Jordan is a regular kid trying to find their way at Haven High, the hero school where superpowers are unlocked. Will a love of comic books finally set Jordan on the path to self-discovery? Surrounded by a school full of superheroes in the making, will Jordan find a way to fit in?
In a world of heroes and villains, finding your way is trickier than it seems.
This rolling world premiere production is part of “With Great Power: The TYA BIPOC Superhero Project,” an unprecedented national partnership involving 22 playwrights and 24 theaters for young audiences dedicated to creating a new generation of plays about heroes for young people.
An Unlikely Hero, written by Emilio Rodriguez, is a joint production between the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Metro Theater Company, and Trike Theater.
Running Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Recommended Age: 5 and up
On Saturday, January 25, the 10:30 a.m. show features audio description and the 2:00 p.m. show features ASL interpretation. Catch a sensory-friendly performance on Sunday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m.
An Unlikely Hero is supported by the Rebsamen Fund.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.