ARTSPEAK RADIO with Kevin King, Hector Casanova, Jessica Conoley, and Will Leathem

Maria talks with playwright Kevin King, artist/Héctor Casanova, writer Jessica Conoley, and bookstore owner Will Leathem. Kevin King- AFTER ORLANDO is an international playwright-driven theatre action including playwrights from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa and Australia. The plays were curated by Missing Bolts Productions Inc. and NoPassport Theatre Alliance and Press. They were specifically written in response to the tragic event and are being read at over 40 venues across the country and in the UK throughout the fall. AFTER ORLANDO is a playwright-driven work. To help audiences focus on the messages, the plays will be presented as true staged readings, with actors performing the pieces behind music stands. Whim Productions has selected plays from the collection and curated submissions from Kansas City writers. We're excited to announce that all proceeds from the event will go to the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project. The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP) provides dedicated services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and adults, throughout Missouri and Kansas, who have experienced trauma, violence, harassment or neglect. Through direct advocacy, professional training and community education, they work to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual violence and hate crimes. Join…