Artistic Programs

2008-2009 SEASON PRODUCTIONS

To Kill A Mockingbird - January 2009

Adapted by Christopher Sergel from Harper

Lee’s Pultizer Prize Winning Novel

Directed by Carol North

The American classic tells the story of growing up in a small Alabama town in 1935 as the trial of a black man turns a community on its ear. For 9-year old Scout and her older brother Jem, the trial reveals important lessons in courage and integrity as they watch their father, Atticus Finch, stand up for what is right. Metro Theater Company is proud to offer this important play to our community in cooperation with Edison Theatre.

Location: Edison Theatre
Washington University
Most appreciated by ages 10 and up.

For details and ticket information go to: Mainstage Productions.

MOBY April - May 2009

World Premiere of a New Play

Commissioned from St. Louis Writer Patricia Corrigan

Music composed by Greg Bolin

Directed by Emily Petkewich

Metro Theater Company takes audiences on a deep dive into the mysteries of the sea in this exciting new piece, inspired by Herman Melville’s great American Classic. Presented in bold, theatrical style, MOBY explores the tension of Man versus Nature, and the responsibility to act on one’s conscience.

Location: Little Theatre
Clayton High School

For details and ticket information go to: Mainstage Productions.

Fables
September-October 2008, February-April 2009
By Colleen Neuman

Rat wants to be an elephant. Lazy Elephant puts Rat to the task of learning how difficult the work of an elephant is, while he himself sits by watching. But when Circus Man comes looking for a hard-working Elephant to hire, Rat gets the job! The moral of the story? “Don’t count on your looks!” A set of hysterical fables with wonderful characters and completely unpredictable outcomes, FABLES introduces young people to the form, while providing a rousing good time for everyone. Another
deliciously witty play from the Wisconsin writer who gave us KERFAFELS (2007).

For details and ticket information go to: In-School Performances.

New Kid
September-November 2008, February - early March 2009
By Dennis Foon
Directed by Carol North

Nick is new. He doesn’t speak the language or know the customs. The other kids make fun of him and call him names. Nick’s mother urges him to be brave, assuring him he’ll learn to fit in. Meanwhile, she struggles with her own issues of assimilation in this new place that doesn’t feel like home to either of them. Foon’s imaginative script gives audiences an avenue for empathy with Nick’s situation. He and his mother speak English, while all the other characters speak an invented language!

An important play for everyone who’s ever felt new and for all of us who need reminders about accepting those who are different, New Kid explores issues of bullying and intolerance in a story about finding a friend in a new place.

Curriculum Connections: Bullying, Tolerance, Immigration, Friendship

Age Recommendation: K through grade 12

For details and ticket information go to: In-School Performances.