St. Louis, Missouri is a lively city with an energetic performing arts scene. From the renowned Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center to the Circus Flora and Unity Theatre Ensemble, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The Regional Arts Commission and the 26% Arts Education Council provide ongoing support for these organizations, guaranteeing that they can keep on bringing quality performances to the community. The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is a renowned venue on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Designed by world-famous architecture firm I.
M. Pei, Cobb, Freed and Partners, it boasts three performance spaces: the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall with 1,600 seats; the flexible E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theatre with capacity for 375 people; and the Whitaker Hall open plan with capacity for 250 people. The Kent Theatre Arts Centre also includes a performance hall with adjustable seating for rehearsals, classes, presentations, events and special performances. The Missouri Circus Arts Foundation is devoted to broadening and deepening appreciation of the performing arts in St.
The Tin Ceiling is another non-profit organization that provides alternative entertainment to the city's inhabitants. STAGES is a regional employer of local union actors and also runs an Academy of Performing Arts, which offers a comprehensive curriculum led by a professional theater company. ARTS FOR LIFE is committed to preserving and promoting the art form of musical theater through excellence in performance and education. Every year, they direct the Best Performance Awards for Community Musical Theater and the Theater Mask Awards for Community Works, which recognize the incredible talent in St. Louis' community theater and honor those who build this unique theater community. From musicals to experimental works, St.
Louis has something for everyone when it comes to performing arts. With its dedication to excellence in performance and education, ARTS FOR LIFE guarantees that this vibrant scene will continue to thrive for years to come.
