Learn with Play!

The Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC) is the resident, professional, touring ensemble of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Through the use of literature, folk tales, fairy tales and new adaptations of classic works, ITC is committed to providing the very finest in theatre for young audiences and strives to bring quality performances to schools and community venues throughout the bi-state area.


2009–2010 Season

Welcome to ITC's 34th season! Invite us to come play with you, and let our literature-based productions introduce your kids to a whole new way to learn.

Bah! Humbug!
Adapted from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jack Herrick

Recommended for all ages and family audiences
45 minutes.

Available for touring: November 9–December 31, 2009

Public performances: December 19, 22 & 23, 2009 (Loretto-Hilton Center)

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This Rep favorite and Kevin Kline Award winner is back by popular demand! Mr. Scrooge throws his TV remote at ghosts while Bob Cratchit works inside the ATM in a hilarious update of the beloved holiday classic. Travel with the three spirits on a journey through past, present and future as old Ebenezer learns the joys of kindness and giving. Can Christmas be saved for the Cratchits? You’ll find out in this musical romp that is sure to put a smile on the “Scroogiest” of faces!

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Amelia Earhart
by Kathryn Schultz Miller

Recommended for grades 4–6 (ages 9–11)
45 minutes.

Available for touring: January 19–April 3, 2010

Public performances: March 18–28, 2010 (Missouri History Museum)

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Watch as history comes to life in this thrilling tale of adventure. The heart takes flight in a journey through the life story of one of America’s most fascinating heroines. A curious reporter begins to uncover the details of Amelia’s mysterious disappearance, wondering “What happened, Amelia?” Travel through American history with newspaper headlines, flashbacks, and the culture, politics and music of the 1930s and ‘40s as your guide to uncovering one of our country’s most well-known unsolved mysteries.

The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre Company production of Amelia Earhart is a select performance of the Performing Arts Series at the Missouri History Museum.

A Peter Rabbit Tale
by Sarah Brandt
Music & Lyrics by Neal Richardson
Based on the works of Beatrix Potter

Recommended for grades K–3 (ages 5–8)
45 minutes.

Available for touring: October 19, 2009–April 3, 2010

Public performances: March 13, 2010 (Heagney Theatre at Nerinx Hall High School)

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Somebody stop that rabbit! Peter causes nothing but trouble with his constant mischief, but when he breaks the rules and steals from Mr. McGregor’s garden, he knows he’s gone too far. Afraid of what his mother might say, it looks like the only option for this little fugitive is to leave his warm rabbit hole and run away into the big world. Join Peter for a musical adventure of new places and new faces as he discovers the importance of family and the wonderful freedom of being yourself.

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Additional Services

Free Study Guides: Each play comes with its own multi-disciplinary study guide. ITC study guides are designed to give teachers direction and concepts for pre-performance and post-performance discussion of the production, and include activities supporting Missouri Knowledge Standards and Illinois Learning Standards. Guides are e-mailed to you at least two weeks prior to the scheduled performance, and are also available for download online.

Free Question and Answer Sessions (Q & A): Q & A's are held immediately after a performance and can be up to 15 minutes in length. Q & A's provide your students with an opportunity to meet the actors, discuss what has just been performed, and to ask questions about life as a professional in the arts.

Workshops: These workshops, presented by ITC's professional cast, are offered as an enhancement to your students' theatre experience and a supplement to your curricular program. Using theatre exercises, your students will explore the discipline and skills used by actors to create characters and communicate meaning. While exercising their "muscles" of imagination, concentration and teamwork, your students will learn to trust their own creative being, expand their emotional freedom and explore the joy of taking risks. The specific activities used in these workshops are chosen based upon the participants' grade level.

See below for fees and booking information.

Booking Information

Touring (Same Day Bookings):
One performance starts at $350.00.
Two services start at $630.00.
Three services start at $975.00.

Study guides are included in your cost and will be e-mailed to you prior to the first scheduled performance. An additional educational component at no extra cost is an optional 15-minute Q&A with the actors immediately following each performance.

For statewide touring dates, the Missouri Arts Council (MAC) will grant awards to Missouri-based presenters outside the St. Louis metro area. Grant requests must be submitted to MAC at least two months prior to the contracted performance date(s).

For touring dates outside of Missouri, financial awards may be available through your state arts council. Please ask for more information when booking your date(s).

Contact ITC

For more information or to book the Imaginary Theatre Company, call (collect) (314) 968-7344 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Thank You

The Rep's Imaginary Theatre Company is grateful for the generous support of the Employee Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis for underwriting free performances in the St. Louis city and county schools; of Energizer, which provides batteries for the acting company's body mics; and of Belden CDT Inc, for general support. Thank you.