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
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.

For more information, please contact Community Support and School Bookings Associate, Carrie Simon.

Call 314.325.9505
Email carrie@metroplays.org