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Tesseract Theatre

3224 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

Overview

Category:Kids Theaters
Location:St. Louis, MO

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

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.

Key Highlights

  • 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'

Standout Features

  • Professional-level performances and production quality at a community theater price point
  • Strong vocal talent and acting pool
  • Commitment to showcasing new works and supporting writers/performers
  • Utilizes a 'stylish' venue like the .Zack Theatre

Perfect For

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.

Ideal 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.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • 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.

Things to Consider

  • Plays are described as 'challenging', which might not appeal to all families or very young children seeking light entertainment
  • No specific information regarding accommodations for very young children or age-specific content guidance beyond 'challenging plays'

Price & 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 & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No information about food or drink policies mentioned in reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • The venue for performances, .Zack Theatre (3224 Locust Ave), is mentioned, but specific parking details are not provided in the reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • No information about crowd levels or peak times mentioned in reviews.

🛡️Safety Features

  • No specific safety features mentioned in reviews.

When to Avoid

  • 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'.

Pricing/Package/Events

Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Oct 2, 2025

Recent Reviews

Daria Redel

Daria Redel

5 months ago

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!

Richard

Richard

6 years 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.

Lilian Claire

Lilian Claire

5 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

Grace Langford

Grace Langford

a year ago

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Kevin Sallwasser

Kevin Sallwasser

a year ago

No review text available

Contact Information

3224 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

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Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.9
Total Reviews7
Recent Reviews5