Metro Theater Company

About Metro Theater Company

Founded in 1973, Metro Theater Company (MTC) is an award-winning professional theater creating productions and programs for young people and families. Nationally recognized for artistic excellence, community engagement, and world and U.S. premieres, MTC brings powerful storytelling to audiences throughout the St. Louis region and across the country.

Misson

Inspired by the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, we create professional theater, foster inclusive community, and nurture meaningful learning through the arts.

Vision

Metro Theater Company envisions a strong, vibrant and diverse St. Louis, where every person is valued and respected, and where all young people are empowered to reach their full human potential without barriers.

Values

Community

• We build inclusive community by identifying partners, organizations, and artists, who uplift the stories we share.
• We encourage students to build community through play, imagination, and the values we share.

Creativity

• We re-frame challenges as opportunities.
• Behind the scenes we think outside the box
• The magic on stage sparks imagination for young audiences

Courage

• We address difficult topics to address issues facing our community
• We take thoughtful, healthy risk
• We create spaces where everyone can be their authentic self

What We Do

Touring Productions
Our touring productions travel to schools, theaters, and community spaces locally and nationwide. These performances connect directly to classroom curriculum and real-world issues, reaching audiences ages 2–18 as well as educators and families.

Mainstage Productions
Our St. Louis mainstage productions spark community dialogue and collaboration. School matinees serve thousands of students each year, while public performances bring together multi-generational audiences.

Education Programs
Our award-winning education programs take place in schools, community organizations, and therapeutic settings. Programs include arts-integrated curriculum (STEAM, literacy, and social studies), character education, anti-bullying and crisis prevention, and community-building initiatives.

Our Impact

Guided by a vision of St. Louis youth reaching their full potential without barriers, collaboration is at the heart of MTC’s work. We partner with organizations across the arts, education, public health, social services, and cultural institutions to better support children and families.