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Wed, Jul 27, 2011
The Independent Filmmaker’s Coalition of Kansas City, one of the nation’s oldest independent film organizations, compiled the best of their recent short films and teasers for the 2011 KC Fringe Festival.
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Calli Parker studied film production and English at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. After working on various projects in Kansas City, she relocated to Los Angeles where she served as a production manager and assistant director on short and feature films. Currently residing in Kansas City, Calli continues to collaborate with the talented filmmakers and artists of the emerging arts community.
Adult fairy tales in the land of Bump-and-Grind
Wed, Aug 03, 2011
"Grimm and Bare It" brings the best of Kansas City burlesque together for a fabulously bawdy re-telling of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. The performances for the Kansas City Fringe Festival were just a teaser for the full-scale August production but were full of ribald fun nonetheless.
Fall 2011 preview: Film festivals
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
With grit, wit, romance, and revelation, two impressive local film festivals, the Best of the Kansas City Urban Film Festival and Kansas International Film Festival, start the fall season off right.
Todd Bolender Center celebrates grand opening
Wed, Aug 31, 2011
As the new home for the Kansas City Ballet, the Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity welcomed dancers of all ages and experiences for a week of free classes and performances. Troupes from Kansas City and around the world joined in celebrating all things dance during the Center's festive opening.
Little tank, big fish
Wed, Sep 14, 2011
The Fishtank Performance Studio, the small, eclectic theater tucked away in the Crossroads neighborhood, continues to nurture artists and mount inventive productions this fall.
Seeing “Red”
Tue, Sep 27, 2011
The Unicorn Theatre opens its 38th season with “Red,” John Logan’s 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Play, a wholly accessible and thoughtful examination of the artist Mark Rothko.
Guide to the Kansas International Film Festival
Tue, Sep 27, 2011
Each year, The Kansas International Film Festival selects an eclectic line-up of films, from quirky comedies to political documentaries. Many of the films in the festival have received international recognition and awards, further cementing the KIFF’s reputation as a heavy hitter within the festival circuit. KCM’s Calli Parker recently had the opportunity to speak with Brian Mossman, the co-founder and owner of the Glenwood Arts Theatre about all things festival.
Seeing "Red"
Tue, Oct 04, 2011
The Unicorn Theatre opens its 38th season with “Red,” John Logan’s 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Play, a wholly accessible and thoughtful examination of the artist Mark Rothko.
Living magically
Tue, Oct 11, 2011
"The Year of Magical Thinking," directed by Michael Grayman, is a refreshing interpretation of Joan Didion’s taut emotional account of grief and survival. The joint production between the Spinning Tree and Living Room Theatres is anchored by Peggy Friesen.
Maximum "Carnage"
Wed, Nov 02, 2011
The Unicorn Theatre, in conjunction with Kansas City Actors Theatre and UMKC Theatre, present "God of Carnage," Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play. Opening in Kansas City weeks before Roman Polanski’s film adaption, the stage production should not be missed.
Spooky meets sexy
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
The buxom beauties of Burlesque Downtown Underground entertained a surprisingly large audience for a Thursday night at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre with the troupe's annual Halloween show, Scared Sexy.
A long way from Sesame Street
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
In a Kansas City premiere, the Jewish Community Center brings “Avenue Q” to The White Theatre in a finely rendered production that captures the heart of the hit puppet musical without avoiding its enjoyable excesses.
Devour this dark comedic feast
Tue, Mar 13, 2012
Playwright Lia Romeo returns to the Unicorn Theatre with the world premiere of “Hungry,” an edgy, comedic, contemporary fairytale.
Christmas is rockin’
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
The Unicorn Theatre, in cooperation with the UMKC Theatre department, treats Kansas City to “The Salvation of Iggy Scrooge,” an irreverent musical take on “A Christmas Carol,” featuring The King, Buddy Holly, and Bob Marley—and other ghosts.
Christmas is rockin’
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
The Unicorn Theatre, in cooperation with the UMKC Theatre department, treats Kansas City to “The Salvation of Iggy Scrooge,” an irreverent musical take on “A Christmas Carol,” featuring The King, Buddy Holly, and Bob Marley—and other ghosts.
Another side of Shylock
Wed, Dec 21, 2011
The absorbing one-man show “Shylock” was one excellent example of the standout performances that make up Central Standard Theatre’s British Invasion series, featuring some of the most thoughtful, intelligent one-act and full-length plays from across the pond.
Movers, Shakers, Stalwarts: Annie Cherry and Damian Blake
Tue, Feb 07, 2012
Annie Cherry and Damian Blake (a.k.a. Artemus Vulgaris) tantalize and tickle audiences in diverse performances across the city. Gravitating toward like-minded artists, the two embody the collective spirit of the cutting-edge performing arts scene. The charmingly candid couple sat down with Calli Parker to discuss all things burlesque including the upcoming series at the Folly Theater, The New Century Follies, The Night Cap with Arty Vulgaris at the Fishtank and the Love Hangover Show at Nica’s 320.
Voyeurism versus activism
Wed, Apr 18, 2012
Continuing its impeccable season, the Unicorn Theatre's "Time Stands Still" is a taut, socially relevant drama examining the perils and merit of hot-spot journalism on a personal and societal level.
Tassels and tiaras
Wed, May 02, 2012
Welcoming performers from across the country and around the world, the 2nd Annual Kansas City Burlesque Festival enchanted and amused crowds for three days at the Uptown Theater—and crowned the latest king and queen of Kansas City Burlesque.