August 27, 2015

The Children's Hour opens Sept. 10

City Theatre of Independence*


The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman: Sept. 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 & 20. Performances at 8 pm Thur-Sat; except Sunday at 2 p.m. Dinner theatre Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Critically acclaimed author Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour" is a controversial classic drama. A powerful tale that centers on two young women who have spent years working on a dream of running a school for young ladies. When one of their students runs away, she creates a lie so shocking it can only be whispered. The scandal that follows will throw their lives into turmoil and destroy everything they hold dear.

By special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. Directed by Matt Hentges.
Tickets $12; dinner theatre $26 & or 16 w/season ticket. Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, (816) 325-7367, www.citytheatreofindependence.org (Adult Fare)

Tickets may be purchased on our website. Dinner theatre, call for reservations.

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Auditions for Blithe Spirit

City Theatre of Independence*
(Community)


Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward: Auditions Sep 8-9: 7 pm Tue-Wed
The classic comedy finds a chilling new afterlife on the CTI stage! When fussy author Charles accidentally conjures up the restless spirit of his long-dead first wife Elvira, all bets are off for his new wife Ruth and their well-ordered life. Now Elvira's ghost has taken up residence, Charles is at his wits end, and Ruth thinks it's all her husband's imagination. Can batty medium Madame Arcati help banish Elvira's spirit before the whole house comes down? Directed by Adam Arterbridge. Equal parts creepy and comedic, CTI's Blithe Spirit will be the perfect way to end the Halloween season in 2015.,
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Roles Available for: ,
4 Women (characters aged 19+) 2 Men (characters aged 25+),
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Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script as well as short guided improvisations in movement and dialect.
Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, www.citytheatreofindependence.org
Performance dates Nov. 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 & 15 – 2015

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August 26, 2015

Fall show opens at new location

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


The Orphans are Coming …

Kansas City, Mo. (August 26, 2015) … but someone on the train is not happy to see them. "Our Brother's Caper", presented by The Mystery Train, opens September 4th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and runs through October 24th, with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Selected dates are at the Enigma Depot. Starring (l to r) J Purkaple, Zack Chaykin and Jessica Whitfield as the Shady Characters who will lead you down the tracks to 1923, and straight into a mystery. It's murderous fun! If you enjoy playing detective, or being a part of the scene, get in the line-up now!

"Our Brother's Caper" After four days on the train, a band of orphans, bound for new homes in Missouri, must set aside their mischief to solve a murder when their chaperone goes missing. This won't look good to their prospective parents unless they can figure it out! Can the Little Rascals bring the killer to justice?

The evening begins with seating at 6:30 pm, and includes a 4-course meal. Shows will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1301 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64105, and from Sept 24th through Oct 10th, at the Enigma Depot, 1330 East Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64109. See our website for a complete schedule, with menus.

Tickets are $69.00 per person and include dinner, show, tax and gratuity. Thursday shows are $59.oo each. Early order discounts are available. A cash bar is available. Advance reservations are needed and can be made by calling (816) 813-9654, or order online at www.kcmysterytrain.com (service charges apply).


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August 25, 2015

Call for directors for our 2016/17 season

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 2016-
2017 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 via pgleondedis@yahoo.com ,
accompanied by your theatrical resume, by
September 30, 2015. Additionally, please
indicate the months of the year, from late Fall
2016 to late Spring 2017, 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.

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 30,
2015.

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.

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August 22, 2015

Clownesque, PratFalling in Love - Friday, September 18

Byrd Productions and Rhythm & Boobs Presents:

Clownesque, PratFalling in Love
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 18, 8:00-10:00
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 Pheromone

Ryan Noble

Kater Tot

Brazen Hell

Polly D'Amore

Mini Delight

Philip Hooser

Members of The Flock:
Ruby Rarebit, Steve Tutti,

Featuring our Tomkats: Spatz Topper and Freddy O'Malley

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, 2015

Schoolhouse Rock Live Kicks Off OCTA's 2015-16 Season

Olathe Civic Theatre Association

Full of energy, humor, music, dancing and some very valuable grammar lessons, Schoolhouse Rock Live kicks off Olathe Civic Theatre Association's 2015-2016 season with a bang. The show is directed by Shelly Stewart Banks and runs Sept. 11-27.

It's a project packed with memories for anyone who remembers the iconic 70s Saturday morning Schoolhouse Rock cartoon that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever songs. The musical brings all of it to life onstage, chronicling the story of Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching. Tom tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs as Just A Bill, Lolly, Lolly, Lolly and Conjunction Junction.

For Banks, Schoolhouse Rock is pure nostalgia.

"For me, Schoolhouse Rock is a great shared experience of my generation," Banks said. "It's how I, and all the kids my age, accidentally learned stuff. I love every bit of it – the cartoons, the songs, the message, the teaching of math, grammar, science and history."

Banks also has the opportunity to bring both familiar and new perspectives together on the show.

"While the musical director and I grew up on Schoolhouse Rock, a lot of this young cast did not," Banks explained. "They are approaching it with fresh eyes and ears, bringing their own experiences, music influences, and 2015 sensibilities to the show. I look forward to seeing how we marry the two different generations of perspective to create our own brand of this show."

The cast includes: Guy Gardner (Tom); Delano Mendoza (Joe); Micayla Miller (Shulie); Kristen Altoro (Dina); and Jennifer Coville (Dori).

The rest of the production staff includes: Kevin Hershberger (music direction) Guy Gardner (choreography); Rita Marks (stage manager); J. Patrick Inlow (lights/video design); Ken Schmidt (set design); and Kerry Schafer (costumes).

In honor of Deaf Awareness Week, OCTA will partner with the Hearing Loss Association of America-Kansas City (HLAA-KC) to provide an open caption performance at the Sept. 26 show, with seats reserved for a select group of hearing-impaired attendees.

The show runs for three weekends Sept. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, and 25, 26, 27 with Friday and Saturday night performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Tickets and more information are available at olathetheatre.org or reservations may be made by calling the theatre hotline at 913-782-2990.

Members of the press with inquiries should contact Victoria Hoffman at victorialatoya72@gmail.com or 816-728-2048.

Online press release with cast photo: http://olathetheatre.org/schoolhouse-rock-live-kicks-off-octa-season/

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August 13, 2015

CLOwNING CLaSSes Levels 1 & 2 - Fall 2015

CLOwNING CLaSSes Levels 1 & 2 - Fall 2015

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 at City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc.​ begins August 29. OUR first classes are September 1st and 2nd.

Instructors: provided by Byrd Productions, are a variety of
Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes
and performing artists and some surprise drop-ins from around the world! Local instructors include
Beth Byrd-Lonski​, Stephanie Roberts, Heidi Van,
Dennis Porter, Jay Cady, Hailey Jones, Philip Hooser,
Patrick Rippeto, Terry DaVolt and Kent Mercer & Kevin Mercer.

LEVEL II: Tuesdays , 8:00 - 9:00pm
LEVEL I: Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30

Go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882
to register!

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The 17th annual performance of Dance in the Park

HE 17th DANCE IN THE PARK WILL BE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH
August 12, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
*WHO:
City in Motion Dance Theater, producer, in conjunction with Volker, Roanoke, Coleman Highlands, West Plaza and Valentine Neighborhood Associations.
Media contact: Ann Shaughnessy 816-673-6933 or kcdanceinthepark@gmail.com
Public contact: City in Motion 816-561-2882 or cityinmotion.org
*WHAT:
The 17th annual performance of Dance in the Park, a free outdoor dance concert which features performances of a variety of the Kansas City region's unique dance companies.
*WHEN:
Saturday, September 12th, 2014. Free dance class for audience members on stage at 6:30pm; concert begins at 7:00pm. Rain date: Sunday, September 13th, same times.
*WHERE:
Roanoke Park, 3699 E Roanoke Drive, Kansas City, MO 64111. New spot in the Park this year! Due to landscaping in progress we will set up in the north corner of the park where Karnes Blvd and Roanoke Road intersect.

DETAILS:
On Saturday, September 12th, 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 17th 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, Ballet, Swing, Salsa, Irish, Mexican, and Vietnamese dancing, including a Lion dance. Besides City in Motion Dance Theater and the City in Motion Children's Dance Theater & Apprentice Company, participating companies include these returning groups: the Kansas City Ballet Second Company, and the Driscoll Dancers (Irish). This year, two brand new modern dance companies will join us: Defy Dance Project and Heartlines Dance Company. Also new are 627 Stomp (swing), KCTouch (salsa), Danza Mexica Calpulli Iskali, and the GDPT Pho Hien Lion Dance Troupe.
This family-friendly event is a collaboration of neighborhoods, businesses, performers and volunteers, who are always needed. Please contact City in Motion to sign up.
Arrive early to participate in the free dance class at 6:30 and to get a good seat. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic, and the whole family! Sorry, no pets allowed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: The general public can contact City in Motion at 816-561-2882, or check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/danceinthepark or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/KCDITP.

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The critically acclaimed production of EQUUS closes this weekend at The Barn!

The Barn presents…


EQUUS

By Peter Shaffer

Directed by Diane Bulan
Stage Managed by Betsy Sexton
Set Design by Mark Hamilton
Lighting Design by Phil Leonard
Costume Design by Laura Burkhart
Sound Design by Sean Bailey
Production Assistance by April Hall
Choreography by Meghann Deveroux
Horse Heads designed & built by Sean Leistcio


July 31st – August 16th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
(Industry Night: Monday, August 10th)



STARRING
J. Will Fritz & Paul Orwick*

FEATURING
Richard J. Burt, Michelle Cotton, Meghann Deveroux, Dee Dee Diemer, Sean Leistico, Alisa Lynn & Walter Winch

WITH
Nataleigh Brull, Julie Miller & Andy Venemman

*appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association

SYNOPSIS:
Dr. Martin Dysart, a psychiatrist, is confronted with Alan Strang, a boy who has blinded six horses in a violent fit of passion. This very passion is as foreign to Dysart as the act itself. To the boy's parents it is a hideous mystery; Alan has always adored horses. To Dysart it is a psychological puzzle that leads both doctor and patient to a complex and disturbingly dramatic confrontation. This international success reached new acclaim in London and on Broadway when revived in 2008.
NOTE: This production contains nudity.

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


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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THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE opens on September 18th at The Barn!

The Barn presents…

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

New Music by Jeanine Tesori New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan Book by Dick Scanlan & Richard Henry Morris Original Story and Screenplay by Richard Morris Additional Songs by James Van Heusen & Sammy Cahn / Jay Thompson / Sir Arthur Sullivan & W. S. Gilbert / Victor Herbert & Rida Johnson Young / Walter Donoldson, Sam Lewis & Joe Young

Directed by Kipp Simmons Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan Choreography by JC Dresslaer Stage Managed by Sara McAdoo Set Design by Doug Schroeder Lighting Design by Philip Leonard Costume Design by Paula Rebottaro Props Design by Katie Blinn Hair & Makeup Design by Jessica Alcorn Assistant Direction by Korey Childs Tap Choreography by Valerie Martin


September 18 – October 4
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm INDUSTRY NIGHT: September 28th at 7:30pm

STARRING Katie Bartow, Jeannette Bonjour, Blane Brungardt, Julie Ewing, Trevor French, Cara Hampton, Matt Richardson, Julian Rivera & Sa Souvanh

FEATURING
Jessica Alcorn, Bridget Angles, Dana Arnott, Eli Biesemeyer, Sara Crow, Gregory Dean,
Graham Fairleigh, Tracy Fox, Charlotte Gilman, Caelin Golladay, Emmy Hadley, Paul Harwerth,
Rebecca Johnston, Max Mammele, Matthew McGaugh, Sarah Morrissey, Joy Richardson, Ramsey Self, Elaina Smith, Jill Smith, Cassaundra Sutherland & Miles Wirth


SYNOPSIS: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It's the zany new 1920's musical that has taken Broadway by storm, winning the TONY Award for BEST MUSICAL! Taking place in New York City in 1922, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers.
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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AUDITIONS for the Barn Junior production of "13" coming in October!

AUDITIONS!
…for students in middle school
and high school only.

The Barn Junior Production of…

13

Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish & Robert Horn
Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Todd Kendall Gregory-Downs

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, October 11th from 1pm – 4pm
Wednesday, October 14th from 7pm – 9pm
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Seeking a multi-ethnic cast of students in grades 7-12.

Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32-bar selection of a song from a Broadway Musical and the style of the show. No songs from the show, please. An accompanist will be provided. No auditions with a CD backing track will be allowed. Acapella auditions are discouraged, but not prohibited.

Please Provide: Sheet Music for you audition, and resumes are suggested, if available. Please bring a current photo—this can be a professional headshot, but a current school photo works just as well. Come dressed to move, as there will be a dance/movement exercise. Formal dance training is NOT a requirement! There may be cold readings from the script as well.

Rehearsals will begin with a cast and family meeting in early November.
The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday night from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (1/10 – 1/14).

PRODUCTION DATES:
January 15th – 24th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS

SYNOPSIS:
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from TONY Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges Of Madison County, Honeymoon in Vegas), 13 is a musical about fitting in - and standing out! Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents' divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!
CASTING INFORMATION:
Evan
A bright, nerdy boy who is excited to become a man. New in town and trying to find a place to fit in, he eventually becomes close with Patrice and Archie. Our story's protagonist.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - Bb4

Patrice
A shy, intelligent, bookworm. Archie's best friend and Evan's new friend.
Female, 13 yrs old
Range: Eb3 - E5

Brett
The vain star quarterback. Leads a pack of popular boys, including Malcolm and Eddie.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - C5

Malcolm
A wannabe popular kid and one of Brett's sidekicks.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: F#3 - C5

Eddie
A wannabe popular kid and one of Brett's sidekicks.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - C5

Kendra
The bubbly, popular, head cheerleader. Lucy's best friend and unknowing rival.
Female, 13 yrs old
Range: Bb3 - D5

Archie
A good-humored, intelligent, unpopular kid. Patrice's best friend who has to use crutches.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: Ab2 - Bb4

Lucy
A manipulative girl who secretly desires to have Kendra's boyfriend. Sneaky and feisty.
Female, 13 yrs old
Range: F#3 - D5

PLUS A LARGE ENSEMBLE
For more information, please contact Jason Coats, Educational Coordinator at barnjr@thebarnplayers.org or 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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AUDITIONS for the Barn Junior production of "13" coming in October!

AUDITIONS!
…for students in middle school
and high school only.

The Barn Junior Production of…

13

Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish & Robert Horn
Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Todd Kendall Gregory-Downs

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, October 11th from 1pm – 4pm
Wednesday, October 14th from 7pm – 9pm
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Seeking a multi-ethnic cast of students in grades 7-12.

Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32-bar selection of a song from a Broadway Musical and the style of the show. No songs from the show, please. An accompanist will be provided. No auditions with a CD backing track will be allowed. Acapella auditions are discouraged, but not prohibited.

Please Provide: Sheet Music for you audition, and resumes are suggested, if available. Please bring a current photo—this can be a professional headshot, but a current school photo works just as well. Come dressed to move, as there will be a dance/movement exercise. Formal dance training is NOT a requirement! There may be cold readings from the script as well.

Rehearsals will begin with a cast and family meeting in early November.
The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday night from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (1/10 – 1/14).

PRODUCTION DATES:
January 15th – 24th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS

SYNOPSIS:
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from TONY Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges Of Madison County, Honeymoon in Vegas), 13 is a musical about fitting in - and standing out! Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents' divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!
CASTING INFORMATION:
Evan
A bright, nerdy boy who is excited to become a man. New in town and trying to find a place to fit in, he eventually becomes close with Patrice and Archie. Our story's protagonist.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - Bb4

Patrice
A shy, intelligent, bookworm. Archie's best friend and Evan's new friend.
Female, 13 yrs old
Range: Eb3 - E5

Brett
The vain star quarterback. Leads a pack of popular boys, including Malcolm and Eddie.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - C5

Malcolm
A wannabe popular kid and one of Brett's sidekicks.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: F#3 - C5

Eddie
A wannabe popular kid and one of Brett's sidekicks.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - C5

Kendra
The bubbly, popular, head cheerleader. Lucy's best friend and unknowing rival.
Female, 13 yrs old
Range: Bb3 - D5

Archie
A good-humored, intelligent, unpopular kid. Patrice's best friend who has to use crutches.
Male, 13 yrs old
Range: Ab2 - Bb4

Lucy
A manipulative girl who secretly desires to have Kendra's boyfriend. Sneaky and feisty.
Female, 13 yrs old
Range: F#3 - D5

PLUS A LARGE ENSEMBLE
For more information, please contact Jason Coats, Educational Coordinator at barnjr@thebarnplayers.org or 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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AUDITIONS for LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL coming in September to The Barn!

AUDITIONS!

LEGALLY BLONDE:
THE MUSICAL


Music & Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach

Directed & Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by James Levy

AUDITIONS (by appointment):
September 19th from Noon to 4pm
September 20th from 5pm – 7pm
(Walk-up auditions will be accepted up to 2:00pm on the 19th and up to 6:00pm on the 20th.)
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS


EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Those auditioning should prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre/pop style song. Please do not wear Orange to auditions, "because whoever said Orange is the new Pink is seriously…disturbed."
Those that have previously performed in shows with production staff may contact Director in lieu of scheduling initial audition.

To schedule an audition please contact Stage Manager Rebekah Grieb at rebekahgrieb@gmail.com
Invited Callbacks will be held on September 26th from Noon - 4pm Callback List and Sides will be posted on www.thebarnplayers.org by 9:00am on September 21st.

Callbacks will consist of Singing, Dancing, and Readings for named characters. Most roles will be called back to sing and dance. Those called back are asked to wear all black and be prepared to be measured by our costumer.
Rehearsals will be from January 10th - February 25th.

The Family will have a promotional photo shoot in December 2015. Full cast will have an all-day on location photo shoot followed by rehearsal on one of the Sunday rehearsal dates.
Cast must also be available on Saturday January 30th for promotional performance at The Barney Awards.

No conflicts will be accepted after Sunday February 14, 2016.


PRODUCTION DATES:
February 26th – March 13th, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, March 7th.

All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS

SYNOPSIS:
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law. At school, she struggles with peers, professors, and Warner Huntington. With the help of Paulette and Emmett, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world



CAST BREAKDOWN:
We are looking for a multi-racial, high-energy cast of performers for this new staging of a modern favorite!


ELLE WOODS The quintessential Valley Girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more to offer than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality. This production is very interested in ALL ethnicities auditioning for this role.
Female, 18-25 yrs old
Range: Gb2 – G5

EMMETT FORREST A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and friendly
Male, 20-25 yrs old
Range: B2 – A4

PAULETTE A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself.
Female, 45-60 yrs old
Range: Bb3 - A5

PROFESSOR CALLAHAN A pompous, sleezy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral.
Male, 40-55 yrs old
Range: A2 – F#4

WARNER HUNTINGTON III A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy who breaks Elle's heart and heads off to Harvard Law. - Male, 20-25 yrs old
Range: Eb3 – Ab4

VIVIENNE KENSINGTON A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner's fiancee who initially dismisses Elle, but grows to be her friend
Female, 20-25 yrs old
Range: A3 – F5

BROOKE WYNDAM An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for murder
Female, 25-35 yrs old
Range: A3 – G5

BRUISER WOODS "Bruiser's not a dog. Bruiser's family." Looking for a small dog to be a part of this wonderful production. All teacup breeds, as well as the classic Chihuahua, are welcome to send in a picture!
Range: Bark3 – Ruff5

ADULT ENSEMBLE Looking for one (1) male and one (1) female to represent ALL ensemble roles. This will include many quick costume changes and ability to portray multiple characters (a la Hairspray, Little Shop, Spring Awakening, etc.) Roles include Elle's Parents, Hair Affair Workers, Judge, Prison Guard, Harvard Law Board Members, and more.

ENSEMBLE Looking for an extremely strong ensemble of triple threat singer/dancer/actors to fill the many character we meet throughout the production. All ensemble members will have some feature whether it be a dance solo, sung solo, or speaking line. All ensemble members will adhere to a vigorous track of characters including Greek Chorus, Deltu Nu Sorority Members, California Students, and Harvard Law Students. Serena, Margot, and Pilar (lead Delta Nus) will be cast from this group.


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 11, 2015

Bye, Bye Birdie - Second Weekend

Don't let your last opportunity to catch this show get away. Tickets are still available.

"This production has heart, discipline, and talent. All the pieces fit. The actors are alive and engaged, the scene changes flow smoothly and efficiently, and the music (live band!) supports and empowers the action.

"The acting is spot on for full development of the action. The juxtaposition of Albert and Rose, vs Kim and Hugo, vs Parent and Child in the book gives the actors a framework to play and have fun with. The enthusiasm of the cast members is obvious. The choreography is tight, this cast spent time rehearsing the dances and its obvious. These people care about what they're doing.

"The set is simple, colorful and accessible. The scene changes are smooth quick, and integrated nicely with the lights. This tech crew worked like a finely tuned machine.

"MacAffee parents & younger brother: Absolutely hilarious. So talented. Wonderful interactions with each other. Father was brilliantly angry when trying to find Kim at the ice house, and hilarious when in awe of Ed Sullivan. "Hymn for a Sunday Evening" by the MacAffee family was beautiful, and probably the best sang song in the show. "Kids" & "Kids, Reprise"
was done with a lot of enthusiasm and talent. A lot of stand-out performances from this family. ," are but a few of the comments received on this show.

Book by Michael Stewart; music by Charles Strouse; lyrics by Lee Adams; originally produced by Edward Padula. Directed by Tisha Swart-Entwistle

Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, has a pompadour and thick sideburns; he wears gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant mild mannered young man. Albert's faithful secretary Rose Alvarez keeps him and Birdie moving forward in the world. Rosie concocts one final national publicity plan before Conrad's induction.

Conrad will bid a typical American teen-age girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor. All of the phones in her town are already busy during The Telephone Hour as Kim has just been pinned to Hugo, a local boy. She is a pretty girl of fifteen and sings with spring like ardor How Lovely to Be a Woman, as she pulls on the plaid woolen socks and the baggy mustard colored sweater considered stylish and popular among young ladies.

The arrival of Birdie in Sweet Apple causes people of all ages to swoon. Birdie says that his success is due to the fact that he is Honestly Sincere when he sings, and the quiet little town goes into a spin. The MacAfee household is completely upset by the visiting celebrity. It is decided that Birdie will give his One Last Kiss on the Ed Sullivan show. Kim's father who laments the whole uproar, tries to break into the act and behaves like a ham on the TV show. Hymn for a Sunday Evening is a salute to the greater glory of Ed Sullivan.

Birdie becomes disgusted with his life and goes out on the town with the teenagers. He feels tense with Albert and is tired of being supervised. The parents of Sweet Apple cannot understand the new generation and express this in Kids. Rosie, still waiting for that band of gold from Albert after eight years, invades a Shriners' meeting. An extremely hilarious ballet ensues. She then decides to become the Latin American spitfire that she is painted as, by Albert's lead-footed catastrophe-ridden mother. She is determined to become Spanish Rose. Kim is reunited with Hugo, and Rose with Albert in the lovely number Rosie. Other hit numbers include A Lot of Livin' to Do and Put on a Happy Face.

Performances are September 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and a September 16 matinee beginning at 2 p.m.

Featuring Joshua Shockey, Suzie Stephensen, Brynna Darley, Ted Elroth, Deborah Beauchamp, Tracy McClung, Jeff Swanson, Ryan Pangracs, Liam Johnson, Gabrielle Smith, Dennis Truman, Isabelle Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, David Beauchamp, Paul Hudalla, Tina Allen, Ashley Rielle, Kevin Albee, Ken Janasz, Lane Dickinson, Mackenzie Cross, Nicholas Rothmeyer, Alex Konczey, Elijah Beauchamp, Ben Schatzel, Ashley Zink, Zoe Hines, Rachel Rothmeyer, Toni Hudalla, Chase Nielson.

Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8; and with a military identification card $9.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (PG-13)

Electronic billing and ticketing is available at:
https://www.lvks.org/egov/apps/payment/center.egov?view=form;page=1;id=32

Tickets purchased at the theater must be paid for with either cash or check. Credit cards cannot be accepted at the theater office at this time.

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August 10, 2015

Legion Fetters Art Exhibition

Alcott Arts Center


Legion Fetters Art Exhibition: Aug 15: 6:30 pm Sat
Please join us as we feature another hometown Kansas City, Kansas Artist. This is Legions first solo Art Exhibit and as always we are working towards building confidence through exposure to peers. This young lady is incredibly talented and is a joy to visit with, so come and meet Legion and find out what drives her creativity.
My name is Legion Fetters and I'm a fourteen-year-old artist. I'm almost entirely self-taught, and have been drawing for roughly six years. As for what I draw, I love drawing monsters, humanoids and other freaks and creatures. For as long as I can remember, I've had a fascination with the supernatural and mythology, with most of my inspiration coming from ancient Greek and Egyptian myths (as well as the occasional cryptid or ghost story). Someday I want to become an artist and writer for fantasy comics, but for now I'm focusing on improving my work and getting exposure in the art world.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org

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The Lord Mayor's Company Live at the Alcott!

Alcott Arts Center

The Lord Mayor's Company is back in Kansas City Once Again!
Material provided by William Shakespeare
Aug 15th 7 pm Saturday
One Night Only!
Since 2004 the Lord Mayor's Company has been performing, in their words, "Shakespeare the way it was meant to be seen, Short and Silly". They have entertained throughout the Midwest but have missed performing publicly for their hometown Kansas City audiences for the last few years. To satisfy that urge, answer the pleas of local fans and to help raise money for a good cause, they will team with the Alcott Arts Center and present three of their Shakespearean Shorts on the evening of August 15th at the Kansas City, Kansas location of the Arts Center. That night -- for a donation of $10 -- guests can watch the troupe of the LMC present "The Scottish Play or Lord of the Thanes, Fellowship of the Sheep", Shakespeare's lost musical "Robio and Marionette" and "Romeo and Much Ado About a Shrew". All the while, they will be helping forward the Arts Education mission of the Alcott and promoting the two weekends of performance in September of "Loves, Labour's, Lost" at the annual Shakes
peare In The Parking Lot held at the Arts Center. If this sounds like a fun evening to you, the Alcott and the LMC invite you to join them. The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org (Suitable for Everyone)

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Industry Night! EQUUS...TONIGHT at The Barn!

The Barn Players

INDUSTRY NIGHT!
Monday, August 10th, 2015


EQUUS


The Barn has added an additional performance of our fourth patron show of the 2015 season on Monday night, August 10th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!

Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to see as many local performers, technicians, producers and volunteers as possible.

For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $12!

Make your plans today, and we'll see you in the audience on Monday, August 10th!


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August 9, 2015

Fall 2015 Clown Classes for Adults

CLOwNING Levels 1&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 at City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. begins August 29. OUR first classes are September 1st and 2nd.

Instructors: provided by Byrd Productions, are a variety of
Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes
and performing artists and some surprise drop-ins from around the world! Local instructors include
Beth Byrd-Lonski, Stephanie Roberts, Heidi Van,
Dennis Porter, Jay Cady, Hailey Jones, Philip Hooser,
Patrick Rippeto, Terry DaVolt and Kent Mercer & Kevin Mercer.

LEVEL II: Tuesdays , 8:00 - 9:00pm
LEVEL I: Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30

Go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882
to register!

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August 8, 2015

Congratulations to the DIRECTORS for The Barn Players 2016 season!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Announcing the directors for The Barn Players 2016 Season!

13
A Barn Junior Production
January 15 - 24
RATED PG
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn
"13" was commissioned by Center Theater Group, Los Angeles, CA
DIRECTED BY JASON COATS


THE BARNEY AWARDS
January 30


LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL
February 26 – March 13
Industry Night: March 7th
RATED PG - 13
Music & Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
DIRECTED BY GUY GARDNER


JANE EYRE
April 15 – May 1
Industry Night: April 25th
RATED PG
Music & Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Book by John Caird
Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte
DIRECTED BY JEANNETTE BONJOUR


THE GRADUATE
May 27 – June 12
Industry Night: June 6th
RATED R
Adapted by Terry Johnson
Based on the Novel by Charles Webb and
The Motion Picture Screenplay by Calder Willingham & Buck Henry
By Special Arrangement with CanalStudio
DIRECTED BY BILL PELLETIER


DISNEY'S SLEEPING BEAUTY, KIDS - A Barn Kids Production
Session 1: June 14 – 16 / Session 2: July 14 - 16
RATED G
Music & Lyrics by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Bruns and
Tom Adair, Winston Hibler and Ted Sears, Sammy Fain and
Jack Lawrence
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by Bryan Louiselle
Book by Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Based on the 1959 Disney film "Sleeping Beauty" and the story "Sleeping Beauty in the Wood" by Charles Perrault
DIRECTED BY JASON COATS


SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
A Barn Players Benefit
June 24 - 26
RATED PG - 13
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Conceived and directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Inspired by a concept by David Kernan
DIRECTED BY RICK BAUMGARDNER


THE ELEPHANT MAN
July 29 – August 14
Industry Night: August 8th
RATED PG - 13
By Bernard Pomerance
DIRECTED BY MARK HAMILTON

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
September 16 – October 2
Industry Night: September 26th
RATED R
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Freb Ebb
Book by Terrence McNally
Based on the novel by Manuel Puig
DIRECTED BY ERIC MAGNUS


NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
November 4 - 20
Industry Night: November 14th
RATED PG
Music by George Gershwin / Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
DIRECTED BY KIPP SIMMONS

THE 9TH ANNUAL 6 X 10: Original Ten-Minute Play Festival
December 9 - 11
RATED TBD / DIRECTORS TBD


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Congratulations to the DIRECTORS for The Barn Players 2016 season!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Announcing the directors for The Barn Players 2016 Season!

13
A Barn Junior Production
January 15 - 24
RATED PG
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn
"13" was commissioned by Center Theater Group, Los Angeles, CA
DIRECTED BY JASON COATS


THE BARNEY AWARDS
January 30


LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL
February 26 – March 13
Industry Night: March 7th
RATED PG - 13
Music & Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
DIRECTED BY GUY GARDNER


JANE EYRE
April 15 – May 1
Industry Night: April 25th
RATED PG
Music & Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Book by John Caird
Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte
DIRECTED BY JEANNETTE BONJOUR


THE GRADUATE
May 27 – June 12
Industry Night: June 6th
RATED R
Adapted by Terry Johnson
Based on the Novel by Charles Webb and
The Motion Picture Screenplay by Calder Willingham & Buck Henry
By Special Arrangement with CanalStudio
DIRECTED BY BILL PELLETIER


DISNEY'S SLEEPING BEAUTY, KIDS - A Barn Kids Production
Session 1: June 14 – 16 / Session 2: July 14 - 16
RATED G
Music & Lyrics by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Bruns and
Tom Adair, Winston Hibler and Ted Sears, Sammy Fain and
Jack Lawrence
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by Bryan Louiselle
Book by Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Based on the 1959 Disney film "Sleeping Beauty" and the story "Sleeping Beauty in the Wood" by Charles Perrault
DIRECTED BY JASON COATS


SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
A Barn Players Benefit
June 24 - 26
RATED PG - 13
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Conceived and directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Inspired by a concept by David Kernan
DIRECTED BY RICK BAUMGARDNER


THE ELEPHANT MAN
July 29 – August 14
Industry Night: August 8th
RATED PG - 13
By Bernard Pomerance
DIRECTED BY MARK HAMILTON

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
September 16 – October 2
Industry Night: September 26th
RATED R
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Freb Ebb
Book by Terrence McNally
Based on the novel by Manuel Puig
DIRECTED BY ERIC MAGNUS


NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
November 4 - 20
Industry Night: November 14th
RATED PG
Music by George Gershwin / Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse
DIRECTED BY KIPP SIMMONS

THE 9TH ANNUAL 6 X 10: Original Ten-Minute Play Festival
December 9 - 11
RATED TBD / DIRECTORS TBD


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Drunken Personal History

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

Kansas City, MO, August 8, 2015 — Drunken Personal History – August 22, 2015 – 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, sometimes embarrassing history of the featured performers.

Come see stand-up comedians, actors, improvisational actors, and other people who really know how to tell a story.

All on one stage.

Just $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 week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."

You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!

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

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




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A Night of Awesome!

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

Kansas City, MO, August 8, 2015 — A Night of Awesome – August 22, 2015 – 8pm

The KC Improv Company brings awesome to your eyeholes once again, and not just a little awesome, a WHOLE FREAKING NIGHT OF AWESOME!

3 shows, 3 worlds, 3 suggestions.

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 week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."

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

You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!

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

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



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Last chance to see INTO THE WOODS at Yardley Hall!

PROMO TRAILER:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwJoAQZrwmo

The company that brought you the critically
acclaimed production of LES MISERABLES (Yardley
Hall, summer 2013) and the Internationally
award-winning production of BIG RIVER (Kauffman
Center, summer 2014), now brings you the
incredible Tony Award Winning, and Golden Globe
and Academy Award nominated, INTO THE WOODS!
(Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by
James Lapine.)

As the result of the curse of a once-beautiful
witch, a baker and his wife are childless.Three
days before the rise of a blue moon, they
venture into the forest to find the ingredients
that will reverse the spell and restore the
witch's beauty: a milk-white cow, hair as
yellow as corn, a blood-red cape, and a slipper
of gold. During their journey, they meet
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel
and Jack, each one on a quest to fulfill a
wish. Everyone's wishes are granted, but the
consequences of their actions return to haunt
them later with disastrous results.

Appropriate for Middle School and up.

Performances are August 6th at 7:00pm, August
7th at 7:00pm, August 8th at 1:30pm & 7pm, and
August 9th at 1:30pm.

In an effort to make tickets accessible to
everyone in the community, the ticket prices
are very affordable for a production at Yardley
Hall. Tickets may be purchased for $12, $16 or
$25 from the Carlsen Center Box Office (JCCC)
at 913.469.4445 or by visiting
http://culturehouse.getmytix.net/ticketing/50_I
nto-the-Woods
.

The INTO THE WOODS cast includes: Yianni
Perahoritis (Narrator), Sarah Mae Lamar
(Witch), Michael De Voe Sr (Baker), Kristen
Alley (Baker's Wife), Victor Castillo
(Mysterious Man), Adyson Shaw (Little Red
Riding Hood), Anthony Nicholas (Wolf), Arthur
Clifford Jr (Jack), Trudy Hurley (Jack's
Mother), Arthur Clifford Sr (Milky White),
Jentry Muck (Cinderella), Steven James
(Cinderella's Prince), Lauren Martin
(Rapunzel), Ken Koval (Rapunzel's Prince),
Karen Montemayor (Cinderella's Step Mother),
Nicole Miller (Lucinda), Morgan Sterrett
(Florinda), Rita Hrenchir (Cinderella's Mother), Chuck Chambers (Cinderella's Father), John Solomon (Steward), Deborah Keys (Granny),
Ali Shappell (Snow White), Elaine Christensen
(Sleeping Beauty), Liz Hughes (Magic Harp), Amy
Zemelman, Ana Rojas-Plumberg, Averey Shaw, Ezri
Killeen, Forrest "Frosty" White, Grant Martin,
Jefferson Harwood, Lauren Crane, Lauryn Hurley,
Michal Lackey, Rachel Montemayor, Sarah
Peek,Taegan Herz, Zoey Johnson, Ali Shappell,
Kaitlin Duncan, Ted Marsh, Kyleigh Marsh, Torin
Keena (Baker Understudy and Director in
Training), and Kerstin Clifford (Voice of the
Giant and Production Coordinator).

INTO THE WOODS is being Directed by the Summer
Broadway Theatre Director, Amy Sander (General
Manager at The Culture House), Music Directed
by Todd Burd, Assistant Music Directed and
Accompanied by Karen Engebretson, and Stage
Managed by Jenny Keena.

The Culture House is one of the most unique
training and performance venues in the Kansas
City area. With theatre, dance, vocal and
instrumental music, and visual arts all under
one roof, it is an experience one cannot miss. Additionally, when you walk in the doors, you will find students from all over Kansas City and surrounding areas. With professional education and performance opportunities for ages 4 through adult, The Culture House is Kansas City's premier performing arts academy and theater.

For additional information, please call The
Culture House at 913.393.3141 or visit us at
www.culturehouse.com.

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August 7, 2015

BLUEBARN Theatre announces Season 27

For Immediate Release
Contact: Randall T. Stevens
(Omaha, NE)
(402) 345-1576 ext.6
August 7, 2015
rstevens@bluebarn.org

BLUEBARN Theatre Announces Season 27:
INTIMATE.INTENSE.ADDICTIVE

The BLUEBARN Theatre is excited to announce its
27th season. This will be the inaugural season
in the BLUEBARN's innovative convertible
indoor/outdoor space at 10th & Pacific.

The BLUEBARN Theatre is proud to present its
27th Season:

THE GROWN-UP
By Jordan Harrison (September 24 – October 18,
2015)
Humana Festival Pick
Kai is a ten-year-old boy at his grandfather's
knee listening to a story of a magic doorknob.
Jump 15 years and he is a young television
writer weathering the humiliations of the
Hollywood rat race.
Jump in time again, and he and his future
husband watch the caterer streak through their
wedding reception. Has Kai run into powerful
magic or has he just realized the breakneck
speed of an ordinary life and what he might
have missed? A funny and honest tale about
living in the moment.

LITTLE NELLY'S NAUGHTY NOËL Little Nelly's
Naughty Noël
By Tim Siragusa; Songs by Jill Anderson
(November 27-December 20, 2015)
Back by popular demand!! Little Nelly's Naughty
Noël is a Blue Barn perversion of all we hold
dear, at that holliest, jolliest time of the
year! With a mad gang of varmints both bawdy
and bold, the play takes a wild, woolly romp
through Nebraskee of old in an evening that can
be described as "Willa Cather on crack" or "The
Gift of the Magi" laid out on a rack!


FROST/NIXON
By Peter Morgan (February 4-28, 2016)
Richard M. Nixon has just resigned the United
States presidency in total disgrace over
Vietnam and the Watergate scandal. British
talk-show host David Frost has become a lowbrow
laughing-stock. Determined to resurrect his
career, Frost risks everything on a series of
in-depth interviews in order to extract an
apology from Nixon. The cagey Nixon, however,
is equally bent on redeeming himself in his
nation's eyes. In the television age, image is
king, and both men are desperate to outtalk and
upstage each other as the cameras roll. The
result is the interview that sealed a
president's legacy.

THE CHRISTIANS
By Lucas Hnath (March 24-April 17, 2016)
Humana Festival Pick
Twenty years ago, Pastor Paul's church was
nothing more than a modest storefront. Now he
presides over a congregation of thousands, with
classrooms for Sunday School, a coffee shop in
the lobby, and a baptismal font as big as a
swimming pool. Today should be a day of
celebration. But Paul is about to preach a
sermon that will shake the foundations of his
church's belief. A big-little play about faith
in America—and the trouble with changing your
mind.

HEATHERS – THE MUSICAL
Music, Lyrics, and Book by Laurence O'Keefe and
Kevin Murphy (May 19-June 19, 2016)
The darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer,
the brainy and beautiful misfit who hustles her
way into the most powerful and ruthless clique
at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before
she can get comfortable atop the high school
food chain, Veronica falls for the dangerously
sexy new kid, J.D., who plans to put the
Heathers in their place - six feet under.

OUT OF THE BLUE, a new Special Event series:

WALK THE NIGHT: The highly successful immersive
theatre event returns in October to explore the
world of one of an original Shakespearean ghost
tale. Location and more information to be
announced. October 21 – November 14

PORCHYARD READINGS: 4 staged readings of
contemporary plays that entice audiences to
embrace risk and celebrate discovery. New
works. New voices. New adventures.

* WELL by Lisa Kron – September 28
* STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Young Jean Lee –
December 7
* RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN by Gina Gionfriddo –
February 15
* MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY by Anne
Washburn – April 4


About The BLUEBARN Theatre
The BLUEBARN Theatre has been bringing
professionally-produced plays to area audiences
since. Since its inception, BLUEBARN has
produced over 100 plays and has established
itself as Omaha's professional contemporary
theatre company. Striving to bring
artistically significant scripts and
professional production values to Omaha and the
surrounding region, BLUEBARN is known for high-
quality entertainment and the fearless pursuit
of stories that challenge both theatre artists
and patrons.


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August 5, 2015

Industry Night! EQUUS...Monday night at The Barn!

The Barn Players

INDUSTRY NIGHT!
Monday, August 10th, 2015


EQUUS


The Barn has added an additional performance of our fourth patron show of the 2015 season on Monday night, August 10th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!

Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to see as many local performers, technicians, producers and volunteers as possible.

For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $12!

Make your plans today, and we'll see you in the audience on Monday, August 10th!


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Dance Workshop with The Barn Players

Dance Workshops


Come spend Saturday Mornings with The Barn Players and join a fun, energetic, informative musical theatre driven dance class and prepare yourself for the upcoming audition season!

This Session Includes…

· Fun energetic audition style routines

· Stretching/Warm-up techniques

· Exposure to KC Metro Area choreographers

· Tap and Jazz exposure

· Optional personalized feedback to help tailor your development

· A great two hour workout to help your New Year's Resolution

· More practice to prepare you for all the upcoming dance auditions

Class Schedule
This sessions classes will take place at different locations. PLEASE take note below!
Registration: 11:45am – 12:00pm Class Runtime: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Ages 12 and Up


Saturday August 8th - Mel Brooks says...we can DO IT!
Time for some quick choreography! This workshop will feature choreography from BOTH Mel Brooks' musicals...Young Frankenstein and The Producers
Class Location : St Pius Cathlic Church, 55th and Woodson in Mission, KS
Jazz Shoes Recommended

$20 A Class + $10 for Personalized Feedback

REGISTER NOW by emailing TheBarnPlayersDance@gmail.com

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Dance Workshop with The Barn Players

Dance Workshops


Come spend Saturday Mornings with The Barn Players and join a fun, energetic, informative musical theatre driven dance class and prepare yourself for the upcoming audition season!

This Session Includes…

· Fun energetic audition style routines

· Stretching/Warm-up techniques

· Exposure to KC Metro Area choreographers

· Tap and Jazz exposure

· Optional personalized feedback to help tailor your development

· A great two hour workout to help your New Year's Resolution

· More practice to prepare you for all the upcoming dance auditions

Class Schedule
This sessions classes will take place at different locations. PLEASE take note below!
Registration: 11:45am – 12:00pm Class Runtime: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Ages 12 and Up


Saturday August 8th - Mel Brooks says...we can DO IT!
Time for some quick choreography! This workshop will feature choreography from BOTH Mel Brooks' musicals...Young Frankenstein and The Producers
Class Location : St Pius Cathlic Church, 55th and Woodson in Mission, KS
Jazz Shoes Recommended

$20 A Class + $10 for Personalized Feedback

REGISTER NOW by emailing TheBarnPlayersDance@gmail.com

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Auditions for THE PRODUCERS on August 15th & 16th at The Barn!

AUDITIONS!

THE PRODUCERS

Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Book by Thomas Meehan

Directed by Jason R. Smith
Musical Direction by Paul Morel
Choreography by Melia Stockham


AUDITIONS
August 15th from Noon to 4pm
August 16th from 2pm – 4pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS




EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32 bar selection of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.

Please Provide: Sheet Music…no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions
Headshot/Resume (if available)

Invited Callbacks will be held on…Saturday, August 23rd from Noon – 5:00pm. Please be prepared to read scenes and sing songs from the show (sides will be provided). Also, please dress appropriately to dance at callbacks. If you are auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule that afternoon, as callbacks are critical to putting together the strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece.

Rehearsals will begin on September 21st. The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 – 10pm. bConflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process (There is the possibility of afternoon rehearsals on Sundays, so please include Sunday afternoon conflicts). No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (11/1 – 11/5)



PRODUCTION DATES:
November 6th – 22nd, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, November 16th.

All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS




SYNOPSIS: Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, THE PRODUCERS once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly "boffo" hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive "Springtime For Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic con
struction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

CAST BREAKDOWN:
We are looking for a multi-racial, high-energy cast of performers.

Max Bialystock – male, bari-tenor, 40 to 60
A fearless showman is required with excellent singing, acting, movement and comedic skills.
He's described as selfish and greedy – a man who is only interested in making money. Max's fiery and sarcastic nature can be very intimidating; however, he is also charming and nearly irresistible. He knows how to get what he wants.

Leo Bloom – male, tenor, 27 to 36
Must be a strong song and dance man with excellent comedic skills.
Leo Bloom is a mousey, nervous and fearful accountant, prone to panic attacks and who keeps a security blanket to calm himself. However, he dreams of bigger things, especially in show biz. A follower that possesses hidden ambitions.

Ulla – female, belt, 20 to 40
A strong singer/actress with excellent comedic skills is required. A good belt essential.
Ulla introduces herself as a Swedish actress looking for a part in Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom's production Springtime for Hitler. She is a stereotypical Swedish woman: tall and beautiful with blonde hair. She's uninhibited and very industrious.

Franz Liebkind – male, baritone, 30 to 50
Strong comic singer/actor required. Must have good German accent.
Franz Liebkind (whose name in English means "Frank Lovechild") is a former Nazi who has penned an admiring musical tribute to Adolf Hitler, titled Springtime for Hitler. Max and Leo purchase and produce this "worst play ever written" as part of a plot to defraud investors by overselling and staging a sure-fire flop.

Roger de Bris – male, baritone, 40 to 60
Strong singer/actor with excellent comedic skills.
Roger Elizabeth De Bris is a gay theatre director, described by Max Bialystock as the worst director to have ever lived. He lives with his over-the-top flamboyant partner Carmen Ghia and his production crew in a gayer than gay Upper East Side town house in New York. He's chosen by Bialystock to direct Springtime for Hitler to ensure that it will flop.

Carmen Ghia – male, tenor, 25 to 40
Strong singer/actor with excellent comedic skills.
Carmen Ghia is Roger De Bris' "common-law assistant". They are both gay and they love to flounce around their Upper East Side town house. Carmen possesses lots of attitude, but is completely devoted to Roger and his career.

The Ensemble
Excellent singer/dancer/actors
The large ensemble will play a variety of roles, many of them with lines, including Roger's staff, Usherettes, Theatre patrons, Stormtroppers (who tap), old ladies with walkers and many more roles.

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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EQUUS continues this weekend at The Barn!

The Barn presents…

The critically acclaimed production of...

EQUUS

By Peter Shaffer

Directed by Diane Bulan
Stage Managed by Betsy Sexton
Set Design by Mark Hamilton
Lighting Design by Phil Leonard
Costume Design by Laura Burkhart
Sound Design by Sean Bailey
Production Assistance by April Hall
Choreography by Meghann Deveroux
Horse Heads designed & built by Sean Leistcio


July 31st – August 16th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
(Industry Night: Monday, August 10th)



STARRING
J. Will Fritz & Paul Orwick*

FEATURING
Richard J. Burt, Michelle Cotton, Meghann Deveroux, Dee Dee Diemer, Sean Leistico, Alisa Lynn & Walter Winch

WITH
Nataleigh Brull, Julie Miller & Andy Venemman

*appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association

SYNOPSIS:
Dr. Martin Dysart, a psychiatrist, is confronted with Alan Strang, a boy who has blinded six horses in a violent fit of passion. This very passion is as foreign to Dysart as the act itself. To the boy's parents it is a hideous mystery; Alan has always adored horses. To Dysart it is a psychological puzzle that leads both doctor and patient to a complex and disturbingly dramatic confrontation. This international success reached new acclaim in London and on Broadway when revived in 2008.
NOTE: This production contains nudity.

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


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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August 4, 2015

Open Call for Auditions - Into the Woods JR!

The River City Community Players announce an open call for auditions for Into The Woods, Jr.; book by James Lapine; music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Jason Carlson.

Auditions will be August 10 & 11 at 7 p.m. at the Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS

Ages 9 - 18.

Come prepared to sing 32 bars from a song not from Into the Woods JR!, and prepared to perform cold readings from the script.

Also have a list a all know scheduling conflicts from August 10 through September 13.

The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale adapted to one of Sondheim's popular works for young performers. Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, the Witch and more meet in this whimsical story. The baker and his wife wish to have a child; Cinderella wishes to attend a festival; and Jack wishes his cow would give milk. The baker and his wife learn that they can't have a child due to a witch's curse, set off to break the curse and are changed forever.


Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

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Bye, Bye Birdie - Second Weekend

You don't want to miss this show.

Comments from one person in attendance last weekend, " This production has heart, discipline, and talent. All the pieces fit. The actors are alive and engaged, the scene changes flow smoothly and efficiently, and the music (live band!) supports and empowers the action.

"The acting is spot on for full development of the action. The juxtaposition of Albert and Rose, vs Kim and Hugo, vs Parent and Child in the book gives the actors a framework to play and have fun with. The enthusiasm of the cast members is obvious. The choreography is tight, this cast spent time rehearsing the dances and its obvious. These people care about what they're doing.

"The set is simple, colorful and accessible. The scene changes are smooth quick, and integrated nicely with the lights. This tech crew worked like a finely tuned machine."

Book by Michael Stewart; music by Charles Strouse; lyrics by Lee Adams; originally produced by Edward Padula. Directed by Tisha Swart-Entwistle

Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, has a pompadour and thick sideburns; he wears gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant mild mannered young man. Albert's faithful secretary Rose Alvarez keeps him and Birdie moving forward in the world. Rosie concocts one final national publicity plan before Conrad's induction.

Conrad will bid a typical American teen-age girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor. All of the phones in her town are already busy during The Telephone Hour as Kim has just been pinned to Hugo, a local boy. She is a pretty girl of fifteen and sings with spring like ardor How Lovely to Be a Woman, as she pulls on the plaid woolen socks and the baggy mustard colored sweater considered stylish and popular among young ladies.

The arrival of Birdie in Sweet Apple causes people of all ages to swoon. Birdie says that his success is due to the fact that he is Honestly Sincere when he sings, and the quiet little town goes into a spin. The MacAfee household is completely upset by the visiting celebrity. It is decided that Birdie will give his One Last Kiss on the Ed Sullivan show. Kim's father who laments the whole uproar, tries to break into the act and behaves like a ham on the TV show. Hymn for a Sunday Evening is a salute to the greater glory of Ed Sullivan.

Birdie becomes disgusted with his life and goes out on the town with the teenagers. He feels tense with Albert and is tired of being supervised. The parents of Sweet Apple cannot understand the new generation and express this in Kids. Rosie, still waiting for that band of gold from Albert after eight years, invades a Shriners' meeting. An extremely hilarious ballet ensues. She then decides to become the Latin American spitfire that she is painted as, by Albert's lead-footed catastrophe-ridden mother. She is determined to become Spanish Rose. Kim is reunited with Hugo, and Rose with Albert in the lovely number Rosie. Other hit numbers include A Lot of Livin' to Do and Put on a Happy Face.

Performances are September 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and a September 16 matinee beginning at 2 p.m.

Featuring Joshua Shockey, Suzie Stephensen, Brynna Darley, Ted Elroth, Deborah Beauchamp, Tracy McClung, Jeff Swanson, Ryan Pangracs, Liam Johnson, Gabrielle Smith, Dennis Truman, Isabelle Krasnesky, Kaitlyn Baker, David Beauchamp, Paul Hudalla, Tina Allen, Ashley Rielle, Kevin Albee, Ken Janasz, Lane Dickinson, Mackenzie Cross, Nicholas Rothmeyer, Alex Konczey, Elijah Beauchamp, Ben Schatzel, Ashley Zink, Zoe Hines, Rachel Rothmeyer, Toni Hudalla, Chase Nielson.

Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8; and with a military identification card $9.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (PG-13)

Electronic billing and ticketing is available at:
https://www.lvks.org/egov/apps/payment/center.egov?view=form;page=1;id=32

Tickets purchased at the theater must be paid for with either cash or check. Credit cards cannot be accepted at the theater office at this time.

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August 2, 2015

Auditions

The Murder Mystery Company
(Professional)

The Murder Mystery Company is am inter-active
dinner theater group that has been active in the
national theater community for over ten years and
is third in record ticket sales in the US. Our
shows run year round with a multitude of fun
themes changing periodically to give our repeat
customers something new to look forward to.
The Murder Mystery Company: Auditions on Tuesday
Aug , 4th 6-9 pm at Westport Coffee House, 4010 ,
Pennsylvania Ave KC MO.
We currently have openings in our Kansas City,
Troupe, for new MALE and FEMALE Talent! Ages 18+,
PAID non-union work.
APPOINTMENTS: Register at, mmcauditions.com.
Walk-ins will be taken if the schedule allows. You
are not auditioning for a specific show but for
the troupe which fills 6-20 acting slots a week.

http://mmcauditions.com

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August 1, 2015

Auditions

The Murder Mystery Company
(Professional)

The Murder Mystery Company is am inter-active
dinner theater group that has been active in the
national theater community for over ten years and
is third in record ticket sales in the US. Our
shows run year round with a multitude of fun
themes changing periodically to give our repeat
customers something new to look forward to.
The Murder Mystery Company: Auditions on Tuesday
Aug , 4th 6-9 pm at Westport Coffee House, 4010 , Pennsylvania Ave KC MO.
We currently have openings in our Kansas City, Troupe, for new MALE and FEMALE Talent! Ages 18+, PAID non-union work.
APPOINTMENTS: Register at, mmcauditions.com.
Walk-ins will be taken if the schedule allows. You
are not auditioning for a specific show but for
the troupe which fills 6-20 acting slots a week.

http://mmcauditions.com

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