All Walks of Life

Bread and Wine prioritizes telling stories that speak into the lives of all people. If you are on this earth, our productions are meant for you. Our plays are not just for Christians; they are for humans. Nor will every Bread and Wine show be the same. In this created human existence, we experience realities as profound and varied as a toddler's obsession with butterflies and an ex-wife's confused grief hearing about the death of the husband who left her. At Bread and Wine, we aim to make stories that speak to the full range of these complicated realities we live. So some of our plays may be light and joyful, others thought-provoking and tragic, others heart-warming, still others heart-wrenching. They may encourage you, they may challenge you, they may entertain you, you may even not quite agree with everything you see, but it is our prayer that whatever they do, they speak to you.

How They Speak

“I hope you're not totally alone for the holidays (unless you want to be). But if you are (and if you don't), A Christmas Short Play Festival acts like a magic tonic at the Sappington House complex. After two hours (including intermission) spent watching Bread & Wine Theatre Company's five one-act plays in a book-lined room, I felt like someone had finally plugged in the Christmas lights all at once… Every moment of confounding loss, and of romantic sacrifice denied in our own lives, is somehow made beautiful here.” - Richard Green, Critic, Talkin’ Broadway

Access the full review at: https://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/stl/stl889.html

“All five plays have some themes of reminiscence, joy, regret, and even a bit of revenge, however, the greatest challenge is the characters compassion for, giving... I thoroughly enjoyed every single play in this series. The entire cast and crew is amazing! I was most impressed how the theme of giving is woven in all the stories. After all that is what the spirit of Christmas is all about. So, if you are looking for some clean and uncomplicated Christmas cheer, please go and see, A Christmas Short Play Festival at Historic Sappington House- Tammy O’Donnell, Critic, St. Louis Arts Scene

Access the full review at: https://stlouisarts.substack.com/p/through-december-13-a-holiday-sampler