Family Playdate: Back-to-School Rave!
Kick off the school year with an evening of music, movement, and family fun at Metro Theater Company!
In partnership with St. Louis Magazine's Family Playdates series, we're turning our theater into the ultimate dance party for kids and their grown-ups. Join us on August 7 for a high-energy Back-to-School Rave featuring music from Spin Society DJs, snacks, and plenty of room to dance, play, and celebrate the end of summer.
Whether you're getting ready for preschool, kindergarten, or another exciting school year, this joyful event is the perfect way to make some memories before classes begin.
Date & Time: August 7 | 4:30-6:30pm
Tickets: $10 | FREE admission for kids ages 5 and under!
Location: Metro Theater Company, 3311 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
Recommended for: Families with young children and elementary-aged kids
Come ready to dance—we'll bring the music and good vibes!
A Playful Summer Returns: MTC Summer Camps on Sale NOW!
Whether it’s playing with storytelling through movement or music at Creative Arts Camp, or learning how to audition for a play at Grand Theater Camp, MTC’s professional teaching artists bring fun and growth through the arts to campers of all ages. From the multidisciplinary nature of Creative Arts Camp to the use of university-level facilities at Grand Theater Camp, Metro Theater Company, in collaboration with its summer camp partners, offers engaging camps all summer long!
Spots are filling fast and availability is limited—secure your booking now before we’re sold out!
Thank you for Celebrating with Us!
To all who attended or supported our 2026 Jubilee Gala - Thank you!
Together, we celebrated Metro Theater Company’s legacy and future as a cornerstone of theater and education in St. Louis while honoring three remarkable individuals whose dedication continues to strengthen opportunities for young people across our community.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, supported, sponsored, volunteered, and celebrated with us. It was an unforgettable evening of storytelling, community, and celebration—and we are honored to share highlights from the night with you!
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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.