Fall is an amazing time for the arts in St. Louis! A variety of theatre and dance productions presented by KAF Resident companies are set to grace our stages this fall. The Foundation is proud to partner with a number of organizations producing world-class art in St. Louis, providing an intersection of arts venues and work environments that serve a full range of artistic processes. Show your support by checking out a performance.
“The fall schedule provides a wealth of opportunities to see some of the best performing arts St. Louis has to offer from some of our treasured independent theatre and dance companies,” says KAF Executive Director Chris Hansen. “Our intimate theatre spaces allow patrons to be up close and immersed in the action.”
Fall theatre and dance performances include:
- Soul Siren Playhouse Presents: “Death Jam,” September 3-6, 7 p.m. at The Marcelle: Follow a lost soul as he confronts the shadows of life and mortality to determine his fate and find his way home; as drama, music, and poetry collide to make an immersive, unforgettable night onstage.
- Festival of New Works Spotlight On…HOPE, September 19 & 20, 7-9 p.m. at The Kranzberg Black Box Theatre: Join us for an uplifting showcase of original performance and visual art celebrating the power of the human spirit. Centered on the theme of hope, this festival invites artists of all disciplines to share stories that shine light in dark times. Featuring plays, monologues, songs, dance, poetry, and a special visual art exhibit in the lobby, this year’s festival honors the strength, creativity, and optimism of the St. Louis arts community.
- New Line Theatre Present “Bat Boy,” October 2-25, every Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Marcelle Theater: New Line kicks off its 34th season with the return of one of the funniest, smartest musicals in recent years. Created by Keythe Farley, Brian Flemming, and Laurence O’Keefe, this outrageously entertaining rock thriller is based on a bizarre and hilarious story ripped from the headlines of the satirical tabloid The Weekly World News. The musical tells the strange tale of a half-boy, half-bat discovered in a West Virginia cave, sparking a heartwarming yet freaky journey that defies expectations.
- Albion Theatre Presents “I Have Been Here Before” by J. B. Priestley, October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1 at 8 p.m.; October 19, 26 & November 2 at 2 p.m. at The Kranzberg Black Box Theater: A group of people thrown together by chance when they decide to stay at a remote Yorkshire inn discover that they are so inter-dependent that a decision taken by any one of them is likely to have a profound effect on the lives of the others.
- Children Of The Sun: A Choreopoem Written By Shirley Bradley Price LeFlore, based on her children’s collection, Saturday, October 25, 4-7 p.m. at The Grandel: Experience an electrifying evening as young performers bring the words of St. Louis Poet Laureate Emeritus Shirley Bradley Price LeFlore to the stage. Inspired by her forthcoming children’s poetry collection, Children Of The Sun, to be published posthumously from 2Leaf Press in 2025. This uplifting and joyful staged production infuses poetry, music, and dance into an unforgettable performance, exploring youthful curiosity, self-discovery, and resilience, encouraging young and old dreamers to fearlessly fly.
- First Run Theatre Presents “Deposition” by Amy Hanson; November 14-23 at The Kranzberg Black Box Theatre: A divorce deposition forces Jackson Fields to reflect on his years of infidelity and predatory behavior. The play is a fascinating exploration of gender dynamics over time, as well as the power of love, with all of its nuances and complexities. More details and ticket information to come.
- Karlovsky & Company Dance Presents STAGED: New Works in Contemporary and Experimental Dance, November 21-22, 7:30 p.m. at The Grandel: Karlovsky & Company Dance is a contemporary modern dance company dedicated to exploring and presenting the art of dance with innovative choreography that illuminates the human experience. More details and ticket information to come.
For complete details and ticket information, visit our online calendar.
