Ellen Kirk

U.S. Premiere of PEA DINNEEN: RAISING HER VOICE is Coming to Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

Irish Repertory Theatre will present the U.S. Premiere of Pea Dinneen: Raising Her Voice, written and performed by Pea Dinneen and directed by John King.

Run Of The Mill Present: REAL LIFE At Project Arts Centre, 27-29 June
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Run of the Mill will present Real Life, a new contemporary theatre production that explores fantasy, reality and the art of facilitation.

THISISPOPBABY Presents The World Premiere Of PARTY SCENE
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

Delving into the underbelly of queer culture, THISISPOPBABY present an unflinching and provocative new dance-theatre show about desire, intimacy, isolation and addiction. Party Scene stages its world premiere at Cork Midsummer Festival 2022 from June 15 - 17, for 3 performances only, and for 10 performances at Project Arts Centre, Dublin from June 22 - July 2.

Brokentalkers in Collaboration With Adrienne Truscott Present MASTERCLASS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2021

MASTERCLASS blends the fearless and savagely comedic feminist discourse of Truscott with the subversive and slippery dramaturgy of Brokentalkers to parody the 'great male artist' to within an inch of his life.

Live This Friday at Noon & On-Demand KANSAS CITY: 1924 Returns With Episode 10
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2021

This week, in “Doppelganger,” the 10th episode of “Kansas City: 1924,” a bold plan is carried out to bring an end to further bloodshed in the cross-town war, but there's no guarantee – or even faith – that it will work. Meanwhile, shocking revelations come to light and a heartbreaking confrontation is put into motion.

The Dominoes Start To Fall Friday In 'Blood,' Episode 9 Of KANSAS CITY: 1924
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2021

On this week's episode of 'Kansas City: 1924,' the effects of a city-wide crackdown are felt as reality comes crashing into fantasy. Tensions rise while everyone looks for someone to blame... and someone to hurt.   Airing on KKFI 90.1 FM at noon on Friday in Kansas City and available for download everywhere 24/7 after broadcast!

KANSAS CITY: 1924's New Episode Airing Online and On KKFI This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2020

After the shocking cliffhanger in the last episode of “Kansas City: 1924,” what seems like a break in the weather may turn out to be just be the eye of the storm. In episode 5, “Baseball Season,” the turf war between Ma Pritchett and Joey Giovanni threatens to spiral out of control as we learn what has become of Rose and George.

Tensions Rise And A Shocking Revalation On Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2020

This week on 'Kansas City: 1924 - The Way Forward,' tensions continue to rise between the mob and the cattlemen as the songstress Rose learns the shocking truth about her brother's rush to leave town. Meanwhile, Vincent's role becomes clearer... in a way.

SAUCE Comes to Dublin Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2019

Sauce, a new dark comedy from the winner of Fishamble New Writing Award Ciara Elizabeth Smyth (All Honey – Dublin Fringe Festival 2017) and First Fortnight Award winner Camille Lucy Ross (Big Bobby, Little Bobby – Dublin Fringe Festival 2016) premiering at this year's Dublin Fringe Festival.

BWW Review: THE HUMANS at Unicorn Theatre Kansas City
by Paul Bolton - Mar 10, 2019

'The Humans' by Stephen Karam continues through March 31, 2019, and tickets may be purchased by phone at (816) 531-7529, in person at the Unicorn box office, or via The Unicorn website. www.unicorntheatre.org 

Heart. Hillarity. Horror. Unicorn Theatre Presents THE HUMANS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2019

Breaking with tradition, the Blake clan gathers for Thanksgiving dinner in lower Manhattan at their daughter's new apartment. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle duplex, family tensions reach a boiling point and the secrets that bubble up threaten to change this modern American family forever.

GlitterBang Productions Presents (VIRGIN.) By Jesse Ray Metcalf
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2018

A confession of a young girl bursting at her welded seams to score big in popularity, this story is filled with the must-haves of every teenage girl's life. With a mother hell bent on God-fearing normalcy, a flaccid father who will bend to her every whim, the fault is not on Mary Sue for what she had to do. At the cost of her friendships, her virginity, her innocence, Mary Sue has been chosen by God. Maybe the conception wasn't so immaculate, but no one important knows that! Until now…

GlitterBang Productions Presents (VIRGIN.) By Jesse Ray Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2018

A confession of a young girl bursting at her welded seams to score big in popularity, this story is filled with the must-haves of every teenage girl's life. With a mother hell bent on God-fearing normalcy, a flaccid father who will bend to her every whim, the fault is not on Mary Sue for what she had to do. At the cost of her friendships, her virginity, her innocence, Mary Sue has been chosen by God. Maybe the conception wasn't so immaculate, but no one important knows that! Until now…

BWW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival
by Alan Portner - Jun 21, 2018

The 2018 edition of the 'Heart of America Shakespeare Festival' offers a very nice production of Shakespeare's 1599 comedy 'Much Ado About Nothing.' 'Much Ado' is a comedy/farce in many ways similar to other Shakespearian comedies 'Taming of the Shrew,' and 'The Merchant of Venice.' All three plays depend on misdirection and romances somehow gone way awry.

BWW Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Kansas City Actors Theatre At Union Station
by Paul Bolton - Aug 14, 2017

KCAT's current production of Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' grips the audience with a suspenseful quickly paced mystery. Ensemble shines in this timeless tale of accusation, guilt, judgement, and murder. The attention to detail from costumes, to set, to lighting provides a sensory experience that everyone will enjoy. This fresh take is a perfect way for those new to theater to discover what great story-telling is all about.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2017

Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for their production of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None", the opening show of their thirteenth season. The production will be directed by John Rensenhouse and will star Robert Gibby Brand, Greg Butell, Scott Cordes, Kyle Dyck, Bonnie Griffin, Manon Halliburton, Ellen Kirk, Victor Raider-Wexler, Matt Rapport, Matt Schwader, and Peter Zazzali. The production team includes Mark Exline (scenic designer), Kevin Seiss (properties designer), Sarah Oliver (costumer designer), Shane Rowse (lighting designer), Jonathan Robertson (sound designer), and Kyle Dyck (technical director).

Single Tickets On Sale for Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2017

Single tickets are now available for KCAT's production of Agatha Christie's masterpiece, 'And Then There Were None',  which will play August 9 - 27 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. Ten suspicious and malicious souls gather on an isolated island when murder ensues, but who is guilty and who, if anyone, is innocent?

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Staff for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2017

Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for their production of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None", the opening show of their thirteenth season.

BWW Review: THE BALLAD OF LEFTY AND CRABBE at The Living Room Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 27, 2017

'The Ballad of Lefty and Crabbe' sparkles as a completely home- grown, home- performed, home-produced and expanded reboot to the 2015 Fringe Festival hit now enjoying its world premiere at The Living Room Theatre in the Kansas City Crossroads District through June 18. 'Lefty and Crabbe' has matured and ripened on the vine and is now most definitely ready for prime time.

Photo Flash: First Look at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2016

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents Tennessee Williams's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, directed by Karen Paisley and Elizabeth Ellen, featuring Ellen Kirk, Matt Leonard, Scott Cordes, Kelly Main, Chris Roady, Nicole Green, Charles Pulliam, and Alan Tilson. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!