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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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