Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Strike a pose with Josephine Baker – St. Louis’ first international superstar! This world premiere one-woman show will take you on a journey through Josephine’s extraordinary life from St. Louis to Paris and beyond! In a world full of barriers and limitations, Josephine Baker exemplified the power of boldly and creatively paving your own path. Princess of the Pose encourages young people to find their inner superstar through Josephine's resilience, courage, and unflinching fight for equality. Performed by St. Louis native and Metro Theater Company artist Tyler White. Join us this fall as we celebrate this one-of-a-kind trailblazer and her unforgettable legacy!
Best enjoyed by ages 5 and up.
Made Possible Through Generous Support by
Show Art Designed by Carrie Simon
Touring
October 5 - November 1, 2026
Public Performance Dates Coming Soon!
For Educators
To book a touring performance of Princess of the Pose, please fill out the booking form below or contact Development and Marketing Manager, Carrie Simon.
Call 314.325.9505
Email carrie@metroplays.org
Accessibility
Audio Description by MindsEye
ASL Interpretation by DEAF, Inc.
A quiet space, sensory packs, and a social story are available for all public 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