The Kennedy Center Activity Report
for
Kansas
for
Kansas
The following represent those individuals, their respective companies and cities of origin that
participate in the Kennedy Center and its activities and oversight.
Accessibility
This initiative ensures that all performances and events at The Kennedy Center are accessible to visitors and guests with disabilities and assists other organizations and individuals throughout the United States in establishing or improving access for people with disabilities to all aspects of the cultural arts.
| 2009 | Kit Bardwell Program Director, Accessible Arts, Inc. Kansas City, KS 2009 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability |
Organization |
| 2009 | Emily Vowiell Director, Accessible Arts, Inc. Kansas City, KS 2009 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability |
Organization |
| 2008 | Kit Bardwell Program Director, Accessible Arts, Inc. Kansas City, KS LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Martin English Executive Director, Accessible Arts, Inc. Kansas City, KS LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Susan Raines Executive Director, Bowlus Fine Arts Cultural Center Iola, KS LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Angela Watson Program Assistant, Accessible Arts, Inc. Kansas City, KS LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.
| 2009 | Robert Figueira University of Kansas Lawrence, KS |
School |
| 2009 | Susal Samuelson Emporia State University Emporia, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Allen Community College Iola, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Baker University Baldwin City, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Cowley College Arkansas City, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Dodge City Community College Dodge City, KS |
School |
| 2007 | EAT at University of Kansas Lawrence, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Independence Community College Independence, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Ottawa University Ottawa, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Southwestern College Winfield, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Washburn University Topeka, KS |
School |
| 2007 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS |
School |
An assembly of managers and directors from theaters, dance companies and music ensembles that are "of color" who will work collectively to strengthen their respective positions in their communities through a program of information exchange with Kennedy Center Management.
| 2005 | Kansas City Symphony Kansas City, KS |
Participant |
| 2005 | Wichita Symphony Wichita, KS |
Participant |
College juniors, seniors and students who have not been out of school more than two years have the opportunity to intern in a specific department of The Kennedy Center.
| 2007 | Rachael Jensen Olathe, KS |
Participant |
| 2007 | Ashley Ogzewalla Olathe, KS |
Participant |
| 2005 | Patrick Merkel Lindsborg, KS |
Participant |
| 2004 | Anne N. Emig Emporia, KS |
Participant |
Live and satellite-based programs which are designed for high school and college-level students to participate in and develop a better understanding of the performing arts.
| 2003 | Ms. Judy Stauffer Topeka Public Schools Topeka, KS Distance Learning |
Organization |
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.
| 2002 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS |
School |
| 2001 | Big Twang Belle Plaine, KS |
Artist |
| 2001 | Big Twang Belle Plaine, KS |
Artist |
| 2000 | Richard Leo Johnson Lawrence, KS |
Artist |
The Performing Arts Centers and Schools is a program which works with cultural organizations and schools throughout the nation to expand their education programs with a primary focus on the education of teachers.
| 2010 | The Lied Center of Kansas , KS |
Participant |
| 2010 | Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence, KS |
Participant |
| 2009 | Lied Center of Kansas , KS Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Lawrence Public Schools , KS Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Paramount Arts Center , KS Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2007 | Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence, KS Team entered program in 1991; 156 teachers participated in 11 workshops in 2002-2003. 290 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Lied Center of Kansas, University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Team entered program in 1991; 156 teachers participated in 11 workshops in 2002-2003. 290 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
A four-week festival of orchestral and chambermusic for young people ages 15 to 21 at The Kennedy Center. The Institute consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO musicians, conducting and master classes, private lessons with NSO musicians and additional enrichment sessions.
| 2010 | Ji-Yeon Lee Lawrence, KS Instrument: violin II |
Student |
| 2008 | Jonathan Dawson Leawood, KS Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2008 | Jay Mueller Overland Park, KS Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2007 | Jessica Borth Olathe, KS Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2007 | Philip Marten Independence, KS Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2007 | Sydney Menees Oveland Park, KS Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2007 | Annalise Ohse Topeka, KS Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2007 | Stevi-Jo Roberts Winfield, KS Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 9 | Ji-Yeon Lee Lawrence, KS instrument played violin 1 |
Student |
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.
| 2110 | C. L. Hoover Opera House Junctio City, KS Nobody's Perfect - April 1 |
Organization |
| 2012 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS Locomotion February 16 |
Organization |
| 2006 | The Lied Center, University of Kansas The Lied Center, University of Kansas Lawrence, KS |
Participant |
| 2003 | The Lied Center Lawrence, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Nightingale (Partners in Education) |
Participant |
| 2003 | The Lied Center Lawrence, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Emperor's New Clothes (Partners in Education) |
Participant |
| 2002 | The Lied Center Lawrence, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour: Harlem (Partners in Education) |
Participant |
| 2001 | Historic Fox Theater Hutchinson, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
| 2001 | The Lied Center Lawrence, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
| 2001 | Memorial Hall Independence, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse (Sponsored by Diana Carlin, President's Advisory Committee on the Arts) |
Participant |
| 2000 | Ric Averill Playwright/Composer, Seem-to-Be Players Lawrence, KS New Visions/New Voices festival participant |
Participant |
| 2000 | Johnson Community College/Yardley Hall Overland Park, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 2000 | The Lied Center/Univ. of Kansas Lawrence, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour - My Lord What a Morning: The Marian Anderson Story (PACES) |
Participant |
| 2000 | The Lied Center Lawrence, KS Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Partners in Education) |
Participant |
| 2000 | Graham Whitehead Director, Seem to Be Players Lawrence, KS New Visions/New Voices festival participant |
Participant |



