It’s Hero Time!

Join us for an action-packed day of superhero fun on Saturday, October 19, at the Missouri History Museum. This free, community-wide event surrounds MTC’s highly anticipated performances of An Unlikely Hero, offering an unforgettable day of creativity, imagination, and entertainment for fans of all ages.

Thanks to the generosity of The Norm Way, 250 FREE community tickets (125 per show) are available to see An Unlikely Hero live on stage. This production is made possible with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Whitaker Foundation.

All FREE tickets to our performances of An Unlikely Hero have been reserved. Tickets are still available for purchase at the links below:

In partnership with Soundwave Comic Xpo, this event transforms the Missouri History Museum into a superhero haven with activities that immerse kids and families into the world of their favorite heroes. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Create your superhero origin story at the 4 Sight Studio coloring station

  • Get your photo snapped during the cosplay photoshoots:

    • 11:45 AM - DC vs. Marvel

    • 12:45 PM - Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Sailor Moon, Jiujutsu

  • Work on your gamily skills in the Team Epic gaming room

  • Showcase your skills with our DJs

  • Journey on a Superhero’s Quest through the Missouri History Museum

  • Shop with our vendors for new gear and gadgets

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. Will Jordan prove to be a villain or 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.

Meet the Cast of An Unlikely Hero

  • Jailyn Genyse

    JORDAN

  • Christian Kitchens

    ALEX

  • Ryan Lawson-Maeske

    ZION

  • Chase Harless

    DR.MARS/CHELLE

Accessibility

Touch Tours, as well as additional Audio Described and ASL Interpreted performances, are available upon request for touring performances (with at least 2 weeks advance notice). 

If there are additional accessibility measures you could benefit from, please reach out at jhlaureson@metroplays.org