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 50 or less
$8 per ticket – Groups of 50 or more, Title 1 Schools, and Middle Schools
$5 per ticket – ArtsEd Partner Schools
*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.
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2024/2025 Student Matinee Field Trips:
Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular!
GRADES 3 – 12
Monday, October 7, 2024
9:45am or 11:30am
Public Performance: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm
Featuring Ballet Folklorico Del Rio Grande and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar, this “Día del lost Muertos Spectacular” celebrates the Mexican holiday and aspects of Mexican culture.
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Frindle by Griffin Theatre Co.
GRADES 3 – 7
Friday, December 6, 2024
9:45am SOLD OUT or 11:30am
When Nicholas Allen ends up in Mrs. Granger’s language arts class, the “ideas man” has his best idea ever. He creates his own word…FRINDLE! Soon Nick’s word spreads everywhere, and a power struggle erupts with the strict Mrs. Granger. Will the word “Frindle” win?
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Peking Acrobats
GRADES K – 12
Friday, January 17, 2025
9:45am or 11:30am SOLD OUT
Public Performance: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:30pm
The Peking Acrobats are part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Presented in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year on January 29th.
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Pete the Cat
GRADES Pk – 3
Friday, March 14, 2025
9:45am SOLD OUT or 11:30am (Limited Seating)
Public Performance: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meet The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. When little Jimmy Biddle draws a blank in art class, Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together they both learn a little something new about inspiration.
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Alice in Wonderland
GRADES 1 – 6
Friday, April 4, 2025
9:45am or 11:30am
Southern California Ballet invites you down the rabbit hole to the fantastical world of Wonderland. From the Mad Hatter to the Cheshire Cat and Queen of Hearts, Alice in Wonderland is filled with colorful characters guaranteed to entertain people of all ages.
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If you have difficulty with the above link, please use this Google Form.
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.