Jan Kraybill

Future Stages Festival is a free one-day community event that showcases Kansas City’s youngest artists in diverse performances spanning multiple genres. More than 600 local performers, ages 5 – 18, showcase their talents throughout the day on four stages: Muriel Kauffman Theatre stage, Helzberg Hall stage, the Saint Luke’s Outdoor Stage and the Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box stage. Additionally, family-friendly arts activities are hosted on the south lawn and indoors in Brandmeyer Great Hall. With more than 30 youth performances as well as entertaining and educational arts activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Registering for the event is encouraged so patrons can receive up-to-date information on any announcements, changes, performances and activities of the day. Registering is FREE and helps the Kauffman Center staff prepare for the number of people planning to attend. Learn more and register here: https://www.kauffmancenter.org/future-stages-festival/

I get to provide music at the Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman pipe organ to bridge the stage changes between acts in Helzberg Hall. I hope you'll join me in this day, and be inspired by these talented young performers!