Seeking Lawrence-area classrooms for Suitcase Stories program

August 14, 2025
People on stage, pulling a prop. The prop appears to be a long, black, rectangular shape. Colorful backdrop.

Suitcase Stories is an exciting new initiative from Theatre Lawrence designed to ignite imagination, inspire creativity, and empower upper elementary students through storytelling and performance. Led by Education Director Emily Giles, along with a team of local playwrights, actors, and educators, this project brings the magic of theatre directly into classrooms.


The Suitcase Stories crew will partner with five classrooms in the Lawrence area, focusing on schools and students who may not typically engage with Theatre Lawrence programs. Over the course of four hour-long sessions, students will explore storytelling, creative writing, and self-expression. The first three sessions guide students through the process of creating original stories, while the final session culminates in a live performance of the students’ work by the Suitcase Stories troupe.


By blending education and the arts, Suitcase Stories offers a powerful platform for young voices to be heard and celebrated.  Did we mention this program is offered for FREE to each classroom. 


If you are interested, please reach out to Emily Giles at youth@theatrelawrence.com.  Hopefully the 5 spots we have will fill up quickly!


Theatre Lawrence News & Announcements

TL offices closed for holiday break

December 22, 2025
The Theatre Lawrence offices will be closed beginning Wednesday, Dec. 24 for our annual holiday break. We will be officially back in the office on Monday, Jan. 5. Our staff and volunteers are prioritizing spending time with friends and family, along with self care during this time. While the office will not be open until Jan. 5, the SOTI scheduled for Jan. 2 will take place, and rehearsals for "The Mountaintop" will continue during this time. Tickets and gift certificates are available from our online box office 24/7. 2025 was a year filled with amazing achievements, but also some tragic losses. We truly appreciate the support of the hundreds of volunteers who help bring the theatre to life. We also value the thousands of patrons who fill our seats, the generous donors who contribute to our operations, and the community-minded businesses who sponsor our programs. Thank you everyone for supporting us in 2025. We look forward to the future in 2026! Pictured below the Theatre Lawrence regular staff. 
Jamie Ulmer, TL Executive Director, smiles in front of a colorful, gradient background with

Best gifts go both ways

By Jamie Ulmer • December 16, 2025
At Theatre Lawrence, giving and receiving go hand in hand as volunteers, artists, and audiences share the gift of live theatre during the holiday season together.

CAST LIST; The Mountaintop

December 12, 2025
CAST LIST Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr......TYSON WILLIAMS* Camae.............................................HIMEE KAMATUKA *denotes TL mainstage debut
More Posts