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Like Six O’Clock

June 11 - 26, 2026

In a quiet tire shop owned by Bennie, the shock of a nearby factory shooting reverberates throughout the city. With the shooter still at large, business grinds to a halt as Bennie, Claudette, and Roderick find themselves grappling with the chilling reality that they may have personal connections to the shooter, forcing them to confront their own emotions, biases, and moral dilemmas. As they navigate their uneasy reflections, the weight of their shared history and the aftermath of violence hang heavily in the air. Like Six O’Clock is a raw unflinching look at the choices we make and how we justify them.

Thursday, June 11 at 10:00am* (Preview)
Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm (Preview)
Friday, June 12 at 7:30pm (Opening)
Saturday, June 13 at 7:30pm
Sunday, June 14 at 2:00pm*
Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30pm
Thursday, June 18 at 7:30pm*
Friday, June 19 at 7:30pm
Sunday, June 21 at 2:00pm*
Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30pm
Friday, June 26 at 7:30pm (Closing)
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KCMPT 2026/27 SEASON

Power, Pressure & Possibility

Jitney
By August Wilson
September 17 – 26, 2026

Livin’ Fat
By Judi Mason
December 3 – 12, 2026

Blues for an Alabama Sky
By Pearl Cleage
March 11 – 20, 2027

God of Carnage
By Yasmina Reza
June 10 – 19, 2027

Kansas City’s cultural home for transformative Black theatre, announces its 2026–2027 season featuring four powerful works that challenge audiences to confront who we are when tested – by circumstance, by community, and by each other.

Bringing together a Tony Award-winning classic, a celebrated Harlem Renaissance drama, a smart contemporary comedy about Black wealth and aspiration, and an internationally acclaimed satire; KCMPT’s 2026–2027 lineup continues the theatre’s legacy of presenting works that are urgent, intimate, and unforgettable

Together, these four works examine the pressures that shape our communities – economic instability, social mobility, artistic survival, and personal pride -and the possibility that emerges when we confront them honestly. Each story reflects our commitment to bold, truth-telling theatre that honors the fullness of Black life while engaging universal human questions.

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KCMPT’s 10th Season: 2024 - 2025

The Past as Present

A Tribute to African American Theatre

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KC Melting Pot kicks off its 10th season by paying homage to the enduring legacy of African American theater. Featuring a lineup of compelling plays, we celebrate the ongoing mission and vision of KC Melting Pot Theatre’s founders, Harvey, and Linda Williams, who steadfastly uphold the tradition of African American theater in Kansas City. Inspired by Harry Elam’s illuminating work on August Wilson, “The Past as Present in the Works of August Wilson,” our season title reflects on Wilson’s profound influence within the realm of African American theatrical expression. In our 10th season, we showcase Wilson’s works alongside playwrights Lewis Morrow and Brysen Boyd, continuing the tradition of crafting unapologetic narratives of Black life. Guided by the Williams’ dedication to fostering emerging Black talent, our season also highlights the directorial prowess of Black women, further enriching the tapestry of bringing the rich legacy of Black Arts to the stage.

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KCMPT 2025 - 2026 SEASON

Reckoning, Reflection & Resilience.
'Night Mother
Death of a Salesman
Long Time Since Yesterday
Like Six O'Clock
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Kansas City’s home for transformative Black theatre returns with a lineup of gripping, urgent, and soul-stirring productions. The 2025-2026 season at KC Melting Pot Theatre brings together timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces, each one an unflinching exploration of love, loss, survival, and the pursuit of truth.

‘Night, Mother
by Marsha Norman
September 18-27, 2025

Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
December 4-13, 2025

Long Time Since Yesterday
by P.J. Gibson
March 12-21, 2026

Like Six O’Clock
by Lewis Morrow
June 11-26, 2026

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