In-Person Student Matinee Field Trips
All student matinees are held at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.
Cost:
$10 per ticket – Groups of 49 or less
$8 per ticket – Groups of 50 or more, Title 1 Schools, and Middle Schools
$5 per ticket – ArtsEd Partner Schools*
*Not a Poway OnStage ArtsEd Partner School? See our 2025-2026 Arts in Education Brochure for membership details!
NOTE: Limited scholarships are available for tickets and/or transportation (scholarship requests can be made during the reservation process). See FAQ’s for additional information.
2025-2026 Student Matinee Field Trips:
Sewam American Indian Dance
GRADES 3 – 8
Thursday, October 30, 2025
9:45am or 11:30am
Duration: 60 minutes
Through singing, dancing, drumming, and colorful regalia, Sewam reenacts the spiritual and symbolic aspects of humanity, illustrates Native American heritage, and builds awareness and appreciation for Native American culture.
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
GRADES K – 3
Friday, January 16, 2026
9:45am (SOLD OUT) or 11:30am
Duration: 60 minutes
Public Performance: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm
It’s not easy being the Pigeon – you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Based on the popular book series with script written by Mo Willems.
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BLIZZARD
GRADES 2 – 8
Friday, February 27, 2026
10:00 AM (One show time ONLY)
Duration: 60 minutes
Through breathtaking acrobatics, live music, and evocative imagery, Cirque FLIP Fabrique’s BLIZZARD captures the essence of a snow-covered world. This contemporary circus experience invites students to reflect on the transformative power of a blizzard.
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Taiko Drumming
GRADES 1 – 8
Friday, March 27, 2026
9:45am or 11:30am
Duration: 60 minutes
San Diego Taiko presents an engaging production that blends the powerful rhythms of traditional Japanese drumming with dance, martial arts, athletics, and culture, in interactive demonstrations. Students will experience the history, technique, and spirit of Taiko in this dynamic, high-energy presentation.
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Cinderella
GRADES 2 – 8
Friday, April 17, 2026
9:45am or 11:30am
Duration: 75 minutes
Southern California Ballet presents Cinderella, a modern interpretation of the timeless tale of magic, grace, and transformation. This production brings the beloved fairy tale to life with elegant choreography, beautiful costumes, and the enchanting music or Prokofiev.
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In-Person Field Trip FAQ’s
Q: How do I register my class?
A: Select the show you wish to attend and click on “Click to Reserve Seats”. Fill out the request form, which will include show time selection, number of tickets needed, scholarship requests and add-on workshop requests. Your ticket order is not complete until you receive an invoice from Poway OnStage.
Q: How do I request transportation for my field trip?
A: All teachers must request transportation through their District transportation request system. Poway OnStage DOES NOT arrange transportation to/from the PCPA.
Please note there is NO ON-SITE PARKING during day-time performances. All chaperones must ride with students on the bus or arrange to take the complimentary shuttle service provided by Poway OnStage.
Q: How do Poway OnStage scholarships work?
A: Our discounted $10 per ticket price for student matinee performances is made possible through many generous supporters of Poway OnStage. In addition, Poway OnStage has limited funding available to cover ticket fees and transportation costs for students/schools with limited resources. Scholarship applications are included in the registration link and you will be notified within two weeks of your scholarship status. Ticket Scholarships will result in a full or partial (50%) reduction in your ticket invoice total. Transportation scholarships will require your school or school district to invoice Poway OnStage for a maximum of $200 per bus. NOTE: Transportation scholarships can also be requested through ArtsBusXpress.
Q: When will I receive my study guide and what will it include?
A: Study guides vary by performance and will be distributed two-weeks prior to the show date. Each study guide includes background information on the artist and/or show contents, as well as extension activities or information for further study. Some study guides are PDF guides, others have video components. All students will also receive a show-specific Poway OnStage bookmark as a keepsake. Bookmarks will be distributed to teachers on the day of the show.