💃🏻 'Princess of the Pose' at Central Library
Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Strike a pose with Josephine Baker – St. Louis’ first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine’s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path. Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine'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.
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🖼️ Groove in the Galleries
Toddler and Me—Groove in the Galleries
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10–11:30 am CDT | Free
Part of a series: Youth and Family Programs
Enjoy theater for the very young through a guided interactive experience in the galleries with Metro Theatre Company.
Toddler and Me schedule
10–10:30 am, Sculpture Hall
Arrival and check in
10:30–11 am, in the Galleries
In-gallery experience with Metro Theater Company
11–11:30 am, Education Center
Art making with Museum Educators
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💃🏻 'Princess of the Pose' at Central Library
Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Strike a pose with Josephine Baker – St. Louis’ first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine’s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path. Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine'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.
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🎂 The Birthday of the World
The Birthday of The World
We are excited to host this PAY WHAT YOU CAN performance of 'The Birthday of the World', presented by The Alliance Theatre and made possible by The New Jewish Theatre. Come join this immersive children'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 – 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'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.
💃🏻 'Princess of the Pose'
⭐ In-School Performance - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Strike a pose with Josephine Baker – St. Louis’ first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine’s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path. Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine'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.
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💃🏻 'Princess of the Pose'
⭐ In-School Performance - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Strike a pose with Josephine Baker – St. Louis’ first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine’s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path. Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine'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.
💃🏻 'Princess of the Pose'
⭐ In-School Performance - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Strike a pose with Josephine Baker – St. Louis’ first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine’s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path. Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine'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.
💃🏻 'Princess of the Pose'
⭐ In-School Performance - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Strike a pose with Josephine Baker – St. Louis’ first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine’s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path. Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine'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.
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🎻 The Composer is Dead at SLSO
⭐ Performance for School Groups - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
The Composer Is Dead
Oct 20 Tue 9:30am & 11:00am
Oct 21 Wed 9:30am & 11:00am
📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall
Most enjoyed by students in grades 1-6
45 minutes
Tickets: $8. See Ticketing Details below for more information.
Samuel Hollister, conductor
Put your detective skills to the test with The Composer Is Dead, a symphonic whodunit that your students will love to solve. With music by Nathaniel Stookey and text by Lemony Snicket, the SLSO and Metro Theater Company present this silly and suspenseful musical mystery that investigates the instruments of the orchestra and reveals how musicians keep music alive.
Created in partnership with Metro Theater Company.
Experience Guide coming soon: Prepare your students for their field trip.
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🎻 The Composer is Dead at SLSO
⭐ Performance for School Groups - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
The Composer Is Dead
Oct 20 Tue 9:30am & 11:00am
Oct 21 Wed 9:30am & 11:00am
📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall
Most enjoyed by students in grades 1-6
45 minutes
Tickets: $8. See Ticketing Details below for more information.
Samuel Hollister, conductor
Put your detective skills to the test with The Composer Is Dead, a symphonic whodunit that your students will love to solve. With music by Nathaniel Stookey and text by Lemony Snicket, the SLSO and Metro Theater Company present this silly and suspenseful musical mystery that investigates the instruments of the orchestra and reveals how musicians keep music alive.
Created in partnership with Metro Theater Company.
Experience Guide coming soon: Prepare your students for their field trip.
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💃🏻 'Princess of the Pose'
⭐ In-School Performance - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Strike a pose with Josephine Baker – St. Louis’ first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine’s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path. Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine'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.
🎻 The Composer is Dead at SLSO
⭐ Performance for School Groups - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
The Composer Is Dead
Oct 20 Tue 9:30am & 11:00am
Oct 21 Wed 9:30am & 11:00am
📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall
Most enjoyed by students in grades 1-6
45 minutes
Tickets: $8. See Ticketing Details below for more information.
Samuel Hollister, conductor
Put your detective skills to the test with The Composer Is Dead, a symphonic whodunit that your students will love to solve. With music by Nathaniel Stookey and text by Lemony Snicket, the SLSO and Metro Theater Company present this silly and suspenseful musical mystery that investigates the instruments of the orchestra and reveals how musicians keep music alive.
Created in partnership with Metro Theater Company.
Experience Guide coming soon: Prepare your students for their field trip.
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🎻 The Composer is Dead at SLSO
⭐ Performance for School Groups - Contact MTC Staff if you would like to attend ⭐
The Composer Is Dead
Oct 20 Tue 9:30am & 11:00am
Oct 21 Wed 9:30am & 11:00am
📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall
Most enjoyed by students in grades 1-6
45 minutes
Tickets: $8. See Ticketing Details below for more information.
Samuel Hollister, conductor
Put your detective skills to the test with The Composer Is Dead, a symphonic whodunit that your students will love to solve. With music by Nathaniel Stookey and text by Lemony Snicket, the SLSO and Metro Theater Company present this silly and suspenseful musical mystery that investigates the instruments of the orchestra and reveals how musicians keep music alive.
Created in partnership with Metro Theater Company.
Experience Guide coming soon: Prepare your students for their field trip.
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