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NWCT offers a schedule of school matinees for every production each season. Below are the titles, dates and times for school matinees in the 2011-12 season. Simply select the show you would like to attend (see schedule below), then call 503-222-2190 or email Student Matinee Manager, Cindi Kinder to make a reservation.
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
Recommended for grades K & up
Oct. 19-20, 25-26 Tue, Wed, Thu
9:45 a.m. & noon 90 minutes
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
Recommended for grades 1 & up
Dec. 6-7, 13-14 Tue, Wed
9:45 a.m. & noon 90 minutes
Rapunzel--Uncut! - NWCT World Premiere!
Recommended for grades 1 & up
Feb. 1-2, 7-8 Tue, Wed, Thu
9:45 a.m. & noon 90 minutes
Busytown
Recommended for grades Pre-K & up
Mar. 20-32, Apr. 3-5 Tue, Wed, Thu
9:45 a.m. & noon 90 minutes
El Zorrito: The Legand of the Boy Zorro - NWCT World Premiere!
Recommended for grades 1 & up
May 9-10, 15&17, 22-23 Tue, Wed, Thu
9:45 a.m. & noon 90 minutes
School matinee ticket pricing is as follows, and is the same for students, teachers and chaperones:
School groups of up to 24: $7 each*
School groups of 25 to 99: $6 each*
School groups of over 100: $5 each*
Special programs and incentives are available for first-timers! Please call 503-222-2190 or email Student Matinee Liaison, Meredith Ott to learn about current offers for educators.
*Northwest Children's Theater and School is for all students. Call 503-222-2190 to see if your school or program qualifies for discounted pricing.
Free Previews for Educators
New for the 2010-11 season! NWCT is opening preview performances to educators who are considering an NWCT production for a class field trip. For an invited preview schedule and to make reservations, please call 503-222-2190 or email School Matinee Liaison, Jenny Bunce.Location and Logistics
All NWCT student matinee performances are held at the NW Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon. Please call 503-222-2190 for information about bus and chaperone parking.
Student Matinees are typically 90 minutes long. Talk-Backs are held directly following each performance, and last approximately ten minutes. Led by an adult cast member, students in the audience can ask questions about the show to learn more about the story, actors and process, and can even get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of tricks and special effects!
