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becoming a 1errn :lSsociated with rel igion, grandstanding, and soapbo�es Shown through the dai lv events and misadventures of :1 lesbian couple :u1d thei r hormonally driven teenage son. 1/•e (,'me l'oo! 1elb a sparkl in� coming-of-age storv that portral', t ill' humor :111c\ charm of todav's true- l i fe famill' v:tlues. l i 's The Do111111 1/eet!Shuu· starring El len DeGenercs. D irecteu bv Crn1h1:1 Levi 11 . re:lluring ,\l issv Koonce (as Mira Gray), Valerie Mackel' ( as Claire G ray). Greg.Jackson ( ,IS Peter Gray). Damron Armstrong (as Harold Carter) and Jessalyn Kincaid (as Paige) S 18.00 Wed Pve. or Sun matinee. Thurs or Fri eve are S 19 00 and Sat eve t ickets are S22.00. Sat matinee tickets are S 14 00 (110 other discounts or coupons applv). Preview tickets are S l� .00 . 1 · n 1corn Theatre . . 18�8 ,\ l a i n S t . . 1 1-i l h ) 0 .1 1 · " ) 29 . www unicorntheatre org Suitable for Evcrvonc
Union Station Kansas City, I nc. Sticks of Thunder by Creator & Producer: Curtis PickeringMay 1 1 -Sep 29: fri-Sat, 7pm Pick up vour drum,ticks at the door all(\ hold Oil to vour hatSticks of Thunder is exploding 01110 L·1 1io11 Station·s Cit1· Stage theater Slull\� i111l's are Friday and Saturday ni�hts at 7 p.m. Union Station is located at W \V l'crshing i11 Ka11s:L1 Cit1'. �lo. The showi, designed for people of : d i ages. Stick.I of Thunder adus new ,upmc, 1u ,w11111g theater wi1h el'erYthi n); frum llee1hove11 to the tropical heal ot 13a1a lsla1 1J perfor111ed rn1 :1 l'anl't1· oi drums. ti 1 11pa111 :111d 111ari1 11h,L1 that fi l l the sta)\e Directed bl' �\usical Di rector & l'ercuss1011is1: 1Jen111s Rogers. Ph.D. remale. Featuring Le:1d 1-iicalist: \lol \ ie Weaver, \·ocalist and l'ercussionist: Lupe \1u110z. \oca\ist and l'ercuss10111s1 Tem Hanock. Other perfonners: �ent llumha111. kith Mallorl'. llrv,u1 :\\ford. Aaron Wi l l iams. Traci' Thrnn:L,. ldf S1asoco. Shaw11 l\oger, and Jdm Currel' S i ii
C E N S O R CoJ1linued /i-orn page 7 When it was mv turn to audit ion. the audition panel saw a short. blonde, somewhat sweet looking young lady i n a tight dress. I opened wtlh a monologue from l'i/11sA11dr011ic11s.
and ended with mv Dreamer monologue. I have never felt so powerful in an audition. l gave the panel exactly what they were not expecting, a selection of nastv that could never come 0111 of someone with freckles. After I finished, and left the audition I did the John Travolta strut. That audition felt good. I went to go call a friend, and when I returned to the audition area Cl'ervone was looking for the "slutty girl ." Thev want 10 let me know I was called back for the audition process, and that I should attend some of the MFA c lasses to get a feel for the program.
"F- you" could not have been sweeter. l didn·t end up in the MFA program, but that was okav. I came away with a better sense of myself as an actor. l also came away with a belier perspective on obscenities in theatre. l know there are considerations to be made when performing for a fami ly oriented audience. However, there i s a reason the writer chose those words, and now I believe it is a useful tool i n understanding the character. CJ>
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The Official History of KC
STAGE Magazine by Diane Bulan
April 1996 - Richard Buswell has brilliant idea to post audition and performance information for all theatre companies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on the web. Lacking in further direction , he abandons the idea. Sep 1998 - Diane Bulan and Jen Tracy decide to create a magazine that compiles all the audition and performance information for theatres in the Kansas City area. Richard says to himself, "Damn, that was my idea. Sort of." Oct 1998 - Diane and Jen ask Richard if they can use his computer to create this magazine. They spend several late nights putting it all together. Nov 1998 - The first issue of KC STAGE is printed through Kansas City Parks and Rec . Five hundred copies are distributed by hand to all theatres in the area. Richard secs this issue, and volunteers to put the magazine on the web. Dec 1998 - The second issue of KC STAGE is printed. This is the first issue to be put on the web. An account is created at geocities.com to hold the magazine. This is also the first issue to feature the "Spotlight On" column . Richard Buswell and Candice AllE'n are the first actors spotlighted. The feature article is about the Just Off Broadway Theatre. Diane buys a computer to do the magazine layouts. Jan 1999 - KC STAGE gets its first advertisers and is printed through Mission Press. The American Heartland Theatre , Theatre for Young America, and the Actor Training Studio each advertise. They continue to be consistent advertisers for the magazine. KC STAGE prints its firstever double issue. The KC STAGE e-mail listbot is created. Feb 1999 - Diane Bulan gets a job to pay the costs for KC STAGE Magazine. KC STAGE joins loose alliance with Just Off Broadway as its official publication. April 1999 - Richard moves to a better neighborhood.
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June 1 999 - Richard gets rid of his maid service, hires Diane to clean house in exchange for postage for the magazine. July 1 999 - KC STA GE's second double-size issue comes out, establishing a trend which gives its hard-working staff a breathing-space twice a year. Diane gets another job to pay the costs for KC STAGE Magazine. Sep 1 999 - KC STAGE website moves to new !
Oct 2000 - Diane retires from her editorial job to pursue her theatrical career. Mark Robison takes over as managing editor. Due to connectivity problems with the Iowa server, the site remains unchanged for several months. Nov 2000 - Diane and Richard take well-deserved vacation to London. This is the first time KC STAGE personnel have been rewarded for their efforts. (Diane footed most of the bill) . Jan 2001 - Diane, Richard, Mark, and Tricia Kyler attend meeting to determine fate of KC STAGE. Tricia drags along her boyfriend, Scott Bowling. History is made. It is decided that ev- 1eryone is too broke to support the magazine, but ideas for making the magazine pay for itself begin to unfold. Feb 200 1 - Scott and Richard work together to design a new website. Part of the design includes automatic updates to database entry, to avoid another stagnant period. March 200 1 - Scott buys computer to host KC STAGE. KC STAGE moves to its new server. Scott codes 90% of the new website. Richard moves into management role. April 2001 - New web site opens. It is database-driven with automatic updates. It also limits access to theatres and paid subscribers only. May 2001 - Last free issue of KC STAGE is dis-
A u D I T I 0 N s Theatre for Young America* (Equity)
The 2001-2002 Season of 9 plays by Various Jun 25-Jun 26: Mon-Tue, 5 : 30pm Actors should call the theater at (913) 831-2 1 3 1 to schedule an appointment during the audition t imes. Actors should prepare two contrasting monologues of no more than 2 minutes each and a brief song (32 bars) if they wish to considered for singing roles. Directed by Various Adult actors, Equity and non-Equity. Theatre for Young America strongly supports diversity, inclusion, and equal opportuni�• for all in its casting and hiring practices. Theatre for Young America, 4881 Johnson Drive, (913) 83 1-2 13 1 , www. tya.org
The Vedic Theatre Company* (Professional)
Mahabharata Adapted by Andy Fraenkel and Locamangala Jun l 5-Jul 1 5 Fri, I l am Auditions will be conducted in the Kansas City area for a fall premiere. Actors are requested to submit photo and resume and they will be contacted for audition. Directed by Wallace Dorian This new adaptation is a revival of the powerful Indian epic Actors need not be of Indian descent. Only 2 male leads are being sought as this is a 2-man play. Actors must have some knowledge of the classics and be extremely versatile. Play is also very physical and there is stage combat. Actors must be very committed. There is pay per rehearsal week. Seeking actors of any physical stature ages 19-30 This is a great opportunity for an up and coming talented actor to get plenty of exposure. The Vedic Theatre Company c/o Rupanuga Vedic College, 5201 The Paseo, playsthething. homestead.com/thevedictheatrecompany2.html
The Barn Players, Inc. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare ( abridged)
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield Jun 30: Sat, 1pm A corneth in which three men, playing both male and fernale rob. perforrn the · ·complete works" of Willian1 Shakespeare i n about 1wo hours. This special production will benefit the Barn Players· scholarship fund and will be performed at the Roeland Park Community Center, Sept. 14- 1 6, 2001 . Directed by Tina Anderman Roles are available for three men in their 20s or 30s. Auditions will take place on Saturday, June 30, from 1-5 p m , at Colonial Church in Prairie Village (71st and Mission Road) They will consist of cold readings from the script. Auditioners are strongly encouraged to arrive at l p.m. or as early as possible. When listing connicts, please note that evening performances of the show will begin at 7 p.m. Colonial Church in Prairie Village, 7039 Mission Road, (9 13 ) 38H004, www.geocities.com/ thebarnpl ayers
City Stage Company* City Stage Company King Lear by William Shakespeare Jun 23: Sat. 12 : 30pm When Saturdav, June 23, 12 :30-4:00PM Where Overland Park Cornmunitv Center, 87th & Lamar. Room 204. City Stage Company wi 11 audition to cast a 200 I actor's workshop of King Lear, to be produced on stage in early 2002. Open non-equity auditions. Cold readings from the script. Brief dramatic monologue optional. Please bring a headshot or comparable photo. Directed by Darren Sextro Roles: 10 women, ages 25+, 3 men, ages 20-40. (Note Women's and men's roles have been reversed!) , Overland Park Community Center, 87th and Lamar. Room 204,[email protected]
The Jewish Community Center of Greater
Kansas City Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz and John Caird Jun 10: Sun, ! pm Auditions will take place June 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on June 10 from 1-5 p.m with call backs that night. Children of Eden is a sweeping musical adaptation of the biblical book of Genesis which examines the timeless conflict between parents and children. The production will tour periodically throughout the Greater Kansas City area this fall and will be performed at the JCC January 5-13. Directed by Director: Mark Sweze.y, Musical Director: Christie Mitchell , Choreographer: Ann Mccrosky Numerous roles are available for actors and dancers aged fourteen and up. Those wishing to audition should prepare a contemporary song from a musical showcasing their vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. Additionally, a short movement exercise will be taught as part of the audition. Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City/Centerstage Playhouse, 5801 West 1 1 5th Street, (913) 327-8000, jewishartskc.org
Lawrence Community Theatre Tony ' n ' Tina 's Wedding Jun 19-Jun 20 : Tue-Wed, 7pm Auditions for Tony •n' lina's Wedding will be June 19th and 20th at 7 p.m. at 150 1 New Hampshire St. in Lawrence. This audience participation play is back by popular demand after last summer's fun. Part of the play is scripted and part will be done as improvisation with other actors and audience members. Auditions are open and we are looking for an ensemble group of about 25 Ensemble cast of around 2 5 persons. Lawrence Community Theatre, 1 5 0 1 New H ampsh i re St , (785) 843-7469, theatre.lawrence.com
On the Brink Theatre Company Stop Kiss by Diana Son Jun 8 -Jun 9: Fri, 7pm Sat, I pm On Friday. June 8th from 7-9prn at the Prairie Village Community Center, and Saturday, June 9th from l-4pm at the Just off Broadway Theater, On the Brink Theatre Company will hold auditions for Stop Kiss by Diana Son. The Prairie Village Community Center is located in Prairie Village, KS at 7720 Mission Road. Just off Broadway Theater is located in Kansas City, MO at 305 1 Central (816-784-5020) Stop Kiss will run July 26th-29th at the Just off Broadway Theater. Di rected by Christopher King Three female and three male roles are avai lable ranging from early 20's to late 40's. Auditions will be conducted with cold readings from the script & headshots and resumes are not necessary. Just off Broadway, 3051 Central, www.onthebrinktheatre.com
Olathe Community Theatre Association OCTA: Youth Theater Program May 19-Jun 2: Sat, 1 0am OCTA will be holding its theater program for young people again this summer, thanks to sponsorship from Target. Young people from 8-19 will have the opportunity to act. Di rected by Geff Moyer & Victor Dougher!\' 8- 1 1 years old, Saturday, June 2. 10 a.m . . Characters needed , 10-12 bovs & girls. For info Call 91 3-829-1 17 1 , , 12-14 years old, Monday, May 2 1 . 7 p.m., For more info: Call Victor Dougherty, 9 13-631-0005, . 15- 19 years old, Saturday, May 19, 1 p.m., Characters needed:, 5 females & 8 males, For info: Call Geff Moyer at 9 13-829- l l7 1 OCTA, 500 E Loula, www.kcstage.com o,
CENSORSHIP
Censorship and Suitability By R*ch*rd (Don 't call me D*ck) B*sw*t/
{Warning: This article contains offensive language and may not be suitable for some readers.)
Ok. Funny story time.
1 was playing Yank in The Hairy Ape, and I happened to be the only cast member at the theatre when the phone rang. The house manager hands the phone to me, and asks me to field the question of the man at the other end. He wants to know if the play will be too depressing for him.
Will it be too depressing for him' Well, it's O'Neill, it's very serious, and I die at the end, unredeemed. How should I know if it's too depressing for the stranger on the other end of the line1 I told him, " I f you have to ask, you're probably better off not coming." Damn. another ticket sale lost.
The nex1 night, he comes up to me, introduces himself, and told me that he really enjoyed the show. l asked him, "Was it too depressing?" "Not today," he answers, ''but I was feeling really down yesterday, and I probably couldn't have handled it then."
Now, there's a push by a parent at Blue Valley North High School who wants to prevent any plays from being read al the school until a committee of parents and faculty can make sure the plays are rated according to their particular tastes. This means a temporary ban on all plays.
The problem is, tastes are different for each individual, and even for the individual, tastes change, sometimes overnight. While this committee is arguing over the suitability of the material , and taking the time to read it all. utting meetings
1 in 1vith their busy schedule. arguing over what is offensiveand what is not, the real losers in the whole mess are the children. They are being prevented from learning. PREVENTED FROM LEARNING.
We've also set up a precedent where a few individuals can control what you are exposed to. Someone else is controlling your life, directly and indirectly. The Protestants are telling the Catholics how to pray. The Muslims are in charge. and the Buddhists have been banned. (Figuratively speaking, of course. I must be careful, lest someone take me too seriously. )
Censorship is bad for the creative mind. Sometimes society requires censorship, but rails against it in the very ne:--1 breath. It's a phenomenon that extends far beyond the confines of Kansas City. I used to perform in Oklahoma City. I was in a production ofA Few Good Men for a theatre physically connected to a church. Because of the close connection to the church, the script was altered. (That's not usually legal without the author's permission.) Every "f•ck was removed from the script. The line "You haven't lived until you've had a bl"wj*b from a superior officer·· was changed to "You haven't lived until you've had sex with a superior officer." To me, that alters the whole meaning of the line.
I went to London recently, and ran across a show called Puppetry of the Penis. (Thank you Bill Clinton for allowing me to say "penis" in public.) No lie. There it was, on
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The Theatre in the Park* Communi/J' Dance and Artist Showcase Jun 9 Sat, 9an1 Dance Comp,mies from all over the Kansas City Metro Area. $5 for Adults. S:I for vouth. 3 and under free. The Theatre in the Park. "7 1 0 Renner Rd , (8 16 ) 464-9420, www.theatreinthepark.org Suitable for Everyone
Jerry Presley's Legends Review Jun 9: Sat, 8pm for tickets call Ticket Takers 9 13-406-4700 S I S , children 12 and under Free. The Theatre in the Park. 77 10 Renner Rd. (816) 46+9420. www theatreinthepark.org Suitable for Everyone
Mame Jun 29-Jul 8: Fri-Sun, 8:30pm Gel ready to see life in a whole new way as · ·Mame·· takes the stage and shows one and all that "life is a banquet!" Marne roars through the 1920's & '30's facing the san1e challenges that surround us today: the trials of raising a child, fame, fortune, poverty, and. of course. the joys and sorrows of romance. Mame's adventurous spirit and original thinking is way ahead of her time as she takes on everyone from southern belles to New York's high societ1. Directed br Brian �lcGinness. Featuring Mame: Michele \ew11 1a11. \ "ERA Peggi .\\al l . AGNES GOOCII �·Ieredith Lamb. BEt\l R EGAl{ IJ D a1 1 ie l Roberts. BABCOCK Doug Nelson, YOl 'NGER PATR ICK: Eric Huffm,m. OLDER PATRICK Michael Swickard. lTO Lee Finch, LINDSAY WOOLSEY Peter Barrett, PETER Bretl Hilderbrand. , For a complete cast listing, please visit our web site. SS Adult, $3 Youth. ages 3 and under Free, The Theatre i n the Park, :7 1 0 Renner Rd. (8 16 ) 464-9420. wwwtheatreinthepark.org Suitable for Everyone
Once Lpon A Mattress Jun I ';-Jun 2'1 Tlll'-Sun. 8:10pm What happens when vou take a simple fai r\" tale and fill i i full of hi larious shenanigans , crazy stunts and me111orable musical numbers·, The · ·Princess and the Pea·· becomes "Once Upon A :Vlattresst · · The wild. offbeat exploits of Princess "Fred" Winnifred as she pursues Prince Dauntless the Drab will entertain the l ighthearted side of all of us. T11is farcical tale of royal courtship and co111euppance has just the right amount of inventive wit and sophistication D i rected by Brad Zimmerman. Featuring
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Continued from page 4 the marquee for all to see in the theatre district of the West End. It is a mostly nude, completely NON-sexual show about origanli of the naughty bits. It is also very funny. (For the less literate, origan1i is the Japanese art of folding paper into interesting shapes and animals. These guys don't fold paper . . . but you get my drift. ) The danger of this show is not that people will engage in sexual activity afterward, but that they 1vill attempt to duplicate the feats they saw on stage.
What are the odds of this show ever hitting Kansas City1
These are all exan1ples of censorship. It's a censorship by a society which hasn't banned this material, but only because they have created a hostile environment in which this material is unwelcome. It isn't ··politi cally correc1· · . It isn't proper. It's indecent. It's an idea that we don't need to hear around here. I call it Censorship of Unsuitability.
When did Freedom of Speech come to mean that ideas are not allowed1 When did it come lo stand for Freedom of only Inoffensive Speech? When did it come to mean that uncomfortable concepts should not be expressed openly in this society? When did it come to mean that we have the right to NOT be offended1 When did it come to mean that we have the right to NOT be upset' Why am I not allowed to write this article with the asterisks removed1
I don't ask that evervone perform offensive bits of rnaterial. If you want to do pieces which are suitable for the entire fan1ily, fine. Do shows that offend no one. But why must we make these choices out of fear; stifling our creativity and our growth in the vain hope that we will get through life without offending or upsetting anyone1
If a high school wants to do Equus. 1hen let them. We don't live in a vacuum. If vou choose to bury vourself in a bomh shelter and Jive your lives completely isolated from the world around you, then by all means, only expose yourself to the niceties of life.
How Obscenities Saved the Day by Jennifer Olson
Winnifred Meggie Cansler, Dauntless Curt Crespino, Lady Larkin: I never thought that saying "[- you" to an audition panel
Cara Fish, Sir Ham·: Kevin Hershberger, Queen Aggravain: would feel so good. No, I wasn't angry with them, i t was in
Jeannette Bon jour. King Sextimus: Craig Boyd. Jester Jonathan my monologue Now swearing on stage may not be a big
Horniak . .\ l instrel Reed Uthe. Wizard: Craig Aikman, Sir Studley: deal to you, or it may be one of the worst things you can do.
l\>son .\luq1h1". i\ightingale Nikki Krueger, Princess: Katie Cloth- ' It 's all up to perspective. However. consider the following ier. Ladv Rowena J,mie Wallace, Lady Merri ll Mindy Moritz, Ladv , story before you change a "naughty word" to accommodate
Luci lle Diane Garrell. Lady Beatrice: Larissa Klinger, Sir Luce John Schoultz. Lord Howard: Rob Hallifax $5 Adults, $3 Youth. Ages 3 and under free , The Theatre in the Park. 7710 Renner Rd. (816) 464-9420, wwwtheatreinlhepark.org Suitable for Ev-eryone
Theatre for Young America* AESOP'S ROCKJN' FABLES by Ed Graczyk Jun 1 2-Jul I : Fri, ! pm Sat-Sun, 2pm Tue-Fri, I Oan1 Tue-Thr, 1 2pmA rock and roll muscial version of the ancient Greek fables. Directed by Jeff DaVolt, Valerie Mackey Equity and non-Equity actors and students $350 to $6, Theatre for Young America, 4881Johnson Drive. (913) 831-2131 , www.tya.org Intended for Chi!-dren
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There was time that I would not swear on stage. I mean really, my mom would be in the audience. Some of you know my mom. Besides being an actor, she is an editor. When I was a kid, she used to make me look up dictionary words to
' find an alternative for the obscenity I had used. All the while. I had a bar of soap in my mouth.
Then in college a very inspired or twisted acting teacher at lJMKC not only made me perform a monologue with an obscenity in it, but every second phrase was an obscenity. It was from The Dreamer Examines His Pillow. I would rehearse it, he would rip me to shreds, "You gotta get over the swearing thing," he said. " The character is a lot like you, she's tough, smart, and has a good sense of humor." It was
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If you expect children to become prepared for the realities and absurdities of the world around them, then wha1 could be a better conduit than theatre1 Good theatre should move the audience member. After all. the man who couldn't handle it yesterday loved it today.
A.re the children prepared to handle such difficult topics' Well , that's a touchy question. But franklv. asking that children not be exposed to these topics until they are eif(hteen is the same as asking family members and close personal friends to not die until the children are all grown up. Gee. it would be nice, but it's not a practical wish. Exposing children lo concepts in a controlled environment. such as a theatre performance, is far preferable to having them discover these upsetting bits of reality on their own.
Theatre is a safe environment from which dangerous and uncomfortable topics can be explored. It is far better to explore the emotional instabilities of the individual through a play called Equus. than at the Midtown Burger King from a guy asking if you have any spare change.
(The opinions expressed in tltis editorial are strictly those of D*ck. [ er, ahem I Richard Buswell. and do not necessarilv reflect the opinions of 1he rest of the staff of KC STAGE. We wish to completely separate ourselves from associaling with him, in case we offended anvone. especially guys who h,mg around the Midtown Burger King and ask for spare ch;u1ge. We can barely sustarn ourselves as it is. ;md we still don't get paid for this, so suing us is a complete and utter waste of time . )
(In ft1cl, we are so 110/ responsible Jar !be slalemenls v(,llr Buswell, that we Jee! be is a detriment to our good name.
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a nice compliment for me, but how did he find all of lha1 good in the character through the forest of "sh-. f- 1•ou, and a-holes1" ·'There is a reason the writer chose those words," he said. "Your job is to figure out whv"
I t was there; I just hadn· 1 taken the time to look. I had1i "I considered this piece a worthy monologue for me. because of all of the swearing. I really read it !hi s time, and I got it . He was right; she was smart and funny. She jusl didn't have a mother with a dictionary and a bar of I rish Spring in her hand. My teacher was impressed and pleased at mv new take on the monologue and recommended that I audition for the MFA program. No matter what you think of Ml'A. I was flattered.
I auditioned for MFA. I sat in the warm-up room with aboul 60 other people. who all seemed to know each other. I was nervous and intimid.1ted that everyone else knew each other. and I knew no one. Once warm-ups were over evervone changed in to their oututs for the auditions. All of the women were in flowing skirts and dresses. I had selected an outfit that went with my character. the shortest. tightest cocktail dress known to mankind. When I was dressed and wailing. all of the auditioners were staring at me like. "What brothel did you crawl out of1" I just focused on 1he character.
Lee's Summit Community Theatre Bye Bve Birdie by Music: Charle� Strouse. Lyrics: Lee Adams. Book Michael Stewart Jun 1 4-Jun 24: Sun, 2pm Tiir -Sat, ; : .',Opm C.omad llirdir. America's hottest Rock-n-Roll tePII idol. has just bern rlrafi<•d hy lilt' Army. D i rected by Nino Casisi. Featuring Albert l'rlrnon Patrick Buckley, Rosr Alvarez - Marcie Ramirez. Kim MatAfre Katir Krslt'1; Conrad Birdie - Kirk Long, Mae Peterson - Nancycaroline Cubine. Hugo Peabody - Joe Taylor. M1: MacAfee - li i l l Pe l le l in. Mrs . MacAfee - Faith Taylor,Randolph MatAfee Geoff Hayes. Ursula Mrrkle
Em1 na Taylor. . and m,my morr than ,l)ace permits1 $7 Adults and Chi ldrm $6 Seniors.Campbell Prrtorming Aris Ce11 1er, Ler·s Sum, nitSenior High School. (816) 968-97:\7 11'\Vw.lsct orgNot Rated
Liberty Performing Arts Theatre* Perfom1 ed by The Classical Ballet School and Ballet North The !'Jpring Festival of Dance 2001 Jun ')-Jun JO : Sat, 7:30pm Sun. 2pm ALICE I WONDERLAND A madcap journey down !ht• rabbi I hole and back. LES SYLPH IDES Im-1nmr vour,,.,lf i 1 1 1hr beauty of the Sylph, andr lw i n,piralion of 1hr poet CARMEN Tlw Spani,11 ,101Y ol l "L"ion and ro1mu1cr \��TER MARKA P,al!.-1 'iurl h ,i�1u1urr pircr Sri 10 1hr me, nwrizing ,u1d braulilul mu,ic ol Enya. Di rrcled by Laura & M,tll Heinschmidl. Featuri ng Over ,lO dancers. $ 10
adull : $8 studenl/senior: $6 chi ldrrn under 4. LibPrty Performing Aris Tlwal re . 1 600 S . Wi t lirrs Rd . ( 8 1 6 ) 792 -6 1 30 [email protected] i 1mty mo us. Suitable for Everyone
Music Theatre for Young People of Kansas City* Info the Woods by Stephen Sondheim .J un 9 -Jun 1 0: Sat, 7 : :lOpm S1m, I ::-IOpm Strphen Sondheim's musical Into the Wood< brings lo l ife many of our favorite fai1y tale characters like, Lilllr Red Riding Hood, Cinderrlla. Jack & 1hr Beanstalk, the Baker & his wife, Rapunzel , a Wilch and of course their is always a princr involved. The show is high Iv rn1er1aining and hilarious The cast consists of 17 graduat ing ,rnior, fru1n 1hr Kansas City area. Most all these seniors with ,d1olarshiµ, :ll't" goin� into colleges across the nation 10 1n:qo1 tn J i h' ,•n1rr1ai 11 111enl firld. Dlfeclrd bv C.ary Danielson. Ft-a1urmg Cu·olnw Hrady. Danielle Fowler. Laurie Gardne1: Mal rlww t; ,uy. Laurr11 Jrnning,. Lisa Karlin. Amy Kersten, Kandice Kingsley. I an Merrigan, C.ody Proctor. Brian Sears, Tom Schaiio. Breanna Sheffler. Rachel Thomas, Janie Wallace, Katie Wolf, Kristin Zuehl $1.00 for high school age & younger, $7.50 for adults. Avila·, Gopperl Thealrr. 1 191 1 1 & Wornall. (913) 34 1 -8 1 56. �ol Rated
New Theatre Restaurant Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice Jun 28-Sep 2: Stm, 1 2pm Thr-Sun, 6pm Magical. mystical summer fun for all at The Family Party. A fan1ily-s sto1y told through comedy, song and dance styled from rock. calypso. coun11y-wes1ern. and musical comedy - an engagi11g journry fantastically unfolds of)oseph. his coat of many color,. hi, 11 brnthers. ,md his series of eye-ope11ing Egyptian
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Over The River And Through The Wood� by Joe DiPietro Apr I 9-Jun 24: Sun, Wed, l 2pm Tue-Sun, 6pm Join in a toast al The Engagement Party. From San Diego·s famed Old G lobe Theatre production, it's the best of matchmaking com-
edy as bachelor Nicky·s four gr,Uldparenls, with a dash of Italian spice, dish up a girl of his dreams from an Old World Recipe of family, faith. ai1d food. D irecled by De11nis D. Hennessy. Fraturing M,LI"ion Ross. Paul Michael $2 1 .95 · i39,95 depending on dale. lime and seal localio11. Nt>w Thealrr Reslauranl. 9229 Fo,lrr. (9Ul 649-SHOW www.newlhealre.com Smtable for Everyone
Northland Actors Ensemble* To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday by Michael Brady Jun 2 1 -Jun 3 0 : Thr-Sat, 8pm 1\vo years ago today, G ill ian losl her life in a boating accidenl. Her sti l l grieveing husb,md. David, ai1d hrr daughter. R achel, remember her 37th b irthday by visiting her favorite place, their beach house. A 1ouchi11g. comedic, romantic play, To Gillian on Hel' }7th Birthday is one fan1ily's night lime walk along the beach of tragedy a11d i 1 1lo 1hr ,umisr of lomorrnw. Direcred by Patrick Revnolds F1·aluring Mall Shepherd a., David. Kri�len Edward, as R achel. Sara Hrndley as Cindy. Leigh R eynold, a., Kevin. M,u·k R iggs as Paul , Janiu· Bulls as Esther, Lisa Alm Hailey as Gi l l ian Single Tickets ai·e $8 or $6 for seniors, Winnelonka H igh School Arena Theatre. 581 5 NE 48th St, (816) 374-4773, 11orlhlandaclorse11semble.org Adult Fare
Quality Hill Playhouse Secrets Every, Smart Traveler Should Know by Wendy Perin May I I -Jun JO : Sat-Sun, 3pm Tue-Sun, 8pm Wed, 1pm The Off-Broadway Musical H i t based 011 Wendy Perin's 'Se�nt, Every Smart Traveler Should Know ' (Fodors) From the pilot who Oew to the wrong country to lhe two-day cai· rental that cost $7000, Wendy Perin wrote the best (or worst)) travel stories for ConM Nasl Traveler. Fodor's publ ished her book, ai1d everything that can go wrong on a lrip-a11d how lo keep ii from happening lo you-was turned into this hilmious, long-running off-
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Reach . . . a movement collective inc.* Frontier May 25-Jun :\: Sat-Sun, 7pm A11 exploralio11 of Ka11sa, and Mi,sour, hhtorv prior 10 1 900 through the ai·ts. Highl ights i11cludt• immigration. l ifr 011 r lw prairie, Native Americai1s. diaiy of a slave. ai1d the border wars
Presems a collaboration of modern dancr cho rrography by Sandi Hodge-Kay. Richard Par son,. Andrea Wrscotl . M. Suzanne Ryan. 1nu sic composition by Korey I reland. ai·l\vork bl' Donna Carrington. M,u·cia Slreqiy, Jackit- War rrn, Mai·tha Heimbaugh. P;Un Peffei: wtd poelly by Rella Whinne1y. Dim:ted by M. Suz;Utne Ryai1. Featuring Sai1di Hodge-Kay. Tina Cazon. R ichard Parsons. Andrea Wesco II, N abeeha Kazi, MmiAna Garza Jackie Wild. M Suzailll t' Ry,m Admission is free .. Lawrrnce Arb Ce111Pr. 200 \YI 9th, (816) 920-l:ll:\ reachkc.org Suitable for Everyone
Seem-To-Be Players* Summer Youth Theatre 200 1 Alice in Wonderland by Lewi� CarroU. adapted by R ic Averill Jun 2 1 -Jun 23: Sat. I O .lOam TI1r- f-ri. 7 :50pm
AJiet' goes down a ralJbil hole and enlm ihe Direclrd by Jrnnii'rr (;lrnn 4th-7th gradr member, of Summer Yo111h Thealrr 200 1
(all for Ticket Prices. Lawrence Aris Center. 200 \XI 9th SL ("i',5) 8'U-27R7 . kailung@maccorn. Suitable for Everyone
Seem -to-Be Players After H ours Serie� Au Audience i11 the Tower by J . Chris Johnson Jun 9-Jun 10 : Sat, ; :jOpm SatSun, l :30pm Which one was Bloody Ma1y and which M;Uy Queen of Scots; Whal is drawing a11d quarleringi Which pope·s mislres:; mod elled ,L, 1hr Madonna for Vatican frescoe,; Sir R ichard wi l l tell you. He ha, nothing else to do. except s i l in hi, cell in lilt' Towe, of London, awai ting sentencing for conspi racy 10 assassi nalr Queen E l izabeth. Come join him as he ponder, Franci, IJrakP. 1hr llorgia\ the Queen. ;Uld of course the Spanish Inquisition J . Chris Johnson. I others vary by pe1for111,u1cr) $ 1. $/4 for KCS1age membrrs. Lawrence Aris Cr.nter. 200 W 9th SI . l78'i) 84.� Di'.'.kai [email protected]. Adult Fare
Lawrence Summer Youth Theatre 200 I Cami11al by Rob Merril l and Michael Stewart Jun 28-Jul l : Sat-Sun. 2pm TI1rSat, 7 :30pm Follow the advrnlures of Lili as shr joins the Cunival lo prow the lrulh of her signature song Direclrd by R ic Averill 8th 1 2th grade nwmbm of Summer Youth Theatre 200 1 . (all for Ticket Prices, Lawrencr Ans (enter. 200 \YI 9th SI . (:i'.'i ) 84.l-2787. [email protected]. Suitable for Evervone
Summer Youth Theatre 200 1 Circus Mc:GurkL� by Jennifer Glenn Jun 16: Sat, 10 :30am Run away lo thr Big Top with us a, we drvelop several circu, stories. Evr1y cast member will have a special moment in 1hi, collection of popcorn and sawdust-strewn adventures. D im:lt'd by Jennifer G lenn. K-3rd grade members of Su1 11mrr Youth The
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American Heartland Theatre Over The Tavern by Tom Dudzick May 1 1-Jun 24: Sat-Sun, 2pm Sat, 4pm Tue-Sat, 8pm Sun, 7pm Wed, 1pm It's the l950's and 12-year-old Rudy Pazinkski is coming of age. One of four children growing up over the family business, h is innocence is the basis for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. You' l l grin ear-to-ear as his parents cope with Rudy's questions about l i fe. You' l l roar with laughler when a distressed Sister Clarissa comes calling 10 express her dismay. Dear me' He said that1 Over the Tavern is a totally satis�1ing evening of great theatre' A riot of laughs' Directed by Mark Ciglar. Featuring Tony Cordaro, Merle Moores. Elizabeth Robbins. Malt Griggs, Brad Malow, Miranda Wilson, and Paul Oiwick Tickets range from S 14 lo $27.50 based on the day of performance chosen, American Heartland Theatre, 24'i0 Grand Blvd. (8 16) 842-9999, www.ahtkc.com Not Rated
Ballet North* Outdoor Preview Jun 2: Sat, 7 :30pm Come 10 watch a free outdoor preview of the Spring Festival of Dance 2001 , at Hodge Park. D irected by Laura Reinschmidt FREE, Hodge Park, Off Hwy 1 52, (8l6) 792-6009, wwwballetnorth.com Suitable for Everyone The 5pring Festival Of Dance 2001 Jun 9-Jun 10: Sat, 7:30pm Sun, 2pm ALICE IN WONDERIAND This original production takes you on a madcap iourney down the rabbit hole and back LESSYLPHIDE\' This ballet classic is a jewel to watch. Immerse yourself i n the beauty of the Sylphs and the inspiration of the poel. CARMEN Carmen is the story of passion and romance between two people who are not supposed to be together. \WlTERMARKThe ballet is a multi-media extravaganza tel l ing the story of the Spirit of the Sea and her encounter with humanity. Di rected by Choreographer Laura Reinschmidt S 10 adults, $8 students and seniors (over 65) . $6 chi ldren (under 4 ) , Liberty Theater, 1600 S Withers Rd. (816) 792-6009. www.balletnorlh.com Suitable for Everyone
The Barn Players, Inc. Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon Jun 22-Jul I : Fri-Sat, 8pm Sun, 4pm Neil Simon·s classic comedy about newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter, adjusting to l i fe in a New York City walk-up apartment after the honeymoon has ended. Directed by Shelly Stewart. Featuring Tina A11derman, Bil l Case.Jan Connor. Michael Sembroff, Ken Schmidt, Mike Reynolds S 10 general admission: $8 for seniors, Shawnee Mission West High School. 8800 W 85th St., (913) 381-4004. www.geocities.com/thebarnplayers Not Rated
Big Itch Productions Bobbers by Whit W. Welker Jun 1 5-Jun 30: Fri-Sat, Mon, 8pm A comedrama wrilten by Whit W. Welker. the play deals with a DJ. abuse, sell'-centeredness, big butts and acceptance. D irected byWhitW Welker. FeaturingJi l l Benson. Diane Bulan, Geri Eicher. Tracy Kramer. John Luongo. Whit Welker Sl2 ,Jusl Off Broadway Theatre, 305 1 Central. (8 1 6) 561-9862, Adult Fare
City Theatre of Independence* The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais May 3 1 -Jun 10: Sun, 2pm Thr-Sat, 8pm The basis of Mozart's opera of the same name, The Marriage of Figaro is a classic romantic comedy where the servant, F igaro must outwit his master, the Count, in order to gain h is true love,
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Characters hiding in closets and behind furniture, and jumping off balconies . . . a secret rendezvous .. . a lost pin . . . a wedding! Want to know how ii comes out? Please join us! D i rected by Patricia McLaughlin. Featuring Figaro - Dean Mehling, Suzanne - Lesley Robinson, Count AJmaviva - Brad Wright, Countess - Jennifer Olson, Cherubin - Brian Hayek, Marceline - Gayle Coefner, Dr. Bartholo - Roland Reschke, Bazile - Shane Kundslon, Don Gusman Brid'Oison - Stephen Johnston, Magdalena - Amanda Howerton, AI1tonia - Suzi Walters, Fanchelte - Casey Cordell Fri. & Sat. evening - $8, Matinees - S5, Seniors discount - $ 1 , Roger T Sermon Center, 20 1 North Dodgion, ( 8 1 6 ) 325-7367, www.citytheatreofindependence.org Not Rated
ComedyCity* lmprovSport,1· May 16-Dec 9: Sat, 5pm Fri-Sat, 10pm WedSun, 7:30pm Competitive improvised humor played l ike a sporting event complete with astro-turf. the National Anthem, referee, penalties, and fouls. Kansai City's longest running comedy show, running nonstop since 1987. It's family appropriate humor. suitable for all ages. varies $13 per show, ComedyCity, 300 Charlotte, (816) 842-2744. www.comedyci ty.cc Suitable for Everyone
The Coterie A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett Jun I 9-Jun 23 : Sat-Sun, 2pm 'Ihe-Fri, 1 :30pm, I lam Sat, Thr, 7pm Sara Crewe is the most adored and envied student at her school unli I a great tragedy strikes and she is forced to persevere under extremely difficult conditions in this class story that pays tribute to the power of compassion. b1· the author of THE SECRET GAi/
DEN and recently a maior motion picture for young people. Directed by Jeff Church. Adults: $8: Students or 18 and younger: $6: G roups of 20 or more: $4 . The Coterie. 24'i0 Gr,md Ave, Suite 14�. (8 16) 47q-6'i52. www. 1heco1erie.com Not Rated
Crosscurrents of Culture* Seeking A Power Greater by Bill Clause Jun I -Jun 9: FriSat, 8pm All the Baby Boomer icons: God, Poli lies, Drugs, Sex and Rock & Roll . A 60s political radical excon and his reborn Christian exheroin addict sister attend the funeral of their deceased younger gay brother. The story deals with the aftermath of the sixties excesses: drug addiction. belief in God, and the search for meaning in a post idealist world. A few plot twists creates a nice surprise ending. Each performance includes a mini concert by a different musical act. D i rected by Richard Buswel l . Featuring Richard Buswel l , Renee Purtee, Cassie Thompson, Jeremy R iggs, Harold Keaimes $12 door ( $ 10 Crosscurrents & KC Stage Members) , Just Off Broadway, 305 1 Cen t ra l , ( 9 1 3 ) 287-:\820, crosscurrentsculture.org Suitable for Everyone
The Evaporated Milk Society* Sabattai: A Dance Pseudepigrapha by Written and Adapted by the Ensemble May 24-Jun 16: Thr-Sat, 8pm A lyrical exploration of thestoryofSabbatai Sevi, a 1 7th century Jewish mystic who declared himself the messiah, threw the Jewish world into chaos, and then converted to Islam al the height of his power. The performance was writlen, adapted, arranged. choreographed, designed, and developed by the ensemble during a rigorous, 4 month rehearsal period. D i rected by Randall
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Kent Cohn. Featuring Jenny Azima. Megan Downes, Susan Garrell, Chad Solomon S l2 Adults $8 Students Thursday nights are 'Pay-What-You-Can' . Theatre Lab: 18. 4 17 E 181h S1, ( 9 1 'i ) 5 15-4234. randal [email protected], Suitable for Everyone
Gorilla Theatre Productions* The Trojan Women by Euripides Jun 23-Jun 24: Sat-Sun, 7 :30an1 Euripides' 71;e Tmjan Women. is one of history's most powerful diatribes against genocide and the point lessness of war. Usin� the Trojan War as a svmbol for brutal destruction. Euripides tums the Greeks into vi l lains and throws us into the woes ol the enslaved Tro jan women after the city of Troy has been sacked and all the men murdered. In doing so, he has crafted one of the most powerful and direct anti-war protests ever staged. Di rected by David Luby and teaturing an original score by Alonzo Conwal' of new Ear. Featuring Rebecca Dempsey-Hecuba. Meggan OwensAndromache, A11drea Smith-Helen. Emily Lambdin-Cassandra. Roger Baughman-Menelaus. Daryn Ladd and Victor CastilloTallhrbius. Michael Patton-Poseidon. Tabatha Babcock-Athena. Sally Crawford-Choreographer. Saral1 Conway, Jennifer Coville, Samantha Downs, Eleanor Drol l , Carol Lighlon, and Laura Schwartz-Chorus, Georgianna Londre-Costume Designer, Free. Wheeler Amphitheatre. Theis Park, Volker and Oak. (8 16) 47 1 -APES, www.gorillatheatre.org Suitable for Everyone
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival The Tempest by William Shakespeare Jun 1 9-Jul 1 5 WedSun, 8pm Tue, 8:.30pm The darker tale of magical powers. young love. and reven[;e Pe1°
formances are al 8:00 pm nightly except Mondays. Pre-show activities for the whole family begin at 6: 1 5 pm on our Green Show stage with a brief introductory lecture on Shakespeare and his t ime al 7 :00 pm at our Speaker's Stage D i rected bl' I an Wooldridge. Free (donations solicited at entl'I' ) . Southmoreland Park. 47th & Oak, www.kcshakes.org Not Rated
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Jun 20-Jul 1 4 TueSun, 8pm The romantic comedy of courtship and concealed identities. Performances are at 8:00 pm nightly except Mondays. Pre-show activities for the whole fami ly begin al 6: 1 5 pm on our Green Show stage with a brief introductory lecture on Shakespeare and his time at 7:00 pm at our Speaker's Stage. Di rected by Sidon1e Garrett. Free (donations solicited at entl)' ) . Southmoreland Park. 47th & Oak, www.kcshakes.org Not Rated
Lawrence Community Theatre Hello, Dolly! by Michael Stewart. Music and lyrics by Jerry H erman. Based on the original play by Thornton Wilder. Jun 8-Jul I : Fri-Sat, 8pm Sun, 2 :30pm Thr, 7J01imWinner of 1 0 Tony Awards 1 This whirlwind adventure wi thAmerica·s most beloved matchmaker i ncludes the mu,icalhightl ighls, "Before the Parade Passes By, .. · I I Onlv Take, :1Moment . .. and of course. "Hello. Dolly .
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Doveton. Musical d irection by Nancy Goodall . Choreography bl' Barbara Wasson. Thurs./Sun. $ 14.50, Fri./Sat. S 1 6.50 (discou111savai lable for seniors, students, and groups of 15 or more l .Lawrence Community Theatre, 1 5 0 1 New Hampshire St. , (785 1 843-7469, theatre.lawrence.com Not Rated
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12 Aesop's Rockin' Fables • Theatre for Young America• Over The River And Through The Woods • New Theatre
Restaurant Over The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre
19 A Little Princess • The Coterie Aesop's flock in· Fables • Theatre for Youog America• aver The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre aver The River And Through The Woods • New Theatre
Restaurant The Tempest • Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
26 A Lillie Princess • The Coterie Aesop's Rockin' Fables • Theaire for Young Ameiica• Tweljlb Night • Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
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Restaurant Secrets Bue•)' Stnarl Traveler Should Knoll' • Quality Hill
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6 !mprovSports • ComedvCity' Over The Tavern • American He:u1land Theatre Ot-er The /liver And Through The Woods • New Theatre
Restaurant Secrets Evef)' Stnarl Traveler Sbo11/d Know • Quality Hill
Pla)1iouse The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre
13 Aesop's l/ocki11 • Fables • Theatre for Young America• hnprv11Sports • Comed1{ity" Over The /liver A11d Through The Woods • New Theatre
Restaurant O1.'er The Tavem • American Heartland Theatre
The Gene Pool • Unicorn Theatre
20 A little Princess• The Coterie Aesop's Rock in' Fables • Theatre for Young America• !mprovSports • Comed)Cily' Over The River And Thro11gh The Woods • New Theatre
Restaurant Over The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre Tweljlh Night • Heart of Ameiica Shakespeare Festival
27 A Little Princess • The Coteiie Aesop's Rockin' Fables• Theatre for Young America• !111provSports • Comed)City' The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre The Ternpest. • Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
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011er The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre Sabal/a/: A Dance Pse11depigrapha • The Evaporated Milk
Society' Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know • Quality Hill
Playhouse The Marriage of Figaro • City Theatre of Independeoce•
Over The /1/i•er And Tbro11gh The Woods • New Theatre Restaurant
Sabal/a/: A Dance Pseudepigrapha • The Evaporated Milk Sociell"
Secrets frery· Smart Trm't!ler Should Know • Quality Hill Playhouse
The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre
14 Aesop's 1/ockin' Fables• Theatre for Young America' Bye B)'e Birdie • Lee's Summit Community Theatre Hello. Dolly! • Lawrence Community Theatre !mprov.\'f)orls • Comed-Cil)� Over The Tat'ern • American Heartland Thealre Over The lli1,er And Through The Woods• New Thealre
RestauranI Sabatini: A Dance Pseudepigrapha • The El':tporated Milk
Society•
The Gene l'ool • Unicom Th�alre
21 A Lillie Princess• The Coterie
Aesop's Hock in· Fables • Theatre for Young Amelica• Alice in Wonderland• Seem-To-Be Players• Bye Bye Birdie• Lee's Summit Community Theatre
Hello. Dol�r.1 • Lawrence Cor111nunity Theatre
tmprovSporls • ComedyCity'1 Once l'J}o11 a Ma/tress • The Theatre in the Park• Over Tbe R,uerAnd Thro11gb The Woods• New Thealre
Restaurant Over The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre The Ger,e Pool • Unicom Theatre The Ter11pest • Heart of America Shakespeare Festival To Gillian On Her37th Birthday• No,thJancl Actors Ensemble•
28 A Little Princess • The Coterie Aesop's 1/ockin · Fables • Theatre for Young America• Carnival• Seem-To-Be Players•
!111pro1·Sports • ComedvCity' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoaf • New Theatre
Restaurant The Geue Pool • U1ticon1 Theatre To Gillian On Her 37th BirthdaJ • Northland Actors Ensemble• Tweljlh Night • Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
JUNE 1 !111prov,\'/)011s • ComedyCity" Over The River And Through The Woods • New Theatre
Restaurant
011er The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre llesistance • WeS1po11 Coffee House Saballai: A Dance Pseudepigrapha • The fa,iporated Milk
Society' Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know • Quality Hill
Playhouse Seeking A l'ower Greater• CrossCurren1s of Culture• Slicks of Thunder• Union Station Kansas City. Inc. The Marriage of Figaro • Citv Theatre of Independence•
8 Hello. Dol�y! • Lawrence Community Thealre
!111pron\'/)011s • Comed-City" 01•er The /liver And Thro11gh The Woods• New Theatre
Restaurant
o, . .,,r The Tavern • Ame,ican Hea11l:u1d Theatre Sabatini: A Dance l'seudepigrapha • The E\'aporated Milk
Society' Secrets Every· S111arl Trateler Should Know • Quali�· Hill
Pla�nouse Seeking A Power Grenier• CrossCurren1s of Culture•
Sticks ofTh11nder • Union Station Kansas Ci�•. Inc. Tbe Gene Pool • Unicom Thea1re
The .IJamage of Figaro • Ci�· Theatre of Independence•
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Aesop's Rocki11' Fables• Theatre for Young America• Bobhers • Big llch Productions 8J1e Bye Birdie • Lee's Summit Community Theatre
Hello, Doll)"• Lawrence Communi�· Theatre !mprol!Sports • Comedv<:ity' 011ce llpon a Ma/tress• The Theatre in the Park• o,,er The Tm,em • American Heartland Theatre Ol!er The Ril!er And Through The Woods• New Theatre
Restaurant
Sabatini: A Dance t'se11depigrapha • The El'aporated Milk Society•
Sticks ofTb,mder • Union Stauon K.snsa,; Ci�·. Inc The Gene Pool• Unicom Theatre
22 A lillle Princess • The Coleril' Aesop's Rodin· Fables • Thc:urc for Youn� Amcric·.I• Alice in W011derland • &'l'ffl-To-lk l'hlyL..-s• &tre/001 iu lbe Park • 11,c ll;trn l'l;1ycrs. Int:. Bobbers • lli1,: llch Prm.llll1ions Bye �re s;,die • kc's Summit Commumt� Thl"Jtrl' Hello. Dolfr! • l:.l\\Tl1ll:l' Community Ttu:.ure !mprat!.Sports • l:OmL•tlyCily" Once Upon a ,1/al/ress • The Thc-.urc in the P·Mk• Orer The Tm:em • Amcricm lllwtlaml Thc-.un: Ot,er Tbe River And Through The lri'.>ods' • .\L•w llmure ��taur.ml Slicks oJTb11nder • lnion Station Kansas City, lnl:. The Gene Pool• l nicom Thc:ure To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday• .\orthlaml :\cwrs l:nSL'f11blc• ni•elflb Night • I lc:U'I or Amcrlc:t $hakcspc-;,trc fL"ili\';tl
29 A Lillie Princess • The Cotcril' AelopS Nodin' Fables• Thc-Jtre for Youn�Amerira• Bttrefool in /be Park • The llam Players. Inc Bobbers • mg Itch Production.-. Camiml • Sl'l.'ffl·Tn-lk Pl:1ycrs• Hello. Ool/r.l • l.:1wrl'Ot:l' Communi1,· Thl�Urc I Shol the :\'herrif a nigh/ o/l111pr�1· Comedy • Wil rmtlin� Performanl:e
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!111pro1('tj>Orfs • ComcdyCity' Joseph and /be Amazing Technicolor Dreamconl • \l'W Thc-.ure Hcstaur.Ult Mame • l11e Thl"J.lre in lhe Park• Slicl:s o/Tbunder • l'nion Sl:ulon Kansas t:it�·. Inc. The Gene Poof• rnicom Tht�.itrL· Tbc Tempest • I lc-.rrt or ,\meril.t Shakc-;pc-.u-e fcstiml To Gillian On Her Jllb Birthday• .\'orlhlan<l 1\l1ors l�sL'fllhlc"
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9 An Audience in the Tou•er • Sl't-m-To-Bc Pl�·L-rs• Comnmni/1• Dance and Artist Sbou•case • The Thc:urc in UH! Park• Hello, DolJi•J • Lawn..,u:c CommWlilv l11catrc 1mpro11sP<>m • Comcd)°Cit}.. Into /be Woods• Music Tht:mrc for YounK People of K:.m.'ia'i t:ilyt Otoer Tbe Rhier And Tbro1tgb The l+oodS' • XL-w Theatre Rcstaru.tnl 0,er Tbe Tmiem • AmL'lic:an I ll"Jrthonl Thc-.urc Sabal/al: A Dance Pseudeplgrapbn • EvaporatL'tl Milk SociL'l} .. Secrets £1,e11' Smar/ Trmeltr .\'bou/d Knou.· • Qualitv llill Playhou.w .'tttking A P�1t·er Grenier• Cro:,;.o;Q.JrrcnL'-or l:Uhun'.• Sticl:s oJTb,mder • l.niun Station K:lfl'ias Cit�·. Im.: Tbt Gene Pool• l'nh.:om Tht"'Jln: n,e ,lfam'age of Figaro • City llu."',llrl' of lmkpl11dL'lltl'"' The Spring Fesfiml of Dnnce 2001 • Uberty Performing i\rlS Thealrl'"' The Spring Festilttl of Dnnce 2001 • Balkt \unh•
16 Aesop's /lock in· Fables • Theatre for Young America• Bobhers • Big llch Productions BJe Bye Birdie • Lees Summit Communi�• Theatre C/rcr,s McG11rkis • Seem-To-Be Players• Hello, Doi/�!• Lawrence Community Theatre tmprovJ'f)orts • Comed)Ci�" Once upon a Ma/tress• The Theatre in tl1e Park• OtJer The /liver And Through The Woods • New Theatre
Restaurant Over The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre Sabattai: A Dance Pseridepigrapba • The Evaporated Milk
Society' Sticks ofThrmder • Union Station Kansas City, Inc. The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre
23 A Lillie Princess • The Cu1em· Aesop'.5 Rodin' Fables• Thc:un· for Y1,un� •\meric1• A/;ct in IH:mderlnnd • Sl'l.iTI•TO•lk: !'layer.;• Bnre/O<JI in llw Pnrb • ThL' Ham l 1l:1yers, Int Bobbers • llig heh ProtluLiion.'i 81-e Bre Bird;e • IL'C·s SUmmil Community ThC'J.Lre Hello: Do//J'! • UWft,icc Communitv Thc-.urc lmpronl'p;,rls • ComL-<ly{;iiy-Once Upon a Mnllress • The Th�rc in lhe Park• 011er Tbe Nil!er And Through Tbe Woods• .\'t•w Theatre Hcsta.uranl 0,,er The Tavern • An1L'fh .. -w llt::U"llaml ·1nc:urc Slicbs oJTbunder • l'nlon St.Ilion Kansa.o; City. Inc Tbe Gene Pool• l'nicorn Theure Tbe Trojan 1romen • (iorill:1 ·111c:llrl' Productions• Tbe Tempesl. IIC'.lfl nr AmL-rka Shak(!o;[)l".lJ'C f�tiral To Gillian On Her 37/b Birthday• \orthlanr.l Actors l:flo;lmblc-9
30 A Llflle Princess • The Coterie Aesop's Rockfn' Fables • ThCillre for Young t\mcrica" Barefool fn lbe Park • The Barn rlaycrs, Inc. Bobbers • Big Itch ITo<luctions Camii�I • Seem-To-&.- Pl:tycrs• Hello. Dollr! • Lawrmcc Community Thealre J Sbol /be :\'berrlf; a nfgbl of lmpro,1 Comedy• Wit PcndinR Performance
Company--lmprr:m\'porls • ComL-dyCity* Joseph and tbe Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoal • \cw ThC'.Ure R1.Staor,u11 Mame • The Thc-.ure in the Park• Slicl:s a/Thunder• I nion S1:11ion Kansa.,;; t:ily. lnL" The Ge11e Pool• l'nicorn llu:.urc To Gillian On Her 37th Birtbday • .\orthland ,\ttors En.'iL'ntblc-9 Twelflb .\'igbt • IIL"'dfl of AmeriCl $11.1.kL'"lfll":ll'e 1-'1.Sth·.tl
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Restaurant Over The Tavern • Ame1ican Heartland Theatre Resistance • Westport Callee House Secrets Every S111011 Traveler Shoi,/d KnOIL' • Quality Hill
Playhouse The Marriage of Figaro • City Theatre of Independence•
10 An Audience in the Tower• Seem-To-Be Players• Hello, Dolly! • Lawreoce Community Theatre !mprovSports • Comed)Cily' Into the Woods • Music Theatre for Youog People of Kansas City' Over The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre Over The River And Through The Woods • New Theatre Rest. Secrets Every S111art Traveler Should K11ow • Quali�· Hill
Playhouse The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre The Marriage of Figaro • City Theatre of Independence• The Spring Festival of Dance 200/ • Ballet North• The ,\'/)ring Festival of Dance 200/ • Liberty Perfonning Arts
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17 Aesop's Rock in· Fables • Theatre for Young America• Hello, Dolly! • Lawrence Community Theatre hnprovSports • Comed1<:ity' Once Upon a Mattress • The Thea1re in Ihe Park• Over The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre Over The /liver And Through The Woods • New Theatre
Restauranl The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre
24 Aesop's Rockiu ·Fables• Theatre for Young America• Barefoot /11 the Park• The Barn Plavers. Inc. B)'e Bye Birdie • Lees Sumntit Community Theatre Hello, Doi◊" • Lawrence Community Theatre !mprovSports • Comed)Cily' Once Upon a Mattress • The Theatre io the Park' Over The River And Through The Woods • New Theatre
Restaurant
Over The Tavern • American Heartland Theatre The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre The Trojan Women • Gorilla Theatre Productions• Tweljlh Night • He:u1 of America Shakespeare Festival
JULY 1 A Lillie Princess • The Coterie Aesop's Rockin' Fables• Theatre for Young America• Barefoot in the Park • The Barn Players. Inc. Carnival• Seem-To-Be Players• Hello, Dolly! • Lawrence Community Theatre !mprovSports • Comed)Cily' Joseph and the Amazing Tecb11ico/or Dreamcoat • New Theatre
Restaurant Mame • The Theatre in the P:u"k• The Gene Pool • Unicom Theatre The Tempest • Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
