The Theatre in the Park, Johnson County Park and Recreation District's premier outdoor theatre opened in 1969. Today, the Theatre in the Park, which is located on 10 acres in the northeast corner of Shawnee Mission Park, continues to have summer traditions that have entertained audiences for more than 40 years. Each summer, The Theatre in the Park presents four popular Broadway-style musicals at an affordable price.

Jesus Christ Superstar      June 11, 12 & 13 & June 17, 18, 19 & 20 Annie      June 25, 26 & 27 & July 1, 2 & 3 All Shook Up      July 9, 10 & 11 & July 15, 16, 17 & 18 Cinderella      July 23, 24 & 25, July 29, 30 & 31 & August 1

Admission, Tickets, General Information & Phone Line

Ticket Option Info.	Show Night Tickets
	Reserved Chair Tickets
	Star Packages
	Season Tickets
	Ticket Brochure Information
Tickets by Mail	Call for details: (913) 236-1237
Admission Prices	Adults: $8
	Children ages 4-10: $6
	Children 3 & under: Free
General Information	Box Office opens: 6:30 PM
	Gates open: 7:30 PM
	Shows begin: 8:30 PM
	Blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets allowed.
	No alcohol or glass containers allowed.
Information Lines	24 Hour Info Line: (913) 312-8841
	Theatre Office: (913) 236-1237
Office Information	The Theatre in the Park Admin. Offices Antioch Park, Bldg. A 6501 Antioch Rd Merriam, KS 66202-3637
	Hours: M-F: 8:30 - 5pm / Sat & Sun: Closed
	Phone: (913) 236-1237
	Fax: (913) 831-3311
Inclement Weather	Theatre in the Park Rain-Out Policy [PDF]

Donate to and Support The Theatre in the Park
Donor support is an important part of any non-profit organization and it is especially true at The Theatre in the Park.

We invite you to support The Theatre in the Park with a tax-deductible contribution.

The Theatre in the Park Donor Levels
	Producer's Circle: $5,000	Supporter: $250
	Director's Circle: $2,000	Fan: $100
	Benefactor: $1,000	Donor: $50
	Patron: $500	Contributor: Less than $50

To make a contribution to The Theatre in the Park, please make your check payable to The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County, which is the charitable 501(c)(3) entity of TTIP. Please write "TTIP" in the memo section of your check and mail to The Theatre in the Park Admin. Offices, Antioch Park, Bldg. A, 6501 Antioch Rd. Merriam, KS 66202-3637. Thank you for your support!

Auditions
An incredible weekend of auditions is held each spring, with callbacks the following week. Casts for Summer shows are selected at this time. Auditions are open to the public (ages 7 and up) and frequently draw more than 600 aspiring actors, singers, and dancers from throughout the community.

Handicap Accessibility
The Theatre in the Park is handicapped accessible with reserved parking, ramps and wheelchair seating areas. Sign language interpretation is provided on the second Saturday performance of each show.

The Demmi Awards
Honoring the best productions and performances from the season, the Demmi Awards are named for Demmaree Carns, former longtime producer at The Theatre in the Park. Winners of the Demmi Awards are announced at the annual Celebration of Stars banquet. Nominations are made by the directors from each production.

And The Demmi Award Winners Are…
2009 Demmi Award Winners [28KB]
2008 Demmi Award Winners [27KB]
2007 Demmi Award Winners [27KB]

Volunteer & Employment Opportunities
Want to be involved with the production? Interested in portraying a character or being part of the crew? If so, please contact the Theatre Coordinator, Maria Belsito at info@jcprd.com or (913) 236-1237.

The Theatre in the Park was started through the efforts of volunteers and continues today. All of the performers on our stage, in the orchestra pit, as well as most of the people behind the scenes are volunteers. Each year, more than 1,500 volunteers contribute over 50,000 hours of their time to our program. Individuals as well as volunteer groups from area churches, service organizations, and businesses have fun on summer nights helping out in various ways.

The Theatre in the Park also offers a wide variety of seasonal employment opportunities. Creative talents are used for set design, sound, lighting, costumes and props. Each summer, dozens of teens enjoy their first job working at the Theatre box office, in food services, or parking cars. For more information, look at our JCPRD Employment page.

For more information about auditions, show, costs and other activities please visit the Theatre's web site at www.theatreinthepark.org.