Student Matinee Reservations

Join us for a Student Matinee

Thank you for expressing an interest in The Public Theatre’s Student Matinee Program. We are happy to be able to provide this opportunity to the schools in the area in a very affordable and convenient manner.

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To make a reservation, please call our business office: 207-782-2211

Read on for details about reserving your seats and payment policies.

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MAKING RESERVATIONS

We can take your reservations for a Student Matinee at any time. Call the Business Office at 782-2211.

We will need to know:

The school name
Your name – or the name of the Educator bringing the group
A phone number and email where you can be reached
Which performance you would like to attend
Approximately how many students and chaperones will be attending. Please keep us informed of any changes in the number of seats you will need.
Grades attending
Whether you are planning to stay for the post-show discussion.

PAYMENT POLICY
Do not hesitate to contact us regarding your payment schedule. We know that schools have payment procedures that take some time.

After you make a reservation a 50% deposit will be due within two weeks from your reservation date. Your balance is due two weeks prior to the performance. If the reservation is made during the two-week period prior to the performance date, The Public Theatre may request immediate or next day payment.

Payment may be in the form of cash, credit card, check or purchase order.

Please be accurate about your attendance numbers. Once the payment has been received, The Public Theatre will not refund the ticket amount of any reserved seats not used. Additional seats may be purchased based on availability.

ADDITIONAL ADULT TICKETS

We feel that you will be best prepared if you know exactly who will be at the theatre with your class. It is with this in mind that we will no longer sell individual tickets to parents/guardians who wish to join your class at the show.

While we love to sell out shows, we also want to ensure that the maximum number of school aged children may be served, and ask you to consider this before inviting additional adults who are not directly assisting as chaperones.

If you choose to invite additional adults who are not directly assisting as chaperones, please account for them in your reservation and collect payment accordingly. If you would like to receive a separate invoice, you may reserve these seats on a separate order.

THEATER ETIQUETTE

For many students this is their first time attending a live theatrical performance. We have prepared a document with information for you to share with your students so they may know what to expect when they visit. You will also find some helpful tips for planning your trip to The Public Theatre.

Download the THEATER ETIQUETTE document >>

SNOW POLICY
The Public Theatre will only issue refunds when school has been cancelled due to bad weather.

Download the PAYMENT AND SNOW CANCELLATION POLICIES for details >>

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PERFORMANCES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

Because we present special Student Matinees, you can take your students as a group, during the school day to see the show, rather than assign everyone to see it independently. We offer at least one Student Matinee for each show. The curtain time is subject to change, based on the total running length of the play, but are usually at 9:30 am for our Subscription Series shows. Following feedback from Educators, we have added 10:00 am performances to Young Audience Shows, as well as the 9:30 am and 11:30 am times.

If published times won’t work for you – we know that scheduling buses and lunch can be tough – please call and let us know you are interested in the show. We may be able to shift the start time.

SOLD OUT SHOWS? – Don’t give up too quickly.

For our Young Audience Shows it MAY be possible for us to add additional performances to the schedule, based on demand. If you have a large group, usually around 100, it MAY be possible for us to add a performance. There MAY be a choice of curtain times. Once the performance is added, sales we be opened up for additional groups.

$7.00 TICKETS FOR ALL ATTENDING
We are able to offer everyone who attends, including the adult chaperones, the incredible ticket price of only $7.00. This is made possible through generosity of local Businesses and Corporations that have chosen to become sponsors at the Educational Level. Remember, all students, teachers and parent chaperones need to purchase a ticket. If you have students who are unable to participate due to financial constraints, please bring it to our attention. Our generous sponsors are standing by to ensure that everyone can attend.

TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT
Do you need assistance with Transportation expenses? Please read about the Maine Arts Commission’s Ticket To Ride program for eligibility guidelines and to apply. This program is subject to availability based on funding.

STUDY GUIDES
We are able to provide you with Study Guides well in advance of each performance. This gives you the background information on the playwright and an insight into the characters and themes addressed in the play without having to spend days researching it. You then have the opportunity to discuss the play before the class sees it. All Study Guides are prepared by Theatre Scholars and Dramaturgs. You can download the Study Guide once it is made available.

POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS
Following every Student Matinee is a Post-Show Discussion with the actors and the Director or Artistic Director. This gives the Students a unique interactive learning experience they will never have with movies and television, actually discussing the performance with the people who created it. We do request an RSVP for post-show discussions in order to plan the day’s schedule.

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Educational Sponsors

The Public Theatre takes pride in recognizing our educational sponsors. We seek to develop a partnership with local businesses working together for the enrichment of the Lewiston-Auburn area. The following businesses have joined us in this partnership. If you would like to see your company listed here, please contact us regarding sponsorship opportunities.