IN MY GRANNY'S GARDEN invites the youngest audiences to explore the glory of growing your own food. Watch a tiny seed become a field of corn, green beans, collard greens, and bright red tomatoes. Inspired by the childrens book by acclaimed playwright and New York Times bestselling author Pearl Cleage and her husband, writer and director Zaron W. Burnett Jr., with original paintings by world-renowned artist Radcliffe Bailey, little ones and their grown-ups step into a musical and visual feast to discover the one superpower that fuels Grannys garden. IN MY GRANNY'S GARDEN promises to leave the very young nourished in body and soul! IN MY GRANNY'S GARDEN is recommended for children ages 0-8 and up. Performance run time is 40 minutes, with optional post-performance activities. Metro Theater Company presents IN MY GRANNY'S GARDEN. The production is directed by Rosemary Newcott. The cast features Syrhea Conaway, Alicia Rev Like, Colin McLaughlin, and Jenise Sheppard. SHOWTIMESFridays at 4PM; Saturdays at 10AM, 11:30AM, 2PM; Sundays at 2PM, 4PMAdditional weekday morning performances are offered. Check website.VENUESMay 13-16: Metro Theater Company Studio (3311 Washington Ave, St. Louis)May 20-23: Better Family Life (5415 Page Blvd, St. Louis)June 3-12: EarthDance Organic Farm School (233 S. Dade Ave, Ferguson)June 16-26: Eckerts Belleville Farm (951 S. Green Mt Rd, Belleville, IL)TICKETSPods for 2-6 people start at $48. Streaming on-demand, which starts at $20, is available June 1-26 at metroplays.org. Also, learn more about MTCs Pay-What-You-Wish pricing at 7 select performances.
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