Spinning Tree Theatre

Spinning Tree Theatre "transformative pieces that have humor, intelligence and heart" (KC Star) www.spinningtreetheatre. Thank you for keeping the spotlight on the kids!

"transformative pieces that have humor, intelligence and heart" (KC Star) www.spinningtreetheatre.com


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Welcome to our digital stage! As a nonprofit youth theatre company, our online platforms exist solely to celebrate our young performers, share production updates, and connect with our patrons. To protect the focus, time, and safety of our mission, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for comments intended to disrupt, derail, or hijack our posts for off-topic personal or social grievances. We reserve the right to immediately hide or remove comments, and restrict or block accounts, that detract from a supportive environment for our youth.

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost, the loved ones left to carry unimaginable gr...
09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost, the loved ones left to carry unimaginable grief, and all those who responded with courage and compassion.

In the heartbreak and resilience of that day, and in the life and hope that have followed, we remember how deeply humankind needs one another.

Your seat is waiting. 🌳A Spinning Tree Theatre Season Pass includes all four productions in our 2026–27 season - beginni...
09/03/2026

Your seat is waiting. 🌳

A Spinning Tree Theatre Season Pass includes all four productions in our 2026–27 season - beginning with Sweeney Todd next month.

Choose your seat now and keep it all season for unforgettable theatre created by young artists with and without disabilities, working alongside Kansas City professionals.

🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/STTSeasonPass

Resource fairs are one of the ways Spinning Tree Theatre stays connected with families throughout the Kansas City area.W...
08/31/2026

Resource fairs are one of the ways Spinning Tree Theatre stays connected with families throughout the Kansas City area.

We’ve been proud to participate in events hosted by the Blue Valley, Lee’s Summit, and Gardner Edgerton school districts - and, most recently, the Little Lobbyists Kansas Inclusive Back-to-School Bash & Community Resource Fair.

At every event, we share information about our tuition-free, inclusive theatre opportunities for young artists with and without disabilities.

We welcome invitations from schools and community organizations planning future resource fairs. If Spinning Tree Theatre would be a meaningful resource for the families you serve, connect with us at spinningtreetheatre.com.

🌳 Theatre You Can Believe In

Come see us this morning! 🌳 Spinning Tree Theatre will be at the Little Lobbyists Back to School Brunch & Photoshoot fro...
08/29/2026

Come see us this morning! 🌳 Spinning Tree Theatre will be at the Little Lobbyists Back to School Brunch & Photoshoot from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th Street in Shawnee.

Little Lobbyists advocates for children with disabilities and complex medical needs, and we’re delighted to join them for a morning of resources, connection, and community. Stop by our table and say hello! 💛

We're excited to be a Community Resource Partner at the Little Lobbyists Kansas Back-to-School Brunch & Photoshoot!Join ...
08/28/2026

We're excited to be a Community Resource Partner at the Little Lobbyists Kansas Back-to-School Brunch & Photoshoot!

Join us on Saturday, August 29 for a fun morning featuring free professional back-to-school photos, brunch, and a chance to connect with organizations serving children with disabilities, complex medical needs, and their families.

Be sure to stop by our table, we'd love to see you!

🌻August 29, 2026
🌻10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🌻Shawnee Town 1929 Event Space

https://tinyurl.com/d7xux47x

Extraordinary theatre should not depend on a family’s ability to pay.Participation in Spinning Tree Theatre productions ...
08/26/2026

Extraordinary theatre should not depend on a family’s ability to pay.

Participation in Spinning Tree Theatre productions is tuition-free. We raise the funds so families don’t have to.

Theatre You Can Believe In.

https://www.spinningtreetheatre.com

Like so many, we are heartbroken by the passing of Dolly Parton.She gave the world extraordinary music, warmth, humor, a...
08/25/2026

Like so many, we are heartbroken by the passing of Dolly Parton.

She gave the world extraordinary music, warmth, humor, and generosity - and showed how an artist could use her success to make life better for others, especially children.

We are grateful for everything she gave us. We will always love you, Dolly. 💗

WAIT… WE KNOW HER! 👀📺The season premiere of Ted Lasso is a love letter to Kansas City — and we were thrilled to spot one...
08/21/2026

WAIT… WE KNOW HER! 👀📺

The season premiere of Ted Lasso is a love letter to Kansas City — and we were thrilled to spot one of our own in it.

Nedra “Nikki” Dixon — Spinning Tree board member, director, actor, frequent collaborator and, most importantly, family — appears in the Kansas City-filmed episode!

Nikki has directed, taught and mentored so many of our young artists, shared our stage, served our organization, made us laugh a thousand times, and believed in this work right alongside us.

So when one of our own gets to shine in a television celebration of the city we love? We get to brag a little.

Congratulations, Nikki! We love getting to cheer you on — and we love seeing Kansas City and its extraordinary artists in the spotlight. ❤️🎭📺

Pick your seat. Keep it all season. 🎟️Four shows. One Season Pass. Your seat.Season Passes start at $60. Single tickets ...
08/20/2026

Pick your seat. Keep it all season. 🎟️

Four shows. One Season Pass. Your seat.

Season Passes start at $60. Single tickets go on sale September 1.

Come spend a season with us!

https://tinyurl.com/STTSeasonPass

EDIT: All audition appointments are now filled. Thank you for the tremendous response!To join the cancellation list, ple...
08/19/2026

EDIT: All audition appointments are now filled. Thank you for the tremendous response!

To join the cancellation list, please email [email protected] with:

• Name
• Role(s) of interest
• Resume and headshot
• Known conflicts between October 5 and November 8, 2026
• Phone number
• Email address

Please note that we will contact you only if an appointment becomes available.

ADULT AUDITIONS: SWEENEY TODD

Spinning Tree Theatre is casting three paid, non-AEA roles:

• Sweeney Todd
• Mrs. Lovett
• Judge Turpin

All three roles are currently open.

Monday, August 24 • 5:00–6:30 PM
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS

Rehearsals: October 5–29
Performances: October 30–November 8
All rehearsals and performances take place at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center.

Please prepare approximately 32 measures of a song from or in the style of the show, and bring sheet music for the accompanist. In-person auditions only. Advance appointment required.

These are local-hire contracts; housing and travel are not provided.

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Kansas City, MO

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+18165695277

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