playwriting

Theater-goers will be in for some "surprises," says Ernie Nolan, the new artistic director of the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City. Nolan assumed the role on July 1, after the retirement of longtime director Cynthia Levin.

Vanessa Severo’s play “Rubik" tells the story of neurodivergent teens on the cusp of a new phase of life. It’s part of Spinning Tree Theatre’s push to bring more diverse voices to the stage and create new opportunities for artists with disabilities.

Lyda Conley became the first Indigenous woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court in her efforts to protect a sacred Native cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. A new play by Wyandotte playwright Madeline Easley is bringing Conley's story to the stage.

Jackson was a native of Kansas City, Kansas, who attended Juilliard School in New York City and saw his work performed at Lincoln Center. But his "heart belonged in Kansas City."

Segment 1: What if instead of the Confederate flag, the symbol of the Civil War was a worn out dish rag?The current exhibit at H&R Block Artspace is about…

Sarah Bernhardt was known for her eccentricities. She slept in a coffin, she kept a pet lion and attracted lovers everywhere she went.Bernhardt made five…

Segment 1: The author of "One by One" shares his battle with opioid addiction.Nicholas Bush found himself hiding from police for crimes related to his to…

Segment 1: Logan Black.We visit with a veteran, actor, and playwright about his latest play, Bond, a story about his service in Iraq with Diego, his…

A particular role in the Unicorn Theatre's newest production is perfect for Kansas City actor Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles.“I've always wanted to play someone…

Segment 1: Comedic play at The Unicorn invites serious conversations on gender identity.The comedy Hir revolves around the story of a transitioning teen…

As a kid growing up on his family’s farm in Louisburg, Kansas, David Wayne Reed just wanted to perform.He wore his mom’s heels, a cinched-up shirt as a…

He's an actor, writer, storyteller ... and now, filmmaker. While growing up on his family's farm in Louisburg, Kansas, David Wayne Reed used to dress in…