Music Theatre Kansas City Inc

Music Theatre Kansas City Capital Campaign

 

History

Music Theatre Kansas City is celebrating 25 years in Kansas City as the premiere preparatory training program for young people interested in a career in musical theatre.   Founded in 1984 in Wichita, Kansas, the program has trained over 4,000 students ranging in age from 5 – 18.  In 2016, the organization added MTKC Pro - a new professional arm that produces smaller musicals featuring professional actors.

 

The Challenge

In 25 years, MTKC has never had a permanent home.  Theatre spaces are rented, sound equipment, sets and costumes are moved from place to place while new staff is trained for each space.  Performing venues in Kansas City are becoming harder and harder to find, thus becoming increasing difficult as years go by. This is always a huge obstacle to overcome with each production. 

 

The Mission

After 25 years in Kansas City, MTKC finally has a chance to build their own theatre.  Thanks to the generosity of B&B Theatres, MTKC has the opportunity to renovate a large 500 seat movie theatre in the Westglen B&B Shawnee movie complex into a full proscenium theatre, complete with theatre lighting, fly space, adjacent rehearsal hall, dressing rooms, office space – a dream come true!

 

The Campaign

MTKC is embarking on a capital campaign to raise 3 million dollars for this renovation.  When the theatre opens, it will not only serve as the permanent home of MTKC, it will also serve as a cultural arts center for western Johnson and Wyandotte County.  The theatre will be available for rent to other organizations for cultural events, business seminars, public and private schools, dance companies and other theatre productions.

 

The Budget

$1.5 Million – Construction Costs (needed by May 1, 2016)

$1 Million -  Interior Improvements  (Lights, curtains, fly system, sound)

$.5 Million – Soft Costs (Legal, architectural, engineering, financial)

 

Fundraising Sources

Individual Large Donations

Family Foundations

Corporate Donations

MTKC Families

MTKC Alumni

Monthly Fundraising Events