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Programs for Educators

Texas Performing Arts offers area schools four educational programs designed to inspire the next generation: 
 

  • Youth Performances
  • S.E.A.T. (Students Experiencing the Arts with their Teacher) Ticket Program
  • Broadway Experience for Youth (BEY) Program
  • Teacher Tix @ TPA

Download the Educational Programs flyer.

YOUTH PERFORMANCES - Free daytime performances for K-12 youth

Each year Texas Performing Arts offers several daytime performances designed as an educational experience especially for youth. Youth Performances are free of charge for educators and their students. Seating is limited. Make your request today

  • Related standard-based lessons and related in-school presentations offered.
  • Homeschool groups welcome! Please coordinate a group of 10 minimum.
  • Bus parking reservation fee: $25 per bus.
  • Transportation grants are available for bus and parking expenses.
  • Plan on arriving at the theatre at least 30-45 minutes before the show.
  • Plan to depart 30-45 minutes after the show.

2023-2024 Youth Performances

Grades 4-12 Ingoma Nshya Women Drummers of Rwanda
Friday, September 8, 11-12 noon, Bass Concert Hall
Ingoma Nshya translates as “New Drum” and “New Power.” By founding Woman Drummers of Rwanda in 2004, Gakire Katese Odile (Kiki) has modelled a new image for women in Rwanda, and a new tradition of gender equality: infused with respect, unity, and joy. Today, Ingoma Nshya is not only the recognized leader of the drumming sector, but they are breathing new life into Rwanda’s drumming heritage. Note: This performance is different from the evening performance of The Book of Life.

Grades 4-12 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre – Lecture/Demo (performance excerpts; no tech; dancers in rehearsal clothing)
Friday, March 1, 2024, 11-12 noon, Bass Concert Hall
FULL – If you submit a Seating Request form you will be placed on a Waiting List.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance. The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents–as well as millions more through television broadcasts, film screenings, and online platforms.

Youth Performance Request Form

Contact Brenda Simms, bsimms@texasperformingarts.org with any questions.

S.E.A.T. (Students Experiencing the Arts with their Teacher) Ticket Program

Each year a limited number of tickets on our season schedule is set aside for so that teachers, at no cost, can give a small group of students the unique educational experience of seeing a live performance by touring professionals. 

For larger groups, $10 student tickets are available.

S.E.A.T. Request Form

BROADWAY EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH (BEY) PROGRAM

The Broadway Experience for Youth program offers free or highly discounted tickets for teachers to bring their students to see a touring Broadway show at Bass Concert Hall, an experience unlike any other.

In addition to simply enjoying the show, students will gain:

  • an understanding of the world of professional touring artists and career opportunities
  • an opportunity to analyze both the artistic and technical elements of the performance, such as the music, choreography, plotline, storytelling, acting techniques, lighting, audio, and scenic design
  • an opportunity to experience all aspects of a 2,900 seat performance hall, from the lobby to the theatre, before, during, and after the show
  • an additional pre or post-performance educational activity such as a Q&A with Broadway performers, or a related educational experience with a guest teaching artist

The 2023-24 Broadway in Austin Season 
Six — October 3-8, 2023
The Book of Mormon — November 14-19, 2023 (Season Option)
My Fair Lady — December 5-10, 2023
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical — January 9-14, 2024
Beetlejuice — February 6-11, 2024
Wicked — March 13-31, 2024
Girl from the North Country — April 23-28, 2024
Disney’s Frozen — June 5-16, 2024

Spring 2024 BEY Awards
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical: Vandergrift High School, Leander ISD
Beetlejuice: Decker Middle School, Manor ISD / NYOS Charter School / B.I.P.E.D (Bastrop Institute for Production and Entertainment Design) Bastrop ISD
Girl from the North Country: Belton High School, Belton ISD
Wicked: Elgin High School, Elgin ISD / Travis Heights Elementary, Austin ISD, San Marcos High School, San Marcos ISD
Disney's Frozen: Clearfork Elementary, Lockhart ISD

The 2024-25 Broadway in Austin Season
MJ The Musical — October 8 – 13, 2024
Shucked — November 12 – 17, 2024
Peter Pan  — December 10 – 15, 2024
Come From Away — January 4 – 5, 2025 (Season Option)
Clue — January 14 – 19, 2025
Les Misérables — February 4 – 9, 2025 (Season Option)
Funny Girl — March 4 – 9, 2025
Hamilton — March 25 – April 6, 2025
Moulin Rouge! The Musical — May 13 – 25, 2025

The 24-25 Broadway Experience for Youth application will be posted here soon.

TEACHER TIX @TPA

Throughout the year, in appreciation for the work they do, teachers on this mailing list receive notification about free or discounted seats to Texas Performing Arts shows.

Sign up for Teacher Tix announcements

UT Department of Theatre and Dance

Our partners in the UT Department of Theatre and Dance also offer educational programming with discounts available for youth, teachers and school groups. Learn more about how to get involved below.

LEARN MORE

Questions
Brenda Simms, Education and Curriculum Development

Phone Number

512.471.2131  

Email

 bsimms@texasperformingarts.org


H-E-B Tournament of Champions

Education and youth programs are made possible thanks to the support of H-E-B Tournament of Champions and the generosity of donors like you

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