Welcome Educators

For more information about in-person or virtual field trips, please contact Community Support and School Bookings Associate, Carrie Simon.

Call 314.325.9505
Email carrie@metroplays.org

Carmela Full of Wishes

Touring September 8 - November 2, 2025
Student Matinees September 24 - 26, 2025 - Metro Theater Company

Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña
illustrated by Christian Robinson

Directed by Adam Flores

¡Feliz cumpleaños! It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother while he runs errands. As they journey through their vibrant neighborhood, Carmela discovers a single dandelion growing in the pavement outside the Laundromat. But before she can blow its delicate seeds into the wind, her brother reminds her of the importance of making a wish. If only she could find the perfect wish…  
From the creators of the beloved Last Stop on Market Street, this play is a heartfelt celebration of family, dreams, and finding hope in the most unexpected places.  

Life Doesn’t Frighten Me

Touring February 2 - March 29, 2026
Public Performances TBD

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

Directed and Choreographed by Christopher Page Sanders

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!

Ghost

by Idris Goodwin
Based on the award-winning bestseller by Jason Reynolds

Back by popular demand, stream Ghost to your classroom, homeschool, or learning pod!
Running is all that Castle Cranshaw, a.k.a. “Ghost,” has ever known, but he runs for all the wrong reasons until he meets Coach, who sees something in him: raw talent. The story follows Castle as he tries to stay on track, literally and figuratively, harnessing his aptitude for speed on an elite local track team while battling the difficult realities of his past and present. Ghost also highlights the importance of allyship. As his teammates become friends and Coach stands in as a father figure, Castle finds a place where he belongs.

A National Book Award Finalist for Young People’s Literature.

70-minutes (no intermission)
The play is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Pricing

Touring Performances
Prices begin at $750. Contact carrie@metroplays.org for more info.

Student Matinees
Ticket includes a performance of the production and a learning guide connected to the themes of the play. $8 per person - With one free adult ticket for every 20 student tickets.

Virtual Field Trips (Ghost )
Stream Ghost to your classroom for $500. All bookings include an Interactive Educator’s Guide connected to Missouri curricular standards. For an additional per-classroom price of $200, a live education workshop can be added as well.