Performance Work Samples
February 16th 2024: Born to Fill dance performance
Dancer and choreographer Kaitlyn Gardner produced and performed this ensemble piece specifically for our Her Art / Their Art exhibition, which centers work by women and non binary femme artists. The piece is commentary on living and being perceived as a woman in today’s society.
Featured performers: Alexis Borth, Clara Houske, Alexandra Smith, and Kaitlyn Gardner
Gummy Vitamins
July 29 2022 - Gummy Vitamins Performance: Vitamin T: Thaw
A multidisciplinary performance, sponsored and produced in partnership with No Divide KC, a local queer performance organization, and 5 queer artists. Thaw was about melting the false narratives placed upon queer folks and illuminated the feelings that result when one can express oneself fully. Featured Artists: Jackob Graves (sculptor), Stephonne Singleton (singer), Jordan Kaya (dancer), Benjamin Hart (guitarist), and Rye Lanae Boothe (poet and producer). Presented as part of our Queer Experience exhibition.
Mar 13, 2023 - Mixed Feelings Play
Mixed Feelings
Mixed Feelings is a new one-act script written and directed by Christina Foltz. Description: Brone has never known joy and Gale has never gone through grief. The two meet and through a series of tests try to teach each other what it is like to feel these different ways. The lessons are accompanied by dance, song, and poetry. Mixed Feelings is a new one-act script written and directed by Christina Foltz. Cast: Brone………….. Molly M Mokler Gale…………… Melissa Locke Content Warning: This play will deal with topics involving mental health issues such as death, cancer, grief, anxiety, depression, bullying, loneliness, and intrusive thoughts.
Tristian Griffin Dance Company
October 28, 2022: Mosaic Dance
Sponsored and hosted by the Interurban ArtHouse, in partnership with the Tristian Griffin Dance Company. Four choreographers each presented 2 works with a shared dance ensemble.
45 Grados Flamenco Presents: Orígenes
August 24th 2022: 45 Grados Flamenco Presents: Orígenes
Orígenes is a music and dance timeline about the origins and development of Flamenco from medieval to modern times.
Guitarist/Oud Player Beau Bledsoe, Singer Antonio Rojas, Cellist Ezgi Karakus, Percussionist John Currey and Flamenco Dancer/Choreographer Melinda Hedgecorth shared stories and history with projected images and live music/dance.
Presented as part of our Tangled Roots Multicultural Exhibition
Fashion, Flavor, Fun
NOVEMBER 17TH 2019: FASHION, FLAVOR, FUN FASHION AND PERFORMANCE SHOW
Thrive Health Connection produced a fashion show with local designers and performers.
Featured performers: Regina Ra-Rae, Miss Priscilla, Sparkle Iman, Vivian, Milan
Featured Kansas City designers: 79 Roze, EYEdentitees T-Shirts, Haus of Dejour, Blaque Onyx Boutique, and Blakc Power KC
Iskay
August 18th, 2023 - ISKAY
Iskay is a South American Duo made up of Amado Espinoza (Bolivia) and Pedro Calderon (Peru) will perform as part of our "Arts Across the Ages" program.
One of the many goals of this grant program is to make the arts accessible, regardless to age or income, to residents of Overland Park.
Rainbow Revolution
June 24th 2022: Rainbow Revolution Drag Show
Addressing their pasts, presents, and futures, drag performers told their stories through the artforms of drag, dance, music, and song. This event was funded by the Mid America Arts Alliance and presented as part of our Queer Experience exhibition
Julia Othmer Concert
April 10th, 2021 Julia Othmer
Our outdoor concert series, featuring Julia Othmer! Julia is described as a "captivating" piano-playing singer/songwriter who's known for her energetic live performances and has toured all over the world with chart-topping music.
Nritya School of Dance
July 16th, 2022 Nritya School of Dance
Featuring East Indian Dance with special guests. Nritya is the long time passion of Hema Sharma.