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Kansas City Actors Theatre – 21st Birthday Brouhaha Gala

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art was the site for the 21st Birthday Brouhaha Gala, a benefit for Kansas City Actors Theatre, on November 16th. Valerie and Mark Andruss served as honorary chairs for the lively celebration, which featured delicious bites and sips, a silent auction, and short scenes and songs performed throughout the evening. Proceeds support the 21st season of KCAT.

 Terry O’Reagan performed a song
 Logan Black and Christina Schafer, board member
 Ken and Stephanie Hanaway, board member
 Scott Cordes and Jen Mays

Featured in the December 21, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Kimberly Easter

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