Nicole Hodges Persley

Artistic Director

Linda Williams

General Manager

Harvey Williams

Founder & Executive Director

Lewis Morrow

Director of New Play Development

Charmaine Merriweather

Social Media Coordinator

Stephanie Jacks

Ticketing Service

TEAM

OUR PARTNERS

OUR DONORS

OUR GOALS

To create a public sphere where the theatrical contributions of emerging and established African Americans playwrights can be shared in an enriching community environment. To make diverse, equitable, and inclusive theater experiences that teach, critique, and model a better America. To continue to identify, train, and incubate performing artists, directors, and technicians from historically underserved communities by offering opportunities to work in professional theater. To partner and collaborate with intersectional artists across the diversity spectrum who create work that is dedicated to social change.

Click on our partners to view their websites.

Susan Kysela

Board Member

Pete Browne & Julie Walker Browne Brian & Karen Cushenberry Ted Garcia & Leticia-Zarate Garcia Thomas Nelson Steve Seiler Sarah & Jim Weitzel Jay Persley Bill & Antoinette Madeira Carol Ducak Warren Deckert Sharon Hunt Susan Kysela Ruthe & Galen Workcuff Linda and Peter Levin Kathryn Harris Marcus Moses Mike Rapport Vicki Vodrey

Melonnie Walker

Director of

Education & Outreach

Thomas Kimble, Photographer

Ebonee Grace W.

Administrative Assistant

Brian Cushenberry

Treasurer

BOARD

Harvey Williams

President

Nicole Hodges Persley

Vice President

Linda Williams

Secretary

Don & Pat Dagenais Patricia Keairnes Sherri & Jesse Mosley Markus Potter Barbara Dooley Ian Crawford Sidonie Garrett Nancy Powell Claire Syler Hillary Clemons Tim Scott Helen Higgins John and Fiona Schaeffer Lynette Sparkman Barnes and Steven Barnes Keith Persley Bob Paisley Shirley Scitchfield Kathleen Bergman Leah Gale

KCMPT Reopening Guidelines

Doug Schroeder

DONATIONS

Supporting Organizations

Books by Dr. Hodges-Persley’s

TK Photography

www.hodgespersley.com

AKA Beta Omega Chapter

As we return to the theatre, we wanted to make you aware of the COVID-19 Safety Measures we have put in place. Proof of Vaccination KC Melting Pot Theatre will require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (within the last 48 hours) for audiences, volunteers, performers, crew, and theatre staff. Proof can be provided by presenting either a physical or digital copy along with ID. Masks Required Properly worn masks will be required for everyone inside the theatre building except for performers during the performance. Masks will be available for anyone who forgets to bring one. Social Distancing In addition to the lobby, the Penn Valley room will be open to allow more distancing before and after performances. Social Distance must be maintained in the theatre for all performances by allowing at least one empty seat between each household. Ticketing Printed tickets or receipts will not be necessary for entrance to performances. You will just need to check in when you arrive. Due to seating limitations, we encourage advance ticket purchases, but a scannable link will be available to make purchases in the lobby if seats are available. There will be no cash ticketing available. Programs We will not be providing printed programs for each production. Digital programs will be available, and the link will be emailed and posted online prior to the production. Additionally, the scannable link will be available in the lobby. Bar/Concession Stand Bar service will be available. We have added a plexiglass barrier for additional protection. We encourage patrons to use straws to decrease the need to remove mask for any amount of time. Concessions will not be available at this time. We will continue to monitor the health guidelines and will adjust accordingly. Cleaning Just Off Broadway has installed NanoSeptic skins to high traffic touch points. These skins create continuously self-cleaning surfaces. The Theatre, Dressing Rooms, Lobby, PVR and Restrooms will be cleaned with an industrial electrostatic sprayer prior to each performance. HVAC/Air Quality The Parks Department has serviced the HVAC system and replaced all filters to ensure the system is providing optimal air circulation. Hand Sanitizer Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the Theatre, PVR, Lobby and Backstage area. We anticipate these measures will be necessary and stay in effect through January of 2022. We ask that you bear with us and closely follow the guidelines. We are so happy to be back to live performances and our ability to continue depends on everyone following the outlined guidelines. As always, we thank you for your support.

TEAM

OUR PARTNERS

OUR DONORS

OUR GOALS

Click on our partners to view their websites.

Harvey Williams

Founder & Executive Director

Nicole Hodges Persley

Artistic Director

Ebonee Grace W.

Administrative Assistant

Susan Kysela

Board Member

Linda Williams

General Manager

Brian Cushenberry

Treasurer

Thomas Kimble, Photographer

Lewis Morrow

Director of New Play

Development

BOARD

Harvey Williams

President

Nicole Hodges Persley

Vice President

Linda Williams

Secretary

KCMPT Reopening Guidelines

Melonnie Walker

Director of

Education & Outreach

Charmaine Merriweather

Social Media Coordinator

Doug Schroeder

Technical Director

Stephanie Jacks

Ticketing Service

Supporting Organizations

Books by Dr. Hodges-Persley’s

TK Photography

www.hodgespersley.com

AKA Beta Omega Chapter

As we return to the theatre, we wanted to make you aware of the COVID-19 Safety Measures we have put in place. Proof of Vaccination KC Melting Pot Theatre will require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (within the last 48 hours) for audiences, volunteers, performers, crew, and theatre staff. Proof can be provided by presenting either a physical or digital copy along with ID. Masks Required Properly worn masks will be required for everyone inside the theatre building except for performers during the performance. Masks will be available for anyone who forgets to bring one. Social Distancing In addition to the lobby, the Penn Valley room will be open to allow more distancing before and after performances. Social Distance must be maintained in the theatre for all performances by allowing at least one empty seat between each household. Ticketing Printed tickets or receipts will not be necessary for entrance to performances. You will just need to check in when you arrive. Due to seating limitations, we encourage advance ticket purchases, but a scannable link will be available to make purchases in the lobby if seats are available. There will be no cash ticketing available. Programs We will not be providing printed programs for each production. Digital programs will be available, and the link will be emailed and posted online prior to the production. Additionally, the scannable link will be available in the lobby. Bar/Concession Stand Bar service will be available. We have added a plexiglass barrier for additional protection. We encourage patrons to use straws to decrease the need to remove mask for any amount of time. Concessions will not be available at this time. We will continue to monitor the health guidelines and will adjust accordingly. Cleaning Just Off Broadway has installed NanoSeptic skins to high traffic touch points. These skins create continuously self- cleaning surfaces. The Theatre, Dressing Rooms, Lobby, PVR and Restrooms will be cleaned with an industrial electrostatic sprayer prior to each performance. HVAC/Air Quality The Parks Department has serviced the HVAC system and replaced all filters to ensure the system is providing optimal air circulation. Hand Sanitizer Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the Theatre, PVR, Lobby and Backstage area. We anticipate these measures will be necessary and stay in effect through January of 2022. We ask that you bear with us and closely follow the guidelines. We are so happy to be back to live performances and our ability to continue depends on everyone following the outlined guidelines. As always, we thank you for your support.