# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Life Doesn’t Frighten Me—A Metro Theater Company Production
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s powerful poem “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me,” this 50-minute original play by multidisciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez brings to life the everyday fears we all face—and the courage within us to rise above them. Told through spoken word, hip-hop, and dance, the story celebrates every child’s unique strength and reminds us all that we are indeed fearless royalty.

No tickets are required, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Families and homeschool groups are welcome to drop in. School groups must register using the form below to ensure space and availability.

About the production
Life Doesn’t Frighten Me is written by Paige Hernandez. Original Music was composed and arranged by Kris Funn and Paige Hernandez. The play is based on “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” from the book And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou.

About Metro Theater Company
Metro Theater Company envisions a strong, vibrant, and diverse St. Louis, where every person is valued and respected, and where all young people are empowered to reach their full human potential without barriers.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Event listing: https://bit.ly/3NCX3Xx
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond-heights/life-doesn’t-frighten-me—a-metro-theater-company-production/200029489908007
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, dance, entertainment, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond Heights
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63110
- **lat**: 38.63878
- **long**: -90.29392
- **full address**: One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63110, 1 Fine Arts Dr, St Louis, MO 63110-1331, United States, Richmond Heights

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/25484234078723c78133367728a5066a67de21b89331842b049a566bda2336c3-rimg-w1200-h628-dcbf4a8f-gmir?v=1769756204

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Life Doesn’t Frighten Me—A Metro Theater Company Production being held?
  - **A:** Life Doesn’t Frighten Me—A Metro Theater Company Production takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm at One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63110, 1 Fine Arts Dr, St Louis, MO 63110-1331, United States, Richmond Heights.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Life Doesn’t Frighten Me—A Metro Theater Company Production?
  - **A:** Life Doesn’t Frighten Me—A Metro Theater Company Production is organized by Saint Louis Art Museum.

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