1. Simone Bernstein, Founder, stlouisvolunteen.com (Friday, January 13, 7:30 pm)
2. Shirley Black, Founder, The Learning Tree Intergenerational Center  (Saturday, January 28, 3:00 pm)
3. Linda Henke, PhD, Superintendent, Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (Friday, January 20, 7:30 pm)
4. Karen Kalish, Founder, Cultural Leadership; Founder, Home Works! (Saturday, January 28, 7:30 pm)
5. Tresa and Franklin McCallie, education leaders and social justice activists for Kirkwood and beyond (Saturday, January 14, 7:30 pm)
6. Mike Matheny, former catcher for St. Louis Cardinals; Founder, Catch-22 Foundation (Sunday, January 15, 3:00 pm)
7. Missouri State Representative Jeanette Mott Oxford (Sunday, January 29, 3:00 pm)
8. Rick Randall, Jr., Senior Vice President of Development, Pace Properties (Friday, January 27, 7:30 pm)
9. Laureen K. Tanner, RN, MSN, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ranken Jordan – A Pediatric Specialty Hospital (Saturday, January 14, 3:00 pm)
10. Anthony “Tony” Thompson , President and CEO, Kwame Building Group (Saturday, January 21, 3:00 pm)
11. Fr. Jeff Vomund, Pastor, Saint Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist, Catholic Church; Pastor, St. Louis Catholic Academy; President, The Acts Partnership (Sunday, January 22, 3:00 pm)
12. Stephen P. Zwolak, Executive Director, University City Children’s Center (Saturday, January 21, 7:30 pm

For information on becoming a sponsor for an honoree or buying tickets for a performance, contact developement director David Warren at (314) 997-6777 ext. 105 or email: david@metrotheatercompany.org.

With lively action, rich music, evocative costumes, and just the right amount of humor, BATTLEDRUM offers young people a compelling point of entry into the complexities of the war that divided our nation. The production climaxes with a stirring drum line performed by the entire cast.

Duration:          55 minutes

Tickets and School Reservations Available NOW

Missouri History Museum Box Office: 314-361-9017

Missouri History Museum Website (scroll down to find Battledrum): mohistory.org

Ticket Prices:

$16 Adults
$14 Seniors, Individual Students, Military
$12 MHM Members, Groups of 10 or more
$  8  Special Rate for school groups

please note: schools need to call for reservations at the group rate and tickets (other than schools) may be ordered online.

Special Opportunities:

Visit the Missouri History Museum special exhibition, “The Civil War in Missouri.”

(FREE to school groups with advance reservation!)

Visit HEC-TV for special distance learning opportunities.

Click HERE for the January 5th episode of HEC-TV Live: Inside the Artist Studio: BATTLEDRUM, Drummer Boys and Civil War

Click HERE for the January 12th episode of HEC-TV Live: Inside the Artist Studio: BATTLEDRUM, Drummer Boys and Civil War

BATTLEDRUM Educator Guide

Timeless Themes:

• Courage
• Truth
• Self-Reliance
• Responsibility
• Determination
• Loss
• Diversity

Curriculum Connections:

• American History
• Literacy
• Character Education
• Drama
• Music

Metro Theater Company and Edison Theatre partner once again to bring St. Louis audiences a powerful theater experience that illuminates American literature and sets the stage for courageous community conversations. Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal Award winning novel THE GIVER comes to life on stage in a riveting production you won’t want to miss.

Twelve year old Jonas lives in a perfect world, free of poverty, crime, war, and strife. When the Elders of the Community choose him to be the Receiver of Memory, Jonas starts a journey to uncover the truth of this place he has always called home. The more he learns, the more he realizes the Community has systematically given up much of what gives life its meaning: color, music, truth, and love. At the end of the story, Jonas faces a decision that will define him and, ultimately, set a course toward hope.

Production Guide

HEC-TV Review