The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City Information

The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City (BRTKC) is a not-for-profit organization designed to impact the Kansas City community. This production company utilizes theatre productions, and educational programming to enhance the contributions made by minorities in our neighborhoods and communities and beyond. Each production has been tasked to give life to the neglected stories, virtually untold in American theatres. In an effort to bridge the gap between the rich realities of black experiences and the incomplete depiction displayed in most media outlets, BRTKC tells the tales of the unsung. BRTKC recognizes that only through shared experiences and true depictions can we come together as one strong community. Both the lack of stories told via minority perspectives and the presence of minorities in Kansas City theatre are what gave birth to this company. Theatre is often the home base for those who are frequently marginalized, yet for blacks this is hardly the case. Without these stories, theatre is incomplete - missing huge portions of truth. BRTKC knows that understanding comes from mutual experiences, and through these productions the entire community can appreciate and participate in the success and losses, happiness and sorrow, and fears and triumphs within the lives of African Americans. The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City equally focuses on education and the inclusion of black youths in theatre. BRTKC has began to take its educational programming with Ruskin High School and Hickman Mills Freshman Center with the first phase engaging students through play writing. We seek to pick additional schools throughout the Kansas City Metro area schools - implementing scholarships, internships, and mentorships. BRTKC is inspireing students and youths by helping them to see all the choices and opportunities found within theatre and beyond. Mission Statement: To shine a spotlight on the contributions and give voice to neglected and new works of African-Americans in the American Theatre Cannon. To engage the youth of the urban core through Theatre Arts, Playwriting, Internship and Scholarship.