Besties by Emma Carter is the story of five childhood friends who, despite the different paths they've taken, reunite for a weekend in the wake of their leader's unexpected divorce. The bonds that connect them are tested when old hurts resurface and long-held conflicts come to a head. Is there really such a thing as "best friends forever"?

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 16 
7:30pm –THE HEAD OF MEDUSA Preview
Friday, May 17     
7:30pm –THE HEAD OF MEDUSA OPENING NIGHT 
(Opening Festival Reception to Follow)
Saturday, May 18
1:30pm –5-Page Fringe
3pm – “Tamale Season” by Gary Enrique Bradley Lopez (Reading and Talkback)
7:30pm –THE HEAD OF MEDUSA
9:00pm –Playwriting Jam
Sunday, May 19  
1pm –Playwright’s Roundtable
3pm –”Besties” by Emma Carter (Reading and Talkback)
7:30pm –THE HEAD OF MEDUSA
Monday, May 20
7:30pm – THE HEAD OF MEDUSA, Industry Night

Kansas City Public Theatre is a non-profit theatre company that provides access to the arts through aesthetically diverse professional theatre entertainment free-of-charge to the public.

Theatre Lab FEST is a celebration of our city's playwriting talent! Over the course of the festival weekend, audiences can attend nightly performances of the premiere production of THE HEAD OF MEDUSA new play-in-development readings, AND participate in several interactive events such as a PLAYWRITING JAM and 5-PAGE FRINGE! ALL are welcome to attend and participate!