After Dark 2023

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After Dark 2023: A 50th Anniversary Gala
The Second Greatest Show on Earth
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The Big Top
3401 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103

In celebration of Metro Theater Company's 50th year anniversary, we harken back to our roots to our original name "Metro Theater Circus," and invite you to join us for a wonderous evening at one of Grand Center's premier venues, The Big Top!

Beginning with an interactive circus themed cocktail hour, you will have the opportunity to create fun and playful experiences and re-kindle some of the fun of childhood. A joyous emcee will guide audiences through a program that will delight you with entertainment, a delectable meal, and many other surprises along the way!

Metro Theater Company will honor key individuals from our history where you will get an inside look at how MTC has thrived for the past 50 years and learn how we will continue to pave the way for the future during our LIVE Fund-the-Future Auction!

This event will be a celebration of 50 years of MTC's powerful community, awakening the spark of creativity for young people across our region through the magic and wonder of live theater. The support from After Dark ensures the longevity of our educational programming, theatrical performances, and solidifies a foundation for Metro Theater Company's future.

Co-chairs
Kathie & Richard Winter
Crystal & Patrick Dallas

With Honorary Chairs
John & Anabeth Weil

Host Committee
Julius B. Anthony
Rachel Chrisman
Caressa Davis
Katie Duffin
Joe Gfaller & Kraig Turner
Karen & Lawrence Goering
Cillah Hall
Amy & Andrew Hogenson
Peggy & Mark Holly
Katy Kaufman
Marcia Kerz
Jane & Ken Jones
Laura Sienaski Lancia & Anthony Lancia
Trish Muyco-Tobin
Suzie Nall
Bailey & Dustin Pashia
Kate Poss-Morency & René Morency
Kim Rayford
John Russell
Melanie & Ben Schmickle
Annemarie & Matt Schumacher
Amy & Robert Shaw
Kathy & Jim Sherby
Jim Timmerberg
Coleen Trentmann
Carol & Tom Voss
Arlene Zarembka & Zuleyma Tang-Martínez