KC Fringe Blog

The Untitled: “Narcissus” Musical Workshop Saturday May 9th. 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM @ Englewood Arts—RSVP & Tickets here! We are thrilled to highlight this recipient of The Englewood Arts Partnership Prize.    This show, an original musical based on the greco-roman myth of Narcissus and Echo, was first staged at KC Fringe 2025, but that was just one step in the long journey of creating an original musical. After launching the show at KC Fringe it’s time for a round of edits. We are rewriting scenes, rethinking structure, writing new songs, all taking feedback from the 2025 performance. Now to try out some of the edits on stage, we have the opportunity to partner with Englewood Arts Center through the “Englewood Arts Development Project” award from KC Fringe. For this workshop we are taking a portion of the show and exploring it with a small team of people. The band is pared down to just a piano and drumset, and we only have three actors instead of the full eight person cast. This section of the show includes three songs, including one that has never been heard before! And we want your feedback. This is not a finished project, we’re inviting you “inside the creative engine room” to shape the show as it moves forward. We will have a talkback after the main performance, and an optional survey link if you have any thoughts you’d like to put down in writing.  Credits:Writer: Joel Anthony WalleyCo-Writer: Soph MarshDirector: Ryan LeeActors: Joel Anthony Walley, Austin Skibbie, Daniel WalleyPianist: Barbara JurgensmeierPercussionist: John Gilmore Synopsis:When a botanist and a bartender meet, an unlikely relationship blooms. But fate, love, and self-discovery may weave the strangest of tapestries. A timeless story from Greek mythology is reimagined for today following two characters as they navigate relationships with each other and themselves. About Englewood Arts: Englewood Arts Center is dedicated to assisting the community through development of residential and commercial incentives, public art, art events, art programs, philanthropy and community outreach solutions, which result in a thriving community with engagement and pride.

Do you or anyone you know want their business in the spotlight at the 2026 KC Fringe Festival? With over 260 shows and exhibits, at 10 venues, with 500+ artists, 85 volunteers and 8k printed programs, that’s a lot of potential eyes on your business! We have several opportunities ranging from paid program advertising, website advertising, and our Button Perks program. Download our Community Partnerships Sheet to see ad rates and more!  2026 Button Perks Program Don’t have extra money in your advertising budget? Have a specialty food, drink or service you can produce affordably and efficiently? Maybe you want to offer a special discount to Fringe fans? Join our free Button Perks program and give festival goers a reason to visit your business during the event or year round. People show the Fringe button they purchased for entry to OUR festival, to get YOUR promotion!  Plus, your business will be promoted on the Fringe website, listed in our printed festival program, mentioned in our monthly e-mail blasts and on our social media sites. 

Bring Your Work. Be Seen. KC Fringe Festival is hosting Unified Auditions for performers who want to share their talent and connect with Fringe producers plus local theater and film casting partners. This is a welcoming space to show what you do best and get in front of people who are looking for performers like you. You’ll have 5 minutes to present material of your choice. Monologues, songs, dance, physical performance, juggling, or another performance style are all welcome. Audition Dates & Times Friday, March 20 | 4:00–8:00 PM Saturday, March 21 | 2:00–6:00 PM Sunday, March 22 | 2:00–6:00 PM Location AT:  Actor Training Studio-5350 W. 94th Terrace, Suite 103, Prairie Village Guidelines Nothing physically dangerous No nudity If singing, bring your own music and playback device Auditions will be recorded (your application serves as your video release) How to sign up Email Andy Garrison at andy@actortrainingstudio.com to reserve your time slot. Email submissions only. If you need to cancel, please give at least 5 days’ notice. All KC Fringe producers are encouraged to attend, and performers are welcome to share this opportunity with others. Break a leg!