About Tesseract Theatre
Tesseract Theatre offers high-quality, professional-level theatrical productions (e.g., 'Anastasia') comparable to major venues like the FOX, but at a significantly more affordable price ($25). They specialize in new or newer, often challenging plays, showcasing an improving pool of talented actors and directors, often performing in the stylish .Zack Theatre.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking high-quality, professional theatre experiences without the premium cost of mainstream venues.Parents looking for contemporary or thought-provoking plays for older children and teens.Anyone interested in supporting independent theatre and new works in St. Louis.Ideal for families and older children/teens (likely 6+ and up) who appreciate full-length, high-quality theatrical productions with thoughtful or contemporary themes.Not explicitly suitable for toddlers or very young children, as the focus is on 'challenging plays' and professional-level productions rather than child-specific entertainment.
Why families love it
- High-quality production value, described as 'big and quality production'
- Impressive talent and amazing singing from the cast
- Affordable ticket price of $25 per show
- Focus on new or newer and 'challenging' plays
- Performs in the 'stylish .Zack Theatre' (3224 Locust Ave)
- Improving pool of actors and addition of 'fine directors'
Insider tips
- Check the specific play's themes and content beforehand to ensure it aligns with your family's preferences for 'challenging' or contemporary material.
- Expect high production values and talented performers for a very reasonable ticket price.
- Consider this venue for families with children mature enough to enjoy and engage with full-length theatrical productions.
- Be aware that performances often occur at the .Zack Theatre, located at 3224 Locust Ave.
Good to know before you go
- If you are looking for light, traditional children's plays or entertainment specifically geared towards toddlers or very young children.
- If you prefer established, well-known children's stories over 'new (or newer) plays' that might be more 'challenging'.
- Plays are described as 'challenging', which might not appeal to all families or very young children seeking light entertainment
- Value
- Excellent value for money. Tickets are $25, which reviewers consider unbeatable for productions described as having the quality of a major theatre (like the FOX).
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety features mentioned in reviews.
What parents say
"Saw Anastasia last weekend and thought it was fabulous! We all commented that it was such a big and quality production, it could have been seen at the FOX. The level of talent and amazing singing was truly impressive for community theater. And the price of $25 couldn’t be beat! We will definitely come again!"
5 months ago
"This group usually performs new (or newer) plays in the stylish .Zack Theatre, 3224 Locust Ave. Over the years, its available pool of actors has improved, and more fine directors have been added too. The result is another strong young company presenting challenging plays in St. Louis."
6 years ago
"An awesome independent theatre company in StL focusing on new works with great opportunities for writers and performers. Definitely go see their performances! #goseeaplay"
5 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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