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Prepare to be inspired! About Variety Theatre
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Variety Theatre improves the lives of Variety Kids through artistic expression.

Dim the lights, raise the curtain – it’s show time! Variety the Children’s Charity presents Variety Theatre, a unique, award-winning production company featuring children and teens of all abilities performing alongside a professional adult cast.

When you attend a show, you will be transported. Whether to a land over the rainbow, an island where boys never grow older or to a castle under the sea, we invite you to join us on a magical journey across the stage.

Variety Theatre has found a home in the hearts of the St. Louis arts community, and we hope to find a place in your heart as well.

Thank you,

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Jan Albus
Executive Producer

Audition

Want to be part of our next performance? Come audition!

Intern

We have internships available for anyone ages 13-20.

Attend

Come see a show! It’s good fun for the whole family!

Volunteer

We have volunteer opportunities during rehearsals and performances.

Support Variety Theatre

Abilities redefined. Possibilities reimagined.

Variety Theatre not only teaches skills on the stage, it builds life-long lessons such as teamwork, leadership and confidence. By supporting Variety Theatre, you are giving St. Louis-area children with special needs a voice, a dream and a chance to succeed.

Help Variety Kids

Variety Children's Chorus

Kids and teens of all abilities join together in the inclusive Variety Children’s Chorus. This talented group performs throughout the St. Louis area, spreading Variety’s message of inclusion for all to hear.

Come see our next performance at the Sheldon!

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Testimonials

Hear what people have to say about Variety Theatre

  • “ Each year, the most outstanding actors in St. Louis (and throughout the country), the most talented teens and college performers and the Variety Kids – all with differing abilities – come together to unapologetically tackle some of the most challenging musicals that exist. And I am lucky enough to get a front row seat throughout the process. ”

    John Wylie, Lighting Designer
  • “ The inclusion that Gracie has felt since the very beginning of Variety Theatre and the friends she has made and continues to stay in contact with, even from the very first show, is amazing. Gracie has learned from her personal experience that she wants theatre to remain a part of her life, even beyond her Variety years. Thanks to this experience, Gracie now works at The Muny! We cannot thank Variety enough for helping her find something that brings her such joy and happiness.”

    Kim, Gracie's Mom
  • “ For the children and teens whom Variety serves all year, these shows (Variety Theatre) open up the prospect of lives in which they can make choices on their own, pursuing whatever goals they care about. For the kids who perform or work backstage along with them, it’s an opportunity to overcome fears and misapprehensions about those who negotiate their lives with particular challenges. The adult performers who appear in Variety musicals often describe it as among the most satisfying work of their whole careers.  And as for the big audiences who turn out to see these shows, the house count speaks for itself. ”

    Judy Newmark, St. Louis Theatre Critic
  • “ Quite simply, directing Variety Theatre productions has been the most profound experience of my professional and academic theatrical life. From the first day of rehearsal through closing night, Variety Kids continue to amaze, inspire and deliver the most articulate and earth-shattering work an audience can ever witness. With bravery, perseverance and a positive attitude, these kids show us all what it means to be the best one can be. “

    Lara Teeter, Director of Variety Theatre

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  • 11840 Westline Industrial Dr., Suite 220 St. Louis, MO 63146
  • 314-720-7702
  • www.varietystl.org

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