The Theatre in the Park, JCPRD'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 30 years.

Four Boadway-Style Shows Annually
Each summer, the theatre presents four family friendly Broadway-style musicals at an affordable price. In addition, JCPRD also hosts a varity of corporate and local charity special events. With annual attendance of more than 50,000, the Theatre provides creative opportunities for hundreds of talented performers, employment for area residents and the opportunity for its patrons to witness seasoned and up and coming local talent at a beautiful venue and for an affordable price.

2008 Theatre In The Park Show Schedule and Information

"Oklahoma" - June 13-15 & June 19-22 "Beauty and the Beast" - June 27-29, July 3-6 & July 10-13 "42nd Street" - July 18-20 & July 24-27 "Titanic - The Musical” - August 1-3 & August 7-10 Admission, General Information & Phone Lines Admission Prices General Information Adults: $6   Box Office opens: 6:30 p.m. Children ages 4-10: $4 Gates open: 7:00 p.m. Children 3 & under: Free   Shows begin: 8:30 p.m. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets allowed in venue. No alcohol and no glass containers.   Office and Information Lines Theatre Office: 913-631-7050 M-F: 8:30 - 5pm, Sat & Sun: Closed 24 Hour Info Line: 913-312-8841

• No waiting in line to buy tickets
• Early admission for 3 - 5 Star FRIENDS level every Friday and Saturday night
• Your name in our show programs if you join by May 1st
• Support a great community resource - The Theatre in the Park
• Passes for all memberships received to date will be mailed out in mid-May 

For memberships received after the initial mailing, please allow 3-5 business days after we receive your membership to get your passes in the mail.

• 30 Passes for Free Admission
• Early admission (at 6:15 pm) on Friday & Saturday nights
• Signature parking space
• Your name listed in all show programs if you join by May 5, 2008

• 25 Passes for Free Admission
• Early admission (at 6:20 pm) on Friday & Saturday nights
• Your name listed in all show programs if you join by May 5, 2008

• 20 Passes for Free Admission
• Early admission (at 6:30 pm) on Friday & Saturday nights
• Your name listed in all show programs if you join by May 5, 2008

• 15 Passes for Free Admission
• Your name listed in all show programs if you join by May 5, 2008

• 10 Passes for Free Admission
• Your name listed in all show programs if you join by May 5, 2008
  

• Sign-up for Friends of the Theatre on-line
• 2008 Friends of the Theatre Info / Registration Form  [260KB]
• JCPRD Living Memorial Program [210KB]

Support the The Theatre in the Park
Less than 20 percent of our operating budget comes from tax sources. The Theatre in the Park is supported by the generosity of many area corporations and foundations that believe in our program. These vital sponsors help finance our program with funds, materials, and/or service contributions.

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. Next auditions will take place in spring of 2009.

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 2007 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. Award winners are selected by secret ballot by a committee whose representatives are required to see all shows and who have no family member or relation in any of the productions.

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


Volunteer & Employment Opportunities
The Theatre in the Park was started through the efforts of volunteers and continues to rely upon them 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 before, during and after shows. For more information on getting involved, take a look at our JCPRD Volunteer page.

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 E mployment page.

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