles as on-stage pianist-sings/acts in styles
of Jud (Oklahoma); Sweeney; Albin (La Cage aux
Folles); The Phantom; Emcee (Cabaret).


Produced with Special Arrangements with Samuel
French Play Service, Inc., New York, New York


For more information, contact the director Nino
Casisi at akterboi1@aol.com



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Auditons - THE BEST MAN - OCTA

Olathe Civic Theatre Association


AUDITIONS!

THE BEST MAN

by Gore Vidal

Directed by John Robison


AUDITIONS:

Saturday, Sept 6 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Sunday, Sept 13 from 1:00-4:00 pm


At Olathe Civic Theatre
500 E Loula, Olathe KS 66061


EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditioners should be familiar with the show.

Cold readings from the script.


Please Provide:

Headshot/Resume (if available) and a list of
conflicts between Sept 22 and Nov 23, 2014.


CALLBACKS:

Invited Callbacks, Sunday Sept 14, 10:00am


REHEARSAL:

Sunday-Thursday 7-9pm starting Sept 22, 2014.


PRODUCTION DATES:

November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 2014

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm

Sundays at 2:00pm


All performances take place at:

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061


SYNOPSIS:

In this high stakes and emotionally powerful
political drama, two leading candidates are
competing to get their political party's
presidential nomination, but both have potentially
fatal vulnerabilities - checkered pasts and
nervous breakdowns. Neither can stand one another,
and both are vying for the crucial support of the
dying former president, who is lukewarm on both
candidates. This show is a delicious, character-
focused look at the excitement and mud-slinging
that goes on behind the scenes in an election
year.



CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

NOTE: Ages listed do not necessarily refer to
actual ages of actors - but actors must be able to
convincingly play a character of that age.



B. Russell, M/F, age 35+, presidential candidate,
a principled intellectual with a failing marriage
and a past history of mental instability.

J. Cantwell, M/F, age 35+, presidential candidate,
patriotic, power hungry ruthless opportunist,
willing to do anything to get the nomination.

Arthur Hockstader, M, age 50+, ailing former
president, pragmatic and tough as nails.

A. Russell, M/F, age 35+, B. Russell's spouse,
obsessed with hiding troubled marriage for the
good of the campaign.

M. Cantwell, M/F, age 35+, attractive, somewhat
vapid, typically supportive spouse.

Jensen, M/F, age 30+, campaign manager

Blades, M/F, age 30+, campaign manager

Gamadge, M/F, age 30+, party advisor

Shelly Marcus, F, age 35+, Jo's former military
subordinate

Ensemble, M/F, age 18+, portrays variety of
reporters, secretaries, delegates, senators,
doctors, and assistants. Ensemble will portray
multiple parts. 5-10 parts available.


For more information, contact the director John
Robison at thejohnrobison@gmail.com.



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Call for Directors - OCTA - Deadline Sept 15

Directors wanted. Passion required!

The board of directors of the Olathe Civic Theater
Association (OCTA) is looking for directors to
bring to life an exciting 2015-2016 season. We're
inviting you to submit a slate of no more than
three scripts you'd like to direct at OCTA (any
additional scripts beyond the first three listed
will not be considered).

Send them to us at
octa.directors@olathetheatre.org, accompanied by
your theatrical resume, by September 15, 2014.
Additionally, please indicate the months of the
year, from late Fall 2015 to late Spring 2016,
that you are available.

This year OCTA is selecting its season based on
submissions from directors and selections from the
OCTA Season Selection Committee. We encourage all
directors to submit shows that you have a passion
for. An important consideration to keep in mind
when you submit shows to OCTA is that our season
is typically five shows, one or two of which may
be a musical. The rest of the season is usually a
mix of comedies and dramas. For the best chance of
having one of your scripts selected, please
include a variety of genres in your submission.
If, however, there's one show that's your dream
show, please submit it. We'll review it and see
if we can fit it into our season. At OCTA, we
respect and encourage your passion for the
material.

Also take into consideration that OCTA productions
have certainly stretched and put our wonderfully
intimate theatre facility to the test, but the
OCTA stage and theater are geared toward smaller
shows - although many of our past productions have
used imaginative staging within the space. Our
stage dimensions are available upon request to use
as a guideline as you consider your submissions.
You can also request a list of past shows to give
you a sense what we've done before. Don't be
afraid to submit a show that you see on the list!
We're open to reviving a production from our
history.

At OCTA we own our building. You have access to
the performance space for rehearsals from day one,
so you won't have to lug props or costumes from
one location to another. Also, we don't interfere
with your artistic decisions: Show us you can do
it and we'll help make it possible!

If one of your submissions is considered for our
season, we'll contact you to set up an interview.
OCTA is a great place to bring your theatrical
artistry alive, and we hope you'll consider
partnering with us to produce a great piece of
theater. We look forward to seeing your
submissions no later than September 15, 2014.

We will review the submissions and let candidates
know if we would like to set up and interview in
the weeks following mid-September. We aim to have
our season selected by December.


Sincerely,


Ellie DeShon
Chair, OCTA Season Selection Committee







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August 21, 2014

Call for Scripts - 2014 Barn Players 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival

Deadline for submission is August 31st!

BARN PLAYERS 6X10 FESTIVAL
CALL FOR SCRIPTS


Grab your pencils! Or laptops! The Barn Players Theatre is holding
its seventh annual 6x10 Play Festival on December 12th – 14th, and we are looking for some great scripts. The Festival will produce six short plays, each roughly ten minutes in length and all by local & regional writers. Tell us a great story in ten minutes and you'll get the chance to see your work performed on our stage.

Playwrights whose scripts are selected will be encouraged to
participate in rehearsal and to work collaboratively with the
director. They may modify their script as they watch it take shape on
the stage.


GUIDELINES (please read and follow carefully)
- All playwrights must live within 300 miles of Kansas City.
- Scripts may not have been produced or self-produced previously in the Greater Kansas City area.
- Scripts should be easily produced in the context of a ten-minute
play festival (i.e. small casts and simple sets)
- Each playwright may submit up to two (2) scripts for review.
- Scripts may only be submitted electronically to "tenminute@thebarnplayers.org". Scripts sent via US mail or dropped off at The Barn will not be considered.
- Please put your name and contact info on a separate page from the
text of the script. Submissions received with contact information included any place with the script will be disqualified from consideration.
- Each playwright submitting a play will receive a notice of receipt.
- No comments or feedback on the scripts will be given.
- There is no entry fee.
- Failure to follow these guidelines of submission will automatically disqualify a script(s) from consideration.
- Deadline for submission is August 31st, 2014.
- Selections will be made and all playwrights informed through the a posting on The Barn Players website at www.thebarnplayers.org.

By submitting a script for consideration, the playwright agrees that
The Barn Players may produce the script during the festival. The
playwright agrees to waive any royalty for the production of the piece
in the festival and relinquishes all rights to casting decisions or
scenic choices.

For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players at emagnitude@me.com


The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.









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HAIR opens at The Barn Players on September 19th!

The Barn presents…

HAIR
"The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical"


Music by Galt MacDermot
Lyrics & Book by James Rado & Gerome Ragni

Directed by Phil Kinen
Musical Direction by Chris Holbrook
Production Design by Sam Sloburg
Lighting Design by Chuck Cline
Sound Design by Jason Bridges
Costume Design by Katie Vaughters
Stage Managed by Katie Blinn


September 19 – October 5
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Steven James, Julie Jones, Jake Leet, Skye Reid, Kat Ruprecht, Jill Smith, Bo Thrower & James Wearing

FEATURING
Samantha Aaron, Mikyle Abernathy, Jessica Alcorn, Kristen Altoro, Renee Blinn, Blane Brungardt, Keegan Cole, Prisca Kendagor, Zach Lofland, Mark McNeal, Miles Wirth & Jakob Wozniak


SYNOPSIS: HAIR puts rock music and the culture that went with it on stage. The show has a strong effect on everyone, and acts as a bridge between generations and viewpoints. What looks like incredible chaos is actually organized chaos. Phenomenal musical numbers include Aquarius, Good Morning Starshine, I Believe in Love, Hair, I Got Life, What a Piece of Work Is Man and Hippie Life. This show has a vitality, a timelessness and a meaning that outlives the late 1960's and early 1970's in America.

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $12.00


WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!

The box office opens one hour before curtain time.


For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM


The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.



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City in Motion Announces NEW Session of Classes: Fall

City in Motion Announces NEW Session of Classes: Fall

The 2014 Fall session of classes will begin on Sept. 2nd.

The non-profit school of dance is host to the widest variety of adult dance classes in the city.
Beginning to advanced dancers can enjoy instruction in classical dance techniques such as ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance
as well as ethnic forms, including West Afrikan, Belly Dance, Indian Manipuri, Flamenco, and World Dance Fusion.
Club and ballroom dance styles include Hip Hop, Salsa, and East Coast Swing.
Various other classes are offered such as Circus Skills, Clowning, and Kung Fu.
Instructors at City in Motion are all professionals in their fields.

Performance opportunities are available to students who love the limelight. Remember to catch our dance showcases on the 1st Thursday of each month, 7-9pm, at the Uptown Arts Bar, 3611 Broadway, KCMO 64111.

City in Motion is home to the Children's Dance Theater, a professional track education program for dancers age 3-18 who are serious about dance. The students work with professional choreographers and appear in several performance events through out the year.

City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. is located at 3925 Main Street, KCMO, 64111 in Westport.
Information about classes and performance events can be found at www.cityinmotion.org. or by calling 816-561-2882.

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The 16th Anniversary performance of Dance in the Park,

City in Motion Dance Theater, producer,
in conjunction with Volker, Roanoke, Coleman Highlands, West Plaza and Valentine Neighborhood Associations - proudly presents:
The 16th Anniversary performance of Dance in the Park,
a free outdoor dance concert which showcases the exciting performances of a variety of the Kansas City region's unique dance companies.
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
with Free dance class for audience members on stage at 6:30pm;
The concert begins at 7:00pm.
(Rain date: Sunday, September 7th, same times.)

At Roanoke Park, 3699 E Roanoke Drive, Kansas City, MO 64111

On Saturday, September 6th, Dance in the Park will once again present a thrilling evening of fun and excitement with performances
by professional dancers of all kinds from the Kansas City vicinity on an outdoor stage in Roanoke Park.
Now in its 16th year, Dance in the Park reflects the cultural vitality and diversity of the Kansas City region
and this year the concert will feature local dance companies in the genres of Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop,
Tango, American Indian, and Greek dancing.
Participating companies include: City in Motion Dance Theater, City in Motion Children's Dance Theater & Apprentice Company,
Kansas City Contemporary Dance, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company, Storling Dance Theater, Bobby Ray Entertainment,
The Billie Mahoney Dance Troupe, The Delta Dynamis Dancers, and Haskell Indian Nations University.

This family-friendly event is a collaboration of neighborhoods, businesses and performers.
It is a unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of regional professional dance companies in the tranquil setting of Roanoke Park.
Volunteers from all five neighborhoods contribute their time and talents to produce the event.
The KCMO Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and the Missouri Arts Council have provided additional funding.

Arrive early to participate in the free dance class at 6:30 and to get a good seat.
This year there will be a limited number of VIP seats for purchase on a first come/first serve basis,
or you may bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Bring the whole family and a picnic dinner! Sorry, no pets allowed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The general public can check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/danceinthepark or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kcdanceindpark Public contact: 816-908-7354
Media contact: Ann Shaughnessy 816-673-6933 or kcdanceinthepark@gmail.com

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New session of Clown Classes begins September 2

CLOwNING Levels 1 and 2

LEVEL I: Discover your inner clown!
Instructors are experts in character development,slapstick, how to take a pie in the face, mime, makeup application and much more.

Class is tailored to the needs of participants,as well as the availability of the professional instructors.

LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques of Jaque Lecoq, Frosty Little,
Elizabeth Baron,Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti,Marcel Marceau and other masters.

The Fall Session begins September 2nd

Instructors: provided by Byrd Productions,
are a variety of Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes and performing artists including:
Beth Byrd, Stephanie Roberts, Heidi Van,
Dennis Porter,Jay & Leslie Cady,
Hailey Lauren Jones,Patrick Rippeto, Terry Davolt and Kent and Kevin Mercer.

LEVEL II: Tuesdays , 8:00 - 9:00pm
LEVEL I: Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30
$99 for nine week session
or drop-ins welcome! Only $15

at City in Motion, 3925 Main KCMO 64111
go to www.cityinmotion.org
or call 816-561-2882 to register

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Clownesque, PratFalling for YOU!

Byrd Productions and Rhythm & Boobs Presents:

Clownesque, PratFalling for YOU!
Come One! Come All!
SEE: Clowns attempting Burlesque
WATCH: perfectly, beautiful Burlesque performers revealing their funny bones
BE AMAZED: at seemingly normal performers attempting comedy
CONSUME: alcohol to soothe your troubled eye balls

Friday, September 19, 8:00-9:30
at The Uptown Arts Bar - 3611 Broadway
$10 at the door

Bring some extra cash for some amazing raffle & auction items - no kidding!
(All proceeds support the classes at the City in Motion School of Dance)

Performers include the Beautiful and Talented:
Nicole English
Phoebe Pheromon
Molly Thunder
Maxine Charisma
Mannon Bohttome
Raquel Diamond
Archimedea the Trainwrek
Eda Beaver
Kait Dowling
Members of The Flock
Featuring our virgin Tomkat: Nathan Swashbuck
AND Your hosts: Beth Byrd and Stella Blue

Find us on FACEBOOK!
go to www.uptownartsbar.com for their calendar.
Or www.byrdproductions.org for more details
Or https://www.facebook.com/Rhythm.and.Boobs

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August 20, 2014

The KC Improv Company Presents Underground Throwdown - Sept. 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com


Kansas City, MO, August 5, 2014 — Underground Throwdown! – September 20, 2014 – 8:00pm.

Three comedy groups perform and the audience votes for the winner!

Competing this month:

August Winner: Business of Otters: Joshua Gleeson, Michael Hudgens, and TBA
Collusion: Corey M. Girman and Colin Sandall
Four Corners: Claire Williams, Laura Irwin, Chris Fuston, and Aron Wallis

The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the first Saturday's "The Gauntlet" and second Saturday's competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."

Adult Fare – Must be 17 to attend.

Tickets for The Underground Throwdown are $10, or $5 with a college student ID.

www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events

Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111






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Celtic Folklore Lecture and Workshop

Alcott Arts Center


Celtic Folklore Lecture by Jane Nichols: Aug 23: 7 pm Sat
Whether you are Celtic or just curious come to the Alcott Arts
Center at 180 S. 18th Street in Kansas City, KS (66102—just off
the I-70 Highway, opposite the Sunfresh Market Mall) on August
23, 2014 7-9 pm for a lecture on Celtic (always said with a hard
"C") Myth, given by Lady Fiona nic Gormliatha, an Irish
businesswoman from the time of Richard I (called Lionheart).
Lady Fiona's legal name is Jane Nichols, but she spends a lot of
her time in the world of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a
group that likes to re-create the Middle Ages. She has taught
this class since 1992, through the Communiversity program at
UMKC, also at the Lilies War, held the first full week of June out
at Smithville Lake where roughly 2000 or so people camp out &
get medieval with safety first fighting, archery, shopping, classes
& fireworks. In spite of this, it is a different class every time, a 6
page handout will be provided that will hopefully keep her on
track, the Four Great Holidays of the Celts & their major deities &
hero tales of Ireland, Wales & the Continent (those Celts got
around!).
But Wait, that's not all—remember that Fiona is a Medieval
businesswoman? Her knitted fiberart will be on display including
the Viking rune sweater she crafted (with runes) for her late
husband Phillippe de Mortain—and there will be finger food of
the Middle Ages, pickles, Dubliner cheese & hais (a confection
from the Crusades made of dates, nuts, breadcrumbs & sugar
held together with melted butter) and maybe some candied
nuts.
So come for an evening of stories & fun and get a small taste of
the Middle Ages!
Galleries are open during every event.
Sorry the Alcott is not yet ADA Accessible.

Alcott Arts Center Theatre,
180 S 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas 66102
(913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org

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August 19, 2014

KC Improv Festival Workshops - Sept. 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com

Kansas City, MO, August 15, 2014 — KC Improv Festival Workshops

Weekend 1: Saturday, September 6

10 AM

Twinprov | Mind-Breaker (newish, experienced, veteran), Kick Comedy Theatre - 4010 Pennsylvania, KC MO 64111

Are in your head too much during a scene? Do you find yourself playing it safe on stage? Is improv beginning to feel like work? Then it's time for you get your mind broken, Vrazel-style. As improvisers gain experience and skill, we become safe and complacent, and scenes become predictable and unsatisfying. In this workshop, you'll learn practical techniques for silencing your inner critic, destroying expectations and obligatory playing, and unleashing the creative demon within. By the end, 15-year improv veterans Buck and Clint will have you Vrazelling out with them - making bold choices, taking risks, and best of all surprising yourself in the process.

Baby Wants Candy | BABY WANTS CANDY FOR BEGINNERS, ComedyCity - 3600 Broadway, KC MO 64111

Have you ever wanted to try improvising? Learn musical improv from the best! Internationally renowned award-winning Chicago and New York ensemble, Baby Wants Candy, invites you to learn how to improvise songs and play in a more free, fast and fun style.


1:30 PM

Twinprov | ZOOM!: Kickass Physicality, Kick Comedy Theatre - 4010 Pennsylvania, KC MO 64111

In improv we can be anywhere or anything – so why are so many scenes between two average people in an undefined space with a refrigerator? Ever wish the yammering would stop and the fun would begin? Buck and Clint Vrazel (Twinprov, Villain The Musical) Followed that desire to create ZOOM!, a completely wordless improv show inspired by movie special effects, kung-fu and anime, cartoons and Mr. Bean. It began as an experiment that became a class, then a group, and then ZOOM! played at the Chicago Improv Festival. Now you ZOOM! ZOOM! Techniques will open your eyes to possibility and supercharge your physicality and teamwork. Learn new ways to let your body do the talking, make the impossible real, defeat your enemies, and bend time and space to have adventures that would make the Doctor jealous.

Baby Wants Candy | BABY WANTS CANDY ADVANCED, ComedyCity - 3600 Broadway, KC MO 64111

Learn how to create strong characters, build comedic chemistry through dramatic and grounded scene work, play the game of the scene, and even how to improvise songs. This class is not for the novice - we will be moving at an intense, accelerated rate, providing personal feedback and critical analysis of the play at hand. A fundamental understanding of improvisation and/or other performing arts is strongly recommended.


Weekend 2: Saturday, September 13

10 AM

Rick Andrews | Living the Character (all levels), Off Center Theatre at Crown Center - 2450 Grand Blvd, KC MO 64111

Character is a fantastic tool; we'll spend our time in this workshop expanding our character ranges and committing hard to the simple consistent behaviors that will help create great characters. We'll use our bodies to connect to new ideas, and open up completely new worlds by connecting to who we are and how we behave in the scene.

1:30 PM

Rick Andrews | Play Game without Thinking (experienced, advanced), Off Center Theatre at Crown Center - 2450 Grand Blvd, KC MO 64111

Finding a game to a scene and heightening that game is one way to make a successful scene. However, pattern play can often get folks stuck in their heads. We'll spend less time thinking, "what's the game of this scene." and more time actually playing it. Focus in on the simple improv behaviors that will help us create fun patterns and rich, tight scenework.

Levels

Beginner (no improv experience at all—look for classes that say "all levels")
Newish (2 years of improv study or less)
Experienced (2+ years of improv study/performance experience)
Veteran (5+ years of improv study/performance)

Registration prices

One class: $40
Two classes: $75 (save $5)
Three classes: $95 (save $10)
Four classes: $120 (save $25)

Other notes

Classes are scheduled to last 2 1/2 hours. Your instructor may choose to go longer—but we're guessing you won't complain.

Please read the workshop descriptions carefully and make sure you sign up for the classes you want to take. This close to the festival, we will be unable to make changes once your registration has been processed.

WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT TO HOLD YOUR SPACE IN THE CLASS. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Classes designated as "all levels" are open to people ages 15yo and up. Newish, Experienced and Veteran classes are open to people 17yo and up.

Rick Andrews' classes are limited to 16.
Baby Wants Candy classes are limited to 15.
Twinprov Zoom limited to 10 and Mindbreaker to 12.

Workshops will start on time! Please plan to arrive AT LEAST 15 minutes before class starts so you have a chance to sign in.

Wear close-toed shoes and clothes you can move in. Bring stuff to write with and on, a bottle of water to stay hydrated, and maybe a protein bar if you're the type to get hangry.

Follow @kcimprov on Twitter for the latest news, including information on what to do in case of crazy weather, disaster-movie-type destruction or other weirdness.

As a KCiF 14 workshop student, you can buy at ticket in advance at a discount—just ask for the student rate. (These discounts are for workshop students only—if you want to get your friends in cheap, tell them to sign up for classes.)

REGISTRATION/DETAILS LINK: https://kcimprovfestival.wufoo.com/forms/kcif-14-workshop-registration/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1519053048324185/

Schedule: http://kcimprovfestival.blogspot.com/p/2014-workshop-schedule.html


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Free to Be KC: a family friendly comedy show

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Hailey Jones (+friends) present
"FREE TO BE KC: a family friendly comedy show"

Saturday, September 6th 11am and 1pm*
Sunday, September 7th at 1pm and 3pm.*
*each performance will have a guest star!

at 1715 Wyandotte- Fishtank Performance Studio

Reviews:
"My kid had fun, because I was having fun!" Heidi Van
"My niece loved it as did I!"- Seán Riley
"Free to Be KC is my favorite show I've seen." Benjamin (age 7)
"So much fun. Thank you!" Stephanie Roberts
"I liked the Christmas Elf." Dominic (age 4)
"You guys are awesome! Are you doing it again tomorrow?" Tyler
(age 9, saw show twice!)
"such a positive experience." Lois Hands
"I loved it!" Alli Jordan

run time: approx. 45 minutes. Fun for all ages!

tickets $5 kids, $10 adults!
reservations suggested, walk-ups welcome.
call 913-754-6777 or email MoJoInvocations@gmail.com

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Call for Open Auditions Bus Stop

River City Community Players announce a call for open auditions of Bus Stop by William Inge.

Auditions will be held Sept. 15 & 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Riverfront Community Center located at 123 S. Esplanade, Leavenworth, KS; use the south entrance.

Directed by Richard Bayse.

Prepare to perform cold readings from the script. Bring a complete list of conflicts from September 15 - November 8. A current resume and headshot are welcome, but not required. Also, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the 7 p.m. start time to complete your audition information form.

During a howling snowstorm a bus from Kansas City stops at the roadside diner. Roads are blocked and the travelers are going to have to hole up until morning.

Cherie is the passenger with most to worry about. She's been pursued by a cowboy with a ranch in Montana and the romantic methods of a bull. The cafe owner and bus driver find time to develop a friendship of their own; a middle-age scholar comes to terms with himself; and a young girl in the cafe also gets her first taste of romance.

For more information contact The Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

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Calling all Directors

The River City Community Players (RCCP) is now accepting applications from directors for the 2015 show season. Following are the shows slated for our 39th production year:

"Meet Me in St. Louis" Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane
Book by Hugh Wheeler, based on "The Kensington Stories" by Sally Benson and the MGM motion picture "Meet Me in St. Louis"
Auditions: Jan. 5, 6, &7
Performances: Feb. 27 & 28 – Mar. 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14

"Belles" by Mark Dunn
Auditions: Mar. 11 & 12
Performances: Apr. 24, 25, 26 – May 1, 2 & 3

Youth Production - ages 14 - 20
"The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: by C.S. Lewis; dramatized by Joseph Robinette
Auditions: May 4 & 5
Performances: June 5, 6 & 7

"Bye, Bye Birdie" Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams. Originally Produced by Edward Padula
Auditions: Jun. 8, 9, & 10
Performances: Jul. 31 – Aug. 1, 7, 8, 9, 14 & 15

Junior Youth Production – ages 8 – 13
"Into the Woods" Book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on classic fairy tales
Auditions: Aug. 10 & 11
Performances: Sep. 11, 12, & 132

"Nana's Naughty Knickers" by Katherine DiSavino
Auditions: Sep. 14 & 15
Performances: Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & Nov. 1

"The Spirit of Christmas" by Verneil Searles
Sign-up: Nov. 9
Performances: Dec. 4, 5, & 6

*Stipends for the 2015 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:
ronrccp@yahoo.com

All applications and supporting documents must be received by FRIDAY – September 11, 2014.

Interviews with presentations will be conducted prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on October 13, 2014. Applicants will be notified no later than Friday October 17, 2014.

Rights to all of the shows have been acquired.

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


Ron Mazzia
President
River City Community Players


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Calling all Directors

The River City Community Players (RCCP) is now accepting applications from directors for the 2015 show season. Following are the shows slated for our 39th production year:

"Meet Me in St. Louis" Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane
Book by Hugh Wheeler, based on "The Kensington Stories" by Sally Benson and the MGM motion picture "Meet Me in St. Louis"
Auditions: Jan. 5, 6, &7
Performances: Feb. 27 & 28 – Mar. 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14

"Belles" by Mark Dunn
Auditions: Mar. 11 & 12
Performances: Apr. 24, 25, 26 – May 1, 2 & 3

Youth Production - ages 14 - 20
"The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: by C.S. Lewis; dramatized by Joseph Robinette
Auditions: May 4 & 5
Performances: June 5, 6 & 7

"Bye, Bye Birdie" Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams. Originally Produced by Edward Padula
Auditions: Jun. 8, 9, & 10
Performances: Jul. 31 – Aug. 1, 7, 8, 9, 14 & 15

Junior Youth Production – ages 8 – 13
"Into the Woods" Book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on classic fairy tales
Auditions: Aug. 10 & 11
Performances: Sep. 11, 12, & 132

"Nana's Naughty Knickers" by Katherine DiSavino
Auditions: Sep. 14 & 15
Performances: Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & Nov. 1

"The Spirit of Christmas" by Verneil Searles
Sign-up: Nov. 9
Performances: Dec. 4, 5, & 6

*Stipends for the 2015 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:
ronrccp@yahoo.com

All applications and supporting documents must be received by FRIDAY – September 11, 2014.

Interviews with presentations will be conducted prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on October 13, 2014. Applicants will be notified no later than Friday October 17, 2014.

Rights to all of the shows have been acquired.

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


Ron Mazzia
President
River City Community Players


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August 18, 2014

(meta) Physical Acting and Creation with Hailey Jones

(meta) Physical Acting and Creation
a weekend intensive with Hailey Jones

Description:
Hailey Jones is here to guide you through meditations, body work,
intuitive creation, physical acting and comedy, partner balancing,
and much more in this action packed two session* weekend
immersion. She will provide you with tool kit that will awaken your
creative essence and empower your creative presence, removing
blocks and opening doors to possibilities beyond your wildest
dreams.

Times:
Session One:
Friday the 12th from 7p-10p
or
Saturday the 13th from 10a-1p

Session Two (session one required first):
Saturday the 13th from 2p-6p
or
Sunday the 14th from 9a-1p

*added bonus: 45 minute individual session!

price:
$85 for session 1 + 2 + individual session
$50 for session 1+ individual session

contact Hailey for further details and to reserve your spot.
Class size is limited.
MoJoInvocations@gmail.com or 913-754-6777

Bio:
Hailey Jones is an actor/creator/clown/poet/intuitive healer/friend
to many. Her local company, MoJo Invocations, has generated many
ensemble based works in the recent years (Fairy Tales' End, Our
Author Died Today, and Free to Be KC). She is no stranger to the
Fishtank either! She is a graduate of the Dell'Arte International
School of Physical Theatre and is certified in physical comedy from
The (very) Physical Comedy Institute. She is also a master in various
forms of energy healing. Recently, Hailey has uncovered that theatre
is a healing art. By using the tools of her past in the present
moment, there is much medicine in artistic creation, not just for the
audience, but also for the creator. Hailey wishes to empower
members of the community, so they can experience more
movement and change within their own work, which then will
extend beyond themselves.

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King Pong's Ping Pong Rodeo!

King Pong Ping's Pong Rodeo!

Friday, August 29th at 7pm at Commandry Hall Theatre

Featuring Michael Trautman, produced by Hailey Jones

What do you get when you lock a clown in an empty room with
1000 ping pong balls?
KING PONG'S PING PONG RODEO!

Michael Trautman's solo comedy variety show. Using an astounding
array of talents and skills along with an unusual sense of humor,
Michael (aka KING PONG), performs Magic, Juggling, audience
participation, and the only ping-pong-spitting-target-shooting act
in the world. You've never seen anything quite like KING PONG.
See you there, partner!

$10 adults, $5 kids/seniors.
http://kingpong.brownpapertickets.com

Commandry Hall Theatre: 903 Harrison, KCMO, 64106.

contact Hailey, (913) 754-6777 or mojoinvocations@gmail.com
more on Michael at http://www.michaeltrautman.com/

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August 15, 2014

The RARE Fifth Saturday Improv Show and Money Giveaway – August 30, 2014 – 8pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com

Kansas City, MO, August 15, 2014 — The RARE Fifth Saturday Improv Show and Money Giveaway – August 30, 2014 – 8pm

Like a purple squirrel or a bloodthirsty unicorn, a fifth Saturday happens pretty much only in myths. So let's do something a little weird.

The pro improvisers of The KC Improv Company will perform rarely played games and formats... AND we'll giveaway $100 to one or more audience members.

Oh, and if we sell out our 100 seats at The Kick, we'll give away $200, and some bonus thangs.

$10, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.

Produced by The KC Improv Company.
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the first Saturday's "The Gauntlet" and second Saturday's competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Laugh Loud!

www.kcimprov.com
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Kick Comedy Theater
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Drunken Personal History - August 23, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com

Kansas City, MO, August 15, 2014 — Drunken Personal History - August 23, 2014 – 10pm
Some of the best storytellers in Kansas City tell their wildest stories about late nights and bad decisions. Plus, the improvisers of The KC Improv Company act out those stories--live, on the fly.

The show is inspired by Drunk History on Comedy Central, but it happens right in front of your face. And the history we share is the personal history of the featured performers.

Come see stand-up comedians, actors, improvisers and other people who really know how to tell a story--all on one stage.

Just $8, or $5 with a student ID.

Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.

Produced by The KC Improv Company. The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the first Saturday's "The Gauntlet" and second Saturday's competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience." Laugh Loud!

www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events

Kick Comedy Theater
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Kansas City, MO 64111



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August 14, 2014

Fountain City Sketch Comedy - August 18, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com

Kansas City, MO, August 14, 2014 — Fountain City Sketch – August 18, 2014 – 8:00pm.

Fountain City Sketch Comedy returns to the stage with an all new, all original hour of comedy written and performed by some of Kansas City's sharpest comedic minds.

All shows just ten bucks at the Kick Comedy Theater in Westport. This is a one-time only run, once this show is over, it's OVER. Don't miss your chance to laugh entirely too hard!

[This show contains R-rated material, under 17 not admitted.]

Fountain City Sketch is:

Director: Ben Auxier
Assistant Director/Writer: Tim Marks

Writer/Performers:
Brian Huther
Bobby Miller Jr
Chris Fuston
Kate Haugan
Kenzie West
Seth Andrew Macchi

Associate Writer: Michelle Leatherby
Stage Manager: Maggie Cargill

The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the first Saturday's "The Gauntlet" and second Saturday's competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."

Adult Fare – Must be 17 to attend.

Tickets for Fountain City Sketch are $10, or $5 with a college student ID.

www.kcimprov.com
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tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fountain-city-sketch-aug-18th-tickets-12642820015?aff=eorg

Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111


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August 13, 2014

The KC Improv Festival - Saturday, September 13th, 7PM

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Contact: Tim Marks
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tim@kcimprov.com

The KC Improv Festival - Saturday, Sept 13, 2014 – 7pm

Kansas City, MO, August 13, 2014 — The KC Improv Festival: Saturday, Sept 13 at 7pm.

Bringing Improv to you:
LAUGH LOCAL WITH FAMOUS FACES, LOCAL FAVORITES

The KC Improv Festival returns to the Off Center Theater at Crown Center. The festival gives a chance for the audience to see a variety of hilarity, both homegrown and from across the country.

Performing troupes Saturday, September 13, are The KC Improv Company featuring Rick Andrews from The Magnet Theater, D'Hotel Winnetka, and Superego (LA)! Tickets available at Off Center Theatre's online box office or give them a call at (816) 545-6000. (Special VIP seats for the first two rows come with a special gift on show nights!) Off Center Theatre is located at: 2450 Grand Blvd, KC, MO 64108.

The KC Improv Festival, one of the longest running comedy festivals in the US, returns in September with several nights of make-up-the-funny shows. The festival does not just import the talent. The organically home grown troupes will be showcased as well. Promised to be BPA free, local troupes are ready to show off what they have been working on since last year's festival.

Produced by The KC Improv Company - The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy.

Location: Crown Center, Off Center Theatre
Address: 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Tickets: VIP $35, Regular $25
https://tickets.offcentertheatre.com/OCT/Online/default.asp or 816-545-6000.

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The KC Improv Festival - Friday, September 12th, 7PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tim Marks
Chief Improvisational Officer 816-806-4000
tim@kcimprov.com

The KC Improv Festival - Friday, Sept 12, 2014 – 7pm

Kansas City, MO, August 13, 2014 — The KC Improv Festival: Friday, Sept 12 at 7pm.

Bringing Improv to you:
LAUGH LOCAL WITH FAMOUS FACES, LOCAL FAVORITES

The KC Improv Festival returns to the Off Center Theater at Crown Center. The festival gives a chance for the audience to see a variety of hilarity, both homegrown and from across the country.

Performing troupes Friday, September 12th, are Dog and Friend Dog, Keith Plus One, and Superego (LA)! Tickets available at Off Center Theatre's online box office or give them a call at (816) 545-6000. (Special VIP seats for the first two rows come with a special gift on show nights!) Off Center Theatre is located at: 2450 Grand Blvd, KC, MO 64108.

The KC Improv Festival, one of the longest running comedy festivals in the US, returns in September with several nights of make-up-the-funny shows. The festival does not just import the talent. The organically home grown troupes will be showcased as well. Promised to be BPA free, local troupes are ready to show off what they have been working on since last year's festival.

Produced by The KC Improv Company - The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy.

Location: Crown Center, Off Center Theatre
Address: 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Tickets: VIP $35, Regular $25
https://tickets.offcentertheatre.com/OCT/Online/default.asp or 816-545-6000.

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The KC Improv Festival - Sept. 6th, 7pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tim Marks
Chief Improvisational Officer 816-806-4000
tim@kcimprov.com

The KC Improv Festival - Saturday, Sept 6, 2014 – 7pm

Kansas City, MO, August 4, 2014 — The KC Improv Festival: Saturday, Sept 6 at 7pm.

Bringing Improv to you:
LAUGH LOCAL WITH FAMOUS FACES, LOCAL FAVORITES

The KC Improv Festival returns to the Kick Comedy Theatre and the Off Center Theater at Crown Center. The festival gives a chance for the audience to see a variety of hilarity, both homegrown and from across the country.

Performing troupes our first Saturday 7:00 show at the Kick Comedy Theater are Business of Otters, The KC Improv Company, and Baby Wants Candy, The Improvised Musical with Full Band!! Our host is Tim Marks!

The KC Improv Festival, one of the longest running comedy festivals in the US, returns in September with several nights of make-up-the-funny shows at the Off Center Theater in Crown Center and Kick Comedy Theater in Westport.

Produced by The KC Improv Company - The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the second Saturday's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and third Saturday's competition show, "Underground Throwdown."

General Admission is $15!

www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events

Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111


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The KC Improv Festival - Sept. 5th, 10pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tim Marks
Chief Improvisational Officer 816-806-4000
tim@kcimprov.com

The KC Improv Festival - Friday, Sept 5, 2014 – 10pm

Kansas City, MO, August 4, 2014 — The KC Improv Festival: Friday, Sept 5 at 10pm.

Bringing Improv to you:
LAUGH LOCAL WITH FAMOUS FACES, LOCAL FAVORITES

The KC Improv Festival returns to the Kick Comedy Theatre and the Off Center Theater at Crown Center. The festival gives a chance for the audience to see a variety of hilarity, both homegrown and from across the country.

Performing troupes for our first Friday 10:00 show at the Kick Comedy Theater are Alpha Swan Platoon, Villain, and Twinprov! Hosted by Adam Hoelscher!

The KC Improv Festival, one of the longest running comedy festivals in the US, returns in September with several nights of make-up-the-funny shows at the Off Center Theater in Crown Center and Kick Comedy Theater in Westport.

Produced by The KC Improv Company - The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the second Saturday's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and third Saturday's competition show, "Underground Throwdown."

General Admission is $15!

www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events

Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111


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The KC Improv Festival - Sept. 6th, 10pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tim Marks
Chief Improvisational Officer 816-806-4000
tim@kcimprov.com

The KC Improv Festival - Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 – 10pm

Kansas City, MO, August 4, 2014 — The KC Improv Festival: Saturday, Sept 6 at 10pm.

Bringing Improv to you:
LAUGH LOCAL WITH FAMOUS FACES, LOCAL FAVORITES

The KC Improv Festival returns to the Kick Comedy Theatre and the Off Center Theater at Crown Center. The festival gives a chance for the audience to see a variety of hilarity, both homegrown and from across the country.

Performing troupes for our first Saturday 10:00 show at the Kick Comedy Theater are Disappointing Birthday Party, I Don't Want Solidarity If It Means Holding Hands With You, and Doctor Robot! Our host is Tim Marks!

The KC Improv Festival, one of the longest running comedy festivals in the US, returns in September with several nights of make-up-the-funny shows at the Off Center Theater in Crown Center and Kick Comedy Theater in Westport.

Produced by The KC Improv Company - The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the second Saturday's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and third Saturday's competition show, "Underground Throwdown."

General Admission is $15!

www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events

Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111


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The KC Improv Festival - Sept. 5th, 7pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tim Marks
Chief Improvisational Officer 816-806-4000
tim@kcimprov.com

The KC Improv Festival - Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 – 7pm

Kansas City, MO, August 4, 2014 — The KC Improv Festival: Friday, Sept 5 at 7pm.

Bringing Improv to you:
LAUGH LOCAL WITH FAMOUS FACES, LOCAL FAVORITES

The KC Improv Festival returns to the Kick Comedy Theatre and the Off Center Theater at Crown Center. The festival gives a chance for the audience to see a variety of hilarity, both homegrown and from across the country.

Performing troupes for our first Friday 7:00 show at the Kick Comedy Theater are The KC Improv Company, Babel Fish, and Baby Wants Candy, The Improvised Musical with Full Band!! Hosted by Adam Hoelscher!

The KC Improv Festival, one of the longest running comedy festivals in the US, returns in September with several nights of make-up-the-funny shows at the Off Center Theater in Crown Center and Kick Comedy Theater in Westport.

Produced by The KC Improv Company - The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the second Saturday's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and third Saturday's competition show, "Underground Throwdown."

General Admission is $15!

www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events

Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111


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The KC Improv Festival Begins September 4th!

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Contact: Tim Marks
Chief Improvisational Officer 816-806-4000
tim@kcimprov.com

The KC Improv Festival Kicks off at the Kick Comedy Theater

Kansas City, MO, August 1, 2014 — The KC Improv Festival Kickoff: Thursday, Sept 4 at 7pm.

Bringing Improv to you:
LAUGH LOCAL WITH FAMOUS FACES, LOCAL FAVORITES

The KC Improv Festival returns to the Kick Comedy Theatre and the Off Center Theater at Crown Center. The festival gives a chance for the audience to see a variety of hilarity, both homegrown and from across the country.

Opening night of our festival is Thursday, September 4th at the Kick Comedy Theater in Westport! Performing troupes are Seriously Playful's Operation: Show, Little Bear and ComedyCity!

The KC Improv Festival, one of the longest running comedy festivals in the US, returns in September with several nights of make-up-the-funny shows at the Off Center Theater in Crown Center and Kick Comedy Theater in Westport.

Produced by The KC Improv Company - The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each Saturday brings a different type of show, including the second Saturday's "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and third Saturday's competition show, "Underground Throwdown."

Student tickets are $8 and General Admission is $12!

www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events

Kick Comedy Theater
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Kansas City, MO 64111





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CLOSER THAN EVER: A Benefit for The Barn Players this weekend!

THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY!

The Barn presents…

CLOSER THAN EVER
A Benefit for the Barn Players

Music by David Shire
Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.

From the Tony and Grammy nominated songwriting team of "Take Flight", "Baby", "Starting Here, Starting Now" & "Big: The Musical"


Musical Direction by Martha Risser
Staging by Rob Reeder & Kipp Simmons
Set Design by Bill Wright
Light Design by Chuck Cline
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Stage Managed by Sara McAdoo
Accompaniment by Michalis Koutsoupides


August 15 - 17
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Kevin Bogan, JC Dresslaer, John Edmonds, Cara Hampton, Rebecca Johnston, Brian King, Sara McAdoo, Mark Murphy, Laura Roose, Kipp Simmons, Ali Watson & Gary Wesche

SYNOPSIS:
Closer Than Ever features self-contained songs that deal with such diverse topics as security, aging, mid-life crisis, second marriages, working couples, and unrequited love. Richard Maltby and David Shire based many of the songs on real-life experiences of their friends, or stories told to them.

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:
FRIDAY and SUNDAY performance: $25.00
SATURDAY performance: $50.00


Doors for the Saturday evening performance open at 6:30pm, and the price of admission will include dinner, drinks and the show. Dinner provided by Outback Steakhouse, Runza and Classic Catering.
The evening will also include a silent auction with items including…
Sports Memorabilia, a 5-piece cookware set, tickets to theatre venues in Kansas City, Snow & Co., a walk-on role in the 2015 season and many, many more!


WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.


For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM

The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.


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Theatre for Young America Auditions

KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of:
20% off
Announcing auditions for 2014-15 season for Theatre
for Young America! The auditions will be held
Monday, September 8, 2014, between 4:00 pm and 7:00
pm, at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, 30
West Pershing Rd, Kansas City, Missouri. We would
love to see two contrasting monologues totaling 3
minutes or less. Actors may also perform up to 32
measures of a song. An accompanist will be
available. Call 816-460-2083, or email
boxofficetya@sbcglobal.net to schedule an audition
time! Hope to see you there and please share!!

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Seeking actors

For Immediate Release

Wendy Thompson
The Mystery Train
816-813-9654

STILL SEEKING ACTORS FOR

"Magical Murdery Tour" by Michael M. Dragen, Directed by Wendy Thompson. Auditions will be Aug 14th, 4:30 pm to 8 pm in the Westport area.

"Magical Murdery Tour"--The British Invasion has taken a turn through Kansas City in 1964 and the fans are loving it! But who's the real deal and who's the imposter? And, when a murder happens on the train, who really cares?

The Mystery Train will continue auditions on Thursday, Aug 14th by appointment. Still seeking three young men to play characters in an interactive murder-mystery set in 1964. "Magical Murdery Tour" opens Sept 5, closes Oct 25. Rehearsals begin Aug 18. There is performance pay. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 816-813-9654.



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August 12, 2014

Mark your calendars with Byrd Productions' Fall Season of events!

Starting September 2nd!
NEW Fall Session of clown classes
Levels 1 and 2 for adults
at the City in Motion School of Dance
www,cityinmotion.org

Clownesque, PratFalling for You!
Friday, September 19 at 8:00
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway, KCMO
in conjunction with
Rhythm & Booobs!

Joe Williams & Delsarte take KC by storm!!!
Don't miss these wonderful workshops
by this masterful instructor!
October 3-5
Details pending
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Fooles' Fortunes
our annual showcase of
Fooles, Clowns, Jesters, Mimes, & Physical Theater Artists
October 10 – 12
at the Just Off Broadway Theater
3051 Central, KCMO

All events can be found at
www.byrdproductions.org
Please, LIKE us on Facebook!
facebook.com/byrdproductionsphysicaltheater

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