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Cabaret in the Park
The Stupp Center
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Join us for a fabulous afternoon of heartwarming tunes with our superstar staff member, Jenelle Ellis, a.k.a. “Jai Suol” and St. Louis-based pianist, Randon Lane. She’ll serenade us with a delightful mix of jazz, old school, and pop hits from both the golden oldies and today’s chart-toppers. Get ready to kick back, unwind, and relax to some soulful entertaining vibes!
Vocalist: Jai Suol
Jai, born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, as Jenelle Ellis, discovered her passion and talent for singing at the age of eight. She has honed her vocal skills under the guidance of renowned jazz vocalist Denise Thimes. With a vocal range classified as 2nd Soprano, Jai has performed with various bands at prominent venues throughout St. Louis. Additionally, she currently serves as the Communications Manager at Tower Grove Park.
Pianist: Randon Lane
Randon Lane is a St. Louis-based pianist and music director. His past credits include Ruthless (Stray Dog Theatre, Music Director), Cascade’s Fire (Tesseract Theatre, Music Director), and Newsies (STAGES, Assistant Music Director). Currently, in his third year at Webster University, Randon continues to expand his work in the St. Louis theatre community. You can find him on Instagram @thepianoman03.
Upcoming Events
Live Performance in the Park
Scream, Echo. Scream.
Location to be Announced
Sunday, June 1, 2025
“Scream, Echo. Scream.” follows four nymphs who gather every century in a hidden grove deep in the Ozarks to honor and celebrate the fallen spirits of their kind. As their numbers dwindle and their lives reflect the state of the Earth, they are forced to ask: what will be left behind? Written by breakout St. Louis playwright Summer Baer, this spectacularly innovative, immersive world premiere will surely captivate the hearts and minds of St. Louis audiences.
Director: Lize Lewy
Lize Lewy (Director) is a St. Louis-based playwright and theater artist celebrated for their innovative and thought-provoking new works. Known for their ability to tackle contemporary themes with both humor and emotional depth, Lewy crafts narratives that engage audiences while exploring complex philosophical and personal issues. A graduate of the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University, Lewy is deeply committed to the development and facilitation of new works, often providing a platform for fresh voices and perspectives in the theater world. Lewy’s most recent play, Longing, has received critical acclaim for its exploration of human connection and virtual reality. Some of their directorial and playwright credits include Listening to the Rain (Director & Playwright), The Super Fun Time Party Palace (Director & Playwright), and Looking for You Online (Playwright), among others.
Laughter Yoga
Instructor: Emma Klues
Roman Pavilion
Sunday, June 22, 2025
This free, easy and almost universally accessible program is good for your whole body and for your mental and emotional health. All ages welcome - no experience, abilities or equipment needed. Laughter yoga is a practice from Dr. Madan Kataria, invented this in 1995 based on his medical research about the numerous proven benefits of laughter.
His biggest finding was that your body cannot tell the difference between real and fake laughter - so it doesn't need to be based on humor. You can get all the benefits just by faking it and doing laughter as exercise, for the health of it! One minute of belly laughter is worth three minutes on a rowing machine, so even our 45 minute sessions are an amazing bout of exercise. The laughter is contagious and you leave feeling both relaxed and energized. Find the scientifically proven benefits info and clubs all over the world at www.LaughterYoga.org.
Photo by Brea Photography