SCHOOL MATINEES & FIELD TRIPS

Live Theatre Experiences for Elementary, Middle, and High School Groups

theatre beyond the classroom

Gainesville Theatre Alliance school matinees bring professional-quality theatre into the school day, with productions for elementary, middle, and high school groups. Affordable tickets and teacher resources make it easier to plan a field trip that connects live performance to classroom learning.

Choose Your School Matinee

James and the giant peaCH

October 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9, 2026
9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium
202 Boulevard NE, Gainesville, GA

Tickets: $7 per student ($6 for Title I schools)

Recommended for grades 2-7

When young James escapes his cruel aunts inside a giant peach, he begins an unforgettable journey with a crew of larger-than-life insects. Filled with imaginative storytelling, memorable songs, and heartwarming adventure, this magical musical brings Roald Dahl’s beloved classic to life onstage.

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The Heart of Robin Hood

November 11 and 12, 2026
10 a.m.

UNG-Gainesville’s Ed Cabell Theatre
2900 Landrum Education Dr, Oakwood, GA

Tickets: $10 per student

Recommended for grades 9-12

This bold, adventurous take on the Robin Hood legend follows a band of rebels, royals, and unlikely heroes in a story filled with action, humor, and heart. The production offers high school students a lively connection to classic storytelling, theatrical spectacle, and ensemble-driven performance.

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Pride & Prejudice

February 17 & 18, 2027
10 a.m.

Brenau University’s Hosch Theatre
429 Academy St NE, Gainesville, GA

Tickets: $10 per student

Recommended for grades 9-12

Jane Austen’s classic story comes to life in a fresh theatrical adaptation filled with wit, romance, family pressure, and sharp social observation. This school matinee is a strong fit for high school students studying literature, character, adaptation, storytelling, and the enduring themes of pride, reputation, and first impressions.

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Resources for teachers

Study Guides

Select productions include study guides with discussion prompts, classroom activities, and extension ideas to help students engage more deeply with the story, characters, and themes.

Classroom Connections

Our productions can support conversations in theatre, literature, design, performance, collaboration, storytelling, and the arts.

Grade Recommendations

Each school matinee includes a recommended grade range to help teachers choose the best fit for their students.

Questions Before Booking?

If you are unsure which production is the best fit for your students, contact our box office before submitting your reservation request.

Reservation details

Reservations are required for all school matinees. Each production has its own reservation form, and requests are reviewed in the order they are received. After submitting a request, teachers will receive an email response within three business days.

  • School matinee reservations must be submitted through the reservation form for the production you plan to attend. Submitting a request does not guarantee seats. Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive an email confirmation from GTA.

  • School matinee reservations are available for groups of 10 or more. If your group has fewer than 10 students, contact us before submitting a request.

  • Student ticket prices are listed with each production. One complimentary teacher/chaperone ticket is included for every 10 student tickets purchased. Additional adult tickets may be purchased if seats are available.

  • A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to hold seats. Final payment is due before the performance. Date-specific deposit and payment deadlines are listed on each production’s reservation form.

  • Teachers may update their reservation count until the final payment deadline listed on the reservation form. Additional seats may be requested after that deadline if availability allows.

  • Deposits are nonrefundable. After the final payment deadline, refunds are not available for unused seats. If your plans change, please contact GTA as soon as possible.

  • Arrival, parking, bus drop-off, and check-in details will be sent to confirmed groups before the performance.