In this new play by Victor Wishna, sixty-something widower Ken clings to his proud but fading Jewish congregation in the tiny town of Wiconee, Iowa; Colombian grad student Marianela, visiting to research her dissertation, represents a burgeoning community of Latin Americans who are rediscovering their Jewish roots. As Mari’s true intentions are revealed, the synagogue’s antique Torah scroll—the rolled parchment containing the handwritten five books of Moses, referred to in Jewish tradition as an etz chayim, “tree of life”—becomes a critical character in the bittersweet (and occasionally comic) drama that unfolds.
The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre is at 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS.
Piano Party!The hit songs of Billy Joel, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan (10/11/25-10/12/25)
West Side Story (7/5/25-7/27/25)
Hairspray (1/31/25-2/23/25)
"The Prom" (1/27/24-2/18/24)
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (7/1/23-7/23/23)
"Vilna: A Resistance Story" (4/22/23-4/30/23)
Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (1/5/23-1/8/23)
Kinnor Philharmonic Fiesta Simcha New Year's Day Concert (1/1/23-1/1/23)
"The Addams Family" (10/29/22-11/20/22)
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The Acting Company in
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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The Mountaintop
Theatre Lawrence (1/30 - 2/8) | |
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MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (6/2 - 6/7) | |
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All Is Calm
Music Theatre Kansas City (12/12 - 12/21) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Springfield, MO! On March 24, 2026
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (3/24 - 3/24) | |
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Don't Touch My Hair
Unicorn Theartre (5/6 - 5/24) | |
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Kinnor Philharmonic Summer Concert
The White Theatre at The J (5/31 - 5/31) | |
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The Acting Company in Great Expectations
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/14 - 2/14) | |
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