Metro Theater Company is excited to launch "Finley's Friends!" We are looking for students, 11-18 years old, who have a love for theater and the performing arts, are interested in learning about the many different jobs that are part of creating a new musical, and would like to join us for a fun, informal, and free experience. In Spells of the Sea, Finley goes on an adventure to find the Elixir of Life.  

Participants will enjoy an inside look into the design and rehearsal process of a new musical Spells of the Sea, have opportunities to provide feedback, and assist in the show's surrounding educational content. Spells of the Sea kicks off rehearsals in January, premieres at the Grandel Theatre on February 5, and runs through March 5. 

You can sign up for any or all of the four “Finley’s Friends” sessions. Each session is unique and is a stand alone experience. No theater experience is required.

Sat, Jan 14, 2023
11:30 am to 1 pm
Metro Theater Company Studio
3311 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

Fri, Jan 20, 2023
4:30 to 6 pm
Metro Theater Company Studio
3311 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

Wed, Jan 25, 2023
6:30 to 8 pm
Metro Theater Company Studio
3311 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103

Fri, Feb 3, 2023 (Final Dress Rehearsal)
4:45 to 7 pm
Grandel Theatre
3610 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63103

Caregivers/parents are not required to stay and can pick up their child at the end of the session. Mask wearing is required at all sessions. “Finley’s Friends” participants will quietly observe rehearsals and talk with MTC staff afterwards.

”Finley’s Friends” participants will each receive two free tickets to Spells of the Sea!

Questions? Email Artistic Administration Coordinator, Julia Hogan Laurenson, jhlaurenson@metroplays.org or Content Marketing Manager, Jennifer Lin, jennifer@metroplays.org.

Note: the likeness and image of people participating in this group may be shared on Metro Theater Company’s social media, web site, and/or e-newsletters for marketing purposes.    

Family Fun

Join in the fun! Metro Theater Company is hosting theme weekends at Spells of the Sea performances (come in your very best princess, pirate, or mermaid costume!) and offering a self-guided scavenger hunt at the Missouri History Museum (win a prize). Plus, discover Spells of the Sea inspired family friendly activities (how many times can you say toy boat, toy boat, toy boat, toy boat, toy boat really, really fast?) and conversation starters in our Interactive Learning Guide before or after you see Spells of the Sea. Details here.