Open Arms Theatre

Open Arms Theatre Family Friendly Theater events all year around. A place to bring our community together to entertain We welcome you with open arms, grace, love and acceptance.

Open Arms Theatre's Mission Possible Statement:

We have accepted our mission to bring ministry through dramatization, humor, faith based and family friendly entertainment. Our ministry brings joy and unconditional love to all, challenging everyone to be better, be kind, accept others, celebrate our unique differences and seek a relationship with God. We are committed to sharing the love of our Fa

ther using the gifts and talents that He has given us. We are committed to building one another’s confidence through honoring the worth of all people. Join us in our mission to serve our community through drama and positivity.

Hello OAT Friends, Family and Fans. We apologize for lack of communication lately. We have some major changes happenin...
04/07/2026

Hello OAT Friends, Family and Fans. We apologize for lack of communication lately. We have some major changes happening this year and are focusing on doing more dramas during our Sunday morning services and preparing for 2027. Please stay tuned here and to our website for updates and announcements.

We had an amazing Easter service with 2 movement pieces directed by one of our Pastors, Elder Jason Brownlee, and a great message from both Pastor Brownlee and Pastor, Elder Jason Sievers. We are so blessed to have these amazing men leading our congregation, and also grateful to all those OAT members that came in at the last minute to bring these movement pieces to life.

We are also planning to do our Bi-Annual Christmas Extravaganza Talent show again this year (Date TBD).

If you are wanting to get involved with our church dramas in 2026, or the Extravaganza (Talent Show) please reach to Suzanne Brownlee and/or email [email protected]

https://www.openarmscofc.org/open-arms-theater

Love and Light to All

12/10/2025
Tomorrow (Thursday, December 11th at 7:00pm) is OPENING NIGHT for "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" written and...
12/10/2025

Tomorrow (Thursday, December 11th at 7:00pm) is OPENING NIGHT for "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" written and directed by Alice Willard. Only TWO chances to see this show. Thursday and Saturday this week. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated in order to help keep this theatre ministry running.

Enjoy a "few" teaser photos from our first dress rehearsal a couple nights ago. This is such a fun show. You don't want to miss it.

1021 W. College, Independence, Mo. 64050

Congratulations to our Christmas 2025 cast!!!We are still looking for a few more people to join us for this amazing Chri...
09/24/2025

Congratulations to our Christmas 2025 cast!!!

We are still looking for a few more people to join us for this amazing Christmas show. 2 adult women and Young Toomey (small speaking parts), and we need more Villagers and Village Children.

Come join us!

Please contact Suzanne Brownlee or Alice Willard if you are interested, or email [email protected]

Just a reminder, Auditions are THIS Saturday. Come when you can Noon to 4:00pm. We need folks of all ages for this origi...
09/10/2025

Just a reminder, Auditions are THIS Saturday. Come when you can Noon to 4:00pm. We need folks of all ages for this original production.

Audition announcement.
We are auditioning early due to vacation schedules. Rehearsals don't begin until the week of October 5th. (3 rehearsals per week, days and times TBD).
Come join us for this amazing original play.

Available Roles:
Shopkeeper/Narrator
Thomas McDowell - 6-8 year old boy, full of energy & positivity
Jonathan Toomey - Grumpy older gentleman
Widow McDowell - young woman, newly widowed
The widow's Sister
Reverend/Doctor - older sympathetic gentleman
Villagers - Adults and Children of all ages
Mrs. Ward
Mrs. Smythe
Mr. Taylor
Mrs. Toomey

Audition announcement. We are auditioning early due to vacation schedules. Rehearsals don't begin until the week of Oc...
08/24/2025

Audition announcement.
We are auditioning early due to vacation schedules. Rehearsals don't begin until the week of October 5th. (3 rehearsals per week, days and times TBD).
Come join us for this amazing original play.

Available Roles:
Shopkeeper/Narrator
Thomas McDowell - 6-8 year old boy, full of energy & positivity
Jonathan Toomey - Grumpy older gentleman
Widow McDowell - young woman, newly widowed
The widow's Sister
Reverend/Doctor - older sympathetic gentleman
Villagers - Adults and Children of all ages
Mrs. Ward
Mrs. Smythe
Mr. Taylor
Mrs. Toomey

TONIGHT! Come join us for this one night only event.
08/16/2025

TONIGHT! Come join us for this one night only event.

We've spent many weeks in Improv workshops, and now we'd like to share what we've learned with all of YOU. Come be in our audience, for this first IMPROV SHOWCASE for Open Arms Theatre.

THIS SATURDAY, September 16th, 2025. House opens at 6:30p.m. and the show begins at 7:00p.m.
Come laugh AT us ... and with us! It's sure to be a great time.

We've spent many weeks in Improv workshops, and now we'd like to share what we've learned with all of YOU. Come be in o...
08/10/2025

We've spent many weeks in Improv workshops, and now we'd like to share what we've learned with all of YOU. Come be in our audience, for this first IMPROV SHOWCASE for Open Arms Theatre.

THIS SATURDAY, September 16th, 2025. House opens at 6:30p.m. and the show begins at 7:00p.m.
Come laugh AT us ... and with us! It's sure to be a great time.

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1021 W College Street
Independence, MO
64056

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