A NEW MUSICAL! Streaming Through March 12.

Spells of the Sea
February 10 - March 5, 2023
Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63103

Metro Theater Company
by special arrangement with Megan Ann Rasmussen Productions
presents the World Premiere of
Spells of the Sea
Book, music, and lyrics by Guinevere Govea with additional creative contributions by Anna Pickett
Based on the podcast created by Guinevere Govea
Directed by Julia Flood
Music Direction by Deborah Wicks La Puma

Sometimes trusting yourself is the greatest act of courage.

If the adventure and magic of Moana and Encanto delighted you, don’t wait to make plans to see Spells of the Sea!

Finley Frankfurter is a 15-year-old fisherwoman who is terrible at fishing. H.S. Crank is a grumpy old lighthouse keeper who has been sitting for 20 years in the dark. Together, this unlikely pair begins an adventure through the ocean to find the Elixir of Life, an elusive remedy that will save Finley’s father from a mysterious illness. On their journey, the pair encounter mermaids and pirates, whirlpools and their worst fears, and finally a new understanding of the meaning of family, friendship, and trust in yourself.

Best for 8 year olds, 18 year olds, and 80 year olds — and everyone in between! Approximate run time is 70 minutes with no intermission.

Spells of the Sea
Live at the Grandel Theatre: February 10 - March 5, 2023
Virtual Streaming: February 24 - March 12, 2023

Fridays at 7 pm  
Saturdays at 1 pm and 4 pm  
Sundays at 2 pm  

$20-$36 in person, includes all ticket fees   
$20 virtual streaming  
Group Sales—take 40% off

Pay-What-You-Wish in-person performance: February 10 at 7 pm and February 11 at 1 and 4 pm  
Pay-What-You-Wish Streaming: February 24 and 25
Socially Distant Performance: Every Saturday at 4 pm (mask wearing is required)
Audio Description performance by MindsEye: February 25 at 4 pm
ASL-interpreted performance by DEAF, Inc.: February 26 at 2 pm

COVID-19 Health & Safety
Spells of the Sea Interview on KSDK

Field Trip Tickets
for Educators

Weekday morning matinees (Tuesday through Friday at 10 am) available for schools.
$10/student school field trips

For more information about in-person or virtual field trips, please contact School Bookings and Audience Services Manager, Eleanor Marsh.

Call 314.325.9505
Email eleanor@metroplays.org (As our staff continues to work remotely, email is preferred.)

Family Fun

Join in the fun! Metro Theater Company is hosting theme weekends at Spells of the Sea performances (come in your very best princess, pirate, or mermaid costume!) and offering a self-guided scavenger hunt at the Missouri History Museum (free, can be done before or after you see the show). Plus, discover Spells of the Sea inspired family friendly activities (how many times can you say toy boat, toy boat, toy boat, toy boat, toy boat really, really fast?) and conversation starters in our Interactive Learning Guide and coloring pages. Details here.