Whether your students are longtime theatre fans or experiencing professional theatre for the first time, a Florida Rep Student Matinee is an exciting opportunity to see, hear, and experience storytelling at its best—while creating memories they’ll carry with them long after the curtain falls.
Reserve your group today! Space is limited, so we encourage teachers to book early.
DJ Kelly, Outreach Touring Manager, DKelly@floridarep.org, 239-219-1552
Bring your classroom. Experience the magic. Make theatre a part of their story!
Announcing This Season’s Student Matinee Performances
Performances begin at 11:00 AM. Run Time: Approximately 2–2.5 hours. Student Tickets: $15 per student Teachers & Administrators: Complimentary tickets for accompanying adults
DAMES AT SEA
Directed by: Jason Parrish**†
Genre: Musical
January 12th
Historic Arcade Theatre
Book and Lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller | Music by Jim Wise
Exclusively Sponsored by Ellie Fox
This charming and hilarious musical will tap its way into your heart! It’s the 1930s and Ruby, a hopeful chorus girl from Utah, arrives in New York with big Broadway dreams! With help from an innocent young sailor (and aspiring songwriter), she lands a role in a low-budget show. When the big-budget star quits in a fit of ego-driven rage, Ruby gets her big break – until the theatre gets demolished! This musical love-letter to golden age Broadway and movie musicals is full of heart and humor and features an inventive score and exciting tap numbers! “A dance-driven delight…prepare to be thoroughly charmed.” –USA Today
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
Directed by: Maureen Heffernan**†
Genre: Comedy
February 23rd
Historic Arcade Theatre
by Joe DiPietro
Sponsored by Luminary Hotel & Co. Media Sponsor: Florida Weekly
A hilarious and warm-hearted family fiasco from the author of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and the Tony-Winning Broadway sensation, Memphis! See what happens when 29-year-old Nick tells both pairs of his doting Italian American grandparents he’s leaving New Jersey to take a dream job across the country. His grandparents are stunned! Chaos ensues as they plot and scheme to keep him in Hoboken. “A hilarious family comedy that is even funnier than DiPietro’s long-running musical revue I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!” —BackStage
Noël Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES
Directed by: Chris Clavelli**†
Genre: Drama
April 20th
Artstage Studio Theatre –
Book by Fred Stuart | Arrangements and additional music by George Luton
Sponsored by Naomi Bloom and Darlene M. Arnold
Private Lives is one of the most sophisticated, entertaining plays ever written. Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance, reignite the old spark and impulsively elope. After days of being reunited, they again find their fiery romance alternating between passions of love and anger. When their aggrieved spouses appear to win them back, chaos erupts as allegiances shift and unlikely alliances form. “Gorgeous, dazzling, fantastically funny.” –The New York Times
**** Due to the limited seating capacity of 150 seats in the ArtStage performance space, teachers have the flexibility to customize their field trip experience. Schools may choose to attend on two separate dates or opt for an evening performance exclusively for their students. We’re happy to work with you to create an experience that best fits your school’s needs and schedule. Please feel free to reach out to us to discuss a customized field trip experience!
