CLASSES & ACTIVITIES SCHOOL MATINEES Pippi Longstocking 2005-06 Season
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Classes for Ages 4 – Adult
Friday Funday • Second Saturday • Storytelling
From Page to Stage: The Playhouse School Matinee Program
For more than 25 years, the books your classes read have come to life at The Des Moines Playhouse. We're proud to offer a literature-based season and pleased to be your partner in creating a rich educational environment for your class. Our staff of degreed theatre educators looks forward to working with you to enhance and enrich your curriculum with related language arts exercises available on-line, theatre tours and workshops. Click here to download a PDF of our 2007-08 School Matinee brochure.
2007-08 School Matinee Schedule
High School Evening/Weekend Events
2007-08 School Matinee Schedule
Recommended grades: 2-7
Dates and Times: Noon, May 6; 9:30 A.M., May 7
By Louis Sachar. Based on his book.
The Newbery Award-winner, Holes, is the story of
Stanley Yelnats, an inherently unlucky kid whose family
lives under a gypsy curse that brings them perpetual
misfortune. Stanley is wrongly accused of stealing a pair
of sneakers and sentenced to Camp Green Lake, where
nothing is green, and there’s certainly no lake. There,
Stanley, along with the other boys at the camp, is forced
to dig 5-foot by 5-foot holes in the ground to build
character. As they work, the boys unearth the secrets of
Camp Green Lake and the warden’s curious fascination
with legendary bandit Kissin’ Kate Barlow. Rich in fun
and chock full of mystery, audiences will really dig Holes.
Click here for a classroom guide with activities related to Holes.
Reservations for Weekday Matinees
1. Count them up!
- Groups of 15 or more are $7.00 per person
- Groups of less than 15 are $10.00 per student and $12.00 per adult
- Reduced rates are available to students who receive free or reduced lunches. Please make requests for discounted tickets at the time of the reservation
- Disney's High School Musical Matinee Ticket Prices:
Groups of 15 or more are $14.00 per person
Groups of 14 or less are $20.00 per student and $29.00 per adult
2. Call us up!
- 515-277-6261 or toll free at 877-862-5621
- Call The Playhouse ticket office, Tuesday-Friday, 12:00 PM Noon-6:00 PM for reservations.
- Our matinees sell out early, so call now!
3. Get the ball rolling!
- After your reservation we will send you an invoice. A deposit is due at that time and is required to hold your reservation.
- The full amount is due 30 days prior to the performance. If the amount is not paid, the tickets will be released.
- Depending on the availability of seating you may change your numbers up to 45 days prior to the performance. After that you will be financially responsible for the number you have reserved.
- Once tickets have been purchased, they are non-refundable.
Educator Perks: The Inside Scoop
- Workshops and Tours: To arrange an extended experience at The Playhouse, call the education department at 515-974-5356, toll free 877-862-5621 ext. 209.
- Teacher Preview: If you wish to preview the performance for your class, you may arrange to attend a preview performance, which is typically the Thursday before the show opens. Just call The Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261 for one complimentary ticket.
High School Evening/Weekend Events
High School drama, vocal music and English classes can enjoy an evening or weekend trip to The Playhouse for our Mainstage shows. Tickets – $29 for adults and $20 for students – are available by calling group sales toll-free at 877-862-5621 ext. 211. We recommend Cats for high school classes. Click here for a complete list of Mainstage shows.
Spotlight Literacy: Actors in the Classroom
Life-long readers are people who receive significant benefit from
reading literature. Young people learning to read and write benefit greatly from seeing their literature brought to life. Performing, creative drama, playwriting, discussion, and critical review are all ways in which children and adults alike can become involved on a personal level with theatre's literature. It is our goal to provide a strong link between the page and stage.
For each of the shows in a season, we designate one school as our SpotlightSchool. The deciding factor is usually the number of free or reduced priced tickets requested by a school.
- Before the performance, actors from the show visit the classroom. They read from the book upon which the show is based, answer questions and give a copy of the book to each child. The book is theirs to keep.
- The children attend the show and receive a playbill with language arts exercises.
- After attending the show, the children write letters to the actors with a brief review and a couple of questions. About a week later, each child receives a written response from the actors.
To date, we have given away more than 2000 books and 3000 letters have passed back and forth between schoolchildren and our actors
If you would like to be considered a Spotlight School, please contact Kathy Pingel, youth programming director, at 515-974-5359 or toll-free 877-862-5621 ext. 214 to arrange for this very special educational experience.
For more information on Playhouse educational offerings, contact Robin Spahr, Playhouse education registrar,
515-974-5356, or toll-free, 1-877-862-5621 ext. 209.
