St. Louis’ Metro Theater Company is collecting thoughts and memories about what it is like to live through a pandemic to be turned into a play.

Paul Schankman talks with author Nick Bunker about his book, Young Benjamin Franklin, offering readers a fascinating look at the youth of this founding father.

In this edition of Schankman’s St. Louis, Paul Schankman introduces us to a St. Louis artist who uses cardboard as his canvas to make giant animal sculptures.

Randy Grim, famous for saving feral dogs through Stray Rescue of St. Louis, has now started a ranch where large animals can find shelter and new homes.

In June, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will have its first new Artistic Director in more than 30 years.
Hana Sharif talks with HEC about her plans.

After Covid forced the owners of St. Louis’ new home for cabaret to close for a few months, the club is again going strong with new types of acts being booked.

Author Andrew Wanko discusses his new book featuring hundreds of rarely seen images of the Mississippi River and how it has shaped life in St. Louis.

Paul Schankman provides a look at the making of a critically acclaimed documentary shot in St. Louis that is considered one of the best documentaries of 2017.

We lift the curtain at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, revealing some of the drama that has played out both on-stage and off-stage over the past 50 years.

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