School Programs
>>> Student Matinees: Bring your school to Stoneham Theatre
>>> Kids4Kids: Bring Stoneham Theatre to your school
Student Matinees
Stoneham Theatre offers 10:00am student matinee performances of select mainstage and young company productions. The performance is followed by an optional talkback in which students can ask questions of the actors, directors, and designers who bring our theatre to life.
All arrangements are handled directly through our sales department. Please contact Carol Dempsey, Group Sales Coordinator, at 781.279.7885 x105 or groups@stonehamtheatre.org.
Student Matinee FAQ
Do we receive study guides?
Yes! You will receive high-quality guides to help your students get the best possible learning experience at Stoneham Theatre.
Where can we park?
Parking is free along Main St. We also have a municipal parking lot one block over on Franklin St, which is ideal for buses.
What other advantages are there to bringing a school group?
We also offer workshops, talkbacks with the cast, and tours of backstage (for smaller groups).
What if I don't know how many people will attend?
You have up until 2 weeks before your performance to adjust your numbers.
Do I need to put down a deposit?
Yes, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required upon reservation of your seats. The total balance is due when your reservation size is finalized, 2 weeks before the performance.
How soon should I order?
The sooner the better! The earlier you order, the more flexibility we'll have in seating.
Do you offer complimentary tickets?
Yes! One free chaperone ticket is offered for every 10 students.
How do I place an order for student matinees?
Call or email Carol Dempsey, Group Sales Coordinator, at 781.279.7885x105 or groups@stonehamtheatre.org. She can help you arrange your group and make the process fun.
You'll be amazed at how simple it is to bring your students to Stoneham Theatre!
Kids4Kids
About:
Kids4Kids is a program where kids perform plays for kids at your school! We arrive at your school, set up minimal props and set, then perform 45-minute productions for your students. Our kid cast is uniquely positioned to inspire your student audiences.
What to Expect:
Prior to arriving, we mail out study guides about the show, supplemented by a list of hands-on activities for teachers to do with their classes prior to our arrival. On the day of the performance, Kids4Kids arrives 45 minutes before show time. We set up our technical elements with no need for supervision. The show runs 45 minutes, designed to fit comfortably within most class periods. Following the performances, our staff will lead a 10-minute panel discussion with the actors and your students.
Shows Available:
Kids4Kids: Go, Dog. Go!
Go, Dog. Go! is a physical comedy with music and clowning, adapted from the books by P.D. Eastman. Go, Dog. Go! addresses these Massachusetts ELA Frameworks: Language Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development; Reading and Literature Standard 7; Beginning Reading; Reading and Literature Standard 9: Making Connections; Reading and Literature Standard 9: Dramatic Literature.
Kids4Kids: Twelfth Night
This romantic comedy of lost twins and mixed-up identities is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare! Twelfth Night addresses the following Massachusetts ELA Frameworks: Language Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development; Language Standard 5: Structure and Origin of Modern English; Reading and Literature Standard 9: Making Connections; Reading and Literature Standard 10: Genre; Reading and Literature Standard 17: Dramatic Literature. Shakespeare is included among the suggested authors for grades 5-8.
How to Book a Show:
For more information and/or to book one of our shows at your school, please contact Carol Dempsey, our Group Sales Coordinator, at 781.279.7885 x105 or email groups@stonehamtheatre.org.
The Kids4Kids program can come to your school now through April! Book early for first choice performance dates. To apply for an LCC grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to bring Kids4Kids to your school, the application deadline is October 15th. Kids4Kids is supported in part by a grant from MELD.
To book Kids4Kids for your school, or to learn more, please contact our Group Sales Coordinator: (781)279-7885 x. 105 or groups@stonehamtheatre.org.
Kids4Kids: A Midsummer Night's Dream 2008