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A NEW MUSICAL!
Spells of the Sea
Live at the Grandel Theatre: February 10 - March 5, 2023
Virtual Streaming: February 16 - March 5, 2023 (new dates coming soon)
Metro Theater Company
by special arrangement with Megan Ann Rasmussen Productions
presents the World Premiere of
Spells of the Sea
Book, music, and lyrics by Guinevere Govea with additional creative contributions by Anna Pickett
Based on the podcast created by Guinevere Govea
Directed by Julia Flood
Music Direction by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Sometimes trusting yourself is the greatest act of courage.
If the adventure and magic of Moana and Encanto delighted you, don’t wait to make plans to see Spells of the Sea!
Finley Frankfurter is a 15-year-old fisherwoman who is terrible at fishing. H.S. Crank is a grumpy old lighthouse keeper who has been sitting for 20 years in the dark. Together, this unlikely pair begins an adventure through the ocean to find the Elixir of Life, an elusive remedy that will save Finley’s father from a mysterious illness. On their journey, the pair encounter mermaids and pirates, whirlpools and their worst fears, and finally a new understanding of the meaning of family, friendship, and trust in yourself.
Best for 8 year olds, 18 year olds, and 80 year olds — and everyone in between! Approximate run time is 70 minutes with no intermission.
Promotions
Group Sales Promo
Take 40% off tickets for groups of 10 or more.
Details here
Spells of the Sea artwork by Britni Eggers






Photography by Jennifer A. Lin
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, January 17, 2023
Spells of the Sea workshop at Metro Theater Company Studio, October 20, 2022
Spells of the Sea rehearsal, January 24, 2023





























































Cast and Production Team
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Guinevere Govea
Finley Frankfurter
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Jon Gentry
H.S. Crank
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Tyler White
Mermaid/Shopkeeper/Monster/Choreographer
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Colin McLaughlin
Ferris Frankfurter/Ensemble/Primary Musician
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Noah Laster
Pirate Captain/Ensemble
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Molly Burris
Princess/Ensemble
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Hannah Geisz
Pearl/Finley Frankfurter (understudy)/Ensemble
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Syrhea Conaway
Teacher/Ensemble/Primary Musician
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Mitchell Manar
Assistant Pirate Captain/Ensemble/Primary Musician
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Julia Flood
Director
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Megan Ann Rasmussen
Co-Producer
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Jimmy Bernatowicz
Stage Manager/MTC Production Manager
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Deborah Wicks La Puma
Music Director
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Dr. Megan Alrutz
Dramaturg
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Peter and Margery Spack
Scenic Designers
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Cynthia Nordstrom
Costume Designer
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Jayson M. Lawshee
Lighting Designer
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Rusty Wandall
Sound Designer
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Anna Pickett
Assistant Director & Co-Writer
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Katie Orr
Props Artisan
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Fernanda Douglas
Associate Music Director
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Cristie Johnston
Scenic Artist
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Nathan Lessly
Costume Assistant
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Erik Kuhn
MTC Technical Director
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Julia Hogan Laurenson
MTC Artistic Administration Coordinator
Tickets
Spells of the Sea
Live at the Grandel Theatre: February 5 - March 5, 2023
Virtual Streaming: February 16 - March 5, 2023
Fridays at 7 pm
Saturdays at 1 pm and 4 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
$20-$36 in person, includes all ticket fees
$20 virtual streaming
Group Sales—take 40% off
Pay-What-You-Wish in-person performance: February 10 at 7 pm and February 11 at 1 and 4 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish Streaming: February 16-18
Socially Distant Performance: Every Saturday at 4 pm (mask wearing is required)
Audio Description performance by MindsEye: February 25 at 4 pm
ASL-interpreted performance by DEAF, Inc.: February 26 at 2 pm
COVID-19 Health & Safety
Field Trip Tickets
for Educators
Weekday morning matinees (Tuesday through Friday at 10 am) available for schools.
$10/student school field trips
For more information about in-person or virtual field trips, please contact School Bookings and Audience Services Manager, Eleanor Marsh.
Call 314.325.9505
Email eleanor@metroplays.org (As our staff continues to work remotely, email is preferred.)
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.