An Unlikely Hero: Free Performance with Metro Theater Company

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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n An Unlikely Hero, Jordan doesn’t fit in at school and spends every free moment immersed in comic books. A sudden invitation to attend Haven High, a school for superheroes, sends Jordan on a journey of self-discovery to find their place in the world. Is Jordan doomed to be a villain or will they prove to be a superhero after all?

Presented by Metro Theater Company. Best for ages 6 and up.

At the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library. 6:30 p.m. Free. Registration is recommended.

For more information and to register: slcl.org

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Tags: Metro Theater Company, An Unlikely Hero, Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library

Locations: St. Louis County

Ages: Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers

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