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Shane Rowse is a lighting and projection designer, and theatrical technician, with over 30 years of professional experience. He got his start in stage lighting while attending Simpson College, spending summers at the Des Moines Metro Opera. After earning a BA in 1988, he moved to Kansas City and gradually established himself as a fixture in the vibrant KC theatre scene. While he has served in multiple creative, managerial, and technical capacities, Shane is known primarily for his lighting designs. His professional design career began in 1991 with the American Heartland Theatre and his association with that company continued through its closing in 2013, during which time he designed lighting for 105 productions there. His design work, a subject of frequent critical acclaim, has also been seen in productions by the Unicorn Theatre, the Missouri Rep, First Stage Milwaukee, The Coterie Theatre, Theatre at KU, Musical Theater Heritage, the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, Spinning Tree Theatre, The Living Room, Owen Cox Dance, and The Kansas City Actors Theatre. His design portfolio can be viewed at www.shanerowse.com.

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VIDEO: Hear the 11-Piece Orchestra Bringing CAROUSEL to Life at MTH Theater


MTH Theater at Crown Center presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL.

Anthony Nuccio, Gabriela Delano To Lead Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL At MTH Theater


MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming  production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL.

KCAT Announces Cast And Crew For NIGHT, MOTHER


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting and will soon begin rehearsals for its production of Marsha Norman's Pulitzer Prize-winning a?oe'night, Mother,a?? which will run from January 8th to January 26th, 2020 at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Sidonie Garrett, who last directed a?oeA Streetcar Named Desirea?? for Kansas City Actors Theatre in 2016. The production will feature Jan Rogge (a?oeA Lie of the Mind,a?? a?oeMy Old Ladya??) and Cinnamon Schultz (a?oeA Streetcar Named Desire,a?? a?oeSea Marksa??) and will feature scenic design by Ken Martin, costume design by Mary Traylor, lighting design by Shane Rowse, sound design by David Kiehl, properties design by Deb Morgan, and technical direction by Kyle Dyck.

KCAT Announces Cast And Crew Of A DOLL'S HOUSE


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House," which will run from August 7 to August 25, 2019 at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be adapted and directed by Darren Sextro, who recently directed "Skylight" and "My Old Lady" for Kansas City Actors Theatre. This production will feature Hillary Clemens, Todd Lanker, Christina Schafer, Tyler Alan Rowe, Brian Paulette, Carla Noack, Aria Smith, and Drew Squire. The production will also feature set design by Kelli Harrod, costumes by Sarah M. Oliver, lighting design by Shane Rowse, sound design by David Kiehl, properties design by Bill Christie, and technical direction by Kyle Dyck.

Photo Flash: Kansas City Actors Theatre Stages MORNING'S AT SEVEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre presents Paul Osborn's "Morning's at Seven," which will run from May 22 to June 9 at the City Stage in Union Station.

KCAT Announces Cast And Creative Staff For MORNING'S AT SEVEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Paul Osborn's "Morning's at Seven," which will run from May 22 to June 9 at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Dennis Hennessy of The New Theater in Overland Park, and will star Deb Bluford, Greg Butell, Krista Eyler, Peggy Friesen, Jeannine Hutchings, Gary Neal Johnson, Merle Moores, Victor Raider-Wexler, and Mark Robbins (KCAT co-founder). The production will also feature set design by Gary Mosby, costumes by Sarah M. Oliver, lighting design by Shane Rowse, sound design by Jon Robertson, and props from Shawnna Journagan.

KCAT Announces Cast and Creative Staff for MORNING AT SEVEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Paul Osborn's "Morning's at Seven," which will run from May 22 to June 9 at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Dennis Hennessy of The New Theater in Overland Park, and will star Deb Bluford, Greg Butell, Krista Eyler, Peggy Friesen, Jeannine Hutchings, Gary Neal Johnson, Merle Moores, Victor Raider-Wexler, and Mark Robbins (KCAT co-founder).

Photo Flash: First Look at KCAT's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden," which will run from January 9th to the 27th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Cinnamon Schultz and will star Vanessa Severo, Robert Gibby Brand, and Rusty Sneary. The production team includes Gary Mosby (Scenic Designer,) Deb Morgan (Properties Designer), Georgianna Buchanan (Costume Designer), Shane Rowse (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), Mary Allison Joseph (Dramaturg), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).

Photo Flash: Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents DEATH AND THE MAIDEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden," which will run from January 9th to the 27th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Cinnamon Schultz and will star Vanessa Severo, Robert Gibby Brand, and Rusty Sneary. The production team includes Gary Mosby (Scenic Designer,) Deb Morgan (Properties Designer), Georgianna Buchanan (Costume Designer), Shane Rowse (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), Mary Allison Joseph (Dramaturg), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).

KCAT Announces Cast And Creative Staff For DEATH AND THE MAIDEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden," which will run from January 9th to the 27th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Cinnamon Schultz and will star Vanessa Severo, Robert Gibby Brand, and Rusty Sneary. The production team includes Gary Mosby (Scenic Designer,) Deb Morgan (Properties Designer), Georgianna Buchanan (Costume Designer), Shane Rowse (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), Mary Allison Joseph (Dramaturg), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).

KCAT Announces Cast And Creative For A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Eugene O'Neill's "A Moon for the Misbegotten," the second show of its fourteenth season, which will run from September 12th to the 30th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Mark Robbins and will star Brian Paulette, Ashley Pankow, Victor Raider-Wexler, Chris Roady and Charlie Spillers. The production team includes Gary Mosby (Scenic Designer), Emily Stovall (Costume Designer), Shane Rowse (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).

Photo Flash: THE PRODUCERS Comes to MTH Theatre!


The MTH Theater at Crown Center presents Mel Brooks' mega-hit musical comedy THE PRODUCERS.

MTH Theater Announces Cast of THE PRODUCERS


The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting for its August production of Mel Brooks' mega-hit musical comedy THE PRODUCERS.

BWW Review: INFORMED CONSENT at UNICORN THEATRE


INFORMED CONSENT now showing at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City takes a startling look at the challenges society faces when science clashes with cultural pride and historical faith.

BWW Review: THE SECRET OF COURAGE at The Coterie Theatre


The Secret of Courage by Laurie Brooks based on the story 'Imaginary Friends' by Terry Brooks, is an enchanting tale of heartache, friendship, and courage. Now showing at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center near Downtown Kansas City MO. Combining live action with dramatic special effects this new play delights audiences with a message of inspiration.

BWW Review: SEA MARKS AT KCAT at KCAT At Union Station


KCAT garners high marks for 'Sea Marks' an Irish romantic comedy now showing at the City Theatre in Union Station. Starring Cinnamon Schultz and Darren Kennedy as an unlikely romantic couple the show explores romance, personal acceptance, and the lure of the sea.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kansas City Actors Theatre's Production of at SEA MARKS


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Gardner McKay's Sea Marks, the fourth show of its thirteenth season, which will run from January 10th to the 28th at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Jan Rogge and will star Darren Kennedy and Cinnamon Schultz. The production team includes Gary Mosby (scenic designer), Elizabeth Sampley (properties designer), Sarah M. Oliver (costumer designer), Shane Rowse (lighting designer), Jonathan Robertson (sound designer), and Kyle Dyck (technical director). This will be Darren Kennedy's first appearance with Kansas City Actors Theatre and Jan Rogge's first time directing for the company.

Cast, Creatives Set for Gardner McKay's SEA MARKS at Kansas City Actors Theatre


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Gardner McKay's Sea Marks, the fourth show of its 13th season, which will run from January 10th to the 28th at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station

Cast, Creatives Set for Gardner McKay's SEA MARKS at Kansas City Actors Theatre


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Gardner McKay's Sea Marks, the fourth show of its 13th season, which will run from January 10th to the 28th at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station

Cast, Creatives Set for Gardner McKay's SEA MARKS at Kansas City Actors Theatre


Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Gardner McKay's Sea Marks, the fourth show of its 13th season, which will run from January 10th to the 28th at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station

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