The Kansas City Melting Pot Theatre is ready to treat audiences with a staging of “The Session,” written by KCMPT cofounder Harvey Williams.
The play is set in a small town, with all the action taking place at a mandated anger management therapy session, where five women from diverse backgrounds converge to grapple with their personal challenges.
“This is a play for everyone,” says director Lewis Morrow. “Be prepared to see something funny and dramatic. It’s going to hit home and bring up some good points, but just expect to see an overall good story from a perspective that audiences may not necessarily be familiar with.”
Morrow said the characters are dealing with issues that range from intergenerational trauma to dealing with prejudice and grappling with the American dream. He describes the play as timeless and predicts audience members will identify with the characters’ anger, hurt, and challenges, sparking discussions on judgment, misconceptions, and societal views.
The Cast:
- Casey Jane as Ms. Hunter
- Briana Van Deusen as Beth
- Tailor Smith as Reatha
- Areli Gil as Cynthia
- Amber Redmond as Davis
This is Morrow’s directing debut for Melting Pot, and he described getting the director’s nod as a wishlist item.
“The Session” takes place over two acts of 40 minutes with an intermission at the Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr., KCMO. Tickets start at $17.25 and are available at https://bit.ly/KCMPTSession or kcmeltingpot.com.
Showtimes
Thu., Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 10 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. w/ Artist Talkback
Thu., Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. w/ Artist Talkback
Fri., Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
