Can You Spell C-O-M-P-E-T-I-T-I-O-N?

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is just a few weeks away and we still have spaces open for spellers. At every production of "The Bee" we need 4 additional spellers to compete for the BIG SPELLING BEE TROPHY!

If you are interested in competing in the Bee, and have already purchased your tickets by calling 816-842-9999 or on http://www.ahtkc.com/, please click here and complete our “Spelling Test”.

Before you begin the test, find out what performance your tickets are for - you will need to fill that information in so we can reserve your slot for the appropriate Bee.

If you are chosen to be a speller for your performance date, you will be contacted within a week of the performance. If selected, we ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance. If you have not checked in at the Spellers Booth by that time, your spelling slot may be given to someone else.

Because of the demands of being a Speller, we kindly ask that those who take our "Spelling Test" be able to climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, and move around with ease on stage.

If you are not pre-selected, don't fret! You'll still have an opportunity to sign up at the Spellers Booth in the lobby on the day of your performance, as at least 1 speller will be chosen from the audience per show. Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes early if you want to sign up!

See you at the Bee!

Lowcountry Delights with Chef Linda Stutesman

AHT has teamed up with Function Junction in Crown Center to bring you a great opportunity to enhance your night out! Learn how to cook a delicious Southern meal before heading over to see The Dixie Swim Club.

Indulge yourself with Deep-fried Avocados, Pork Chop with Cider Reduction, Summer Succotash, Tomato Tart and top it all off with Grand Peach Cake served with Cinnamon Cream. The class will be taught in Function Junctionʼs beautiful new Culinary Studio by Chef Linda Stutesman. Chef Linda Stutesman, an Indiana native and honorary southerner, has been building her career in metropolitan Kansas City, combining her passion for food with her skills in marketing and her entrepreneurial drive. Linda's Midwest background brings hearty flavors to her cuisine, mingling with the delicate and luscious flavors of the South, learned and constantly refined from her southern grandmother.

Class Schedule
June 16th
5pm to 7pm

- $40.00 for the class only
- $55.00 for the class and 1 ticket to The Dixie Swim Club

Classes are limited to the first 12 people so reserve your seat today by
calling 816-842-9999 ext 107 or emailing mperry6@hallmark.com.

Singles Night!

We are doing something NEW during the run of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.

AHT is hosting a Single's Night on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8:00 PM.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is a musical comedy that features the trials of being in a relationship, from getting ready for that first date to dealing with the in-laws years down the road. It's a hilarious show that everyone will enjoy!

So bring some friends, or come and make new friends at AHT's Single's Night. You'll get a great reserved seat, pre-show snacks and $6.00 in drink tickets for our lobby bar - plus you'll get to laugh along with some great new people, all for just $27.50!

Click Here for more details.

The Secret Life of American Heartland Theatre.

It’s 8:30 and the lobby is filled with well-dressed people. They chat, laugh, network, check their phones, head to the bar, make one last run to the restroom and prepare to enter the theatre. A normal night at the theatre- right? You might think that, except it is 8:30 AM!

During the day, when good actors and techies are still catching some well-earned z’s, the American Heartland Theatre space becomes a special event space for corporate meetings, award ceremonies, seminars, recitals, book signings, private parties, weddings and much more! The spacious lobby is a great place for a continental breakfast, an afternoon cookie break, or even a catered dinner. Plus, the intimate theatre with seating for 400+ is flexible enough to meet almost any need.

The theatre has been host to Hallmark, Lathrop & Gage, H & R Block, Kansas City Star, Social Security Administration and many other companies. Non-profits love AHT too as it is a great place for awards ceremonies or fundraisers! Several local groups have found the benefit of fundraisers at AHT which can include food, a play, a full-service cash bar and great service at a low price!

The Heartland produces shows year-round, but a few evenings are available for events too. Evening events have included a visit from “Second City”, a gala celebration with the local chapter of AFTRA, upcoming musicians and much more! If you have a special event coming up, it’s time to think outside of the usual box and think about becoming a part of the “secret life” at the American Heartland Theatre. (Don’t worry, we are very discreet!)

Contact Special Events Director Timothy Russell at 816-842-0202, xt. 245 or e-mail at trusse4@hallmark.com for rental information, catering or services offered by AHT.