UMKC Theatre

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A training ground for theatrical artists in Kansas City for over 50 years. Follow link below for innfo on Fall ‘24 Auditions!

UMKC Theatre has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top graduate theatre training programs in the country. For 51 years, the theatre department has trained and developed some of the finest theatre artisans working in the industry today. From its humble beginnings in 1964 as an offshoot of the Speech department, UMKC Theatre has grown and expanded to include a well-respected, world

Photos from UMKC Theatre's post 05/08/2026

With the first half of the run done, Birthday Candles is only getting better! Make sure you check out this wonderful show full of love and light. Link to tickets in Bio.

Photos from UMKC Theatre's post 05/08/2026

MFA Immersive & Digital Media student ‘28 Sofia Bilbao Bardier () recently developed a striking projection design for Mikel Rouse’s workshop production of One Boy’s Day. This multimedia work reimagined a 1949 “day-in-the-life” study through music, film, and theatre. Sofia’s visual contributions expanded the workshop’s immersive storytelling, with Rouse sharing, “Working with Sofia was a creative highlight of the workshop.”

Photos from UMKC Theatre's post 05/07/2026

A truly joyous and fantastic spectacle! Don’t miss out on your shot to see Birthday Candles (The last show of the 2026 season)! Here are some incredible photos that highlight the beauty of this incredible show running from May 6th-9th. Tickets linked in Bio!

Photos from UMKC Theatre's post 04/29/2026

Here is our incredible sound designer for Birthday Candles Ben Choate! Come see the amazing work he and the rest of the team are doing May 6-9th!

04/23/2026

Birthday Candles in motion. In only a couple weeks you will get the opportunity to witness firsthand all of the amazing work that has been done with this show. Don’t miss out!!!!

Photos from UMKC Theatre's post 04/10/2026

Another week gone by and another step closer to the opening of the production of Birthday Candles at UMKC’s Performing Arts Center! Be sure to grab your tickets soon for this wonderful show. Actors, Designers and everyone else involved with this show are working non-stop to give you a performance that’s sure to end off the year right! Go check out tickets and show dates for this show on our website linked in our bio.

Photos from UMKC Theatre's post 04/04/2026

Make a wish!!!!🎂Rehearsals for Birthday Candles at UMKC are well underway and going great. Don’t miss out on your chance to watch the last show of the season at our incredible Performaning Arts Center performing from May 6th to May 9th. The link to where you can purchase tickets are in the bio. Hope to see you there!

03/21/2026

The fire is almost out!!!🔥Today is your last chance to see Arsonists at Spencer Theatre. Come celebrate the amazing work of this cast and crew. Tickets linked in Bio.

Photos from UMKC Theatre's post 03/20/2026

Only two more opportunities to see The Arsonists!!! Come see what the opposite of a slow burn 🔥 looks like with this hilarious and insightful show! Tickets are in the Bio.

03/19/2026

The Opening night of The Arsonists was a huge success thanks to the tireless efforts of the cast and crew! There’s only a small window of time to see this show so get your tickets for tonight, tomorrow’s night and/or the day after before the whole thing goes up in flames 🔥 🔥

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4949 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO
64110