The Black Rep
About
African American Theatre on Skinker Boulevard
The Black Rep (St. Louis Black Repertory Company) produces professional theatre rooted in the African American experience, with a Summer Performing Arts program serving young performers ages 6-18.
Kids and Teen Theater Programs
Programming runs through a multi-week summer intensive and year-round classes. Offerings include:
- Summer Performing Arts (SPA) camp for ages 8-18
- Classes and workshops for youth ages 6-18
- Touring productions
- Teen Tech Program for tech theatre
- Professional Internships for older students
- 8-week summer program covering theater, dance, movement, acting, playwriting
What's Included
- Indoor venue on Skinker Boulevard
- Programming rooted in African American theatre tradition
- Both onstage and offstage tracks for students
Experience
Students train across acting, dance, and playwriting through the summer intensive, with progression options into Teen Tech and Professional Internships that prepare students for working in professional theatre environments.