Education

Wind in the Willows
Last year almost 5,000 students from over 60 different area schools from New Hampshire to Bethel attended a student matinee performance at The Public Theatre at the affordable price of only $5 a ticket. Our Student Matinee Series enables us to reach students who otherwise would not have an opportunity to attend live theatre. The school systems in our region have cut most of their arts funding. It has fallen to local institutions to provide this programming for our children. For many of them this was the first play they had ever seen.
Here at The Public Theatre, we make it EASY for you to introduce your students to the thrilling experience of live professional theatre.
WE PROVIDE:
- Tickets at the affordable price of only $5.00 each. This is made possible by local businesses and foundations that sponsor this program. If you have students who are unable to participate due to financial constraints, please bring it to our attention.
- Quality Equity productions featuring the best professional actors from New York, Los Angeles and New England.
- A Maine Learning Results Guide clarifying the educational objectives met with each production included with each promotional flyer, or upon request.
- Free detailed Study Guides prepared by Prof. Martin Andrucki of Bates College, to assist teachers in preparing their class prior to the performance, available in advance of each production.
- Free post-show discussions, featuring the actors and the director offer your students the unique experience of interacting with the people who created the performance.
We believe our shows will be a fabulous addition to your school year, and we look forward to seeing you at the theatre. To make a reservation, please call our business office at:
(207) 782-2211
Ask about becoming an educational liaison for your school and receive 2 free tickets for yourself!
Educational Underwriters: The Betterment Fund, Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust, Davis Family Foundation, Evergreen Printing, Helen & George Ladd Charitable Corporation, Lewiston-Auburn Children's Home, Lincoln Financial Group, MainStreet Foundation, National Endowment of the Arts, New Balance Foundation, Penmor Lithographers, The Simmons Foundation
Associate Educational Underwriters: Camden National Bank, Dunkin' Donuts, Emerson Auto Group, Laskoff & Associates, Lewiston Investments, LLC, Northeast Bank/Northeast Financial, Pineland Lumber Co., Sisters of Charity Health System, Wal-Mart
Educational Friends: Auburn Manufacturing, Inc., Auburn-Lewiston YMCA
Coming Soon
Attention Educators
Join us Tue, Dec 30th @ 7pm for . It's a FREE performance for educators, part of our ongoing "No Teacher Left Behind" program.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Produced in collaboration with Robinson Players of Bates College
Oh Brother! Sibling mischief and best pal escapades are the problems Peter Hatcher faces in his attempts to deal with his impossible little brother, Fudge. Based on the popular book by Judy Blume, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a humorous look at family lie and the troubles that can only be caused by a younger sibling. Make your reservation NOW, before it sells out!
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