by William Shakespeare
Presented in Partnership with UMKC Theatre
Directed by Ryan Artzberger
October 13 – 22, 2017
Spencer Theatre in the James Olson Performing Arts Center
Featuring Theodore Swetz, Mark Robbins, Peggy Friesen, Logan Black, Heather Michele Lawler, Amy Billroth-Maclurg, Chelsea Kinser, Khalif Gillett, Charlie Spillers, Ken Sandberg, Duncan McIntyre, Jason Francescon, Freddy Acevedo, and Jay Love.
October delivers a new take on Shakespeare’s King Lear, starring Theodore Swetz with a cast that includes Mark Robbins, Peggy Friesen and Logan Black, this classic tale of tragic hubris, sibling rivalry, and heated passions will be produced in a renewed partnership between KCAT and UMKC Theatre. We’re excited to introduce bright new talents alongside some of the city’s finest veteran actors, all of it in service to one of the Bard’s finest works.
by Sam Shepard
Directed by Cinnamon Schultz
Sept 13 – Oct 1, 2017
City Stage at Union Station
Featuring
Forrest Attaway, Hillary Clemens, Gary Neal Johnson, Merle Moores, Brian Paulette, Jan Rogge, Christina Schafer, & Jake Walker
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