Student Matinees
TheatreWorks’ student matinees aim not only to cultivate young audiences, but to inspire the next generation of theatre artists. These low-cost, daytime performances are held specially for school groups, offering youth in our community the chance to engage with stories we tell onstage amid an audience of their peers.
All student matinees will be immediately followed by a talkback session with the cast and crew of the show to allow for further discussion and education about the performance, historical aspects, production elements, and artistic careers.
Interested in having you and your students come to a show?
Student tickets are $10 each; chaperones are free.
We ask that you have at least one chaperone for every ten students.
Contact Jake Arky, Director of Education at jarky@theatreworks.org for more details on pricing, booking and all other details.
2026–2027 STUDENT MATINEES
By Steven Dietz
Based on the novel by Bram Stoker
Directed by Giovanna Sardelli
Sink your teeth into the ultimate Halloween thrill. Steven Dietz’s adaptation of the timeless classic seduces with elegance and suspense, turning the legendary vampire tale into a high-octane theatrical ride. Bold, chilling, and wickedly smart, the story draws you into a world where reason clashes with superstition and love becomes dangerously intoxicating. This Dracula keeps you leaning forward—never quite sure who holds the power, or what darkness waits just out of sight.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11am
Recommended for grades 9–12.
A Musical by Mark Saltzman
Vocal Arrangements by Jack Lipson
Directed by Robert Kelley
Musical Direction by William Liberatore
BASED ON A TRUE STORY
Seven-time Emmy Award-winning writer Mark Saltzman illuminates the beautiful coming of age story revealing the truth behind the fairytale between Alice Liddell—the real-life inspiration of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale—and Prince Leopold, Queen Victoria’s youngest son. Brimming with wit and emotional spark, this acapella musical weaves between Victorian reality and Wonderland whimsy, revealing a tender connection shaped by duty, distance, and the ache of what might have been. Perfect for the holiday season, Alice, Formerly of Wonderland glows with warmth, longing, and just enough wonder to feel like a gift.
Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 11am
Recommended for grades 6–12.
By Karen Zacaraís
Adapted from the novel by Jack Schaefer
Directed by Jeffrey Lo
A Wild West classic. Honoring the original while cracking it wide open, Karen Zacarias’ storytelling is a living, breathing world of the American frontier as told by voices too often left out of the legend. The play unfolds in the vast Wyoming prairies, where families fighting for their land are pushed to the breaking point by forces determined to drive them out. Featuring Bay Area theatre veteran Aldo Billingslea as the fabled cowboy, Shane reminds us that true heroism isn’t always about the fastest draw—it’s about doing the right thing when it counts.
Thursday, March 11, 2027 at 11am
Recommended for grades 9–12.
Words and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King,
Barry Man, Cynthia Weil
Book by Douglas McGrath
Directed by Giovanna Sardelli
Feel the earth move under your feet! Soulful and irresistible, this feel-good musical tells the true story of the woman behind the soundtrack of our lives. From teenage songwriter to chart-topping legend, Carole King finds her voice in a world that wasn’t always ready to hear it. Set against the vibrant music scene of the 1950s and 1960s, the journey follows love, resilience, the sort of friendships that shape a life—and a career that changed music forever. Featuring a thrilling lineup of iconic hits including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “It’s Too Late,” and “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman,” Beautiful makes you laugh, tear up, and leave the theatre humming all the way home.
Thursday, April 15, 2027 at 11am
Recommended for grades 6–12.
Contact Jake Arky, Director of Education at jarky@theatreworks.org for more details on pricing, booking and all other details.
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