Metro Theater Company offers a range of programs at the theater and in classrooms to enhance and support student learning. If you are interested in booking any of these programs, please contact Carrie Simon at carrie@metroplays.org.

Book multiple programs and save!* Underwriting available.
2 or more unique programs: 15% off total cost
3 or more unique programs: 20% off total cost

*Subject to schedule availability. Some exclusions may apply.

Taught by Metro Theater Company’s professional teaching artists!

Building Community Through Drama
An engaging program that explores social and emotional learning, develops empathy, and investigates historical and current instances of bullying and oppression. $750/5-session program, ($150/session). Best for elementary and middle school.
Building Community Through Drama is currently underwritten by St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund. If you work for a school that is in St. Louis county and are interested in Building Community Through Drama, we are able to come to your school for FREE!

Arts Integration: Arts-Based Teaching
MTC works in partnership with classroom teachers to design and facilitate arts-based programs that integrate with core curriculum. $150/session (Curriculum is based on a minimum of 5 sessions). Best for early childhood, elementary, and middle school.

Early Childhood Learning
Early childhood students engage in literacy and learning through a blend of art forms. $150/session.

Professional Development
Participants actively explore arts integration and envision where these strategies can be implemented in their own practice. $200/hour. For all ages.

2025-26 Season

Field Trip and School Tour Details and Pricing

Carmela Full of Wishes

Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña illustrated by Christian Robinson

Directed by Adam Flores

Touring September 8 - November 2, 2025
Public Performances September 26 - 28, 2025 - Metro Theater Company

¡Feliz cumpleaños! It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother while he runs errands. As they journey through their vibrant neighborhood, Carmela discovers a single dandelion growing in the pavement outside the Laundromat. But before she can blow its delicate seeds into the wind, her brother reminds her of the importance of making a wish. If only she could find the perfect wish…  
From the creators of the beloved Last Stop on Market Street, this play is a heartfelt celebration of family, dreams, and finding hope in the most unexpected places.  

National Core Arts Standard (theatre): Perceive and analyze artistic work 

Missouri Learning Standard (theatre): Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work  

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

Touring February 2 - March 29, 2026
Public Performances TBD

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!

National Core Arts Standard (theatre): Perceive and analyze artistic work 

Missouri Learning Standard (theatre): Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work  

Virtual Production: Ghost

by Idris Goodwin
Based on the award-winning bestseller by Jason Reynolds

Back by popular demand, stream MTC’s 2020 production of Ghost to your classroom, homeschool, or learning pod!

Running is all that Castle Cranshaw, a.k.a. “Ghost,” has ever known, but he runs for all the wrong reasons until he meets Coach, who sees something in him: raw talent. The story follows Castle as he tries to stay on track, literally and figuratively, harnessing his aptitude for speed on an elite local track team while battling the difficult realities of his past and present. Ghost also highlights the importance of allyship. As his teammates become friends and Coach stands in as a father figure, Castle finds a place where he belongs.

A National Book Award Finalist for Young People’s Literature.

70-minutes (no intermission) followed by a 10-minute Q&A with the cast and audience. The play is recommended for ages 10 and up.

National Core Arts Standard (theatre): Perceive and analyze artistic work 

Missouri Learning Standard (theatre): Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work  

Missouri Learning Standard (social studies): Knowledge of relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and culture traditions