2024 Season

The venue for all mainstage performances in 2023, our 68th season, will be the Black Box Theatre at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., in Overland Park, KS

Barn KIDS camp and performances will be at Bishop Miege High School, 5041 Reinhardt Drive, in Mission, KS

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

January 19-28
Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm, Mon 7:30pm Industry Night
Thu 7:30pm, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm
by Agatha Christie

THE SECRET GARDEN

May 10-19
Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm, Mon 7:30pm Industry Night
Thu 7:30pm, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm
Music by Lucy Simon
Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman

DISNEY’S NEWSIES, JR.

at Bishop Miege High School
Camp Dates: July 10-14, 17-21, 24-27
Performance Dates: July 26–28, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm
A Barn Kids Production for grades 3-8
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
JR. Script Adaptation by David Simpatico
Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White

JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE

August 9-18
Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm, Mon 7:30pm Industry Night
Thu 7:30pm, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm
Book by Greg Garcia & Mike O'Malley
Music & Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

September 6-15
Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm, Mon 7:30pm Industry Night
Thu 7:30pm, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm
Words and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
Book by Douglas McGrath
Music by Arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing

2024 6x10 PLAY FESTIVAL

November 15–17, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm
Produced by Lynn Reddick
Assistant Producer Ile Haggins

The Barn Players are seeking directors for the 2024 Season
Our 69th year in Kansas City!

PROCESS:

Submit a letter of application to The Barn Players, along with your resume.

Indicate the title of your primary choice of show in the application letter. Include your vision for the production and your reasons for applying for that particular show.

In addition, please include a second show choice that you would like us to consider you for during the interview process.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

October 27th, 2023

INTERVIEWS:

Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only, with Artistic Director, Eric Magnus, Assistant Artistic Director, Lynn Reddick and board president, Vida Bikales.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION & RESUME TO:

Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players at emagnitude@me.com

SHOWS:

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
JANUARY 19 – 28
Rehearsals begin on December 10
Performances on January 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27 & 28

THE SECRET GARDEN
MAY 10 – 19
Rehearsals begin on April 7
Performances on 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 & 19

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
AUGUST 9 – 18
Rehearsals begin on July 7
Performances on August 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17 & 18

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
SEPTEMBER 6 – 15
Rehearsals begin on August 5
Performances on September 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 & 15