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Corners Grove

By Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin

March 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 2026

William Inge Memorial Theatre

Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin’s script is a companion to Our Town, reimagining the small-town American narrative through the eyes of a diverse group of teens coming of age in suburban California during the 21st Century. With metatheatrical insight, humor, and deep vulnerability, the play explores identity, grief, connection, and the quiet beauty of everyday life—from bonding over nostalgic music to wondering how not to repeat the mistakes of the past. It’s a story about what we inherit, what we choose, and how we define home.

This production includes adult language and themes. It may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Creative Team

Directed by Tom Zhang
Scenic Design by Abby Dearing
Costume Design by Rhea Penny
Lighting Design by Jordan Malone
Sound Design by Joey Compton
Dramaturgy by Kitty Corum
Stage Management by Maya Welde

Cast

Stage Manager - River Becker
Wally/Whitney Webb - Jasper Mumford
Emily Webb - Vidhi Bhakta
George Gibbs - Jacobi Robinson
Rebecca Gibbs - Luci Damon-Davis
Jo Crowell - Grace Couldry
Halle Newsome - Jacey Dinkel
Julia Webb - Essy Siegel
Melissa Cartwright - Olivia Cairns
Lou Soames - Kade Day
Luke Lorberbaum - Logan Fixsen
Simon Stimson - Evan Sandau
Stacy McCallister - Liv Keller
Sam Craig - Grayson Holtorf
Vi Crowell - Malina Jones

 


Patron Information

  • Due to the intimate nature of the Inge Theatre there will be no late seating for this production.
  • There is no reserved seating for this production. Patrons who use wheelchairs or need other seating accommodations may contact the box office to make specific arrangements.
  • If a performance is sold out, we will start an in-person waiting list one hour before curtain for any seats that become available. Please contact the box office for more information.

Ticket Information

  • Tickets are available in person at the University Theatre Box Office in Murphy Hall, by calling 785-864-3982, or online at the links below.

  • When ordering online, please make sure to use your correct billing address. If you do not receive an email confirmation it is likely that your transaction did not go through, even if you see a pending authorization on your account.

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Ticket Prices

  • Adults - $20

  • Children - $10

  • KU Faculty/Staff - $15

  • KU Students - $10

  • Senior Citizens - $15