Fri, Jun 19
|Boone Theater
An Evening With Sarah Rector: The Untold Story
Step into the extraordinary life of Sarah Rector, the Kansas City legend once known as the “richest Black girl in America.” In this powerful one-woman theatrical experience, acclaimed actress Karen E. Griffin brings Rector’s remarkable journey to life.
Time & Location
Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Boone Theater, 1701 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
About the event
Step into the extraordinary life of Sarah Rector, the Kansas City legend once known as the “richest Black girl in America.” In this powerful one-woman theatrical experience, acclaimed actress Karen E. Griffin brings Rector’s remarkable journey to life—tracing her rise from unexpected oil wealth in early 1900s Oklahoma to her complex, inspiring legacy in Kansas City.
Through storytelling, embodiment, and historical reflection, the production reveals the triumphs, struggles, and untold chapters of a woman who navigated fame, fortune, racism, and resilience in a rapidly changing America. More than history, this is a living portrait of legacy, identity, and endurance.
Presented in an intimate stage setting, the performance invites audiences to witness Sarah Rector not as a headline, but as a fully realized human story—bold, complicated, and unforgettable.