Our world, onstage.
Offered since 1987, student matinee performances offer free and discounted tickets to schools in the Greater Philadelphia region. Every year we select productions that make both curricular and personal connections for student audiences.
If you're interested in one of our student matinees for the 25/26 Season, please let us know via THIS INQUIRY FORM and we'll be in touch!
December 2025
Adapted by Zak Berkman from Charles Dickens
Original Music by Zak Berkman
Arrangements by Mitch Chakour
Directed by Molly Rosa Houlahan
People’s Light’s original musical adaptation of this classic tale illuminates the power of community, connection, and generosity overcoming loneliness and fear: a story that reaches far beyond Dickens’ original writing or any single time of year, and into our lives today. Audiences who attended in 2023 will recognize the music and the text, but a new creative team and design will provide a fresh approach to this year’s staging.
- Recommended for grades 1-12
- Student matinee performances are followed by a post-show discussion with artists
- NEW! An interactive classroom workshop can be scheduled at school to expand and personalize the theatre experience.
PERFORMANCES
10am performances
December 2, 3, 4, 5, 19
10:30am performances
December 9*, 10, 11, 12
*Relaxed Performance, including Audio Description and ASL interpretation
March 2025
Adapted by Andrew Watring from William Shakespeare
Directed by Andrew Watring
Shakespeare’s masterpiece takes the stage in a brisk and vivid contemporary make-over: Twelfth Night is a laugh-out-loud comedy with an accessible plot that delves into timeless themes of unrequited love, jealousy, class conflict, identity crises – all unfolding with music and modern dress in the world of a present-day luxury resort.
- Recommended for grades 6-12
- Student matinee performances are followed by a post-show discussion with artists
- All Student Matinee reservations include an interactive workshop prior to the field trip for each participating class — FREE for all schools!
PERFORMANCES
10am performances
March 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 19*
10:30am performance
March 13**
*With Open Captioning
**Relaxed Performance, including Audio Description and ASL interpretation
Tickets for A Christmas Carol
- $23 through September 15; Lock in this year’s pricing by reserving early!
- $24 after September 15
- Additional $5 per student for an interactive classroom workshop prior to attending the play
- Reduced-price or free tickets for Title 1 and other school groups with need
Tickets for Twelfth Night
- $18 through September 15; Lock in this year’s pricing by reserving early!
- $19 after September 15
- Reduced-price or free tickets for Title 1 and other school groups with need
- In-class workshops at school are FREE for all groups attending this performance
More details...
- School groups receive 1 free chaperone ticket for every 20 purchased
- Bus transportation subsidy is available via application
- Free educator preview tickets and classroom resources are available for every production
- Evening and weekend performances can also be coordinated for student groups if needed
For more information, to reserve, or to request a follow-up in August, please complete the inquiry form below.
Kelly Benedict, Sales Manager
GroupSales@peopleslight.org | 610.647.1900 x111
Lyle Sweppenheiser, Education Associate
ArtsDiscovery@peopleslight.org | 610.647.1900 x187