Small-town subversion: 'Book of Days' at Wichita Community Theatre
The College Hill theater delivers a strong production of Lanford Wilson’s powerful play, on stage through Sunday.
March 18, 2025
Anne Welsbacher
Anne Welsbacher writes fiction, plays, and nonfiction. She can be found on Substack and Bluesky. awelsbacher.com
Wichita State celebrates 50 years of its student playwriting competition with bloody 'The Angel of Death'
The national competition has developed shows by young playwrights for half a century. This year's winner is on stage this week.
March 06, 2025
Puzzlemeisters in a puzzling world: ‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson: Apt. 2B’ at ICTRep
Through the frenzy of Kate Hamill’s newest Sherlock Holmes adaptation, presented this weekend only by Wichita Repertory Theatre, women put together the puzzle pieces — and lift each another up.
November 15, 2024
On-tune delivery: "Express" at Wichita State
Impressive choreography, strong musicality, and an energetic ensemble deliver shiny stories of New York subways past.
October 04, 2024
In “The Devil Raises His Own,” Scott Phillips delivers a dirty story about the seedy side of Hollywood
In his latest book, former Wichitan Scott Phillips scrapes away the shiny paint of the glamorous movie industry to reveal the pentimento underneath. In the end, the smutty, cynical novel emerges as a cheerful and genuine toast to love.
August 19, 2024
'Nobody else is gonna tell my story:' 'Matilda' at Music Theatre Wichita
A strong cast, dazzling technical elements, and the rambunctious joy of children illuminate Roald Dahl’s dark musical. The regional premiere is on at Century II through Sunday.
August 02, 2024