Want more information about a specific play at The Rep? Our Education Department has compiled a wealth of information to help you enhance your Rep experience. From background articles and research to opportunities in the community, we’ve got something for everyone.
For adult patrons who want more information about the work they see on stage, The Rep curates play guides for each Mainstage and Studio production. Each guide contains a brief synopsis, character descriptions, and a background article related to The Rep’s production.
More InfoListen in to Quick Start, The Rep’s new behind-the-scenes podcast. For each episode, we sit down with an actor from one of our Mainstage productions to explore the world of the play. We’ll talk characters, themes, issues raised by the play, historical background and other details you won’t hear anywhere else. You can find the latest Quick Start episode at repstl.org the week after opening night of each Mainstage production.
More InfoTo celebrate Steve Woolf’s final season as The Rep’s Augustin Family Artistic Director, we’re dedicating our entire Talk Theatre season to his experiences and insights. The Rep will present three “Steve Talks” throughout the year, in which Steve will dive into the themes and behind-the-scenes production details of our Mainstage shows. He’ll also look back on his 30+ years of artistic leadership at The Rep, and take part in open audience Q-and-As. Join us for illuminating conversations with a living legend!
More InfoFree post-show discussions are held after select Mainstage performances. Stick around after the applause as cast members and Rep staffers meet with the audience for a 20-minute Q-and-A session.
The Rep has partnered with St. Louis County Libraries to provide a curated resource list specific to each Rep production. Including books, CDs, films, e-books and more, this list is specially created by SLCL librarians to enhance the theatre experience.
More InfoTake a one-hour, docent-led journey through the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection to complement each of The Rep’s Mainstage productions. These popular tours explore themes you’ll see on stage through many varied works of art. All tours are free; no reservations are required. For the complete list of tour times and topics, view the SLAM Tours page.
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