Student Matinees 2017-2018

Bay Area Children's Theatre proudly offers field-trip performances during the school day, specifically designed for classes Pre-K through 6th grade!

$8 per ticket - Scholarships available

Free Admission for Teachers!

Click the Show Titles or Logos below to purchase tickets!

Please note: Student Matinee shows are reserved exclusively for school groups. For general audience performances, please click on the Tickets tab, above.

Schedule a Classroom Visit Before or After You See the Show!

Get up-close and interactive with our Student Matinees! Student Matinees are weekday field-trip performances of our Mainstage season. When you book your Student Matinee trip, you can also request a pre- or post-show workshop exploring and activating the themes of the show in your classroom! Each workshop addresses VAPA standards.
Cost: $100 per classroom visit

For questions and comments, contact us at groups@bactheatre.org or (510) 296-4433.

Student Matinee Shows for 2017-2018

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Grades Pre-K to 2nd
BERKELEY | September 22, 29 & October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2017

Straight from New York, a stage rendition of Eric Carle's beloved book, brought to life in glowing color with larger-than-life puppets.

The Night Fairy
Grades 3rd to 6th
BERKELEY | November 3 & December 1, 8 & 15, 2017

A beautiful story about the trials and triumphs of a wounded fairy trying to survive in the harsh natural world.

Willy Wonka TYA
Grades K to 5th
BERKELEY | November 30 & December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO | January 12 & 19, 2018

Based on Roald Dahl's classic work, with songs from the original movie.

Beautiful Oops!
Grades Pre-K to 2nd
BERKELEY | January 26 & February 2, 9 & March 2, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO | March 16 & 23, 2018

An original immersive musical theatre experience in which audiences participate in turning a mistake into creative successes.

Judy Moody & Stink
and the Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
Grades 1st to 4th
BERKELEY | March 22, 23, 29 & April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO | May 11 & 18, 2018

Bringing to the stage for the first time the siblings' madcap adventures on 'Artichoke' Island.

Inside Out & Back Again
Grades 3rd to 6th
BERKELEY | April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 & May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18, 2018

Based on Thanhha Lai's award-winning book about fleeing Vietnam as a young girl and immigrating to Alabama.