Play Schedule for our Scholarship Universities

 

University of Central Missouri-Warrensburg

2011-2012 Productions
Now Featuring Sunday Matinees

Call 660-543-4020 for Ticket Information
or 660-543-8811 for Reservations

(Children under the age of 5 years old will not be admitted
to Mainstage or Studio Theatre One-Acts)
 

Studio Theatre One-Acts

"The First Date" by Kristen Leigh Robinson Directed by Elizabeth Clark "Words, Words, Words" by David Ives Directed by Geoff Pottorff "The Philadelphia" by David Ives Directed by Matt Elliott

September 8, 9, 10 - 7:30 pm BlackBox Theatre, Nickerson Hall

 

Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II October 12, 13, 14, 15 -7:30 pm October 16 - 2pm matinee Highlander Theatre

Almost, Maine by John Cariani November 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 - 7:30 pm Highlander Theatre No Sunday Matinee due to Thanksgiving

Studio Theatre One-Acts

"Coax" by Neil LaBute Directed by Andy Brown "English Made Simple" by David Ives Directed by Joe Burkard "Extensions" by Murray Schisgal Directed by Sayali Indulkar

December 1, 2, 3- 7:30 pm BlackBox Theatre, Nickerson Hall

Studio Theatre One-Acts

"Breakfast and Bed" by Amy Fox Directed by Adam Tucker ". . . Art" by Bekah Brunstetter Directed by Alex McCale "Comings and Goings" by Megan Terry Directed by Karen Billingsley

February 2, 3, 4- 7:30 pm BlackBox Theatre, Nickerson Hall

How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel (For Mature Audiences) February 15, 16, 17, 18 - 7:30 pm February 19 - 2 pm matinee Highlander Theatre

 

Spring Dance Concert Momentum March 9 & 10 - 7:30 pm Highlander Theatre

Studio Theatre One-Acts

"Margaret's Bed" by William Inge Directed by Danny Lindsay "Time Flies" by David Ives Directed by Matt Westermayer "Crazy Eights" by David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Ben Whitcomb

March 13, 14, 15 - 7:30 pm BlackBox Theatre, Nickerson Hall

University of Missouri at Kansas City

UMKC - TICKETS call (816) 235-6222

MFA Productions
“Comedy of Asses”
This Roman comedy classic still has audiences laughing 2,200 years after it was written by the “Father of Comedy,” Titus Maccius Plautus. There will be singing, dancing, pranks, and puns as audiences see the world upside down in this tale of greed and debauchery. The production will preview Oct. 21-25; open formally Oct. 26 and run through Oct. 30 at the Helen F. Spencer Theatre, Olson PAC.

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot"
This daring and wildly comic play by Stephen Adly Guirgis was a sensation in New York and London.  Director Barry Kyle will put his own brand of creativity on this performance as the courtroom drama plays out in “God and The Kingdom of Heaven and Earth vs. J. Iscariot.”  The production previews Feb. 3-7 and runs Feb. 8-19 at Studio 116, Olson PAC. 

“The Winter’s Tale”
Written by William Shakespeare, this tale of two kings who are childhood friends turns dark as deceit and misunderstanding threaten one king’s family and the other’s life. Directed by Barry Kyle, the show previews April 20-23 and runs April 24-29 at the Helen F. Spencer Theatre, Olson PAC.

Undergraduate Productions
“The Farnsworth Invention”
Written by Aaron Sorkin who also created “The West Wing,” this story is about the race between a ruthless East Coast media mogul and a self-taught Idaho farm boy on the West Coast to be the first to invent the television. Directed by Ron Schaeffer, the show previews Nov. 10-16, and runs Nov. 17-20 at Studio 116, Olson PAC.

“A Yorkshire Tragedy”
This Jacobean tragedy by Thomas Middleton is based on a true story about Walter Calverley who murdered his children and wounded his wife in 1605. This action-packed play is considered one of the most notorious examples of domestic violence in English history where the language is rich and the sword fights are bloody! The show previews on March 9-13 and runs March 14-18 at Studio 116, Olson PAC.

Co-Productions
UMKC Theatre will co-produce four shows this season with several distinguished Kansas City theatre groups:

“Billy Bishop Goes to War”
Co-produced with Kansas City Actors Theatre at The National World War I Museum
The successful partnership continues with KCAT and one of Kansas City’s true treasures, The National World War I Museum, in this musical drama and one-man show about the Canadian WWI fighter pilot Billy Bishop. Written and composed by John Gray in collaboration with Eric Peterson, it will be directed by John Rensenhouse. Previews are Feb. 10-15, opening night is Feb. 16, and the show runs through Feb. 26. 

“God of Carnage” Co-produced with the Unicorn Theatre and KCAT
by Yasmina Reza This production previews Oct. 19-21 and runs Oct. 22-Nov. 13;
Performances are at the Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St.

“The Salvation of Iggy Scrooge” Co-produced with the Unicorn Theatre
By Larry Larsen and Levi Lee
This production previews Nov. 30-Dec.2, and runs Dec. 3 to 24; performances are at the Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St.

“The Wrestling Season” Co-produced with the Coterie Theatre
by Laurie Brooks The production runs Jan. 24-Feb. 19 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd.

For tickets, call the Central Ticket Office at (816) 235-6222 or purchase online at www.umkctheatre.org  (additional fees apply with online ticket purchase).

 

University of Kansas - TICKETS call (785) 864-ARTS

The University Theatre 2011-12 Season

Unless noted, all performances are at 7:30 p.m. * 2:30 p.m.

 

Shakespeare in Hollywood by Ken Ludwig

Directed by Mechele Leon

October 13, 14, 15, 16*,2011

Crafton-Preyer Theatre

 

All My Sons by Arthur Miller

Directed by Chinese Guest Artist Lei Guo-Hua

Novermber 12, 13*, 17, 18, 19, 20*, 2011

Crafton-Preyer Theatre

 

Noah's Art by Ryan MCall (music) & Nathan Tysen (book & lyrics)

Directed by Alex Espy

December 2, 3, 4*, 10, 11*, 2011

Inge Theatre

 

Undergraduate Directing Projects: Black Box

February 16, 17, 18, 19, 2012

Inge Theatre

 

Summer & Smoke by Tennessee Williams

Directed by Boone Hopkins

March 2, 3, 4*, 9, 10, 11*, 2012

Crafton-Preyer Theatre

 

The Foreigner by Larry Shue

Directed by Scott Cox

March 30, 31, April 1*, 2, 3, 4, 2012

Inge Theatre

 

Merrily We Roll Along, book by George Furth, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Directed by John Staniunas, Musical Direction by Ryan McCall

April 20, 21, 22*, 27, 28, 29*, 2012

Crafton-Preyer Theatre