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STREAMING DEC 12 - DEC 25!
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TIP A LA MODE
VENMO @Clayton-DeLong
The spirits of Django Reinhardt and the sultry songstresses of the past are alive and well in the present – all that it takes is a trip downtown to see KC Jazz band A La Mode. Led by UMKC graduate, guitarist Clayton DeLong and enchanting songstress Jesica “Baby J” DeLong, A La Mode takes that authentic, swinging, improvisational Kansas City style and blends it with French and gypsy jazz. Joined by KC’s finest players on upright bass, violin, drums, brass and more, A La Mode is a staple of today’s Kansas City Jazz scene. Their debut album, “C’est si Bón” was released in October of 2016 and can be heard on jazz radio stations across the US.
The spirits of Django Reinhardt and the sultry songstresses of the past are alive and well in the present – all that it takes is a trip downtown to see KC Jazz band A La Mode. Led by UMKC graduate, guitarist Clayton DeLong and enchanting songstress Jesica “Baby J” DeLong, A La Mode takes that authentic, swinging, improvisational Kansas City style and blends it with French and gypsy jazz. Joined by KC’s finest players on upright bass, violin, drums, brass and more, A La Mode is a staple of today’s Kansas City Jazz scene. Their debut album, “C’est si Bón” was released in October of 2016 and can be heard on jazz radio stations across the US.
TIP LORETTA MARTIN
VENMO @JL-Hill-1
In 1994 Loretta Martin began her female impersonation career singing live in a Halloween talent show at Missie B's, a nightclub located in Kansas City, MO. In 1995 she competed and won the title of Miss Gay Missouri 1996. She owns and operates The Happy Home, a decorating and landscape business and continues to perform regularly.
In 1994 Loretta Martin began her female impersonation career singing live in a Halloween talent show at Missie B's, a nightclub located in Kansas City, MO. In 1995 she competed and won the title of Miss Gay Missouri 1996. She owns and operates The Happy Home, a decorating and landscape business and continues to perform regularly.
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TIP STEPHONNE
Venmo: @Stephonne-Singleton Cashapp: $StephonneSingleton PayPal: sjsingleton87@yahoo.com
Rock and R&B collide with the sultry, silky and vocal grit of Stephonne. A Kansas City born artist, he conjures up the spirits of Prince and Billie Holiday but delivers something inimitable, visceral, strange and beautiful. His new EP, Sis: Side A, is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon and everywhere you stream/download music.
Rock and R&B collide with the sultry, silky and vocal grit of Stephonne. A Kansas City born artist, he conjures up the spirits of Prince and Billie Holiday but delivers something inimitable, visceral, strange and beautiful. His new EP, Sis: Side A, is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon and everywhere you stream/download music.
TIP ELISE POEHLING
VENMO @Elise-Poehling
Elise Poehling is a Kansas City native most recently seen in The Unicorn’s virtual production of 'Death of a Driver' and Fishtank Theatre's 'Shows For Days' at The Black Box in February of 2020. For the last three years she’s played Macey in Milking Christmas at The Living Room and is so excited and thankful to be here with Fishank Theatre at Christmas time! 🥰
Elise Poehling is a Kansas City native most recently seen in The Unicorn’s virtual production of 'Death of a Driver' and Fishtank Theatre's 'Shows For Days' at The Black Box in February of 2020. For the last three years she’s played Macey in Milking Christmas at The Living Room and is so excited and thankful to be here with Fishank Theatre at Christmas time! 🥰
TIP RYAN & ANNA
VENMO @ryanmccall29
Ryan and Anna are local artists who have been married since 2016. In April of this year they welcomed their twin boys, Anderson and Halden (Andy and Hal) into their family. Anna teaches Orchestra at Shawnee Mission North High School and Hocker Grove Middle School and Ryan is the Music Director for the Theater and Dance Department at KU. Anna and Ryan are honored to be a part of this holiday celebration and we look forward to the day when we can all, once again, join together to celebrate the art we love. Happy Holidays!
Ryan and Anna are local artists who have been married since 2016. In April of this year they welcomed their twin boys, Anderson and Halden (Andy and Hal) into their family. Anna teaches Orchestra at Shawnee Mission North High School and Hocker Grove Middle School and Ryan is the Music Director for the Theater and Dance Department at KU. Anna and Ryan are honored to be a part of this holiday celebration and we look forward to the day when we can all, once again, join together to celebrate the art we love. Happy Holidays!
TIP ELLEN KIRK
VENMO @ELLEN-KIRK
Ellen is so happy to be involved in the 12 Plays of Christmas this year. Really any excuse to get back in that Elf costume is welcome. Currently she spends her days stitching for Sandlot Goods, working on virtual projects with Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, and is a cast member of the weekly, local radio show "1924" with Kansas City Actors Radio Theater.
Ellen is so happy to be involved in the 12 Plays of Christmas this year. Really any excuse to get back in that Elf costume is welcome. Currently she spends her days stitching for Sandlot Goods, working on virtual projects with Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, and is a cast member of the weekly, local radio show "1924" with Kansas City Actors Radio Theater.
TIP FLAMENKCMO
VENMO @Melinda-Hedgecorth
Flamenkcmo brings both traditional and cutting edge flamenco singing, music and dance to any event or private party in person or through live stream. We are: Beau Bledsoe Guitar, Coleen Dieker Violin, Antonio Rojas Voice and Melinda Hedgecorth Dance. See more activities and events or book us for a private carol session at:
Flamenkcmo brings both traditional and cutting edge flamenco singing, music and dance to any event or private party in person or through live stream. We are: Beau Bledsoe Guitar, Coleen Dieker Violin, Antonio Rojas Voice and Melinda Hedgecorth Dance. See more activities and events or book us for a private carol session at:
TIP VICTOR & PENNY
VENMO @VICTORANDPENNY
Victor & Penny deliver swing-infused folk-jazz in the band’s signature high-energy style with joy, humor, and soaring musical improvisation. Victor & Penny were named “Best Folk Ensemble 2015” by the PITCH; “Standout Concert of the Year” by the Joplin Globe; and are two-time Folk Alliance International official showcase artists. V&P feature tight vocal harmonies, dazzling guitar work, and a fiery ukulele. This corset-tight group brings a modern Kansas City voice to their original tunes and prohibition era jazz with sterling musicianship. When joined by their fine band, Loose Change Orchestra, the red-hot horn section and upright bass bring sparks a-plenty and virtuosic musicianship. V&P impress and delight with charm and hot licks and they are an “absolute rollicking blast.” Since 2010, Victor & Penny (aka Jeff Freling and Erin McGrane) have been thrilling audiences nationally with their deft blend of originals, hot jazz, and swing.
Victor & Penny deliver swing-infused folk-jazz in the band’s signature high-energy style with joy, humor, and soaring musical improvisation. Victor & Penny were named “Best Folk Ensemble 2015” by the PITCH; “Standout Concert of the Year” by the Joplin Globe; and are two-time Folk Alliance International official showcase artists. V&P feature tight vocal harmonies, dazzling guitar work, and a fiery ukulele. This corset-tight group brings a modern Kansas City voice to their original tunes and prohibition era jazz with sterling musicianship. When joined by their fine band, Loose Change Orchestra, the red-hot horn section and upright bass bring sparks a-plenty and virtuosic musicianship. V&P impress and delight with charm and hot licks and they are an “absolute rollicking blast.” Since 2010, Victor & Penny (aka Jeff Freling and Erin McGrane) have been thrilling audiences nationally with their deft blend of originals, hot jazz, and swing.
TIP JOSHUA GLEESON
VENMO @Joshua-Gleesson-1
Joshua has been a writer/actor/comedian in Kansas City for over 10 years, and he has been a lover of Christmas his entire life. Joshua is all aglow with gratitude to once more be a part of the 12 Plays of Christmas, and hopes these holiday ha has will make your bellies shake like bowls full of jellies.
Joshua has been a writer/actor/comedian in Kansas City for over 10 years, and he has been a lover of Christmas his entire life. Joshua is all aglow with gratitude to once more be a part of the 12 Plays of Christmas, and hopes these holiday ha has will make your bellies shake like bowls full of jellies.
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We're back and bigger than ever before! You wont believe how many beautiful faces you'll see in this year's 12 Plays!
We definitely think you'll get the warm fuzzies!
The 12 Plays of Christmas will be available to stream December 12 - December 25! We hope to be on a screen near you this holiday season. We made this for you, with love!
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