2024 Conference Accommodations and Travel Information

Dramaturgy Crossroads

Travel and Accommodation Information

Conference Location

Conference sessions will take place at KC Rep’s Copaken Stage and H&R Block Center (1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105)

Hotel

LMDA has reserved a limited block of rooms at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown at a discounted rate of $189/night. Discounted rates are in effect for stays between Wednesday, June 26th and Sunday, June 30th. 

The Kansas City Marriott Downtown is located 4 blocks from the Copaken Stage; this is less than a 10-minute walk. 

Rooms are ready to be reserved by using this link: LMDA 2024 Conference - Marriott.

The accommodations listed below are closer to the conference venue; however, LMDA does not have discounts or reserved blocks at these hotels:

If you would like to connect with other conference attendees about sharing accommodations, please visit our dedicated Slack channel.

Getting Here

The closest airport to both the conference accommodations and venue is Kansas City International (MCI), which is located approximately 22 miles away (25 minute drive).

At the Kansas City International airport, you can rent a car, use app-based ridesharing services, schedule a shuttle, or catch a taxi downtown to the hotel or venue. For more information about transportation services from the airport to downtown Kansas City, please visit FlyKC’s website.

Getting Around

While app-based ride-sharing services are available throughout the city, you may want to make use of Kansas City’s public transportation to get around:

  • The Kansas City Streetcar is an electric streetcar that runs from the River Market to the Crown Center. It is free to ride and provides an easy way around the downtown area.
  • RideKC is the local transportation authority, providing free or low-cost bus and bike options for getting around the city.
  • Bird hosts electric scooters for private use in the city! Download their app for more details.

Conference Registration

Conference registration will open in mid-March. Stay tuned to the LMDA website, Bulletin newsletter, and social media to hear about when it launches!

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