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9:45 a.m. (suggested arrival time)
We recommend that student groups arrive 30 minutes early and review our First Timer’s Guide in advance. A member of the Education Team will greet your group when you enter the building.
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10:15 a.m.
Students will participate in a 15-minute, interactive experience led by the Education Team before being seated. If your group arrives after 10:15, they will take you directly to your seats so you don’t miss a moment.
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10:30 a.m.
The performance begins — enjoy the show!
Student Matinees
Bring learning to life
From Scrooge to Shakespeare, we welcome thousands of students and educators to the Guthrie each season to experience a live theater performance. To help students build increased empathy and connection with the themes onstage, educators receive a show-specific play guide with educational resources before their visit. Each student matinee also includes a pre-show experience that gives deeper insight into the play’s context and the theatermaking process.
We look forward to welcoming you and your students to the Guthrie!
2025–2026 Season student matinees
2024–2025 Season student matinees
Student matinee workshops (by request)
Enhance your student matinee experience by adding a customized workshop to your visit led by the Guthrie Education Team.
Explore the options below, and email education@guthrietheater.org to submit a request.
Guthrie 360
Led by a member of the Guthrie Education Team, this workshop can include a brief history of the theater, a building tour and/or a panel discussion about careers in the arts. Learn about the Guthrie’s origins and legacy, visit popular spots like the Endless Bridge, enjoy behind-the-scenes surprises and see what it takes to stage a show from the artists who make it happen. Pricing starts at $300.
Careers in the Arts Panel
Join a panel of Guthrie staff members to learn more about careers in the arts. In this workshop, students have the opportunity to ask questions about the theatermaking process and receive advice from theater professionals. Pricing starts at $200.
Post-Play Workshop
A Guthrie Teaching Artist will join you and your students after the show and lead a workshop designed to actively engage your group with the themes of the play. Pricing starts at $250.
For every student matinee performance, we can accommodate up to two workshops (pending available space and resources). To request a workshop as part of your student matinee experience, email education@guthrietheater.org.
Things to know
Pricing
Regular-priced student matinee tickets: $16 ($19 for A Christmas Carol)
Homeschool groups
Student matinee pricing applies to homeschool groups of any size. Please call Group Sales at 612.225.6244 or 1.877.225.6211 (toll-free) for more information.
Contact us
If you have questions, please email us at groups@guthrietheater.org.
Media release
During student matinees, the Guthrie reserves the right to photograph or film audience members for use in printed or digital marketing materials. We recommend including this information in your communications to parents and guardiansfor awareness.
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