ABOUT THE REP

The Rep produces work in three series from September through April, all sharing the same high production values and commitment to presenting exciting live professional theatre.

MAINSTAGE

The work presented in the Mainstage series is eclectic, ranging from modern to classics to musicals, and benefits from the large space afforded by the Browning and Berges Theatres. Performances are given in both the Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center and the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA.

STUDIO THEATRE

Longtime Rep Artistic Director Steve Woolf was a champion of producing innovative and provocative plays in an intimate setting. The Rep continues his legacy with the STEVE WOOLF STUDIO SERIES and invites you to a stunning new location to experience this exciting work. The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC) is St. Louis’ newest performance space and houses the beautiful Strauss Black Box Theatre. This season enjoy:

Gruesome Playground Injuries | by Rajiv Joseph

Doug and Kayleen meet as eight-year-olds in the school infirmary. (He tried to ride his bike off the roof. She has a stomachache that her mother blames on “bad thoughts.”) Their lives intersect for the next three decades as they return to each other, alternately revealing and concealing their injuries — both physical and psychological — as they struggle with attraction, vulnerability and love. Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph creates a hilarious and heartbreaking love story that the Washington Post calls, “Mystical, arresting and quirkily amusing.”

HOUSE POLICIES

Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate moment in the performance.

Electronic Devices: Please silence all electronic devices while in the theatre.

Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, please check our website, social media pages, or call the Box Office for current information. If a cancellation occurs, please call the Box Office starting the day after the inclement weather occurred to exchange your seats for another performance of the same production.

TICKET EXCHANGE POLICY

Exchanges are an exclusive subscriber benefit. Exchanges may be made within the run of each production. Tickets may be exchanged up to two hours prior to show time. If you choose to exchange into a higher-priced area, you will be charged the difference. No refunds are made for exchanges to lower-priced tickets.

WAYS TO SAVE

For parties of 10 people or more, please contact us at (314) 968-9489 or email groupsales@repstl.org to discuss group sales discounts.

For seniors, students, military, first responders or educators please visit https://www.repstl.org/ events/ways-to-saveor call (314) 968-4925 for additional information.

SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNTS

Subscribers can save two ways on additional ticket purchases. Advance purchases receive a 10% discount. Last-minute purchases (beginning 48 hours prior to a show) are discounted 50%! Prior sales are excluded. Please note: there are no refunds or exchanges on single ticket purchases.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Free Parking • 100% Flexibility • Special Discounts • Exclusive Communications • Early access to upcoming promotions and events • Subscription Pass Boost

ACCESSIBILITY

ASL

Hearing: Free assistive listening devices using an FM system are available at Audience Services prior to all performances. Open Captioning: We offer open captioning, an electronic text displaywhich shows what the actors are saying or singing, at the last Sunday show for all Mainstage performances. Vision: The Rep partners with MindsEye to offer live audio description for the final Thursday performance of each all productions. Mobility: The Rep offers services for patrons who utilize mobility aids in all of our theatre spaces. Please discuss seating requirements with the Box Office when purchasing tickets or visit Audience Services when you arrive at the theatre. American Sign Language: We offer ASL interpreted performances on the final Saturday matinee for all shows this season. Interpreters will be placed inside the theatre and sign what actors are saying and expressing for the audience.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Rep is committed to providing a theatrical experience that is inclusive, welcoming and safe as possible for our patrons, artists and staff. Please visit www.repstl.org to view our current Health and Safety policies.

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opening audio described open captioning

Essence Tyler, Puss In Boots Photo by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

ITC

The Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC) focuses on theatre for young people and \their families. Through the use of literature, folk tales, fairy tales and new adaptations of classic works, ITC is committed to bringing the very finest in theatre to youth where they live and learn. For more information visit www.repstl.org/itc

STUDY GUIDE/CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Digital study guides include information on the play and production, as well as activities and worksheets that educators can modify to meet the needs of their students.

INTERVIEWS WITH THE ARTISTS

Hear from the actors who bring ITC to life as they discuss their work on the shows and their artistry.

SHOW INFORMATION:

James and the Giant Peach The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

STUDENT MATINEES

The Rep’s student matinee program is designed to cultivate a love for theatre in young audiences. Schools pay $10 per ticket and bring eager students to the theatre for a performance and post-show discussion with cast members. Teachers receive a free, multi-disciplinary Study Guide containing information about the play, the playwright and the production, as well as useful background articles and suggested classroom activities. For more information, visit www.repstl.org/student

STORY 2 STAGE

The Rep’s new Story 2 Stage program unlocks the power of storytelling by way of mining lived experiences, imaginations and aspirations. Through our 9-session residency program, schools receive an innovative, world-building curriculum, designed for learners of all ages that leads youth and community members to create their own 10-minute plays. At the end of the residency, students may submit their work to the Story 2 Stage Festival for a chance to have their play professionally produced. Additionally, all Missouri students may submit a play to the festival for consideration. For more information about our residencies and festivals, visit www.story2stage.org