Thank you for being part of Finley’s Friends, a fun and informal experience for 12-18 year olds!

We hope that you enjoy this inside look into the rehearsal process of a new musical Spells of the Sea, sharing your feedback about the show, and helping with its 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. 

Just a reminder that you are welcome to sign up for any or all of the four “Finley’s Friends” sessions:

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 5:30 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 invited to attend as well but are not required to stay. Mask wearing is required at all sessions. “Finley’s Friends” participants will quietly observe rehearsals and talk with MTC staff afterwards.

Social Media: Feel free to use any of the images below (will be updated in January and February) on social media. #metroplays #spellsofthesea. We will let you know about specific opportunities to take photos during the Finley’s Friends sessions so as to not disturb the rehearsals. Thank you for your understanding!

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.    

Comp Tickets

We are happy to provide your family with two complimentary tickets to Spells of the Sea. Please contact our School Bookings & Audience Services Manager, Eleanor Marsh, eleanor@metroplays.org to arrange for your free tickets. Be sure to let her know that you are a “Finley’s Friends” participant.

Spells of the Sea
Live at the Grandel Theatre: February 5 - March 5, 2023

Fridays at 7 pm  
Saturdays at 1 pm and 4 pm  
Sundays at 2 pm 

Socially Distant Performance: Every Saturday at 4 pm

Audio Description performance by MindsEye: February 25 at 4 pm
ASL-interpreted performance by DEAF, Inc.: February 26 at 2 pm

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.