The 22nd annual William Inge Theatre Festival honored playwright Romulus Linney (1931-2011).

Description of Events

Tour of Inge's Independence - Guided tour leaves from front of Inge Theatre and includes the boyhood home of William Inge. Daily. See schedule for various Times. Director's Package and Daytime Passes include (I) one tour. Registration required. Limited tickets available at $3 each.

Scenes at Inge House - Variety of theatrical scenes, including winning Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Inge Scholarship scene performed at The William Inge House, 514 N. 4th Street in Independence. Coordinated by Lisa Mitchell. Director's Package and Daytime Passes include (I) one performance. Registration required. Limited space. Limited tickets available at $5 each. Daily. See schedule for various times.

"COMES ONCE IN A LIFETIME" - A musical performance tribute to the late Adolph Green, a recipient of the Inge Festival's Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre Award. Presented by an ensemble of professional actors/ singers/ dancers, special guest stars from Broadway and Hollywood and a chorus of our best local talent. Director's Package includes ( l) one ticket to the performance. Individual tickets $12. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. The William Inge Theatre, ICC Campus.

Inge Collection - A collection of Inge memorabilia including his personal library, artifacts from his life, furniture, papers, original manuscripts. Periodic presentations with Inge Biographer, Ralph Voss. See daily schedules. ICC Library. Free admission.

Professional Theatre Workshops and Panels - Workshops conducted by leading theatre professionals on playwriting, acting, directing, play development and more. Check our website at www.ingefestival.org for specific workshop descriptions as they become available. Daily schedule also available at registration tables. Director's Package or Daytime Pass required for admission (Individual tickets not available). Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Various locations on the ICC campus.

Lunch in Inge's Independence - Time to "break away" and spend some time dining and shopping in downtown Independence at various "Main Street Independence" merchants. List of featured restaurants and retail establishments available at registration. Free shuttle bus also available from the Inge Theatre on the ICC campus to downtown Independence. Registration required for bus. Thursday, April 10 from I 2: 15 - 2 p.m.

"BUS STOP" Performance - A reading of William Inge's wonderfully acclaimed play starring this year's honoree for Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre, Romulus Linney as Dr. Lyman and featuring other professional guest artists. Directed by Jill Andre. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. William Inge Theatre, ICC.

Moonglow - An after-show party featuring live music with dancing, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and open bar. Included in Director's Package. Limited tickets available at $18 each. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Independence Historical Museum.

A Conversation with Romulus Linney - Intimate discussion concerning the playwright's life and work in the theatre. Time for questions from the audience. Director's Package or Daytime Pass required for admission (Individual tickets not available). William Inge Theatre, ICC. Friday, April II at 10: 15 a.m.

Moveable Feast - A delicious sack lunch that can be eaten at various locations while Festival attendees get to mingle informally with honorees, scholars and other special guests. Included with Director's Package. Individual tickets available at $8 each. Lunch pick up at Margaret Goheen Foyer of The William Inge Theatre, ICC. Friday, April 11 at 12:15.

Scholar's Conference - Presentation of selected scholarly papers on William Inge and Romulus Linney. Conference Director: Dr. Jackson Bryer, The University of Maryland. ICC Campus. Director's Package or Daytime Pass required for admission (Individual tickets not available). Friday, April 11 from I :45 - 4 p.m.

Gala Dinner Party and Silent Auction with Special Awards Presentation - Silent auction of theatre memorabilia including an autographed 1974 Tony Award nomination of Harold Prince's "Candide." All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the maintenance and restoration of the boyhood home of William Inge. Event will feature special awards presentation, gourmet meal, and live performances. Included in Director's Package. All other tickets $60 each. Limited seating available. Friday, April 11 with silent auction and cocktails beginning at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Independence Country Club.

2003 New Voices in American Theatre - Play reading of THE BELLS by New Voices in American Theatre Award winner, Theresa Rebeck. Director's Package or Daytime Pass required for admission. No individual tickets available. Saturday, April 12, 10: 15 a.m. with discussion following after the picnic luncheon. William Inge Theatre.

Picnic Luncheon - Riverside Park, inside the 4-H building. Live jazz band and delicious lunch inspired by William Inge's play, PICNIC. Included in Director's Package. Individual tickets available at $ I 2 Adults, $ 7 ages 3-11. Under 3 years free. Saturday, April 12 at 12:30 p.m.

Tribute to Romulus Linney - Multi-media presentation featuring live performances, video, slides and special guest stars from stage and film honoring 2003 Distinguished Achievement in American Theatre award-winning playwright, Romulus Linney. WITH Presentation of Kansas Citizen of the Arts Award to International Opera Star, Samuel Ramey - Coveted award for Kansas Citizen of the Arts presented to internationally renowned bass-baritone and Kansas native, Samuel Ramey. Independence Memorial Hall. All seats reserved. $25/ $20/ $15. Limited tickets available at the door. Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m.