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CITrARTS New England Spiritual Ensen1>1e. St Mark's Lutheran Church, 3800 Troost Ave. April 1, Saturday at 7pm. Ticket price: $10. For information: (816) 561-9677.

Program of spiritual music. Proceeds win benefit 1he CITI' ARTS Scholarship Fund.

HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS A Soulful Celebration. Folly Theater, 300 W. 1211 St April 1, 2; Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 4pm. TICket prices: $22.50, $18.50, $16.50. For reservations: (816) 931-3338.

The 1 OD-voice chorus joi"ls wi1h the Gospel Choir of Saint Monica's Catholic Church. The concert will joyfully celebra11a music from various African-American traditions, including con118"1)0rary gospel, choral spirituals, and arrangements of folk songs.

KANSAS CITY BALLET Tango Benefit for Kansas City Ballet 1601 Broadway. April 8, Saturday from 7pm to midnight Ticket prices: $100, $80 for Kansas City Ballet season ticket holders, $75 for Midwest Argentine Society mermers. For information: (816) 931-2232.

KANSAS CITY FILMMAKERS JUBILEE Various locations. April 1-9. Film screenings, seminars, workshops, a benefit screening of Robert Altman's Jazz '34 and jazz concert (April 6), receptions, awards ceremony (April 9). For a co"l)le11a sche<lJle of evenlS, visit www.kcjubilee.org or call (913) 649-0244.

WILLIAM INGE THEATRE FESTIVAL Honoring Playwright A. R. Gurney

Independence Comrrunity College, Independence, KS. April 13-15. Panel disrussions, performances, tri>u11a to Gurney. Special guests scheduled to appear: playwrights Robert Anderson (Tea and 5:Ynl)ath}1 and James Still (The Velocity of · Ga,y (Not His Real Name)'}, actor GeorgeGrizzard (�o•s Afraid of Virginia Wooif?). For registration: 1 (800) 842-6063.

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The Kan1C11 City Renai11ance Festival needs City Theatre of lnclepenclence is soliciting Area Managers and Site support people. applications for directors, musical directors, Some are paid positions. The Festival performs accompanists and choreographers for the weekends and Labor Day and Coluni>us Day 2000-2001 season: A Midsummer Nighfs starting September 2 and runs 7 weekends. Dream, My Three Angels, Nunsense, An Ideal

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Gorilla Theatw Productions Is now seeking directors, designers and stage managers for the 2000 season. Send resumes to Gorilla Theater, P.O. Box 45043, KCMO 64171-5043.

Northland Acton Ensemble seeks board members interested in all aspects of theatre. For more details, please call NAE President Doug Ford at (816) 734-9860.

City Theatre of Independence is going to celebrate their 20th Year Reunion July 15, 2000. (PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE DATE CHANGE.) Looking for anyone and everyone who has ever done anything at City Theatre of Independence. Please contact Doma Kennedy at83.8520 . www.kansascity.com/ citytheatre

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Sc'8nce City LNe by Stephen Binns and Jeff Whited. Union Slation, 2300 Main. Wednesdays 11'1rough Sundays at 11am, 12:45pm, 2:30pm and 4:15pm. Ticket prices: $6 for adulllil, $5 for seniors, $4 for children. For information: (816) 460-2222. DireclOr. Dustin Sparks cast Tyler Messner, Adair Moran, Dan Nichols, Nancy Spartin

Play the part of the audience in a day-time talk show as cas1s of hilarious Characlers exploru the science of ooUisions in a witty, story-based production. Whe1her It's 1he pressing topic of a giant bed of nails or the lnoredlble, unbreakable eggs, 1118 show is packed with mind blowing science demonstrations that win amaze and en'8r1aln people of all ages.

Union Station Stories by Dale O'Brien. Union Station, 2300 Main. Afternoon and evening performances Wednesdays 1hrough Sundays, daytime only performances Mondays and Tuesdays. Ticket prices: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for child1811. For information: (816) 460-2222 Dlractors: Dale O'Brien and Dustin Sparks cast Susan Glennemeler

· Thia one-peraon show allows youto relive some of ttie hisk>rical events that made Union Station the Kansas City landmark that It is. Enhanced with dramatic rrultl-media lrrages, you'll hear 1he stories of numarous characters that helped shape the hi81ory of Union Station. Ifs a truly inspiring proc1Jetlon about the life and impact of Union Station.

STONE LION PUPPET THEATRE Mske the Leep, an MJaZa1 Tale. F11e Arts Thealer, 5909 Johnson Drive. April 8-16; Tuesday 1hrough Friday at 10am, Saturdays at 11 am and 1 pm, Sundays at 1pm TICket price: $6, $3.50 each for groups of 15 or more. For reservations: Central Ticket Office, (818) 235-2700.

Meet Rl)ambo the little Golden Lion Tamam who Is k>o afraid to leap from his rain foreat tree until he Is forced out by the clearing of the AmaZon. A too true tale told with fun, rn.isic, a menagerie of rainforust folk and a strong COllV8rsation message.

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AMERICA The Magic Mrs. Piggie Wiggle by Chad Henry. Mi88ion Cemer Mall, 4881 Johnson Drive. February 22 - April 7. licket price: $8. For reservations: (913) 831-2131. Dir8C\:>r. Valerie Mackey cast Seth M. Golay, Molly Hamner, Mahfai Kekurnu, Rosa Reyes, Diana Toshiko

A glorious I008ical oomedy based on the d!911ghtful booka by Betty MacDonald. The much-loved Mrs. Piggie-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house and smells like cookies. She was even married to a pirate once. Most of all, she knows every1hing about children. She can cure them of any ailment Patsy hates baths. Hubert never pU18 anything away. Allen eats extremely stowt,. The resourceful Mrs. Piggie-Wiggle has a treatment for all of them Appropriete for grades pre-school, K through 6.

UNICORN THEATRE Wit by Margaret Edson. Running through April 2; Wednesdays through Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm (except March 11) and 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. Ticket prices: $17.50 -- $20. For ruservations: (816) 531-PLAY, ext. 10. Director. Cynthia Levin cast David Blake, Andrua Ellis, Karun Errington, Janie Fopeano, Peggy Friesen, Michael Kruse, Richard Preis, Michael Smith, Darryl Stamp

A college professor rucently diagnosed with cancer has spent her Ufe studying the wit and paradox In the works of metaphysical poet John Donne. This riveting pieoe reveals the power of language, 1he humiliation that cancer patients suffer, and the naturu of medical research. Ultimately, this darkly tragicomic play is a triumphant celebration of the human spirit

Light Damage by Alan Brown. Unicom Theatru, 3828 Main St. April 28 - May 14 (previews April 26-27). For reservations: (818) 531-PLAY.

Consisting of two interrula18d one-actplays, Light Damage examines how a twist of fate changes forever the relationships between four people.

UNIVERSnY OF KANSAS INGE THEATRE SERIES To Gillian a, Her 37th Birthday by Michael Brady. William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU campus, Lawrence. March 31, April 1, 2, 4; all performances at 8pm For information: (785) 864-3982.

The �em, by William Mastrosirnone. Wdliam Inge Memorial Theatru, Murphy Hall, KU campus, Lawrunce. April 5-8; Wednesday 1hrough Saturday at 8pm. For Information: (785) 864-3982.

UNIVERSITY THEATRE SERIES Henry N, Part 1 by William Shakespeare. Craflon-Pruyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU campus, Lawrence. April 14-16, 20-22; Thursday through Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2:30pm. For information: (785) 864-3982.

UNIVERSnY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CnY The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance. Studio 116, Performing Ar1s Center, UMKC campus, 4949 Cherry. April 6-9, 13-18; Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm (also Sunday, April 9 at 7pm). Ticket price: $6. For reservations: Central Ticket Office, (816) 235-2700.

Based on the real-life story of John Merrick who suffered such profound anatomical deformities that he was put on display in a sideshow. Rescued by a well­meaning doctor and hospitalized, he was treatBd there wi1h cruelties and kindnesses that weru not all that cifferunt from each other. This haunting look at what is normal and what Is noble is mesmerizing in its Ideas and theatrical achievement

The Sea by Edward Bond. Helen F. Spencer Theatre, UMKC campus, 4949 Cherry. April 20-23; Thursday through Saturday at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Ticket price: $6. For ruservations: Central Ticket Office, (816) 235-2700.

The town's paranoids, bullies and oddballs make for confusion, oonspiracy and absurdity when they confront the unwanted newcomer. So it's a little scary and a lot crazy when WIiiy first visits the small English seaside village of his drowned oomrade Colin - and the whole town becomes convinced he's an alien creature. This is an outrageously bizarru comedy that shows us there's a little to gain from even the biggest loss.

VINTAGE PLAYHOUSE The Foreigner by Larry Shue. Just Off Broadway Theatru, 3051 Central. April 28-30, May 5-7, 12-14; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. licket prices: $9, $8 for seniors and children. For reservations: (816) 444-2459.

An award-winning oomedy set in a fishing lodge in Georgia. A little worran who owns the lodge, a derrolition expert, a shy man who pretends to be a foreigner so he doesn't have to talk, a reverend who is not what he seems, the reverend's ex-deb girtfriend, the girtfriencl's seemingly slow brother and a rudneck bigot create a witty quirky talel

WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE Higher Ground by Kim B. Harris. Peters Theater, Brown Hall, William Jewel College, 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO. March 29 -April 1; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm. For information: (816) 781-7700, ext. 5419.

A play celebrating the sesquicentennial of William Jewell College.

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Central Missouri Repertory offers high school apprenticeships

Central Missouri Repertory is looking for atea high school students interested in working as teclmical apprentices with their summer company. Students benefit from the experience of working backstage in the areas of stagecraft, properties, costuming or lighting. Apprentices are contracted for a minimum of 10 hours per week from June 12 through July 29. Students must be 16 or older to participate. Interested students can request an application by writing Dr. Richard Herman, Company Manager, Central Missouri Repertory, Cental Missouri State University, Theatre Department, Martin 113, Warrensburg, MO 64093 or calling (660) 543-4020.

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Improvisational beginner's workshops - Ever watch Whose Line is it Anyway and think you could do that? Call Tina at (816) 753-6946.

Just Off Broadway Theatre Association Maybe Baby, It's You by Charlie Sbanian and Shari Simpson January 12 - February 25, 2001 Forever Plaid created by Stuart Ross, arranged by James Raitt March 9-Apri129, 2001

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Topics: Arts in Cwriculum, Stage Combat, Playwriting, Movement for Theatre, Acting Techniques. Free for JOB members. Call (816) 333-2871.

Kansas City Ballet Odd Couple (female version) by Neil Simon July 6, August 26, 2001

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JAKE WALKER - I'm in this business because, I'm in it for the money, man! - If I couldn't be in theatre, I'd be: an elementary school teacher

- Currently wor1clng on: Beavty and the Beast for Piccadllly Productions; The Foreigner for Vittage Playhouse, assisting with rehearsals forFronlcenC/own (John Brown Theatre Company), and Friday nights Iperform on BareTV.com. I'm lust busy as a fridcln' beel

- Proverbial day job, I'm an lnteractor at Science Crty- Favorite hangouts/things to do in KC, movie theaters, trashy diners, myllvlng room- Favorite pig-out food, Totinos microwaved pizzas

- Member of, Fumy Outfit and Britney Spears onllne fan club (but don't tell anyone)

- Favorite Beatie: dung- Boxers or briefs: sometimes both for extreme support

- Birthday, 10/26/79 (yeah the 70's rocked) - Last good movie I saw, Pitch Black

- Favorite roles I've played, Ellard in The Foreigner, Chris Kellar in All My - Favorite TV show, Sesame Street, Pokemon, NewsRadio, Conan O'BrienSons and Fancourt Bubberly in Charley's Aunt - Favorite actors/show biz fol<, Jimmy Stewart, Jason Robards, Phillip - Most embarrassing moment on stage: 8th grade play - Amy Goes Army. My first play In KC. I'm nervous as poopl I have one scene andon opening night, I let a llttle bit of air out of my bum. It crept to the noses of tWery actor on stage who In tum slowly saunched up their faces and looked at me. Yeah. Fun times. I was that guyl The ustlnky why lshe In this play" guy.

Seymour Hoffman, Jeff Bridges, John Cusack - Three words that describe me: What� Whoah, Hmm.- When I win the Tony, I wlll thank: my homies Cedric, Henry, Jeff, Marcand Dan for making sweet love to theater with me, James Woodland forteaching me respect, patience and discipline, my mom for passing on the acting gene and the letter "T," 'cause without It, I'd just be an hea ricalac or.- Dream role: Rosencrantz In Rosencrantz and Guildenstem ke Dead

JENNIFER ZINDEL • Favorite hangouts/things to do in KC, eating Mexican food - Currently working on, Mary, Mary, Bell Road Barn Players - Favorite pig-out food: cheese nachos and cold beer (ambrosia to the

gods, I'm sure of it) - Birthday, November 21 - Marital status, married to Jon, 1989; 3 great children ages 9, 6 and 2 - Favorite Beatie, Paul for charm and looks, John for emotional depth

- Boxers or briefs, boxersl- Favorite roles I've played: Agnes In Agnes of God, Cassie in Rumors- Most embarrassing moment on stage: getting my hair piece caught on - Last good movie I saw, Boys Don't Cry / My Dog Skip

the Velcro on the neck of my costume. My head was permanently tiltedup for about 5 minutes while I tried to surreptitiously unfasten it

- Favorite TV show, don't watch TV enough to have a favorite .•. BradyBunch rerunsl Blues Cluesi

- Favorite actors/show biz fol<, Andy Garcia, Kevin Kline, Emily Watson- Dream role, Maggie, Cot on o Hot Tin Roof

- I'm In this business because: It allows me a kind of freedom that I get - Three words that describe me, not high maintenance - When I win the Tony, I will thank, Ah, think of itl Let's see, my husband, from nothing else

- Proverblal day job, high school youth minister, grande dame of the Zindel household

Jon; my kids, everyone who wortcs hard to make great theater happen

ON LEAVING

Every exit is an entTance somewhere else.

- Tom Stoppard

Sometimes I think about the act of leaving. Not leaving the country or even leaving the

toom. Just leaving. Getting up and leaving. Where was I? Doesn't matter. I left that place. Where am I now? I'll leave soon. That's what I did almost seven years ago. Simply got up and left. Bye. See ya ... oh, whenever, wherever. Yeah, I'm leaving. Yes, I left. Goodbye one and all. Very simple. Very quick. Very absent. Leave.

Don't be alarmed. I'm only letting my mind go a little bit. And it happened to leave. Everything leaves. Nothing lasts long. This leaves; that leaves; we leave; you leave; it all leaves. But not together. That wouldn't really be leaving then, would it! No. At least I said "Bye" before I left. But then I did leave. Definitely left. It was easy to leave. I got up from my place of being and began being somewhere else. Easy as that. You could leave too, you know. You could leave anytime. But you must choose a place to go. Otherwise, you might never leave again. Leaving with no place to go can be a

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problem. So decide where you wish to go and then leave. I could leave before you or you could be fust to leave. It's all the same. We're both leaving and that's what's important. Or, rather, have we already left? I chose a place to go. Did you? Have you left? Do you want to leave again? I'm leaving. Leaving all the time. Always leaving. As 1 said, it's very easy. LEAVING. Leaving this, leaving that, leaving here, leaving there. No problem. Provided, that is, that you've decided where to go to. Or leave to. That's important. Instrumental. Absolutely imperative. Almost � important as the act of leaving itself.

Yes. Bye. You could even say "Buy" and no one would know the difference. Bye [leave]. Buy (leave). Same thing. None for the wiser, those left. But be sure to say something like "Bye." It's polite. No leaving without a "Goodbye" and a place to leave to. Two rules to leaving. No, three. The thiid rule is leaving. You can't NOT leave. You have to leave. But rules number one and two must precede the leaving. Decide where to go, say "Buy" and then, finally, leave. Actually, rule number three is possibly IBE MOST IMPORTANT. One must leave in order to validate the first two rules. And rule number three validates itsdf automatically. It's a nice system, leaving. Very efficient, and did I mention easy? So

leave. Shake my hand (optional) and go. Leave. Leave. Leave. You're certain to be somewhere else in no time. Leaving is mysterious that way. It's immediate. Instantaneous. Takes only a fraction of a second. "Just a moment please," you could say, "I'm leaving." Ancf leave. In the end, you're sure to leave. It's a given. I left. I'm going to ask you someday, why haven't you left yet? What's wrong? Leave! Go! Now! Just leave! I left a long time ago. I'm going to leave again very soon. Do you want to leave? I'm leaving. It's easy. Do it over and over, again and again. Leave backwards even. Leaving doesn't care. Do you have anything to say? How about "Buy"? Choose a place? Bye. Leave. Bye. Leave. Leaving now. Bye. Leaving is fun. Go. Leave. Bye. Goodbye. Leave.

Finnamentally yours, Toodge

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MARDI GRAS MURDERS As Shakespeare Spins. Running in April; Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm. Ticket price: $38.50 for show, dinner, coffee/tea and tax. For reservations (required): (816) 361·9889.

MARTIN CITY MELODRAMA Jezebel, or Gone with the Men! Martin City Melodrama, 13440 Holmes Rd. Running through May 21. Ticket prices: $9.99 (show only), starting at $17.99 (all­you-can-eat buffet and show). Discount rates available for seniors, students and groups. For information: (816) 942-7576.

MISSOURI REPERTORY THEATRE The Seagull by Anton Chekhov. Helen F. Spencer Theatre, Performing Arts center, UMKC campus, 4949 Cherry. March 14 -April 2. For reservations: Central llcket Office, (816) 235-2700. Director: George Keathley Cast Richard C. Brown, David Fritts, Shawn Halliday, Gary Holcombe, Gary Neal Johnson, Kathleen Kennedy, Kaia Monroe, Merle Moores, Judson Morgan, Paul Orwick, Mark Robbins, Heather Robison, Kathleen Warfel

Chekhov was one of the monumental giants of the modem theater, changing the direction of 20" century drama. TheSeagull was the first of his great plays that gave us insight into real people and gave us a picture of real life in rrotion.

NEW THEATRE RESTAURANT Remember Me? by Sam Bobrick. New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster. February 10 - April 16; Tuesdays through Sundays at 6pm, Sundays and Wednesdays at noon. Ticket prices: $18.95 - $37.95 includes show and dining. For reservations: (913) 649-SHOW.

What if you've been happily marriedfor 27 years and your college boyfriend shows up and says he's given up his job, his marriage, everything to take you away ... the only problem is, no one can see him but you. A comedy about how a husband deals with his wife's wildest dreams. Director: Richard Carrothers Cast Tom Poston, Marcia Rodd, Jim Korinke, Kari Wahlgren

Same Time, Next Year by Bemard Slade. April 20 -- June 18; Tuesdays through Sundays at 6pm, Sunday and Wednesday matinees at noon. Ticket prices: $18.95 • $37.95 includes show and dining. For reservations: (913) 649-SHOW. Cast includes Bonnie Franklin (One Day ata Time,.

Romantic comedy that spins from the 50's to the 70's in a marriage-go-round view of families, kids, work, play, politics and feminism - all captured by a brass ring of love.

PARK COLLEGE THEATRE DEPARTMENT "Acting Beyond Prejudice VII." Studio Theatre, 3rd floor, Alumni Hall, Park University, 8700 River Park Drive. April 27,

Beaity and the Beast by Piccadilly Productions runs April 5-15. Pictured (left to right), Diane Bulan, not Diane Bulan, Jake Walker, not Jake Walker,

29, May 1; Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Monday at 1:30pm. Ticket price: $2. For information: (816) 741-2000, ext 6450.

PICCADILLY PRODUCTIONS Beauty and the Beast · Shawnee Civic centre, 13817 Johnson Drive. April 5-8, 12-15; Wednesday at 10am and 1:30pm, Thursday at 10am and 4:15pm, Friday at 10am, Saturday at 11am. Ticket price: $5, $3.50 each for groups of 20 or rrore. For reservations: (816) 333-2871. Director: Lisa Jorgensen Cast Diane Bulan, Lisa Jorgensen, Jake Walker

This beautiful and fun puppet show takes an old classic and gives it some new twists. The beast is banished to the sea In this version. Sea horses, singing octopi and wondrous fish make this a visual feast. The message of this classic story is kept intact "Don't judge a book by its a:Ner."

PROSPERO'S PIT The Pit: poetry open mic night. Prospera's Books,· 1717 W. 39" St April 23 (fourth Sunday of every month), Sunday from 7pm to 10pm. For information: (816) 960-7202.

QUALITY HILL PLAYHOUSE Broadway Divas. The Theatre, Johnson County Community College, Carlsen Education center, 12345 College Blvd. March 31 - April 1; Friday and Saturday at 8pm. For reservations: JCCC Box Office, (913) 469-4445. Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th St April 2-30; Monday through Friday at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and 8pm,some Thursdays at 1pm. Ticket prices:$17 - $19. For information: (816) 421-1700. Cast Cathy Barnett, Elaine Fox, NancyNail, with J. Kent Barnhart. pianist and emcee.

A tri>ute to musical theatre's greatest women in song, featuring songs from Mame, Hello, Dol/yf, Sunset Boulevard

and more.

RIVER CITY COMMUNITY PLAYERS Barefoot in the Parle by Neil Simon. Performing Arts Center, 5'tt and Delaware, Leavenworth. April 28-30, May 5-6. Ticket price: $6. For information: (913) 682-7557.

ROCK.HURST UNIVERSITY One Man's Prison by John I. Kille (Plays-­in-Progress Workshop). Sedgwick Hall, Room 115, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Rd. April 18, Tuesday at 7:30pm. Admission is free but donations wiD be accepted at the door. A reception folows. For information: (816) 501-4607.

Written "in medias res· style, 018 Man� Prison is a psychological suspense thriller that examines the distorted minds and actions of men trapped within the dirty walls of a prison. A young newcomer, Johnson, who has just entered the prison system to serve only a one-year term, is forced to parti�ate in a well-planned break out. Three anxious veterans have col11)088d the perfect plan of escape. In order k> obtain their freedom only a few doors away, theY. mold Johnson into a "key• to unlock those doors. Come inside, see the struggles, witness the pain and discover what goes on in one man's prison.

theatmworl<s 2000 - an evening of student-directed and student-writlen works. Mabee Theatre, Sedgwick Hall, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Rd. April 27-28. Admission is free. For information: (816) 501-4040.

SCIENCE CITY AT UNION STATION City Rhythm Union Station, 2300 Main. Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm, 7:45pm and 9pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 6pm, 7:15pm, 8 :30pm and 9:45pm. Ticket prices: $7 for adul1s, $6 for seniors, $5 for children. For information: (816) 460-2222. Director: Dustin Sparks Cast Megan Birdsall, Ryan Hom, Mahi Kekerru, Valerie Mackey, Lisa-Marie Moore

Tap your toes to your favorite tunes as our cast siigs and dances its way down merrory lane through the best of Broadway, country, the 50's and more.

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Really Rosie by Maurice Sendak, starring the Nutshell Kids. Coterie Theatre, level one of Crown Center Shops, 2450 Grand Ave. April 25 - May 21; Tuesdays through Fridays at 10am and noon, Saturdays at 2pm - with an additional 7pm show on May 13, Sundays at 2pm with no show on May 14 (Mother's Day). Ticket prices: $8 for adults, $6 for children 18 and under, $4 each for groups of 20 or more. For reservations: (816) 474-6552. Directors: Molly Jessup and Ron Megee with choreography by Tyrone Alken Cast includes: Sarah Cline, Kaitlyn Davidson, Annemarie Deslauriers, Joshua Levin, James Kelsey Nelson, A.J. Pflumm, Maria J . White

A musical extravaganza for children by the beloved author/Illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are and The Nutshell Library tales iicluding Pierre and Chicken Soup with Rice. The songs are catchy, singable tunes by the gifted pop C0"1)088r Garole Kiig, which give our talented heroine, ROSie, the magical gift of transforming an ordinary afternoon on a drab city block into an Oscar winning showbiz fantasy. Not only is this star-studded entertainment, but there is a vintage alphabet song, a counting rhyme, a season calendar soft shoe dance and even a cautionary tale thrown in for good measure!

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Kart C. Bruder Theatre, ESU, 1200 Commercial, Emporia, KS. April 26-29; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm. For information: (316) 342-5374. Director: Theresa Mitchell

Moi'do Rodd and Tom Poston In Remember . Mel;at 1he New Theatre Restaurant, ruming

thniugh,Aprll 16.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY THEATRE Klondike Ka/amity. Wyman Place Theatre, 108 Dunbar. April 7-9, 14-15; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. For reservations: (816) 637-ESCT. Director: Jerri Cantrell

A melodrama that features an old gold miner (awww), his lovely daughter (sigh), a Canadian Mountie (hmmm), and a VERY smart bear (eeek?).

FULL FRONTAL COMEDY Health and Happiness. April 7, Friday at 8pm. . . .And Now a � from our Sponsors. May 5, Friday at 8pm. Winnetonka High School Arena Theatre, 5815 NE � St. Ticket prices: $8, $4 for NAE season ticket holders. For reservations: (816) 753-6946. Contains adult language and situations.

Mdlctions April 8, Saturday at 8pm. The Great Outdoors. April 29, Saturday at 8pm. Chestnut Fine Arts Theater, 234 N. Chestnut, Olathe. Tlcket price: $8. For reservations: (816) 753-6946. Contains adult language and situations.

GORILLA THEATRE PRODUCTIONS The ABC's of Avant Garde: Guemica by Fernando Arrabal, Baa/by Bertolt Brecht, Antigone by Jean Cocteau. Alanz Theatre, 624 E. 63rd St. April 12-16 , 19-22, 26-29; Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. Ticket prices: $10, $8 for students and seniors. For information: (816) 471-APES. Directors: David Luby, Jason Vinone , Paul Bums

Three famous one-act plays by three famous avant-garde playwrights. Arrabal's Guemica is a powerful statement against the horrors of war. Brecht's Baal is the story of a worfdly hedonist who ventures into the country bent on pure (or impure) sensory absorption as a remedy against inevitable loss. Cocteau's Antigone is a classical myth reinterpreted by the celebrated surreafist.

HEADTRIP AND LOU Flogging a Dead Fish (sketch comedy). Stanford and Sons Comedy House, 504 Westport Rd. April 4. For information: (816) 753-5653.

JOHN BROWN THEATRE COMPANY FrankenC/CYM'I, adapted from the Mary Shelley novel by Alex Kipp and Eric Davis. Alanz Theatre, 624 E. 63rd St. May 4-6. La�-Center. May 13-14. For

-information: (913) 226-9563.

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITYCOLLEGEThe Learned Ladies by Moliere. TheTheatre, Carlsen Education Center, JohnsonCounty Community College, 12345 CollegeBlvd. April 27-30; Thursday throughSaturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. Forinformation: (913) 469-4445.

KANSAS CITY BALLET Jazz Train (collaboration between Kansas City Ballet, Gem Theatre, and Lied Center). Lied Center, 15th and Iowa, Lawrence, KS. April 7, 8; Friday and Saturday at 8pm. For information: (785) 864-ARTS.

Spring performance: Paquita (Act II) by Petipa/Minkus, Cobras in the Moonlight by Sappington/Piazzolla, Wanderer Fantasy by Whitener/Schubert/Liszt. Lyric Theatre, 1029 Central. April 13-16. For reservations: (816) 931-2232.

KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Babes in Arms by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Performing Arts Center, KCKCC ca"l)us, 7250 State Ave. April 13-22. For information: (913) 334-1100, ext106.

LAWRENCE COMMUNITY THEATRE A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 New Ha"l)Shire. April 12-16, 19-23, 26-30; Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm. For information: (785) 843-7469. Director: Paul Stephen Lim Cast Nicholas Atwell, Leon Burley, Aron Carlson, Dianne-Yvette Cook, Joseph Dodge, Tony Harris, William Justice, Branden Morgan, Byron Myrick, Alan Newton, Shonda Stevenson, Melissa Waddy-Thibodeaux

The story of dreams deferred -- the dreams of an i"l)overished Black family living in a cramped Chicago tenement who have a chance at a new life when the widowed mother receives an insurance payment. Conflict sets in over how the money is to be used. The antiitious and angry man of the family wants to invest the money in a business with a dubious partner. The strong minded mother wants to purchase a decent home, while the sister has dreams of medical school. As the story unfolds and their dreams become frustrated, they find a renewed pride, unity and sense of purpose.

LONGVIEW ACTORS GUILD Hatvey by Mary Chase. Ca"l)us Center Building, Longview Community College, 500 SW Longview Road. March 17-18, 24-25, 31, April 1, 7-8; Fridays (cabaret theatre) at 7:30pm, Saturdays (dinner theatre) at 6:30pm. Ticket prices: $6 for cabaret, $20 for dinner theatre. For reservations: (816) 672-2299.

When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend Harvey, a six and a half foot rabbit, to guests at a dinner party, his sister Veta has seen as rruch of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her daughter and their family from future embarrassment. Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the fringe of lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwood's hallucination have caused her to see Harvey alsol

KC STAGE April 2000 Auditions 5

Unless specified, all·auditions are for non-professional companies. Call for details Maple Woods Community College is forming a comedy troupe and needs writers and performers. This is not an improv group; the troupe will perform sketches along the lines of those done on Saturday Night Uve and MAD TV. Call (816) 437-3220 for information.

Call for details (April TBA) Excelsior Springs Community Theatre You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running by Robert Anderson Wyman Place Theatre, 108 Dunbar Performance dates: June 16-24

Cold readings will be from the script. For information: (816) 637-ESCT

March 31, April 1, 2 Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park 2000 season: Oklahoma!, 1776, Grease, Peter Pan Westridge Middle School, 9300 Nieman Road, Overland Park Children 7-9: Friday from 5pm to 6:30pm Children 10-12: Friday from 6:30pm to 8pm Teens 13-15: Saturday from 9am to 11 :30am Adults 16-older: Saturday from 1pm to 4pm, Sunday from 5pm to 7pm Callbacks are Saturday, April 8. Bring a photo for each show you plan to audition. Resumes are encouraged and highlighted sheet music is required. For information: (913) 631-7050

April 1, 2 Saturday from 1 0am to 5pm, Sunday from 1 pm to 4pm Leawood Stage Company Over The Rainbow: The Music of Harold Arlen ... and Friends Maple Room, Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood Callbacks: April 9, Sunday from 1pm to 5pm Director/choreographer: Richard Pond. Artistic Director: Colleen Thom. Music Director: Faith Hamilton-Trent Performance dates: July 13-16 Roles available: 7 male voices, 7 female voices, 6 specialty dancers (3 men and 3 women), ages 16 and older. Singers please have a prepared vocal number and bring own music. Accompanist will be provided. Singers should also be prepared for a minor movement audition. Dancers should come prepared to dance. For information: (913) 339-6700 x 283

April 3, 4 Monday and Tuesday at 7pm Northland Actors Ensemble The Runner Stumbles by Milan Stitt Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson Winnetonka High School Arena Theatre, 5815 NE 48th St. Runner Stumbles director: Mike Reynolds Performance dates: July 20-29 Roles available: 5 men ages 30+, 4 women ages 18+ Rehearsals begin June 15. Marvin's Room director: Doug Ford Performance dates: August.17-26 Roles available: 5 men, ages 12+, 4 women ages 25+ Rehearsals begin in July. Cold readings from the scripts. For more information: (913) 493-2278, or e-mail Mike Reynolds at mikerey@gvi.net or Doug Ford at Dford0305@aol.com

April 6, 7, 8 Thursday and Friday from 7pm to 8:30pm, Saturday from 9:30am to noon Kearney/Holt Community Theatre Into the Woods, book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Kearney High School (19th St. off 33 Hwy) Director: Erin Meder

Performance dates: June 23 - July 1 For information: Sean, (816) 781-0253

April 10, 11 Monday and Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm City Theatre of Independence Amadeus by Peter Shaffer Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (corner of Truman and Noland Roads) Director: Michael Beahm Performance dates: June 1-11

Scripts available at the Sermon Center for a $5 deposit. For information: (816) 325-7387

April 14, 15 Stone Church Seeker Ministries Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Stone Church, 1012 West Lexington, Independence Director: Jim Stamberger Performance dates: June 16 - July 2 Roles available: 14 males, 17 females Some of the brothers may be cast with women. For information: Jim Stamberger, (816) 561-8005

April 16, 17, 18 Sunday from 2pm to 5pm, Monday and Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm Gorilla Theatre Helen by Euripides Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central Performance dates: June 24-25

One-minute verse monologue suggested, but not required. For information: (818) 471-APES

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April 20, 22 (acting auditions) ApriM8, 22 (singing auditions) American Heartland Theatre (profenional Equity) 2000-2001 season [listed on page 3)

Acting auditions: two contrasting monologues not to exceed 2 minutes each. Singing auditions: of two contrasting songs not to exceed 2 minutes each. An accompanist will be provided.

· To schedule an audition time, please call(816) 842-0202 bE:tween 1pm and 4:30pmMonday tl_lrough Friday.

April 22, 23 Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm In Play Harlem Knights by Jacqee Gafford Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central Director: Fran Farah Performances in Ju� Selected roles available for African­American males and females. For information: Fran Farah, (816) 766-6767

April 24, 25 Monday and Tuesday at 7pm Lawrence Community Theatre Big River, musical by Roger Miller and William Hauptman 1501 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS Director: Mary Doveton. Musical director: J. Richard WalkerPerformance dates: June 9-25Roles available: 14 men, 7 women, ages14 and up Prepare a brief song. An accompanist willbe provided. For information: (785) 843-SHOW

April 25, 26 Tuesday and Wednesday from 7pm to

· 10:30pmLee's Summit Community TheatreLend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig Lee's Summit Christian Church, choir room113, 800 NE Tudor Rd. Director: Nino Casisi Performance dates: June 15-25For information: (816) �9737

April 27, 28Thursday and Friday from 7pm to 9pmRaytown Arts Councll Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and OscarHammerstein Raytown Education Center, 10601 E. 59th

St. Director: Ron Meyer. Musical director:Laurie Kidd Performance dates: Ju� 20-22Bring a prepared song. Accompanist provided. For information: (816) 353-3593April 27, 28, 29 Kansas City Renaissance FestivalAuditions for Scenario roles, Street Characters, Apprentices, Master apprentices, Journeymen, Dancers, Saintand Sinners

The festival is also seeking fighters, musicians, jugglers, jesters, storytellers and mimes. We offer free classes in stage combat, improvisation, juggling, dancing, dialect and vocabulary. We are casting a new King and Queen and are looking to expand our improvisational team. We also need Area Managers and Site support people. Some are paid positions. The Festival performs weekends and Labor Day and Columbus Day starting September 2 and runs 7 weekends. For audition appointment: Jim Stamberger, (816) 561-8005

April 29 (Saturday) Gladstone Theatre In the Park Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Fiddler on the RoofAntioch Middle School, 2100 NE 65th St. Saturday audition times: Ages 7 to 9: 1pm Ages 10-12: 2pm Ages 13-17: 3pm Ages 18 and up: 4pm Performance dates: Joseph, Ju� 7-9; Fiddler, August 4-6 For information: Ibsen Dance Theatre, (816) 436-7277, or Gladstone Parks and Rec, (816)436-2200

April 29, 30 Saturday from 10am to 2pm, Sunday from 1pm to 5pm Barn Players Eleemosynary by Lee Blessing The Baker's Wife, a musical by Stephen Schwartz The Colonial Church, 7039 Mission Rd. Eleemosynary director: Shelly Stewart Roles available: 3 women, late teens to late 50's Cold readings from the script. The Baker's Wife director: Gary Wesche Roles available: Baker (mature male baritone), Wife (young mezzo), Suitor (young high tenor), 7 men and 7 women of all ages and vocal range Auditioners should bring a prepared musical selection in their vocal range and may be asked to sing from the score and to perform cold readings. Callbacks will be Sunday evening, April 30. For information: Barn Players office, (913) 381-4004; or for Baker's Wtfe information, Gary Wesche, (816) 756-0812

April 29, 30 Saturday from 1 pm to 5pm, Sunday from 6pm to 10pm Wyandotte Players West Side Story, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Performing Arts Center, Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave. Director: G. Leayn Losh. Musical director: Amanda Harrison Performance dates: June 15-25

Please prepare a Broadway style song. Accompanist will be provided, no tapes. Wear dance clothes and jazz shoes; a routine will be taught. Readings will be at callbacks only (May 1, Monday from 6pm to 10pm). For information: (913) 978-7662

April 29, 30, May 1, 2 Coterie Theatre and Unicorn Theatre (professional Equity) 2000-2001 season auditions [This was the only information available at press time.] For more information, please call the Coterie information line at (816) 474-6785, ext 7

May 1, 2, 6 Monday and Tuesday at 7pm, Saturday from 9am to noon Blue Springs City Theatre Annie Director: Kattie Harden Performance dates: July 13-22

Excerpts of scenes available at Blue Springs Parks and Rec, 903 W. Main. For information: (816) 228-0137

May 7, 8 Sunday from 2pm to 4:30pm, Monday from 7pm to 9pm Bell Road Barn Players The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchen Jenkin and Barbara David Theater, Park University, 8700 River Park Drive, Parkville Director: Chuck Duer Performance dates: July 13-29 Roles available: four women and one man, age 50 and up Auditions will be conducted with cold readings from the script. For information: (816) 587-0218

I< ;.�ORS NEEDED Children's Performing Theatre 2001 season: P.T. Bamum, Trouble in Toy/and Direct large casts of children (ages 5-15) In professional theatre setting.Experience working with kidsrequired. Please submit resume toChildren's Performing Theatre, c/oRoger T. Sermon Center, 201 N.Dodgion, Independence, MO 64050.

City Theatre of Independence Directors for 2000-2001 season. (See

- page 11 for season and otherpositions available.) For moreInformation, call (816) 325-7367, oremail Season Committee ChairNancy Madsen atmadsenn@hotmall.com.

aha! DANCE THEATRE Mies Ba.rbie: Redeftning �- Rose Theatre, Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line Rd. April 29, Saturday at 8pm. Ticket prices: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $8 for seniors, $6 for youth. For reservations: Central TICket Office, (816) 235-2700. Con1>any menilers include: Michelle Diane Brown, Susan Rieger, Tuesday Faust, Lori Racine, Andrea Skowronek, Serene Thomas, and 14 members of City in Motion Children's Dance lheatre

Inspired by the book The Body Project, where author Joan Jacob Brumberg reports that the content of women's diaries has changed significantly over the last 100 years. Previously, women wrole about character and moral dilemmas, whHe today women focus much more on perceived inadequacies regarding appearance and weight Through dance and text, ahal innovatively explores this issue in thought­provoking and humorous ways.

AMERICAN HEARTLAND THEATRE Over the River and Through the � by Joe DiPietro. Crown Center, 3rd floor, 2450 Grand Ave. Running through April 30. Ticket prices: $14.50 •· $26.50. For reservations: (816) 842-9999. For group sales: (816) 842-0202. Cast Joicie Appell, Craig Benton, Sarah Crawford, Duke Howze, Richard Alan Nichols, Ami Silvestre

The best stage comedy to come along in decades! A wonderfully enter1aining story of a young man whose future plans draw an eruption of meddling and matchmaki'lg from his four Italian-American grandparents.

AVILA COLLEGE Pippin, book by Roger 0. Hirson, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Goppert Theatre, Avila College, 11901 Woman. April 27-30, Thursday through Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm. For reservations: (816) 942-8400, ext 2299.

BAKER UNIVERSITY THEATRE Jake's Women by Neil Simon. Darby-Hope Theatre, Baker University, Baldwin City. April 6-8, 13-15; Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm. Admission is free. For information: (785) 594-4509.Director: carol Burton

BARN PLAYERS The Secret Gatder1, book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon. Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive. April 7-9, 14-16; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Ticket prices: $10, $9 for seniors, $6 for children. For information: (913) 381-4004. Director: Joan Wagner

BELL ROAD BARN PLAYERS Ma,y, Ma,y by Jean Kerr. Jenkin and Barbara David Theatre, Alurmi Hall, Park

University, Parkville, 8700 River Part< Drive. March 30-31, April 1; April 6-8; April 13-15; at 8pm. TICket prices: $8.00 for adulls, $7.00 for seniors 60 and over. For reservations: (816) 587-0218. Director: Joyce Halford cast Bill Case, Michelle Cott>n, Charles Golladay, Ken Schmidt, JeMifer Zi"ldel

The recently-<livorced Mary agrees to come to the aid of ex-husband Bob � he fearfully faces an IRS audit on the eve of his r&-marriage to the "lovely young Tiffany." Enter Bob's movie-star friend, Dirk Winston, who quickly becorres enamored with the chaming, witty, "down-to-earth" Mary. The evening is ripe for coffl)lications as jeak>usies, iihbitions, fears, and feelilgs are revealed. Throw in an unexpected Frix-up of vitamins and sleepiig pills, and Bob's love life quickly beoomes a comic rrisadventure i1 this upda1ed version of the classic romantic comedy.

CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Oedipus the King by Sophocles. Highlander Theatre, CMSU, Warrensburg. April 19-22; Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30pm. TICket price: $5, $4 for students. For reservations: (660) 543-8811.

The famous story of Oedipus, King of Thebes, who atteffl)ts to discover the murderer of the former king after an oracle declares that the plague now destroyilg the city will not be lifted until the guilty one is cast out. Oedipus' search gradually uncovers the lerrible truths about the past and his origins. Filled with suspense, mystery and rrejesty, Oedipus the King. led the Greek philosopher Aristotle and two millenia of attics after him to consider it the grealest tragedy ever written.

The role of Oedipus will be played by guest artist Kevin Wilmott. Director: Richard Herman

CHILDREN'S PERFORMING THEATRE The Ugly Duckling, adapted by Addie Forbes. Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (comer of Truman and Noland Roads). April 7-9, 14-16; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Ticket prices: $4, $3 for seniors, $1 for children under 12. For information: (816) 325-7370.

COMEDYCITY Comed;Courts.ComedyCity, 512 Delaware. Wednesdays

information: (816) 842-2744. An iffl)rovisational comedy show set i1

a courtroom. You, the plJ>lic, can sue anyone for any reason, just like the real courtsl We provide the judge, attorneys, bailiff, witnesses, even the DNA testing! The jury is selected from the audience. Ifs legal hilarity.

ComedySportz. ComedyCity, 512 Delaware. Thursdays at 7:35pm, Fridays at 7:35pm and 10:05pm, Saturdays at 5:05pm, 7:35pm and 10:05pm, Sundays at 7:35pm. Ticket price: $12. Group rates available. For information: (816) 842-2744.

Con1)8titive iffl)l'OVised humor played like a spormg event COffl)lete with astro-turf, the National Anthem, referee, penalties, and fouls. Kansas City's longest runnilg comedy show, suitable for all ages.

COTERIE THEATRE Island of the Blue Dolphi'ls by Scott O'Dell, adapted by B. Burgess Clark. Colerie Theatre, level one of CroM'I Cenler Shops, 2450 Grand Ave. Runniig through Apnl 7; Tuesdays through Fridays at 10am and 12pm, Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm. For reservations: (816) 474.f3552.

Based on the true st>ry of a twelv&­year-old American Indian girt, Karana is stranded for years on an island off the California coast during the mid-1800's. With courage, determination and self-reliance, she finds the strength t> survive in her environment by building shelters, makingweapons, findilg food and fighting off enemy wild dogs. Strange and beautiful, with many unique characters, this play about greatness of spirit connects deeply with children because of a fascination with ocean animals and, quite often, their motivation to prove they are courageous and self-reliant Cast Damron Russell Armstrong, Johnnie L. Bowls, Jr., Joe Caronia, Michael Cordry,Luis J. Garcia, Andi Meyer, Shatika Chablee Mmer, Kelly Mipanyarack, Brian Pauletle

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