Metro Theater Company’s 54th Season
Princess of the Pose:
A Josephine Baker Story
A World Premiere Devised by Metro Theater Company
Directed by Jacqueline Thompson
Touring October 5 - November 1, 2026
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!
Made Possible Through the Generous Support of Mary Strauss
The Odyssey Experience
By Christopher T. Parks
Created by Christopher T. Parks, Jim Murtha, & Lorna Howley
Directed by Ellie Schwetye
Touring February 1 - March 28, 2027
Take the stage in this epic Greek adventure! Adapted from Homer’s The Odyssey, this regional premiere transports audiences back in time to the Trojan War. The Odyssey Experience will guide young people through Odysseus's daring journey by placing them at the center of the story. Along the way, students will have the chance to become royals, merfolk, and even Poseidon! This immersive experience is a fresh, fun way to experience one of literature's greatest adventures.
Made Possible Through the Generous Support of The Whitaker Foundation and PricewaterhouseCoopers
“An Odyssey is more than an adventure; it’s a journey that transforms us. Josephine Baker’s life reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to keep moving forward toward justice, compassion, and hope. As we launch this season, we invite audiences to celebrate stories that ask us to be brave enough to discover who we are, generous enough to lift others along the way, and resilient enough to believe that even the longest journey can lead us home. ”
If Art Could Talk
September 4 and November 5, 2026
Saint Louis Art Museum
Join us for an ongoing collaborative series by the Saint Louis Art Museum and Metro Theater Company. These free, 15-minute interactive pop-up performances bring specific pieces in the museum’s collection to life through live acting and storytelling.
Groove in the Galleries
July 24 and October 2, 2026
Saint Louis Art Museum
Created by Olivia Aston Bosworth, Melissa Katzin, and Ben Coleman
Commissioned by Alliance Theatre and High Museum of Art
Originally developed and produced by the Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA) as part of the Kathy and Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young series.
This world is full of wonderful sounds. From crunching apples to the hissing steam of a train engine, we’ve recorded every last peep from this planet… well, all but one: the sound of art.
Join Metro Theater Company and the Sound Collectors in the Saint Louis Art Museum galleries as we capture the quiet, round up the roars, gather the giggles, and make some noise together. Help us complete the collection before it’s too late!
