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Student Matinées

The award-winning and critically-acclaimed Fine Arts Center Theatre Company produces an annual season of musicals, comedies, and dramas. Bring classes and groups to our student matinées for an enriching experience to last a lifetime. The variety of theatre experiences will leave your students wanting more and wishing to come back!

Tickets are only $12 per student! One free adult chaperone is required for every 10 students. Additional adults are $25.
Availability may be limited within 8 weeks of each performance.
(Financial assistance available for Title One Schools)

Performances & Dates

Second Stage

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 – SOLD OUT
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 – SOLD OUT
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

Mainstage

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 – SOLD OUT
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 – SOLD OUT
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 – SOLD OUT

Mainstage

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

Second Stage

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – SOLD OUT
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Mainstage

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Scheduling

  • All performances begin at 10 a.m.
  • Mainstage productions run approximately 2.5 hours, including one 15-minute intermission. Second Stage shows are approximately 1 hour with no intermission.
  • Minimum group size is 15 students (not including chaperones).
  • A required number of tickets must be sold overall for a performance to run. We will communicate promptly if a show must be canceled for any reason.

Reservation and Payment

Student Matinée Request Form

Once you have submitted the request form, an FAC staff member will reach out to you. If you have questions, please contact Frances Huntington, (719) 634-5583.

Availability can vary based on group size. A 50% nonrefundable deposit is due upon scheduling your reservation. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the performance. All payments are final.

FAQs

Student Matinée Guidelines

What if I have students with special needs?
We do our best to accommodate all students. If you have students with special needs, please let us know when you make your reservation so that we can make any necessary arrangements.

Can I choose my own seats?
For Mainstage shows, a block of seats will be assigned to each group based on group size and reservation date. For Second Stage shows, seating is general admission.

Can I make changes to my reservation?
Depending on availability, you may change your group size up until the final payment has been made. After that date, you may purchase additional tickets based on availability, but no refunds can be given if you reduce your group size. Exchanges are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

 

Can home schooled students get tickets to student matinees?
Yes! For groups with the minimum quantity of 15 or more students, normal student matinee procedures will apply. For groups of fewer than 15 students, tickets are available starting two weeks before the performance date (when final payments have been received from groups that do meet the minimum quantity) and all adult tickets will be additional adult tickets.

What if my school has a snow day?
If you are unable to attend a performance due to a weather cancellation or delay, please let us know as soon as possible! We will do our best to reschedule your performance. If this is not possible, you will be given a full refund.

What other activities do you offer for school groups?
We currently offer self-guided tours of the Fine Arts Center’s museum. Learn more