William Inge Theatre Festival
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William Inge Center for the Arts | Independence Community College | 1057 W. College Ave. | Independence, Kansas 67301
Phone: 620.332.5491 | info@ingecenter.org
Annual four-day celebration of America's finest playwrights and theatre artists, where Broadway's and Hollywood's brightest stars meet theatre lovers from across the country.
with playwright Honoree Carlyle Brown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9:
Are you now or have you ever been...By Carlyle Brown. A fictional account of the demons and dilemmas faced by Langston Hughes while attempting to write a poem on the night before his appearance before the Senate Permanent-Sub-Committee on Investigations on Un-American Activities, led by Senator Joseph McCarthy. Wednesday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m., William Inge Theatre, Independence Community College. Thursday May 10 at 7:30 p.m., William Inge Theater, Independence Community College.
THURSDAY, MAY 10:
An Evening with Mr. Inge Live performances of scenes from selected plays by William Inge, with context and comment on the career Independence's native son journey from Independence to literary stage stardom. Thursday May 10 at 7:30 p.m., William Inge Theater, Independence Community College.
FRIDAY, MAY 11:
Down in Mississippi By Carlyle Brown. Setting: The Freedom Summer 1964 campaign to register African-Americans to vote in the dangerous, segregated world of Mississippi. Three young civil rights activists leave their safe northern homes to try to change the world, and discover that before they can change the world they will have to change themselves. A celebration of a movement that gave birth to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voter’s Rights Act of 1965. Friday May 11 at 7:30 p.m., William Inge Theater, Independence Community College.
SATURDAY, MAY 12:
Tribute to Carlyle Brown A multi-media presentation, featuring video interviews with Brown and his artistic collaborators, and live scenes from his great plays,performed by professional guest artists. Mr. Brown will receive the William Inge Distinguished Achievement in the American Theater Award, at the conclusion of the performance. Saturday, May 12, at 7:30p.m., William Inge Theatre, Independence Community College.
Fringe at the Inge Each night, commune with our guest artists and theater buffs from across the nationat a local gathering spot after each evening performance. Just purchase a beverage, no ticket required! Locations will vary nightly.
Daytime Events During the day on Thursday through Saturday (May 10-12), the Inge Festival buzzes with activity. These include:
New Play Lab readings
Workshops and Panels
The Scholars' Conference
Tours of the William Inge Family Home
Tours of historic Independence, with reference to influences on Inge's works
Picnic in Riverside Park
E-mail info@ingefestival.org to join our mailing list for the latest updates.
Saturday, March 29
9a.m.-4p.m. Inge Collection open to visitors at ICC Library
8a.m.-4p.m. Registration
Margaret Goheen Foyer, William Inge Theatre
8a.m.-4p.m. Registration
Margaret Goheen Foyer, William Inge Theatre
8a.m.-4p.m. Registration
Margaret Goheen Foyer, William Inge Theatre
9a.m.-4p.m. Inge Collection open to visitors at ICC Library. With periodic presentation on Inge by Inge biographer, Ralph Voss.
9a.m.-4p.m. Inge Collection open to visitors at ICC Library. With periodic presentations on Inge by Inge biographer, Ralph Voss.
9a.m.-Noon Inge Collection open to visitors at ICC Library. With periodic presentations on Inge by Inge biographer, Ralph Voss.
9:30-10:50a.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film.
9:30-10:50a.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film.
9:30-10:50a.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film.
11a.m. Tour of Inge’s Independence and 11:15a.m. Scenes at the Inge House
11a.m.-12:20p.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film
11a.m.-12:20p.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film.
11a.m.-12:20p.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film.
12:20-1:45 p.m.
Lunch on your own in Inge’s Independence
(Free Downtown shuttle leaving at 12:20 and returning at 1:45 p.m.)
12:20-1:45 p.m.
Lunch on your own in Inge’s Independence
(Free Downtown shuttle leaving at 12:20 and returning at 1:45 p.m.)
12:20-1:45p.m. Picnic
Riverside Park
12:30-1:45p.m. Scenes at the Inge House
12:30-1:45p.m. Scenes at the Inge House
2:00-3:20p.m.Workshops & panels on theatre and film
2p.m. Scholars’ Conference
Presentations
2-7:30p.m. Registration
Margaret Goheen Foyer, William Inge Theatre
2-3:15p.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film
2-3:15p.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film
2p.m. Tour of Inge’s Independence
2p.m. Tour of Inge’s Independence
3:30-4:45p.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film.
3:30-4:45p.m. Workshops & panels on theatre & film.
5 – 7p.m.
Dinner on your own in Inge’s Independence
6-7p.m. Cocktails
7p.m. Gala Dinner
Independence Civic Center, lower level of Memorial Hall.
5 – 7p.m.
Dinner on your own in Inge’s Independence
7:30p.m. Concert reading of BecauseHeCan by Arthur Kopit, William Inge Theatre, Independence Community College
7:30p.m. Concert Reading of The Great Barrier, by Mat Smart, Otis Guernsey New Voices winner, with award presentation, Independence High School Performing Arts Center
7:30p.m. 33rd Annual William Inge Theatre Festival Tribute, Honoring Arthur Kopit,William Inge Theatre, Independence Community College
William Inge Theatre Festival
Phone : 800-842-6063 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : bpeterson@ingecenter.org
Web: www.ingefestival.org
Additional Notes : A multi-media Tribute to Carlyle Brown highlights our roster of outstanding performances, readings, workshops, panels, and social events. The calendar will be posted soon.
Theater Events
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Cross Timbers State Park
Just 17 miles north of Fredonia, the Cross Timbers State Park includes five recreational areas surrounding Toronto reservoir. Facilities available at the park include boat ramps, hiking trails, improved campsites and modern restroom facilities.
Fredonia, KS State ParksHistoric Clock Tower
Located on the north side of the Courthouse parking lot, the clock tower houses the massive clock from the original courthouse.
Fredonia, KS LandmarksTracing Trails of Blood on Ice
Opothleyahola's (Hopoeithleyohola's) Great Escape 1. LOCATION: A nature trail of the approximate route used by Opothleyahola (Hopoeithleyohola)
Fredonia, KS Historic TrailsBandstand on the Courthouse Lawn
This charming bandstand was built in 1932 as a W.P.A. project. The roof was destroyed in the early 1960's and local residents and businesses donated money to rebuild it, with a picture from the county museum as the only guide.
Fredonia, KS LandmarksHistoric Downtown Square
Most of the buildings making up the Fredonia Downtown Square were built in the late 1800's & early 1900'
Fredonia, KS Historic Downtowns