School Shows
Blumenthal’s school show matinees invite K-12 students to experience professional theater and other creative experiences at a reduced cost, many for the first time, and offer area teachers the opportunity to explore the connections between live entertainment, arts education, and classroom curriculum. Our school shows vary each year with the number of offerings, seating capacity, and age appropriateness of show content. School matinees are often times in high demand and availability is on a first come, first served basis.
If you are a school requesting transportation or ticket subsidies, please contact School Impact Manager, Jenna Derrick, at Jenna.Derrick@blumenthalarts.org
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What information do I need to know before I request school show tickets?
- Number of tickets you are requesting - note that Blumenthal Arts requires payment prior to the performance date, so please do not request tickets until you have an accurate headcount of student attendees and any chaperones and/or faculty.
- Payment method - our school show reservation form offers several payment methods, so please know your school's preference before submitting a reservation request.
What is the standard process for requesting school show tickets?
- Gather necessary details prior to submitting the reservation form for your requested show.
- Submit the reservation form online.
- Within one week of submitting your request, you will be contacted by an Education team member with an update regarding the status of your school group's ticket request and next steps to confirm your reservation.
- You will be invoiced for the total number of tickets in your order 30 days prior to the performance date, and your balance must be paid in full at least 2 weeks before the show date.
- Please note that we are not able to accommodate adjustments to your order size after your invoice has been sent. Groups are responsible for the total on the invoice regardless of the number of attendees.
How many shows can I submit requests for?
You are welcome to submit requests for as many school shows as you are interested in. However, we recommend that you only apply for the show that you feel is the best fit for your students.
We do keep an ongoing waitlist once our school shows reach their allotted capacity. If a reserved school group cancels their reservation, you will be contacted by a member of the Education team.
What information will I receive upon reservation confirmation?
We will respond to your reservation inquiry within 7 days from receipt. At that time, we will let you know if we can accommodate your ticket request or if you have been added to a waitlist. If we can confirm your reservation, we will send information at that time regarding necessary day-of details, including venue information, parking, and available spaces for lunch (not provided). Please feel free to include any accommodations needed in your ticket reservation form.
School Show Cancellation Policy
- Blumenthal Arts Cancellation - You will be notified via email if the school show you are attending is cancelled by Blumenthal Arts due to inclement weather or for any other reason. We will refund your order in full.
- School Cancellation - If your school group needs to cancel:
- More than 2 weeks before the performance – Blumenthal will issue a full refund.
- Less than 2 weeks before the performance – Blumenthal will not issue a refund.
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Blumenthal Backstage
Blumenthal Backstage: A Blumenthal Arts Field Trip
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Time: 10:15 am-1:00 pm
Location: Blumenthal Arts Uptown Venues
Grades Served: 6-12 only
Go behind the scenes and discover what it takes to bring a professional production to life! Designed for students in grades 6–12, this immersive field trip gives students an inside look at the people, places, and creative processes that make live performance possible.
Students will explore the inner workings of Blumenthal Arts through backstage tours of our performing arts venues, discovering the technical, artistic, and production spaces that audiences rarely see. They’ll then participate in a Community Cue, an engaging conversation featuring members of the cast and production team from a current Blumenthal Arts production. Students will have the opportunity to hear firsthand about the journey from rehearsal room to stage, learn about careers in the performing arts, and ask questions of working industry professionals.
Students will also enjoy a complimentary box lunch, making this a full-day experience that combines place-based learning, career exploration, and meaningful access to the arts.
Field Trip Includes:
- Backstage tours of Blumenthal Arts venues
- Community Cue with cast and production team members
- Interactive Q&A and career exploration
- Complimentary box lunch
- An inside look at the people and processes behind professional live performance
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