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"Desperate Times" in New Theatrical Venture

One would think that the current economic climate would make it difficult at best to kick off a new theatrical venture. But a Kansas City playwright and actor are doing just that.

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Kansas City, MO – One would think that the current economic climate would make it difficult at best to kick off a new theatrical venture. But a Kansas City playwright and actor are doing just that, thanks to a guardian angel and a story that would be a crime to keep to themselves.

Acclaim Productions
"Desperate Times-Desperate Measures"
Off Center Theatre, 3rd level of Crown Center shops
June 11-28

Cast: Tom Moriarty - "Ricky Melikian"
Dean Vivian - "Jack"
Jeff East - "Domenick Draconi"
Andy Garrison - "Marco Draconi"
Pete Weber - "Cory"
Nathanael Card - "Jesus", and "Bill Todd"
Melissa McGinnis - "Eileen"
Ric Averill - "Fr. Mark"

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Since 1998, Steve Walker has contributed stories and interviews about theater, visual arts, and music as an arts reporter at KCUR. He's also one of Up to Date's regular trio of critics who discuss the latest in art, independent and documentary films playing on area screens.
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