Cyclopedic Ensemble

04/24/2026

We’re so grateful for everyone who’s supported and worked with us at Cyclopedic Ensemble. Sadly, because of the current lack of funds for the arts in our political climate, we’ve had to suspend productions until we can raise enough money to properly fund at least a theatre for youth production in 2027.

This was a really tough decision. We truly love and appreciate the power of live theatre. We’ve worked with so many wonderful people since we started this passion project in 2021. Chris and I spent thousands of dollars of our own money to ensure that we paid our team for their efforts. We still strongly believe in our mission of providing early-career thespians paid experiences. We could have continued this year without paying anyone, but we just didn’t feel that was fair to the wonderful artists we get the opportunity to work with. There are many unpaid opportunities to work on theatre projects. We never were able to pay our artists what they truly deserve, but we tried to pay them enough to pay expenses and maybe have a little left over.

We would like to thank The Arts Asylum: Korey Childs, Courtney Cave-Perry, and Alex Perry for all of their support and providing a home for us to perform. Also, former board members who were integral to our successful productions: Adrianna Randall, Kristen Henning, Alexander Howell, Shelley Russell and Holden Childress. We would also like to thank everyone who worked so hard being a part of our productions of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fair(L)y (Stoopid) Tales, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, Dragons Love Tacos, Romantic Fools, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, The Others, and Night of the Living Dead Live! Live theatre is only as strong as those talented artists who are part of this wonderful art.

We’re brainstorming ways to make a comeback in 2027! We’re on the lookout for exciting new ideas and talented individuals to join our board. If you’re interested in becoming part of our team or simply want to know more, please get in touch through our website, page, or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Sincerely,
Eric Yazell, Artistic Director

09/13/2025

Saturday, Sept 13 at 7:30pm is the FINAL SHOW! Don't miss this horrifyingly, hilarious show. Tickets at the door & on Eventbrite. At The Arts Asylum 824 E Meyer Blvd, KC Mo.
Ticket link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-of-the-living-dead-live-tickets-1542944351089

09/13/2025

(As written by the artist, Skylar Walton) Meet one of our new buddies from Cyclopedic Ensemble’s production of “Night of the Living Dead Live!” in Kansas City.
Spoiler alert! This show required the supreme talents of Adee Dancy. Personally, I am not really a singer. I like to sing, like, in the car or the shower or something, but not so much in front of people. In spite of that, Adee’s brief but integral work with us produced one of the show’s most responsive moments. They were patient and kind and made sure everyone was comfortable with the material. They only came in once but the impact on that rehearsal was resounding.
Also, Adee plays the cello, so I’m hoping we can see them play, one day. They said they were better at cello than piano, so I can only imagine...
This show was conceived through the hard work of several talented people. You still have two more opportunities to see “Night of the Living Dead Live!” at The Arts Asylum in Kansas City, running tonight, September 12, and tomorrow, Saturday, September 13th, at 7:30. We hope to see you there!
More details below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-of-the-living-dead-live-tickets-1542944351089?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=6902520385615&utm_content=6902520389615&utm_term=6902520387415&utm_campaign=6902520385615&fbclid=IwY2xjawMNgcRleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAZHHkeNb2JyaWQRMW1RN1hlTHRkVzV6WWFxRm4BHo0M8Kcdsz4BW9sARz1Eaq-6rxSyjVOdAq8V72110tOk-x4r4H6u30LjXSsD_aem_xiWZbxZODrmnRamkLAEGVg

09/13/2025

Saturday, Sept 13 is your last opportunity to see “Night of the Living Dead Live” KC. At The Arts Asylum 824 E Meyer Blvd KC Mo. doors at 7, show at 7:30. Tickets at the door and Eventbrite.

We wanna introduce you to two of our new buddies from Cyclopedic Ensemble's production of "Night of the Living Dead Live!" in Kansas City.

This is Eric Yazell's third time directing this hilarious show. That doesn't mean he didn't have his hands full! We appreciate Eric trusting us with this show that clearly meant a lot to him. And it shows!

Behind every manic genius is a talented and under-appreciated support system. Chris Opatrny-Yazell (and Lucy the fluffy puppy!) have been absolutely integral as moral support and picking up the slack absolutely wherever and whenever necessary. Eric and Chris are truly a dynamic duo in the theatre community! We appreciate everything they've done and for inviting us to play in their sandbox!

This is your last chance to see "Night of the Living Dead Live!" and we hope you don't miss this opportunity to see the amazing work so many talented individuals came together to produce.
More details below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-of-the-living-dead-live-tickets-1542944351089?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=6902520385615&utm_content=6902520389615&utm_term=6902520387415&utm_campaign=6902520385615&fbclid=IwY2xjawMNgcRleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAZHHkeNb2JyaWQRMW1RN1hlTHRkVzV6WWFxRm4BHo0M8Kcdsz4BW9sARz1Eaq-6rxSyjVOdAq8V72110tOk-x4r4H6u30LjXSsD_aem_xiWZbxZODrmnRamkLAEGVg