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Metro Theater Company enriches lives through professional theater and arts education, fostering empathy and creativity in children and families. They create accessible performances and community programs that inspire curiosity and imagination.

We are excited to host this PAY WHAT YOU CAN performance of &#39;The Birthday of the World&#39;, presented by The Alliance Theatre&nbsp;and made possible by The New Jewish Theatre. Come join this immersive children&#39;s theatre production. Best for ages 0-5 and the grownups who love them. How can you repair the world, finding one spark at a time? Gather around and lean forward as we share a gift with you &ndash; a story about how the world was born and how it needs your help to be filled with light again. Based on the beautiful children&#39;s book by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen and drawing from Jewish folklore, this immersive performance brings a timeless and timely story to life through gentle storytelling, visual wonder, and sensory play.&nbsp;

The Birthday of The World

Metro Theater Company x St. Louis Magazine Presents: Back to School Rave!&nbsp; Location: 3311 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103Date: August 7, 2026Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm&nbsp; Let&#39;s hit the dance floor one last time before school is in session! Join us for the Back to School Rave: the ultimate dance party for kiddos and their grown-ups alike. With the help of our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.spinsocietydjs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Spin Society</a> DJ&#39;s, we&rsquo;ve got the music, snacks, and good vibes covered, so you and the little ones in your life can dance worry-free! Children under 5 get in for FREE!

Back to School Rave!

Welcome to the 2026 Jubilee Gala Silent Auction! Your bids help bring professional theater and arts education to young people, sparking creativity, empathy, and a lasting love of stories on stage. Every item you win supports:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Original productions created for young audiences</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">In‑school residencies and workshops with teaching artists</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community programs that keep theater accessible to all</li></ul> Place your bids, enjoy the evening, and help the curtain rise for the next generation. 🌟

2026 Jubilee Gala Silent Auction

Celebrate the 2026 Jubilee Gala with Metro Theater Company 🎭 Join us for an evening that fuels professional theater, arts education, and creative learning for young audiences, families, and educators. Your participation supports live productions, school partnerships, and&nbsp;community programs that foster empathy, curiosity, and imagination in children across our region. 🌟 Please complete this form to reserve your place and help keep theater accessible for every child.

2026 Jubilee Gala

A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company Directed by Jacqueline Thompson&nbsp;Strike a pose with Josephine Baker &ndash; St. Louis&rsquo; first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine&rsquo;s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! &nbsp;In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path.&nbsp;Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine&#39;s resilience, courage, and unflinching fight for equality. Performed by St. Louis native and Metro Theater Company artist Tyler White. Join us this fall as we celebrate this one-of-a-kind trailblazer and her unforgettable legacy!Best enjoyed by ages 5 and up. Made Possible Through Generous Support by Mary Strauss

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