Original Music composed & arranged by Kris Funn & Paige Hernandez
Based on Life Doesn’t Frighten Me from the book And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
Directed and Choreographed by Christopher Page Sanders
March 27-29, 2026 – The Sun Theater – 3625 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108
Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s powerful poem Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, this original play by multi-disciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez brings to life the everyday fears we all face—and the courage within us to rise above them. Told through spoken word, hip-hop, and dance, the story celebrates every child’s unique strength and reminds us all that we are indeed fearless royalty!
Best enjoyed by K-8th Grade.
March 27-29, 2026
Public Performance Dates:
Friday March 27, 2026 – 7:00pm
Saturday March 28, 2026 – 10:30am and 2pm
Sunday March 29, 2026 – 2pm
Venue:
The Sun Theatre
3625 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108
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For more than 50 years, Metro Theater Company has brought professional theater directly into the spaces where young people learn, grow, and gather. Meeting young audiences where they are isn’t just something we do — it’s what sets us apart. It’s what allows us to share meaningful, high-quality performances with schools, libraries, and community spaces across the St. Louis metro.
And at the heart of this touring work is something small, humble, and incredibly important:
Our touring van, affectionately known as Vinnie Van Go 🚐💛.
Vinnie carries everything we need to tell stories that resonate with young people — sets, props, costumes, equipment, and the imagination that brings each production to life. He is the little engine behind every mile of our impact.
Because of this van, we’ve been able to:
• Tour dozens of productions
• Bring our work into hundreds of community spaces
• Reach thousands of young people each year
As we look toward Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to share more about what it takes to get a production ready for the road — and the immense care and craftsmanship behind each show we pack up and bring to the next space.
Your support helps ensure that young people across our region continue to experience stories that honor their voices, ignite their imagination, and enrich their sense of community.
We hope you’ll join us over the next two weeks as we highlight the impact of our touring work — and share how you can keep Vinnie Van Go moving for years to come.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
Your belief in this work helps us reach young people who might otherwise never experience professional theater.
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