The Glass Menagerie - The Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Before the PerformanceIf you have any questions prior to performanceday, please e-mail Amy Tonyes, EducationAssociate, at tonyesal@kcrep.org or call 816-235-2707. If you have an emergency after 9:00 amon the day you are scheduled for performance,please call 816-235-8806. This phone will not beanswered at any other times and there is novoicemail on this phone. Remember to bring thiscontact information with you the morning of theshow. Please review all of this information withstaff and students prior to attending theperformance.Food & DrinkNo food, drinks, candy or gum are permittedinside the theatre at any time.Snacks will be sold at intermission but can not betaken into the theatre. Please alert students tothis policy so that they will not buy more thanthey can enjoy during intermission. Please letyour students know to bring one dollar bills ifthey would like to purchase concessions. Thiswill insure the line moves swiftly.Sack lunches can be stored by the HouseManagem ent sta ff u ntil aft er th eperformance. They cannot be consumed in thelobby before the production, and they will not beaccessible during intermission. There are severalrestaurants near the theatre downtown. If youare planning to eat at a downtown restaurant, itis advised that you contact them prior to yourvisit so that they can plan accordingly.Electronic DevicesElectronic and recording devices should not bebrought inside the theater. This includespen-lights, hand-held games, virtual pets, cellphones, mp3 players, pagers, ipods and bright ornoisy jewelry.Arrival at Copaken StagePlease arrive at the theatre between 9:30am-9:45am. Performances begin promptly. Wedon’t want you to miss anything. The KansasCity Repertory Theatre’s Copaken Stage islocated at 13 th and Walnut, inside the H&RBlock Building, downtown. One H&R BlockWay, Kansas City, MO 64105When you arrive at the theatre, please stayon your buses. Someone from the KansasCity Repertory Theatre staff will greet yourbus and let you know how to proceed. (It isbest if your bus approach the H&R Blockbuilding heading West on 13 th Street (which isa one way street). We will have police andKansas City Repertory Theatre staff membersat this entrance to help make this loading andunloading of buses go as smoothly as possible.Each person planning to see the play will needa ticket to give the ushers in order to enter thetheatre. This includes all students,chaperones, and drivers.Stay with your group unless using therestrooms before entering the theatre.ParkingIf your group is arriving in cars, please contactus immediately so we can plan accordingly.There is no bus parking at the H&R BlockBuilding. We are aware of the following busparking options:Kemper Arena Lot B—No charge.14th & Wyandotte—Approximately $20per bus, cash only.Buses may be able to find street parkingaround Barney Allis Plaza—No charge.The use of cameras and other recording devicesis a violation of the actor’s contracts. We askthat you refrain from taking pictures during theproduction.

During the PerformanceWe ask that the teacher/chaperones sitamong their students in various areas inorder to encourage positive behavior.Actors appreciate audience response that isappropriate to the play. By no means doesThe Rep want to discourage laughter orapplause during a performance. However,talking, whispering, shouting or anyinappropriate responses which aredisruptive to the actors or to the rest of theaudience is not tolerated. If behaviorproblems arise we ask that a teacher orchaperone accompany the student to thetheatre lobby where we ask they remainuntil the end of the play.At the end of the performance, the actorswill return to the stage for a curtain call. Thisis the opportunity for the audience toapplaud and share their appreciation of theplay.After the PerformanceThere is a 25-minute Q. & A. discussionwith the actors following theperformance. If your group needs to leaveat this time, we understand, and would liketo know beforehand. However, we stronglyencourage you to stay for this uniquelearning experience.Our Weather Policy for All Student andPublic PerformancesKansas City Repertory Theatre shall beunder no liability for failure of the group toattend in the event that such failure iscaused by, or due to, inclement weather,interruption or delay of transportationservices, or any other similar or dissimilarcause beyond the control of the company.Seating and AccommodationsPerformances (other than those published)that are Interpreted and/or Audio Describedare available upon request. We require twoweeks notice in order to facilitate yourgroup’s particular needs.Theatre seating is assigned and based onsequence in which reservations andpayments are received, talkback attendance,disability considerations, and group size.What to WearDress for the weather. You may wear dressclothes in order to make the theatre fieldtrip a special one, but it is not required.Please be advised that, at times, it may bechilly in the theatre.When leaving the theater, make sure youhave all your belongings. Please gather anylitter and dispose of it appropriately in thelobby.We are very happy that you are with us thismorning and want to encourage anatmosphere of respect for our artists andaudience members.