Touring September 9 - November 17, 2024 

Public Performances - October 18 - 20, 2024

An Unlikely Hero

A New Superhero Play by: Emilio Rodriguez
A joint commission, development, and Rolling World Premiere by Metro Theater Company, Trike Theater, and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

In a world of heroes and villains, where do you belong?  

Jordan doesn’t fit in at school and spends every free moment immersed in comic books. A sudden invitation to attend Haven High, a school for superheroes, sends Jordan on a journey of self-discovery. Will Jordan prove to be a villain or a superhero after all?

This rolling world premiere production is part of “With Great Power: The TYA BIPOC Superhero Project,” an unprecedented national partnership involving 23 playwrights and 27 theaters for young audiences dedicated to creating plays about BIPOC heroes for young people. 

Best enjoyed by ages 6 and up. 
 
Performances on October 19, 2024 have been partially sponsored by The Norm Way.

Directed by Carl Overly Jr.

Design & Production Team
STAGE MANAGER: Jimmy Bernatowicz
SCENIC DESIGNER: Jayson M. Lawshee
COSTUME DESIGNER: Lou Bird
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Jayson M. Lawshee
SOUND DESIGNER: Lamar Harris
FIGHT & MOVEMENT DIRECTOR: Ryan Lawson-Maeske

Accessibility

Audio Description by MindsEye: Oct 20 at 2pm

ASL Interpretation by DEAF, Inc.: Oct 20 at 2 pm

A quiet space, sensory packs, and a social story are available for all performances.

Touch Tours, as well as additional Audio Described and ASL Interpreted performances, are available upon request for touring performances (with at least 2 weeks advance notice). 

If there are additional accessibility measures you could benefit from, please reach out at jhlaureson@metroplays.org

Meet the Cast

  • Jailyn Genyse

    JORDAN

  • Christian Kitchens

    ALEX

  • Ryan Lawson-Maeske

    ZION

  • Chase Harless

    DR.MARS/CHELLE

For Schools

Touring Performances

This production can be booked to visit your school! Bookings include a school visit, a Q&A with the cast following each performance, and a learning guide to integrate the production into your curriculum.

Rates for school bookings begin at $750.

Student Matinees

October 16 - 25, 2024 - Missouri History Museum
Ticket includes a performance of the production and a learning guide connected to the themes of the play. $8 per person - With one free adult ticket for every 20 student tickets.

For more information, please contact Community Support and School Bookings Associate, Zahria Moore.

Call 314.325.9505
Email zahria@metroplays.org