On Sale Now: Life Doesn’t Frighten Me
By Paige Hernandez
Original Music composed & arranged by Kris Funn & Paige Hernandez
Based on Life Doesn't Frighten Me from the book And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
Public Performances March 27-29, 2026 - The Sun Theatre
Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s powerful poem Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, this original play by multi-disciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez brings to life the everyday fears we all face—and the courage within us to rise above them. Told through spoken word, hip-hop, and dance, the story celebrates every child’s unique strength and reminds us all that we are indeed fearless royalty!
Save the Date: Jubilee 2026!
Tuesday May 19, 2026 - Metro Theater Company 3311 Washington Ave.
Join us for a special evening celebrating Metro Theater Company’s legacy and future as a cornerstone of theater and education in St. Louis.
The evening will honor three remarkable individuals in theater, youth education, and community partnership whose dedication has been instrumental in furthering our shared vision.
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Our Mission
Inspired by the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, we create professional theater, foster inclusive community, and nurture meaningful learning through the arts.
Our Vision
Metro Theater Company envisions a strong, vibrant and diverse St. Louis, where every person is valued and respected, and where all young people are empowered to reach their full human potential without barriers.
Metro Theater Company’s home is in St. Louis, Missouri. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional homelands of the Osage Nation, Missouria, and Illini Confederacy. We pay respect to elders both past and present, and we acknowledge the privilege that we carry in now inhabiting the land of their ancestors. If you would like to learn more about the land on which you stand, discover resources at the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at Washington University in St. Louis.
