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All students are invited to attend a presentation by the award-winning playwright and theatre practitioner Soji Cole on Monday, March 30th at 12.30 pm in Chapman Theatre. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Mr. Cole's experience as a writer and practitioner both in Nigeria and abroad. Mr. Cole…

This is the second night of a sold out event hosted by Jerry Jay Cranford featuring some of KC's finest musical theatre performers. If anyone would like to attend, we will be leaving Nichols at 2:30 and returning around midnight.  Transportation is provided but you will be responsible for your meal. Please email…

Exemplification and Health Communication My name is Faith Thanji, a second year communication graduate student who is seeking your input to complete her masters thesis. My thesis topic is on the manipulation of emotion in the framing of health messages with a close analysis on the MMR-Autism link. In the…

Student Showcase is an opportunity to perform anything that you have been wanting to work on or “showcase”. To sign up please leave a comment with your name, the piece you’re working on, and how long it is. We’ll take the first 10 or so performers to sign up in…

Fall Semester: Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl; directed by guest artist TBA A Christmas Carol (musical) by Menken/Ahrens; directed & choreographed by Jerry Jay Cranford Spring Semester: Forward by Chantal Bilodeau; directed by Jennifer Vellenga with guest playwright and possible Norwegian composer The Consul by Menotti; directed by Dr. Reg Pittman…

It's the most wonderful time of the year...time for 24 Hour Play Festival!! KSTO will be hosting the third annual 24 Hour Play Festival on Saturday April 4th, with the initial meeting happening the night before (Friday April 3rd). How does a 24-Hour Play Festival work? Glad you asked! On Friday, April…

Just another reminder for those of you that missed the first announcement... The Manhattan Arts Center is holding auditions for the comedic operetta The Mikado next month! Dates and Times: Monday, March 9th Tuesday, March 10th from 7-9 p.m. Audition Information: Roles: 10 men, 9 women What to Expect: Participants…