LIFELONG LEARNER MATINEE PERFORMANCES
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Tickets for Lifelong Learner Matinees are available now. When you are ready to reserve your seats, please fill out and submit the form below. An invoice will be emailed once the reservation form is completed.
While grade recommendations and content transparencies are listed below for each show, we encourage educators to do their own research of the titles to determine whether a production is appropriate for their group. The L.A.C.E. team is happy to answer any additional questions and provide more information, and can be reached by email at education@repstl.org.
LIFELONG LEARNER MATINEE FAQ
➢ How do I get to The Rep and where do I park? The Rep is located at 130 Edgar Road, at the corner of Edgar Road and Garden Avenue in the middle of Webster University. Buses should enter the circle drive at the corner of Edgar and Garden from Garden Avenue. Buses will be directed to off-campus parking for the duration of the performance. Individuals who are driving will receive a printable parking pass to park in the Garden Avenue Parking Garage at 568 Garden Ave. DO NOT park in the section of the garage belonging to Nerinx High School (it has its own separate entrance). No surface parking is available for this Lifelong Learner Matinee performance. ➢ How will I get my tickets? We do not issue tickets for Lifelong Learner Matinees. You will be assigned seats in the house according to your reservation details and an usher will direct you to those seats when you arrive. ➢ How do I pay for my tickets? Once your order is completed, the Box Office will email you an invoice with your balance and payment options. You may call the Box Office (314-968-4925) during business hours to make payments or adjust your reservation. ➢ Do I get to choose my seats? You will not be able to choose your seats for this performance. A seating chart is created to best seat each group. We do our best to keep groups seated together within the same section while also considering any accessibility requests received. We prioritize seating in sections with the best view of the stage, which may not be the seating closest to the stage. ➢ Is there a place to eat lunch at the theatre? There is limited café-style seating in the lobby for smaller groups. Weather permitting, there is seating outdoors in the garden next to the theatre. We cannot accommodate seating for all groups. ➢ Are there concessions available? Concessions are available for purchase at this performance. Concession items are $1.00 and include chips, snack crackers, cookies, and bottled water. Cash and card payments are accepted. Concessions snacks are allowed in the theatre as long as they are not disruptive to the performance. ➢ How long is the performance? Each performance has a different runtime, but most shows are between 1.5-2.5 hours long. The runtime of your reserved performance will be sent to you in advance. ➢ Where can I find information about show content? You can find information about the performance at www.repstl.org/lifelonglearner or below ➢ Do you offer Assisted Listening Devices? Yes, Assisted Listening Devices can be picked up at the Rep Services counter in the lobby. No reservation is required.
EMMA
December 11 | 10:30 AM
1815 promises to be another eventful holiday season for clever Miss Emma Woodhouse. Highbury’s most charming- if somewhat meddlesome- young lady is once again indulging in her favorite pastime: matchmaking. With a most inconvenient interest in everyone else’s affairs, this author wonders– will her schemes lead to love or disaster? As snow falls and hearts flutter, one truth remains universally acknowledged: not even the lovely Emma Woodhouse is immune to the unpredictable arrows of Cupid.
CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: Moments of mild suggestive adult language.
GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 6+
MRS.KRISHNAN'S PARTY
January 22 | 10:30 AM
January 29 | 10:30 AM
Mrs. Krishnan is throwing a party—and you’re invited! What starts as a small gathering quickly turns into a full-blown celebration when dozens of unexpected guests (and you, the audience!) arrive at Mrs. Krishnan’s corner shop. With food on the stove, music in the air, and surprises around every corner, this immersive theatrical experience from the New Zealand based Indian Ink Theatre Company is a joyous celebration of life, laughter, and community. No two performances are the same—so grab a seat, join the fun, and leave with a full heart (and a taste of delicious dahl)!
SPECIAL SEATING: Mrs. Krishnan’s Party features special seating related to interactive elements of the production. More information to come following an official reservation.
CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: Discussions of death and gun violence; Live cooking and food aromas in the performance space.
GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 9+
PRIMARY TRUST
February 12 | 10:30 AM
February 19 | 10:30 AM
Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Eboni Booth’s hilarious and heartwarming play offers up a modern, tiki-lit homage to slices of Americana such as Our Town, Harvey, and It's a Wonderful Life. Kenneth’s predictable life—Mai Tais at his favorite bar and a steady job at a local bookstore—begins to unravel, forcing him to confront a childhood loss and the uncertainties of adulthood. With guidance from an imaginary friend, a kind waitress, and a splash of liquid courage, he discovers that trust, love, and friendship—much like the perfect Mai Tai—are best mixed in unexpected ways.
CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: Adult language and mentions of grief surrounding the death of a parent that occurred during childhood
GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 9+
RING OF FIRE
April 9 | 10:15 AM
With a powerhouse creative team and world-class actor-musicians, Ring of Fire celebrates the music and legacy of The Man in Black. Featuring more than 30 of Johnny Cash’s greatest hits—including “Ring of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “I Walk the Line”—this high-spirited musical pays homage to his Arkansas roots and the love, faith, and grit that shaped his storied life.
CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: Contains mild adult language and brief mentions of death, violence, infidelity, and drug and alcohol abuse.
GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 7+
LIFELONG LEARNER MATINEE RESERVATION FORM
When you are ready to reserve your seats, please fill out this form. Based on the information provided,
an order will be created and an invoice will be emailed via the box office team. For more information email education@repstl.org and visit FAQ section above.
