Parks & Recreation
Theater
Robert G. Reim Theater
The Robert G. Reim Theater, located in the Kirkwood Community Center hosts two outstanding theatrical groups as well as being the host facility for the Kirkwood-Crestwood Youth Theater program. This intimate theater seats 387 and has some availability for rental for seminars, business meetings, dance recitals and concerts. For details contact Louise at 822-5859.
Kirkwood Theater Guild
Kirkwood Theater Guild is a community theater group that has operated in the Kirkwood area since 1931. KTG annually presents four productions between October and May at the theater. For more information on KTG and their shows visit their Website at: http://www.ktg-onstage.org/.
Stages St. Louis
Stages St. Louis also calls the Reim Theater home. This professional production company annually produces three full-scale musicals and a children’s show that play to rave reviews. For more information on Stages St. Louis visit their Website at: http://www.stagesstlouis.com/.
Crestwood-Kirkwood Youth Theatre
Crestwood-Kirkwood Youth Theatre is sponsored by the Kirkwood and Crestwood Parks and Recreation Departments, and produced by Katy Nieman, Recreation Supervisor for the Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Department, and Tricia O'Rourke, Recreation Supervisor for the Crestwood Parks and Recreation Department. This community theatre group performs two productions per year (four performances per production)-one in April and one in December. For each show, a director, musical director and choreographer is hired, as well as a stage manager and light and sound technicians. The cast for each show is comprised of 60 to 80 youth and teens. Rehearsals run for two months before the show opens. Parent involvement includes set building and painting, costume work, and various duties during the show. Performances are held at the Robert G. Reim Theater in Kirkwood Park. For ticket information please call the Kirkwood Community Center at 314-822-5855.
Crestwood-Kirkwood Youth Theater is an excellent opportunity for youth interested in the performing arts. It is a wonderful learning experience in all aspects of community theater, as well as a chance for social interaction.
Join the theatre e-mail list by e-mailing: niemankl@kirkwoodmo.org.
Spring/Summer Performance:
Cast List Posted HERE.
Interested in Auditioning? E-mail: niemankl@kirkwoodmo.org to join the Youth Theatre e-mail list.
Show Dates: Apr. 3-5 7 p.m. & Apr. 6 2 p.m.
All tickets are $5 each and go on sale Mar. 10.
Performances held in the Robert G. Reim Theater.
In need of an Under the Sea Backdrop for your next production? Check out this hand painted one we use for "The Little Mermaid Jr."
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