Past Shows
The Secret Garden
Date: August 7-9th and 13-16th, 2026
Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Directed by Alexandra Rovirosa
Assistant Director: Adrienne Jackson
Music Director: Laura Crawford
Choreographer: Emma Bucci-Torres
Stage Manager: Wayne Simmons
CAST LIST:
Mary Lennox: Sadie Crawford
Colin Craven: Gibson Hobbs
Archibald Craven: Kai Chapin
Lily Craven: Alexandra Rovirosa
Neville Craven: Zack Isbell
Martha: Adrienne Jackson
Dickon: Olivia Simmons
Ben Weatherstaff: Victor Castillo
Mrs. Medlock: Shiana Tyler
Mrs. Winthrop: Emily Heyduck
Major Shelley: Steve Rice
Mrs. Shelley: Mellisa Rice
Soldier: Kenn Marlowe
Ghosts:
Albert Lennox: Justus Behler
Rose Lennox: Grace Collier
Alice: Eliana Tandy
Claire: Emily Heyduck
Major Holmes: Mars Edwards
Major Wright: Sloane Weinkein
Major Shaw: Audrey Myles
Elizabeth: Taelor Dykeman
Betsy: Jane Dunlap
A Place For Us Productions opened our company in 2023 with the 1963 musical She Loves Me, brought Dickens’ beautiful story of love, honor, and sacrifice to life with A Tale of Two Cities the Musical in 2024, and took off on a flight of fantasy with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 2025. Now, we are proud to announce our 2026 musical, Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon’s The Secret Garden, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
The Secret Garden tells the story of ten-year-old Mary Lennox, who returns to Yorkshire from India after the death of her parents and is sent to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald Craven at his home, Misselthwaite Manor. The home is haunted by the ghosts of her past, or “Dreamers”, and is full of secrets, including a mysterious garden that was locked after the death of her aunt, Lily. Led by Lily’s ghost and the other Dreamers, Mary’s quest to find the garden and uncover the secrets of the house lead to an enchanting story of grief, loss, forgiveness, and the undying power of love and magic that the whole family will love.
The Secret Garden is directed by Alexandra Rovirosa, who counts the story as one of her childhood favorites. Joining her team is Laura Crawford as music director, and Emma Bucci-Torres as choreographer. We are so thrilled to be presenting this show to another generation of theatre goers!
THE SECRET GARDEN is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
The Miracle Worker
By William Gibson
Date: May 1-2, 2026
Director: Alexandra Rovirosa
Stage Manager: Eliana Tandy
Cast:
ANNIE SULLIVAN: Olivia Simmons
HELEN KELLER: Adrienne Jackson
CAPTAIN KELLER: Mars Edwards
KATE KELLER: Ella Huffman
VINEY: Jane Dunlap
DOCTOR/ANAGNOS/AUNT EV: Rosa Villanueva
MARTHA: Josie Crawford
PERCY: Amos Crawford
BELLE THE DOG: Thanatos Edwards
BLIND CHILDREN:
Thanatos Edwards
Atticus Edwards
Sadie Crawford
After the success of our first teen show, The Importance of Being Earnest, we are thrilled to bring our second teen production, The Miracle Worker. It tells the unforgettable true story of Helen Keller and her determined teacher, Annie Sullivan—a fierce clash of wills that blossoms into one of the most moving partnerships ever portrayed on stage. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, young Helen is violent and spoiled, treated by her family as subhuman. Only Annie sees a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from Helen's dark, tortured silence. After scenes of intense physical and emotional struggle, Helen's breakthrough finally arrives with the utterance of a single, glorious word: "water." Immortalized by Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, this Tony Award-winning play captures the power of perseverance, communication, and the human spirit.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Date: September 5-7, 11-14th, 2025
Directors: Alexandra Rovirosa, Kai Chapin, Olivia Simmons
Music Director: Laura Crawford
Choreographer: Emma Bucci-Torres
After the success of our premiere show “She Loves Me” in 2023, and the amazing “A Tale of Two Cities the Musical” in 2024, A Place For Us Productions is proud to present our 2025 musical, the fantasmagorical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers, the story follows the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his two children Jeremy and Jemima, and his lady friend Truly Scrumptious, and their many adventures with their magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Directed by Alexandra Rovirosa, Kai Chapin, and Olivia Simmons, we are thrilled to be presenting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as our first ever immersive experience, and to be leading the way for immersive theatre experiences in the non-professional Kansas City theatre scene!
Hosted in our beautiful new home at The CO-OP at Shoal Creek, our audience will step into the world of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and will get to experience an incredible up close and personal show that the whole family will love!
CAST:
CARACTACUS POTTS - Kai Chapin
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS - Alexandra Rovirosa
GRANDPA POTTS - Robert M. Scoles
JEREMY POTTS - Jack Bronson
JEMIMA POTTS - Sadie Crawford
BARON BOMBURST/LORD SCRUMPTIOUS - Victor Castillo
BARONESS BOMBURST - Deborah Schuler
BORIS - Olivia Simmons
GORAN - Kevin Mabury
THE CHILDCATCHER/JUNKMAN - Drew Jones
THE TOYMAKER/SID - Brad Dawdy
VIOLET - Eliana Tandy
COGGINS - Mellisa Rice
TURKEY FARMER - Laura Crawford
MISS PHILLIPS - Caroline Peterson
ENSEMBLE - Audrey Myles, Adrienne Jackson, Eliana Tandy, Caroline Peterson, Mellisa Rice, Margaret Bronson, Laura Crawford, Emily Heyduck, Emily Schuler, Amber Glauser
CHILDREN’S ENSEMBLE - Kian Jackson, Allyson Thomas, Ellie McCain, Ella James, Seamus Bronson, Katie Bronson, Alfie Bronson
JEREMY POTTS UNDERSTUDY: Adrienne Jackson
JEMIMA POTTS UNDERSTUDY: Ellie McCain
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
April 25th and 27th, 2025
Directed by Alexandra Rovirosa
Stage Managers: Daniel Thompson and Mellisa Rice
Lighting Design: Daniel Thompson
Set Design: Alexandra Rovirosa
Costume Design: Alexandra Rovirosa
CAST:
JACK WORTHING: Priscilla Rovirosa
ALGERNON MONCRIEFF: Olivia Simmons
GWENDOLEN FAIRFAX: Kennedy Hunter
CECILY CARDEW: Adrienne Jackson
LADY BRACKNELL: Risa Norbury
MISS PRISM/MERRIMAN/LANE: Maylee Haning
DOCTOR CHASUBLE: Lyrika Pratt
Step into the hilarious and witty world of The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s sparkling comedy of manners, with A Place For Us Productions’ first teen production. Our vibrant and thoroughly entertaining theatrical production perfectly captures the wit, charm, and biting social satire of the original play. Directed by Alexandra Rovirosa, this new interpretation brings fresh energy to Wilde’s beloved masterpiece while staying true to the wit and wordplay that has made the play a timeless classic.
Set in the late 19th century, the play revolves around two charming but mischievous bachelors, Algernon Moncrieff and John Worthing, who each lead double lives to escape the constraints of Victorian society. John, who uses the name "Ernest" when in town, seeks to win the hand of Gwendolen Fairfax, who is obsessed with the name. Meanwhile, Algernon adopts the persona of "Ernest" to woo Cecily Cardew, John’s young ward. However, as lies compound upon lies, mistaken identities and a series of comic misunderstandings ensue, culminating in a brilliantly absurd and heartwarming conclusion.
A Tale of Two Cities the Musical
September 5-7 and 13-14, 2024
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jill Santoriello
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
Directed by Alexandra Rovirosa
Assistant Director - Daniel Thompson
Music Director - Brittany Hill
Choreographer - Emily Sanderson-Osborn
Stage Manager - Wayne Simmons
CAST:
SYDNEY CARTON - Kai Chapin
CHARLES DARNAY - Julius Briscoe
DR. ALEXANDRE MANETTE - Daniel Thompson
LUCIE MANETTE - Alexandra Rovirosa
MR. JARVIS LORRY - Rob Scoles
MISS PROSS - Kristi Hibschman
LITTLE LUCIE - Kylee Hahn
MADAME DEFARGE - Kristen Alley
ERNEST DEFARGE: Steven Rice
JOHN BARSAD: Victor Castillo
JERRY CRUNCHER - John Roniger
GASPARD - Dave Hahn
YOUNG LUCIE - Kay-Cee Cannon
SEAMSTRESS/ENSEMBLE - Olivia Simmons
LITTLE GASPARD/ENSEMBLE- Seth Simmons
STRYVER/FRENCH PRESIDENT/ENSEMBLE - Nick Henning
MARQUIS DE ST. EVREMONDE/ENSEMBLE - Zack Isbell
MRS. CRUNCHER/DEFARGE’S SISTER/ENSEMBLE- Audrey Phillips
GABELLE/DEFARGE’S BROTHER/ENSEMBLE - Josh Chichester
ENSEMBLE: Adele Hahn, Cyrus Foudali, Layla Foudali, Adrienne Jackson, Audrey Myles, Mellisa Rice, Vicki Barnes, Kahnner Cunningham
In September 2023, A Place for Us Productions opened our inaugural show, the 1963 musical, She Loves Me. Now, almost a year later, we are so incredibly thrilled to announce our second musical, the award-winning 2008 Broadway triumph, A Tale of Two Cities The Musical.
Based on Charles Dickens’ classic story of “the best of times and the worst of times,” and with book, music, and lyrics written by Jill Santoriello, A Tale of Two Cities The Musical is the story of love, honor, and sacrifice in the shadow of the French Revolution. Combining Dickens’ unforgettable characters with Santoriello’s soaring songs, we are honored to be able to tell this tale of the strength it takes to survive tragedy, the power of forgiveness, and the way that unconditional love changes lives.
A TALE OF TWO CITIES THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
She Loves Me
September 14-16th, 22-23rd, 2023
Sept. 14-16th and 22nd at 7pm, 23rd at 2pm and 7pm
Directed by Tiara Menjivar
CAST:
GEORG NOWACK: Kai Chapin
AMALIA BALASH: Alexandra Rovirosa
ILONA RITTER: Jennifer Abate
STEVEN KODALY: Shane St. James
LADISLAV SIPOS: Jesse Hamm
MR. MARACZEK: Daniel Thompson
ARPAD LASZLO: Olivia Simmons
HEAD WAITER: Clay Morgan
ENSEMBLE: Danise Deckert, Kristi Hibschman, Ken Kasten, Priscilla Rovirosa
SHE LOVES ME was presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials were also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on a Play by Miklos Laszlo
Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Originally Produced on Broadway by Harold Prince
in Association with Lawrence N. Kasha and Philip C. McKenna
Original Orchestrations by Don Walker
Adapted by Frank Matosich, Jr.
From the creators behind the classic musical Fiddler On the Roof comes this timeless story of two co-workers in a parfumerie store in 1930’s Budapest who can barely stand each other, not realizing that they are falling in love as anonymous correspondents through their letters! The story is based on the play Parfumerie by Miklos Laszlo, which inspired the film adaptations The Shop Around the Corner starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, and You’ve Got Mail starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
