Touring February 6 - March 30, 2025

But What Can You Do?

By Myah Gary
Based on the picture book by Arika Parr and Ava Johnson with illustrations by Misra Karahan

Local mother daughter author duo Arika Parr and Ava Johnson’s picture book comes to the stage! Ava is not so good at cartwheels, and after many attempts - and just as many tumbles - she feels defeated. With a little encouragement from her family, Ava makes an exciting discovery: though she may not be able to do some things, she has countless other talents. Ava uses her new-found confidence to help others across St. Louis celebrate all the things they can do!  

Now...think about all the things YOU can do! 

This story includes themes of positive thinking, growth mindset, co-parenting, music, and more! 

Best enjoyed by ages 4 and up. 

Directed by Jacqueline Thompson

Design & Production Team
STAGE MANAGER: Jimmy Bernatowicz
SCENIC DESIGNER: Seth Howard
COSTUME DESIGNER: Felia Davenport
COMPOSER: Alicia Revé Like
CHOREOGRAPHER: Tyler White
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Caleb Long

Meet the Cast

  • Aloha Mischeaux

    AVA

  • Sarah Wilkinson

    OLIVIA

  • Ricki Franklin

    MOMMY / MAW MAW

  • Joshua Mayfield

    DADDY / PAW PAW

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

March 26 - 28, 2025 - The Sun Theatre
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