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performARTS: Kansas City Actors Theatre

As part of our performARTS series in conjunction with KC Studio Magazine, Randy Mason provides viewers with a look at the Kansas City Actors Theatre, an artist-led, artist-driven ensemble of theatre professionals who produce classic and modern-classic plays in a true rotating repertory using only local Kansas City theatre artists.

This next story begins about ten years ago when the artistic director of a theater we won’t name decided not to cast local actors in major roles. Not surprisingly, that didn’t go over too well with some very talented people here in town. And it soon led to the birth of the Kansas City Actors Theatre.

Since then, that other organization has changed its policy, but the Actors Theatre goes on, gearing up this summer for its eighth season.

As part of our performARTS series in conjunction with KC Studio Magazine, we take you inside the Kansas City Actors Theatre.

The Kansas City Actors Theater kicks off its 8th season with Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, which will run August 8th through 26th at Union Station’s H&R Block City Stage.

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performARTS: Charlotte Street Foundation

We profile The Charlotte Street Foundation as part of our performARTS series. The Charlotte Street Foundation plays in important role in cultivating an environment in the urban core of Kansas City in which artists and art can thrive.

This week, in conjunction with KC Studio Magazine, our performARTS Series takes a look at the Charlotte Street Foundation. Named after a house near UMKC where poets, painters and music makers would gather to eat, drink and talk shop, Charlotte Street celebrates turning 15 this year. Randy Mason has more about this unique operation, which through cash awards and other forms of assistance helps the region’s artists do more of what they do best.

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performARTS: Kansas City Chorale

In conjunction with KC Studio Magazine, our performARTS series zooms in on the Kansas City Chorale.

With a concert coming up at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on May 12th and a new CD on the way this summer, the Kansas City Chorale continues to be a vital part of our city’s cultural life with 30 years of music-making that has been honored with Grammy Awards and international acclaim. This week, in conjunction with KC Studio Magazine, our performARTS series zooms in on the Chorale.

The Kansas City Chorale, with guests from the Phoenix Chorale, will perform masterworks by Russian composers in Helzberg Hall on Saturday, May 12.

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performARTS: Quality Hill Playhouse

Randy Mason takes you downtown to learn more about the Quality Hill Playhouse.

Our performARTS series, in conjunction with Studio Magazine, is an effort to spotlight some of the groups and troupes around town doing outstanding work in music, theatre and the arts. This week, Randy Mason takes you downtown to learn more about the Quality Hill Playhouse.

“My Romance: The Songs of Rodgers and Hart” begins its run this week at the Quality Hill Playhouse, and continues through Feb. 24.

Quality Hill Playhouse is dedicated to excellence in the live performance of works from musical theatre and the American Songbook, employing the finest local talent, and contributing to Kansas City’s cultural and economic landscape.

Quality Hill Playhouse produces six musicals and cabaret revues each year in a charming 153-seat theatre. J. Kent Barnhart serves as pianist and emcee for the cabaret revues, offering interesting tidbits about the music as well as his unique, humorous anecdotes. Professional singers and the relaxed yet elegant atmosphere make for entertainment you won’t find anywhere else. Discover why The Kansas City Star said it is ”like being invited into someone’s home.”

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