KC FRINGE FESTIVAL 2025
Performances July 17-27
Visual Art July 06-26
Film July 18-20
KC FRINGE FESTIVAL 2025
Performances July 17-27
Visual Art July 06-26
Film July 18-20
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Show Description
Terrace Wyatt, Jr.’s: Mel’n E [Melanin & Educated].  Power is a logical, unorthodox senior who attends a predominantly white university. They have to present a senior capstone in order to graduate on time in the idea explaining the word “Melanin” – will this suffice for an A+? Who knows? The play explains how the word “melanin” can be impactful not only in the black community but as a whole, demographically. This is a comedic, educational, looney tune rollercoaster that talks about racial identity and its connections in a general perspective.
CAST:
GIDEON MADISON – July 19th @ 9:00p & July 26th @ 10:30p
MAYA ZAYN – July 22nd @ 7:30p
MARKUS RAINES – July 25th @ 6:00p & July 26th @ 4:30p
Producer, Playwright, Director: Terrace Wyatt, Jr.
Stage Manager: Ezra-Martinez Haskins
Asst. Director: Orpheyuss S. Amissi
Asst. Stage Manager: Brioni Garvin
Stage Handlers: Lindsey Edwards & Brioni Garvin
Scenic: Nathan Wyman & Cast
Projection Designer: Keyon Monte
FR!NGE Technician(s): Shelbi Arndt
Sound: Drew Corkill
PLAYBILL Design: Lauren Thornton
Videographer(s): Jordan Nosler
Terr. Studios Production Assistants: Mykah Mleek & Simone Morris
Artist & Show Details:
My first KC Fr!nge show was last summer of 2024. My play was Black Man, Missouri that played at City Stage in Union Station and received “Best of Fr!nge” after Circus Scorpius was honored first but gave it to Terrace Studios, LLC. Support their work, please! When I got the email that I got accepted to KC Fr!nge I was filled with joy and I was nervous because this was my opportunity to challenge artistry on another level.
I had a play in mind but couldn’t finish it in time so took the liberty in creating a KC Fr!nge version of Black Man, Missouri. The play is originally written as a full-length.
Nikki Taymor –
Strong moments in the piece, balancing humor and the gravity of the issue. The text demands a lot of the actor and he carried us through it well. Definitely worth the viewing!
Angela (verified owner) –
The show was very well written. The subject matter was direct and tasteful. It made us laugh, made us think and made us reflect. Job well done to Terrace Wyatt, Jr. And the entire cast and crew!!
JOB WELL DONE!!
Jean-Jacques Corbier (verified owner) –
Funny throughout and never a dull moment during the show. Also an excellent use of the entire stage and set design.
Terrace Wyatt sr –
I loved it…Very powerful
Catera Combs –
GREAT show with many GREAT messages hidden within in such a short hour. I can only imagine what this would be like as a full play! Bravo to the performers (on and off stage), and Terrace!
Colin Rohach –
The pacing and flow was absolutely excellent. The direction was also very strong as the actress was able to clearly show different depths of emotion depending on the subject matter!
Carrigan Hope –
Such a thoughtful and engaging piece. It managed to say a lot in a short amount of time, and the performances were truly compelling. A wonderful blend of creativity and heart. Well done to all involved!
Robert Vardiman –
Powerful message and delivered in a fun and easily digestible way. You can tell the artist are having fun and it allowed us to relax and have fun as well. Loved every sound cue and definitely loved the message. Totally worth going to see!!!
David –
This is an excellent play that handles a serious subject with playful levity. The actress for my showing, Maya Zayn, was incredible and had an impressive command of the stage that made the entire performance so engaging. Make sure to take the time to see this show!