R-S Theatrics

09/27/2022

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Slover. He was the lighting designer for our 2013 production of OH, HELL! and his work graced many other stages in our city over the years. James was a positive and energetic presence who didn’t just brighten rooms literally but metaphorically, and he will be greatly missed.

03/28/2022

We lost a huge part of our R-S family today with the passing of Steve Boston. On paper, Steve was a board member from 2016 to 2018, contributing the non-theatre practitioner point of view. In reality, he was so much more. He loved theatre in a way that was totally without pretension and suffered no nonsense. He appreciated most the weird and small and scrappy, but he’d be at every show, even if it was summed up as, “I don’t like musicals, but that one was pretty good.” And while from other people that might be a line, you could always trust Steve to tell you what he actually thought.

We don’t have a lot of photos of Steve at R-S, certainly not enough to illustrate his impact. But our 2017 year-end family photo (the arrow points him out) sums up how we’ll remember him: A steady presence offering an assured opinion with no BS who has found himself somehow in the middle of a pack of artists, and rather than being repelled by it, he’s totally game to see where this ends up.

Over his last years, he was fortunately able to dedicate himself to his favorite activities: Travel, concerts, and good food and drink, always with his wife, Melissa, by his side. It is an honor that he considered continuing to make time for R-S a worthy choice. Going forward, we will be dedicating our audience accessibility efforts to Steve in hopes that more people will be able to discover the joy he found there. Maybe we’ll even be able to persuade some people who think they don’t like musicals…

03/04/2022

If you had “landscape design conference” for our next appearance, you win! We had a great time yesterday presenting on creating a theatrical production concept and translating those principles to landscape architecture. Thanks to StL Professional Landscape Designers Roundtable for organizing and wallflowerdesign for hosting!

01/17/2022

Tonight we intended to be holding our first rehearsal for ONCE. Instead, in order to prioritize the health and safety of our artists, staff and audience members, we are announcing an indefinite postponement.

Along with our coproducers at The November Theater Co., we hope to be able to bring this lovely show and the amazing team we assembled to St. Louis soon, but for now we wish you all the best of health in 2022, and encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted, wear masks, and do everything you can to reduce the risk and uncertainty of the pandemic.

Stay tuned for what’s next!

10/21/2021

Don’t miss BREADCRUMBS in its final weekend!

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While the Ghostlight Burns Our weekly discussion series with St. Louis theatre artists livestreams here every Monday at 7pm CT and will be archived for future viewing!

10/17/2021

Sunday evening shows for BREADCRUMBS mean you can take full advantage of a beautiful fall day and still take in a show! And the 7:00 start time will still get you out by 9:00, for those who have to be up in the morning.

Or maybe you’re not an outdoorsy type? Then make it a theatrical double feature by adding a matinee! May we suggest…

DIGGING UP DESSA at Metro Theater Company
BLUE/ORANGE at Stray Dog Theatre
THE GRADIENT at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
JERSEY BOYS at STAGES ST. LOUIS

Tickets for BREADCRUMBS available at MetroTix or at the door.

[Image credit: Mike Young. Image description: Two women, one with long blond hair, the other in a denim jacket with brown hair pulled back look out towards the horizon.]

10/15/2021

“As staged by an excellent cast and creative team, this is a tale well told.”—Michelle Kenyon, Snoop’s Theatre Thoughts

We’re back tonight with a special post-show event with dramaturg Rachel Hanks and run through the 24th!

Breadcrumbsby Jennifer HaleyDirected by Sarah Lynne HoltR-S TheatricsOctober 9, 2021 Stories are powerful. They can be personal, shared between friends and family, told to the wider world, or passe…

10/13/2021

“BREADCRUMBS is unmistakably a hit.”—Richard Green, Talkin’ Broadway

Just two more weekends left! Tickets are available through MetroTix.

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10/12/2021

Are you one of those people who finishes a movie and immediately starts Googling to find out if they got things right? After the Friday, October 15th, performance of BREADCRUMBS, we’ll do the work for you, giving you a chance to hear about the characters’ psychology straight from an expert.

Production dramaturg Rachel Hanks is also a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist with specialties in development trauma and attachment. She’ll tell us the effects Alida and Beth’s childhoods have on the behavior we see onstage and how we know playwright Jennifer Haley really did her homework.

This discussion starts at 9:45pm and is open to all ticket holders, regardless of performance, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

[photo credit: Mike Young. Image Description: A woman with long blonde hair looks in front of her with a doubtful expression while a woman with dark hair clasps her upper arms from behind and looks in the same direction smiling.]

10/10/2021

Reminder that tonight’s performance of BREADCRUMBS will include optional audio description by MindsEye! This service is available at no additional cost, and while you can reserve a headset in advance, they will also be available to walk-ups while supplies last. Audio description is designed for the blind and partially sighted, but all sorts of people find it beneficial, including those who experience difficulties with focus and sensory stimulation. Join us tonight at 7:00 to see if audio description is for you!

[Image description: The set for BREADCRUMBS from the theater entrance. A column stands center flanked by a small round table with a tablecloth and chair and small bookcase. To the right is a backside of a wall section with window, and to the left the front row of seating can be seen.]

10/09/2021

So busy with opening night last night that the only photo I got was this backstage peek from my run crew hiding spot. Trust me, there’s an audience watching for the first time in over two years, and we could not be more grateful! There are eight more chances to see BREADCRUMBS, starting tonight at 8:00! Tickets at MetroTix or at the door.

10/08/2021

Opening night is a Best Bet staff pick at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch? You bet!

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Oct. 8-14.