Tuesday April 29, 2025 - Metro Theater Company 3311 Washington Ave.

Join us for a special evening celebrating Metro Theater Company’s legacy and future as a cornerstone of theater and education in St. Louis.

This year, we’re proud to begin a new tradition of honoring remarkable individuals in theater, youth education, and community partnership whose dedication has been instrumental in furthering our shared vision.

5:30 Cocktail Hour Begins

6:30 Dinner Service Begins

7:30 Program Begins

9:00 End of Program

Enjoy valet parking, an open bar, and a delicious dinner provided by Ces & Judy’s.

2025 Jubilee Honorees

  • Dr. Deidra Thomas-Murray

    St. Louis Educator/Administrator

    SLPS Students in Transition Coordinator and Foster Care Liaison Thomas-Murray joined SLPS in 2006 after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Since then, she has been an effective advocate for children in foster care and the district’s 5,000 students who do not have a home. From organizing food and clothing drives to establishing college readiness programs to helping families navigate the complex web of housing, health care and educational programs and services, Thomas-Murray works to make sure students have what they need to succeed academically in K-12 classrooms and beyond. Dr. Thomas-Murray received the Washington University Rosa L. Parks Award in 2023.

  • Colin McLaughlin

    St. Louis Champion for TYA 

    Playwright, Actor, Musician, and Teaching Artist He was last seen on stage as Ferris Frankfurter in Spells of The Sea and Yellow Dog in Go ,Dog. Go! with Metro Theater Company. He served as a co-music director and composer for In My Granny's Garden and Bold Brave Curious, also with Metro Theater Company. He also wrote original music and starred in the 2022 Shakespeare In The Streets, The Winds of Change. Colin’s plays Action and 1877 have been produced in St. Louis and have received recognition from the St. Louis theatre community. He is a founding member of The Action Art Collaborative and The Solid Sound Collective.

  • Guinevere Govea

    National Impact in TYA

    Music, Lyrics, Co-Book Writer - Spells of the Sea Gwenny is an award-winning performer, writer, composer, lyricist, and media professional from Houston, Texas. Spells of the Sea won Outstanding Original Script, Outstanding Audio Production, for the B. Iden Payne awards in Austin, Texas. Gwenny also won a St. Louis Lottie award for Best Actress in a musical for Spells of the Sea.

  • Anna Pickett

    Anna Pickett

    National Impact in TYA

    Co-Book Writer - Spells of the Sea Anna directed the original podcast version of Spells of the Sea. She is a theater-maker and educator with a focus on creating immersive and impactful experiences for children and families both in theatrical and museum settings. Spells of the Sea also won the Young-Howze Theatre Award for Musical Production of the Year.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact Artistic and Operations Manager Molly Wennstrom at molly@metroplays.org |314-932-7414 x120 for sponsorship opportunities.

 COMMUNITY CREATOR | $15,000 

  • Two (2) tables of ten (10) in a premium location at the event.

  • Full-page ad in the gala program. 

  • Naming rights for Cocktail Hour.

  • Recognition of company leadership in attendance from podium during the evening’s program. 

  • Recognition in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition in all print materials during the event such as event signage. 

  • Recognition in annual report. 

ARTISTIC VISIONARY | $10,000 

  • One (1) table of ten (10) in a premium location at the event.

  • Half-page ad in the gala digital program. 

  • Recognition of company leadership in attendance from podium during the course of the evening’s program. 

  • Recognition in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition in all print materials during the event such as event signage.  

  • Recognition in annual report. 

CHAMPION OF YOUNG VOICES| $5,000 

  • One (1) table of ten (10) in a prime location at the event.

  • Recognition in all advance print materials featuring the gala such as print ads, invitations, press releases, etc. 

  • Recognition in all digital advertising including website and social media. 

  • Recognition in all print materials during the event such as event signage.

  • Recognition in annual report. 

 

CURTAIN CALL SUPPORTER| $2,500 

  • One (1) table of ten (10) at the event.

  • Recognition in select print materials during the event, including the event’s digital program.  

  • Recognition in annual report. 

 

INSPIRATION SUSTAINER | $1,000 

  • Four (4) individual tickets to the event. 

  • Recognition in annual report. 

ARTISTRY ADVOCATE | $250 

  • Sponsorship of One (1) individual Artist ticket to the event. 

  • Recognition in our annual report.