Touring September 9 - November 17, 2024
Public Performances - October 18 - 20, 2024
An Unlikely Hero
A New Superhero Play by: Emilio Rodriguez
A joint commission, development, and Rolling World Premiere by Metro Theater Company, Trike Theater, and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
In a world of heroes and villains, where do you belong?
Jordan doesn’t fit in at school and spends every free moment immersed in comic books. A sudden invitation to attend Haven High, a school for superheroes, sends Jordan on a journey of self-discovery to find their place in the world. Is Jordan doomed to be a villain or will they prove to be a superhero after all?
This rolling world premiere production is part of “With Great Power: The TYA BIPOC Superhero Project,” an unprecedented national partnership involving 23 playwrights and 27 theaters for young audiences dedicated to creating plays about BIPOC heroes for young people.
Best enjoyed by ages 6 and up.
Directed by Carl Overly Jr.
Design & Production Team
STAGE MANAGER: Jimmy Bernatowicz
SCENIC DESIGNER: Jayson M. Lawshee
COSTUME DESIGNER: Lou Bird
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Jayson M. Lawshee
SOUND DESIGNER: Lamar Harris
FIGHT & MOVEMENT DIRECTOR: Ryan Lawson-Maeske
Meet the Cast
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Jailyn Genyse
JORDAN
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Christian Kitchens
ALEX
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Ryan Lawson-Maeske
ZION
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Chase Harless
DR.MARS/CHELLE
For Schools
Touring Performances
This production can be booked to visit your school! Bookings include a school visit, a Q&A with the cast following each performance, and a learning guide to integrate the production into your curriculum.
Rates for school bookings begin at $750.
Student Matinees
October 16 - 25, 2024 - Missouri History Museum
Ticket includes a performance of the production and a learning guide connected to the themes of the play. $8 per person - With one free adult ticket for every 20 student tickets.
For more information, please contact Community Support and School Bookings Associate, Zahria Moore.
Call 314.325.9505
Email zahria@metroplays.org