Kansas City Drama Sources

Professional Theatre

Missouri Repertory: Housed at UMKC, the Rep produces classic works, works by big-name contemporary writers, and completely new material.
The Unicorn Theatre: Their mission statement: "The Unicorn Theatre exists to enhance the cultural life of Kansas City by producing professional contemporary, thought-provoking theater, which inspires emotional response and stimulates discussion."
Kansas City Shakespeare Festival: An outdoor production--free!--every summer in Southmoreland Park, across from the Nelson Gallery. In 2005, they produced Much Ado about Nothing.
Starlight Theatre: The outdoor theatre in Swope Park. Their summer season consists of musicals.
KC Actors' Theatre: We are an artist-led, artist-driven ensemble of Kansas City Theatre Professionals that builds, sustains and nurtures Kansas City Theater Audiences by producing classic and modern-classic plays in true rotating repertory. We emphasize artistic craft, imagination and span and depth of expression.
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre: An organization based in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District.

The Coterie Theatre: A widely respected venue, named by Time as one of the five best children's theatres in the nation.
Theatre for Young America: Less known than the Coterie, TYA is probably more education-oriented than their elder sister.

JCCC Theatre: Several shows are produced each semester in our top-drawer facilities. Click on "Current Season" to find the productions.
UMKC Theatre: This link goes to the current season for the theatre department at UMKC. They produce many shows, mixing new material with standards.

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