2023 Festival

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  • Dark at the Top of The Stairs

    The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

    William Inge Theatre 1057 W. College Ave., Independence, KS, United States

    THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS premiered on Broadway in 1957 with a cast including Pat Hingle, Theresa Wright, and Eileen Heckart. The 1960 movie included Robert Preston,... Read More

  • Registration

    William Inge Theatre 1057 W. College Ave., Independence, KS, United States

    Get festival information and schedules. We have a variety of merchandise tables, including plays, books, T-shirts, and more. Fresh coffee will be provided by Ane Mae's. Take a stroll to... Read More

  • Mask Workshop

    Youth and Adult Workshops with Invited Guests

    Various locations - Pick up a schedule at Registration Theater workshops and panels conducted by theater professionals on playwrighting, acting, development, trends, and more. Get a detailed schedule and descriptions... Read More

  • Awarded High School Competition Scenes

    The William Inge House 514 N. 4th Street, Independence, KS, United States

    Join the winners of the William Inge Festival Foundation Scholarship Competition perform their work.

  • Play Lab

    The New Play Lab Reading

    William Inge Theatre 1057 W. College Ave., Independence, KS, United States

    Come see performance readings of new 10-minute and one-act plays by playwrights from around the country. Actors from around the region will bring these new plays to life. Each play... Read More

  • Mask Workshop

    Youth and Adult Workshops with Invited Guests

    Theater workshops and panels conducted by theater professionals on playwrighting, acting, development, trends and more. Get a detailed schedule and descriptions at registration.

  • New Play Lab

    The New Play Lab Reading

    William Inge Theatre 1057 W. College Ave., Independence, KS, United States

    Come see performance readings of new 10-minute and one-act plays by playwrights from around the country. Actors from around the region will bring these new plays to life. Each play... Read More

  • Picnic at the Riverside Park Shelter House

    Riverside Park 400 Mickey Mantle Way, Independence, KS, United States

    Come enjoy a picnic at Riverside Park followed by a ride on the train, carousel, or miniature golf before the 7pm performance of Dark at the Top of the Stairs!... Read More

  • Dark at the Top of The Stairs

    The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

    William Inge Theatre 1057 W. College Ave., Independence, KS, United States

    THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS premiered on Broadway in 1957 with a cast including Pat Hingle, Theresa Wright, and Eileen Heckart. The 1960 movie included Robert Preston,... Read More

  • Independence Public Library Talk

    Independence Public Library 220 East Maple St., Independence, KS, United States

    A panel discussion with festival guest artists about the influence of our Midwest region on their work.

  • Dark at the Top of The Stairs

    The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

    William Inge Theatre 1057 W. College Ave., Independence, KS, United States

    THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS premiered on Broadway in 1957 with a cast including Pat Hingle, Theresa Wright, and Eileen Heckart. The 1960 movie included Robert Preston,... Read More

  • moonglow

    Moonglow

    The Booth Hotel 201 W Main Street, Independence, KS, United States

    Our closing ceremony for the 40th Annual William Inge Theater Festival. Join us for a tribute to William Inge. A cocktail hour celebration with music, new memories, and light fare,... Read More