Kansas City Public Theatre

06/18/2026

At KCPublic, we believe new work development shouldn’t require artists to buy their way into the room. Whether you have a completed draft, 10 pages, or just the beginning of an idea, there’s a place for you to explore.

06/12/2026

Kansas City Public Theatre is seeking Board Members who believe theatre should be accessible, community-centered, and artistically bold. https://kcpublictheatre.org/join-our-board/

05/21/2026

10 days to get your submissions in for KCPublic’s 2026-2027 Theatre Lab Series and Playwright’s Roundtable! We prioritize writers that are based in the KC metro and full length plays. Visit www.kcpublictheatre.org to learn more about these programs.

05/19/2026

ONE MORE CHANCE to see Reduction in Force by Ryan Bernsten at The Arts Asylum tonight!

Admission is FREE at the door! To purchase a reservation visit https://kcpublictheatre.org/reduction-in-force/

📸 Micah Thompson

05/18/2026

The office is crumbling. HR is spiraling. Someone definitely should not have hit “reply all.” Don’t miss the final performances of Reduction in Force, Monday & Tuesday at the Arts Asylum! This sharp new satire by Ryan Bernsten is weird, wild, and painfully hilarious in all the best ways. Performances start at 7:30 AND General Admission is FREE at the door.

Be Radical

05/17/2026

We’re off tonight…but we’ll be back Monday and Tuesday with Reduction in Force by Ryan Bernsten at The Arts Asylum. You don’t want to miss this wild, hilarious, stressful, and thought-provoking new play!

Admission is FREE at the door. Visit KCPublicTheatre.org to purchase a reservation!

📸 Micah Thompson

05/16/2026

Reduction in Force by Ryan Bernsten continues tonight at The Arts Asylum! Just three performances left…you don’t want to miss it!

Admission is FREE at the door but seating is limited. To purchase a reservation, visit https://kcpublictheatre.org/reduction-in-force/

05/16/2026

That’s a wrap on this season’s Playwrights Roundtable! What a fantastic showcase today! We’re looking forward to seeing where all of these new plays will go.

05/15/2026

You don’t want to miss Briana Van Deusen in Reduction in Force! May 14-19 at The Arts Asylum. Admission is FREE at the door. Want to skip the line and support our mission? Purchase a reservation in advance!

05/15/2026

What a great preview audience! Join us for opening night of Reduction in Force, Friday May 15th at The Arts Asylum! General Admission is FREE at the door or skip the line (get a mocktail) and support our mission by purchasing a reservation in advance. Arrive early for our opening reception and community discussion at 6:30! www.kcpublictheatre.org