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Unicorn Theatre Announces Partnership with TeenTix KC: Making Theatre Affordable for Young People
Kansas City, MO – Unicorn Theatre is excited to announce a new partnership with TeenTix KC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering youth participation in the arts. This collaboration aims to break down barriers to arts access for teens, ensuring the next generation has opportunities to engage with and shape the arts community.
The partnership will officially launch during the world premiere of “fire work” by Mary Glen Fredrick, running March 12 through March 30, 2025, on the Levin Stage at Unicorn Theatre.
To celebrate this groundbreaking partnership, a special TeenTix KC Night will take place on March 12th. The event will offer Kansas City teens a chance to experience this powerful world premiere play and afterwards meet and greet with the actors (selfies encouraged!) The TeenTix KC pass is free and gives young people access to two $5 day of show tickets at participating theatres.
“Unicorn Theatre believes in the transformative power of the arts,” said Ernie Nolan, Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre. “Partnering with TeenTix KC allows us to connect with a new generation of theatre-goers, fostering creativity, conversation, and a deeper sense of community. We are thrilled to launch this initiative with ‘fire work,’ a play that reflects our commitment to thought-provoking, socially conscious storytelling.”
About “fire work”
“fire work” is a dystopian fantasy that explores survival, love, and friendship in a world where factory workers grapple with a new labor law that threatens their livelihoods. When Eleanor encounters a band of revolutionaries from another part of town, she and her newfound allies take bold action to fight for their future. Playwright/actor Mary Glen Fredrick is based in New York but is originally from the KC area and is a product of Shawnee Mission South Theatre Department.
This fast-paced, 90-minute play represents the kind of innovative, socially relevant storytelling that has made Unicorn Theatre a pillar of Kansas City’s cultural scene.
Quick Facts about the Show:
● “fire work” written by Mary Glen Fredrick: heymaryglen.com
● Run dates: March 12 – March 30, 2025
● Levin Stage, Unicorn Theatre
● Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission
● Directed by Katie Gilchrist
About TeenTix KC
TeenTix was founded in 2004 in Seattle to ensure equitable arts access for all young people. By addressing barriers such as ticket costs, transportation, and arts-going insecurity, TeenTix empowers teens to participate in civic life through the arts. TeenTix recently expanded to Los Angeles and now has launched TeenTix KC. Through this partnership with Unicorn Theatre, TeenTix KC is creating new opportunities for youth to experience and shape the arts in their community. TeenTix KC breaks down barriers that prevent teens from accessing the arts such as: ticket or admission cost, not knowing where to look for events, navigating transportation around the city, and insecurity around arts-going if there's no one in their lives already championing the arts.
More about Special TeenTix Night: March 12th
TeenTix KC Night at the Unicorn is a special event designed to engage young audiences by providing affordable access to live theatre. This evening will feature a pizza party with special guest, a preview performance of fire work, and a post-show meet & greet with the cast.
For more information about the Unicorn Theatre’s upcoming productions or the TeenTix KC program, visit unicorntheatre.org or kc.teentix.org
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More about the TeenTix Pass Program
ANY teenager (13-19 years old) can sign up for a free TeenTix KC pass! The pass entitles teens to purchase up to two, $5 day-of-show tickets at any of our growing list of partner organizations in the Kansas City area. Plus, we make sure teens know WHERE they can use their TeenTix KC pass once they get it - explore the kc.teentix.org Calendar for all the events available on a specific day, or in a specific genre - and our TeenTix KC E-Newsletter provides top picks, offers and opportunities.
https://kc.teentix.org/how-to-use-your-teentix-pass/