About Us

The Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas is located in Jayhawk Towers and The Commonwealth Building in Downtown Topeka, Kansas, near the corner of 7th and Jackson. The theatre is the official state theatre of Kansas, as designated by the Kansas Legislature, and is a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions to the organization are tax deductible. For extensive infomation on the theatre's past and future, please visit the History and Future sections on this web site.

Tours of the theatre are available to individiuals or groups at any time by simply scheduling an appointment. Although the theatre is not yet renovated, meetings and other special events can still be held within the theatre. For more information, or to schedule a tour, call (785) 233-HAWK (4295).

For a comprehensive look at The Jayhawk State Theatre business plan and economic impact projections, click here.

The Jayhawk Theatre is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The current board is comprised of the following individuals:

Kathleen Allen Duncan, President

Debbie Snow, Vice President

Dianna Little, Treasurer

Marc Dorsett, Secretary

Mary Beth Brennan

H.R. Cook

Boyd Fetterolf

Carol Jory

Arlyn Johnson

Patricia Kovalchak

Henry McClure

Lee McClinton

Bruce Senne

Larry Stocker

David Taylor

Carol Turner

John Wall

To e-mail the board, send a message to boardofdirectors@jayhawktheatre.com