The Workers’ Theater company evolved from the successful effort of Bread and Roses Missouri to present the Workers’ Opera, an...
Author: Mary Barber (Mary Barber)

Cassandra Medley
Cassandra Medley is an award-winning playwright Cassandra Medley, whose plays have been produced all over the U.S. since 1982. Cassandra...

Colin McLaughlin
Playwright and musician, Colin McLaughlin previously served as Associate Artistic Director of the Workers’ Theater. He was Musical Director of...

Dail Chambers
Dail Chambers, an award-winning artist and activist who exhibits and lectures nationally, was instrumental in forming the Youth Initiative while...

Kathryn Bentley, MFA
Kathryn Bentley, MFA, previously served as Artistic Director of the Workers’ Theater and directed our latest original production, Mrs. Palmer’s...

Bread and Roses Convenes Council of Advisors
A new Council of Advisors formed by Bread and Roses Missouri held their inaugural meeting on January 23, 2021. The...

Strong Momentum Entering 2022
Bread and Roses Missouri enters 2022 with resilience, growth and momentum achieved thanks to the commitment of our supporters, staff,...

Eagerly Seeking Three Contract-Based Guest Artists to Direct Workers’ Opera Video Series
DEADLINE OCT 1, 9am Central Call for Applications for the Workers’ Opera Guest Artist Position Saint Louis, Missouri – Fall...

Labor Tribune: Labor arts fund honors Bread and Roses founder, trade unionist Joan Suarez
The fund will support Bread and Roses art initiatives that showcase local writing and acting talent in performing works that...

Enthusiastically Seeking Artists for Commissioned Work
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2021 is the Deadline for Submitting Response to this Request for Artist Qualifications The Project Bread and...