Kansas Theatre Works

Styx

A spa. A lifetime. A river. When Oakley, a young person on the verge of a major crossroads in life takes a float therapy trip to meditate, they begin to navigate a rushing stream of memories and life paths with a mysterious fisherman named Ron, who has seen the world under a unique perspective. Together, they attempt to navigate the river of life.

Hate the Player

An original play by Meghan McGehee. 

In Process: Selections from Alumni Musicals - Act 2

THE YEAR AFTER By Tim Aumiller and Scott Schneider A quintet of New Yorkers confront the realities of seeking love, losing   AN AMERICAN IN BEIRUT Music and Lyrics by Alex Wakim Book by Chantal Bilodeau Concept developed with Jonah Kirkhart It is the story of a first-generation Lebanese-American who returns to Beirut to uncover the stories of the past and explore what it means to live in two different cultural worlds while also dealing with a budding romance.

In Process: Selections for Alumni Musicals - Act 1

INN-DEPENDENT Book, music and lyrics by Blake Cordell In this present-day homage to the musicals of the 40s, there are bouncy tunes, tapdancing and the high stakes of losing a family business surrounding a boy meets boy love story. Blake Cordell wanted to portray a world where the queer romantic core was accepted and not the battle to be fought similar to the Mickey and Judy movie musicals of yesteryear THE UNCIVIL ONES Book and lyrics by Christian Duhamel Additional book by Chari...

Interview with Meghan McGehee, Student Director and Playwright of Hate the Player

Listen to the inspiration and process behind a student director and playwright's production.

Interview with Ian Boyd-Duncan, Student Director and Playwright of Styx

Listen to the inspiration and process behind a student director and playwright's production.

Alumni Interview: Tim Aumiller

Join us for an interview with alumnus Tim Aumiller about her process and his new work on display in IN PROCESS.

Alumni Interview: Charissa Bertels

Join us for an interview with alumnus Charissa Bertels about her process and her new work on display in IN PROCESS.

Reshare from DYBP: An Interview with Travis Cloer

An interview with KSU Alum, Travis Cloer

Reshare from DYBP: An Interview with Logan Jones

Interview with KSU Alum, Logan Jones.

An Evening of Opera Highlights

Name of Opera Selection (Start Time in Podcast) Dalla Sua Pace (1:27) Sul fil d’un soffio etesio (6:14) Se Vuol Ballare (9:14) V'adoro, Pupille (12:24) La Gioconda (16:56) Orfeo et Euridice (20:40) Sull’ aria (24:11) Hansel and Gretel (26:52) The Elixir of Love Duet (28:59) Pearl Fishers (36:19) Belle Nuit (42:20) Depuis le jour (44:55) The Magic Flute Trio (50:08) Don Pasquale (Donizetti) Solo (53:00) Sadko (55:59) Una donna a quindici anni (59:42) Soave si...

BONUS: Opera Scenes

Scenes from various operas performed by KSU students. 

DTM Interview: James Davis, Lighting and Sound Designer

An interview with KSU Lighting and Sound Designer, James Davis.

DTM Interview: Dana Pinkston, Costume Designer

An interview with Costume Designer for KSU Theatre, Dana Pinkston

DTM Interview: Kathy Voecks, Scenic Designer

An interview with scenic designer for KSU Theatre, Kathy Voecks

DTM Interview: Ben Stark, Technical Director

Jazz District by Logan Stacer

In the spirit of its historic namesake, JAZZ DISTRICT celebrates the past of Kansas City’s 18th & Vine while putting it face-to-face with a story of its future. During a COVID-induced gap year, Langston, a young artist, must decide whether his next steps will be in the direction of higher education or helping run his Grandfather's plant shop. Between cypers with shrubbery and family fallout, we unpack what it means be young, Black, and have a choice. This is Logan Myles Stacer's debut play...

Jazz District - Director and Playwright Interview

An in-depth talk with playwright Logan Stacer and director Darrington Clark.

Winter Pains or Ho Ho No

When 6 K-State writers were tasked with creating scenes influenced by our favorite holiday tunes, it resulted in a series of irreverent comedy sketches that will leave you merry. From Rudolph's drag deer to Frosty the Snowman's crime drama to Prancer's interrogation for murder, this December offering is full of creativity and fun.

Ho Ho No

When 6 K-State writers were tasked with creating scenes influenced by our favorite holiday tunes, it resulted in a series of irreverent comedy sketches that will leave you merry. From Rudolph's drag deer to Frosty the Snowman's crime drama to Prancer's interrogation for murder, this December offering is full of creativity and fun.

Ho Ho No Bonus Interview

Three alumni of the 2016 K-State Theatre Writers Room, Blake Cordell, Jonah Kirkhart, and Cody O’Hare discuss the development of Ho Ho No with current student Ceslie Parker-Waller. This bonus episode is available now on all podcast platforms. It precedes the release of Ho Ho No, directed by associate professor Jerry Jay Cranford.

13. Gratitude Episode 2020

Happy Thanksgiving from Kansas State University Theatre!

Composer Interview: Alex Wakim

Alex Wakim wrote the original music for the KTW podcast theme and created the score for the KTW episodes of MACBETH.  He holds a B.M. from Kansas State University and a M.M. from New York University for screen scoring.  Current student, Jackson Wilks hosts and interviews Alex about his process.

One Dead; One Dying by Laura Camien: Part Three

Kansas State University Theatre students perform Laura Camien's screenplay, One Dead; One Dying.  Directed and adapted for audio by Jerry Jay Cranford; audio design and editing by James K. Davis; original music by Alex Wakim with additional sounds and music from mixkitfreestockmusic.com and freesound.org. Show Notes on our website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/theatre/kansas_theatre_works/

One Dead; One Dying by Laura Camien: Part Two

Kansas State University Theatre students perform Laura Camien's screenplay, One Dead; One Dying.  Directed and adapted for audio by Jerry Jay Cranford; audio design and editing by James K. Davis; original music by Alex Wakim with additional sounds and music from mixkitfreestockmusic.com and freesound.org. Show Notes on our website https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/theatre/kansas_theatre_works/

One Dead; One Dying by Laura Camien: Part One

Kansas State University Theatre students perform Laura Camien's screenplay, One Dead; One Dying.  Directed and adapted for audio by Jerry Jay Cranford; audio design and editing by James K. Davis; original music by Alex Wakim with additional sounds and music from mixkitfreestockmusic.com and freesound.org. Show Notes on our website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/theatre/kansas_theatre_works/

Bonus: Director/Writer Interview: One Dead; One Dying

Kansas State University Theatre student, Brett Boline interviews playwright Laura Camien and director Jerry Jay Cranford preceding the release of the radio script, One Dead; One Dying by Laura Camien.

Tales of the Weird & Unusual: 6 of 6

Three years after running away, Richard returns to a ghost town in search of his wife and the mysterious evil that led her from him. Return to Abandoned by Jonah Kirkhart Directed by Chuck Leonard Stage Manager: Kaylee Warren Assistant Stage Manager: Rylie Wood Sound Design & Editing: James K. Davis Royalty-free SFX and music: Fesliyan Studios, Allsounds, Sound Effects Royalty Free DARLENE: Jenna Bickelhaupt WOMAN IN BLACK: Lindsey Edwards RICHARD: Michael Pierce  

Tales of the Weird & Unusual: 5 of 6

Despite constant bullying from popular praying mantis Josh, Will lives as a religious, vegetarian praying mantis, fighting his predatory instincts every day. However, when pressured to impress the queen praying mantis, Chloe, Will must determine whether his morals or instincts hold more importance. Will he break his moral code and will there be consequences? Pr(a/e)ying Mantis by Andrea Browne Directed by Chuck Leonard Stage Manager: Kaylee Warren Assistant Stage Manager: Rylie Wood ...

Tales of the Weird & Unusual: 4 of 6

Three friends disappear to the deep northern wilderness for a weekend escape. Huddled around the fire, they try to calm their fear of the woods, but tonight the forest may hold more than the usual creatures. Leave No Trace by Mitchell J. Ward Directed by Chuck Leonard Stage Manager: Kaylee Warren Assistant Stage Manager: Rylie Wood Sound Design & Editing: James K. Davis Royalty-free SFX and music: Fesliyan Studios, Allsounds, Sound Effects Royalty Free EMILY: Lindsey Edwards ...

Tales of the Weird & Unusual: 3 of 6

There are a lot of things you should be wary of when walking alone at night, but your fight-or-flight instinct mainly prepares you for attackers that are quick; thieves that grab-and-run; threats that jump right out in front of us. How do you expect you’d respond if a figure, previously looming in the distance, their emotions entirely masked and their form entirely unfamiliar, started ever so slowly following you, never ceasing? You run. You run fast, faster than he’s approaching. You turn; ...

Tales of the Weird & Unusual: 2 of 6

A young family is torn apart when the mother dies, but her husband believes he has found a way to reconnect with her when he solves a longstanding scientific mystery. Her Velcro Voice by Cody O’Hare Directed by Chuck Leonard Stage Manager: Kaylee Warren Assistant Stage Manager: Rylie Wood Sound Design & Editing: James K. Davis Royalty-free SFX and music: Fesliyan Studios, Allsounds, Sound Effects Royalty Free EMILY                                                Ceslie Parker-W...

Tales of the Weird & Unusual: 1 of 6

An urban legend plays out when Mary, a young and innocent girl, and her god-fearing mother, drive across a vacant bridge. They encounter a man alone on the side of the road and Mary invites him into her car.  Choke by Dan V. Shea Directed by Hunter Parker Mary: Katie Flynn Mother: Elizabeth Kritikos Man: Landon Landon Reinhart Preacher: Josh Conour Old Cop: Joseph Patterson Young Cop: Drew Scrivner

Bonus: Tales of the Weird and Unusual - Alumni Interviews

K-State theatre student, Ceslie Parker-Waller interviews two alumni writers: Dan Shea, the writer of CHOKE and Mitch Ward, the writer of LEAVE NO TRACE. Student director Hunter Parker and student actors, Liz Kritikos and Katie Flynn join Ceslie and Dan for the first half of the episode.  

MACBETH : Part One

MACBETH by William Shakespeare Directed by David Mackay for Kansas State University Theatre Original Music by Alex Wakim Audio Engineering by James Kyle Davis  ***** SPOILER ALERT BELOW ***** Act 1 Scene 1 : THE WITCHES                                                           Act 1 Scene 2 : BRAVE MACBETH  Act 1 Scene 3 : THE PROPHECY Act 1 Scene 4 : THE RIGHTFUL HEIR  Act 1 Scene 5 : A PLAN IS HATCHED Act 1 Scene 6 : WELCOME THE KING Act 1 Scene 7 : PARTNERS IN CRIME  Act ...

MACBETH : Part Two

MACBETH by William Shakespeare Directed by David Mackay for Kansas State University Theatre Original Music by Alex Wakim Audio Engineering by James Kyle Davis ***** SPOILER ALERT BELOW ***** Act 2 Scene 3 CHAOS HAS A NEW MASTERPIECE Act 2 Scene 4 MACBETH IS MADE KING OF SCOTLAND              Act 3 Scene 1 MACBETH PLANS MORE MURDER Act 3 Scene 2 PARANOIA, BIG DESTROYER  Act 3 Scene 3 THE MURDER OF BANQUO  Act 3 Scene 4 BANQUO’S GHOST  

MACBETH : Part Three

MACBETH by William Shakespeare Directed by David Mackay for Kansas State University Theatre Original Music by Alex Wakim Audio Engineering by James Kyle Davis  Act 4 Scene 1 : NONE OF WOMAN BORN  Act 4 Scene 2 : THE MURDER OF MACDUFF’S FAMILY  Act 4 Scene 3 : MACDUFF MEETS WITH MALCOLM 

MACBETH : Part Four

MACBETH by William Shakespeare Directed by David Mackay for Kansas State University Theatre Original Music by Alex Wakim Audio Engineering by James Kyle Davis  *****  SPOILER ALERT BELOW ***** Act 5 Scene 1 : LADY MACBETH SLEEPWALKS  Act 5 Scene 2 : THE ENGLISH FORCES ARE APPROACHING  Act 5 Scene 3 : MACBETH DISMISSES THE APPROACHING ARMY  Act 5 Scene 4 : BIRNAM WOOD CAMOFLAUGE  Act 5 Scene 5 : TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW  Act 5 Scene 6 : MALCOLM’S ARMY ARRIVES AT DUNS...

MACBETH Production Team Interview

Kansas State University theatre students, Ceslie Parker-Waller and Brett Boline interview the production team for the upcoming episode of William Shakespeare's MACBETH.  They discuss the March 2020 shut down of the production and the transition to audio storytelling for the KTW podcast. David Mackay, Director Kathy Voecks, Scenic Designer Dana Pinkston, Costume Designer James Davis, Lighting and Sound Designer

Kansas Theatre Works Trailer

Get ready for the launch of K-State Theatre's 2020-2021 season in an all-audio format! Fall Semester 2020: MACBETH by William Shakespeare, directed by David Mackay CHOKE by Dan Shea, directed by Hunter Parker  TALES OF THE WEIRD AND UNUSUAL: KILL GRIM by Blake Cordell, directed by Chuck Leonard PR(A/E)YING MANTIS by Andrea Browne, directed by Chuck Leonard HER VELCRO VOICE by Cody O'Hare, directed by Chuck Leonard LEAVE NO TRACE by Mitch Ward, directed by Chuck Leonard RETU...