What is a Childcare Matinee?

Caregivers attending a performance can enroll children ages 3–12 in a theatre education workshop that will take place during select shows. Drop-off is 15 minutes before curtain and pick-up is 15 minutes after the performance.

For ages 3-5: Experienced Teaching Artists guide participants through creative play exercises, a story drama activity, and an art project–all while caregivers enjoy the performance. Participants receive a nut-free snack. Children must be potty-trained and able to use the bathroom independently. Limited to 12 participants.

For ages 6-12: Participants learn about performance and design fundamentals through engaging theatre games, collaborate with friends on improvised and/or scripted scenes, and create a theatrical design project–all while caregivers enjoy the performance. Participants receive a nut-free snack. Limited to 20 participants.

Want to offer Childcare Matinees?

Contact us at info@nationalchildrenstheatre.org