Tipton by Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles| May 18-22 at 7:30pm |Stern Theater at Charlotte Street Foundation|TIPTON is a musical exploration of KC jazz musician, Billy Tipton.
TIPTON is an experimental exploration of jazz musician Billy Tipton’s life through his own writing, written accounts from his friends and family, and through the music he made. This musical revue interweaves Tipton’s vaudevillian performance style with a nuanced story of transgender identity in the world of music. This production will both celebrate one of the unsung heroes of Kansas City jazz, and provide a thoughtful perspective on transgender identity in navigating a life the arts.
Tipton is part of the 2nd Annual THEATRE LAB FEST, a celebration of our city’s playwriting talent! Over the course of the festival weekend, audiences can attend nightly performances of the world-premiere production of TIPTON, new play-in-development readings, AND participate in several interactive events such as a PLAYWRITING JAM and 5-PAGE FRINGE!
General Admission is FREE at the Door. A Limited Number of Reservations May Be Purchased In Advance.
2023/05/18 - 2023/05/22
Charlotte Street Stern Theater
3333 Wyoming St., Kansas City, MO 64111
There are three parking areas available at Charlotte Street’s campus. Parking located on the north side of the building includes ADA accessibility to the Charlotte Street Gallery. The south lot provides an ADA accessible route that leads through the courtyard to the first floor lobby. Both entrances to Charlotte Street are equipped with automatic doors for wheelchair access. Street parking is also available along Wyoming Street.