Touring
February 2 - March 22, 2026
Public Performances
March 27-29, 2026 - The Sun Theater
Life Doesn’t Frighten Me
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!
Best enjoyed by K-8th Grade.
Accessibility
Audio Description by MindsEye
ASL Interpretation by DEAF, Inc.
A quiet space, sensory packs, and a social story are available for all performances.
Touch Tours, as well as additional Audio Described and ASL Interpreted performances, are available upon request for touring performances (with at least 2 weeks advance notice).
If there are additional accessibility measures you could benefit from, please reach out at carl@metroplays.org
For Schools
Touring Performances
This production can be booked to visit your school! Bookings include a school visit, a Q&A with the cast following each performance, and a learning guide to integrate the production into your curriculum.
Rates for school bookings begin at $750.
Student Matinees
March 25-27, 2026, 10:00am
Bring your students on a field trip to see a performance! tickets are $8 per person- with one free adult ticket for every 20 students. Ticket includes a performance of the production and a learning guide connected to themes of the play.
For more information, please contact Community Support and School Bookings Associate, Carrie Simon.
Call 314.325.9505
Email carrie@metroplays.org
For Media
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