BTE opens its door on select mornings for school-aged groups to enjoy our special school matinees. These educational field trips are beneficial for supplementing arts education for public, private, and home schooled students.
Some shows are not appropriate for younger ages, and are marked as such.
COVID info - Until further notice, school groups are separated by at least one full row. Students will be in a group with only students from their own school. Masks are mandatory for the entire visit to the Theatre.
A talkback after a matinee performance of The Explorer's Club, 2018.
By Katori Hall
- For Mature Audiences: Language / Topic
On April 3rd, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent his last night on Earth in room 306 of the Lorraine Motel. This fictional account of that final evening explores the man behind the legend, and takes us on a journey we'll never forget. Winner of the Laurence Olivier Awards for best new play of 2010, The Mountaintop "crackles with theatricality and humanity more moving than sainthood." – Newsday
This show is recommended for high school audiences.
Contact Paula Henry, BTE's School Programs Director
570-458-4075 | phenry@bte.org
By Jen Silverman
- For Restricted Audiences: Language / Topic / Violence
Village outcast Elizabeth should be an easy target since her neighbors already suspect her of witchcraft, but the devil will have to get creative if he wants to buy her soul. A dark and dramatic retelling of the a familiar story (with a dash of wicked humor), this sharp, subversive fable is "utterly spellbinding." – Los Angeles Daily News
This show is recommended for high school audiences.
The BTE Theatre in the Classroom (TIC) program presents original plays developed to meet educational goals of elementary educators. Our Spring 2022 Tour is available for booking! More information can be found on our TIC page.
BTE's Theatre School runs seasonal classes for all age groups. Topics include acting, auditioning, musical theatre, mask making, stage makeup, and play readings.
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