Each year, the Schauer Arts Center welcomes over 10,000 students to its Schooltime Matinee Series where they experience the best of professional theater. Exposure to live theater ignites a child's imagination in a unique way, opening the door to a greater understanding of the world and a life-long love of the arts. You may place a reservation via phone (262-670-0560, ext 0), by mailing in an order form (link below) or Online (instructions below).
View 2023–24 Schooltime Brochure
How to Reserve Your Seats Online
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Enter code SCHOOL in the pre-sale access code box and hit Enter or click ADD CODE to view our Schooltime Matinees
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Find your performance/show time and click the box that reads CLICK TO BUY
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Use Dropdown to select TOTAL number of all attendees (teachers, aides, students, parents, chaperones) and click BUY TICKETS
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Check your order for accuracy then click BUY TICKETS SHOW ABOVE
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Click CHECKOUT & PAY (even though no payment is due)
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Login or create a new account
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Click HOLD TICKETS AT WILL CALL, then enter grades attending and any special needs (Vision/Hearing Impairments, Wheelchair Access) in COMMENTS Box
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Click CONFIRM ORDER FOR PROCESSING
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Check your email for a confirmation (including your spam folder). If you did not receive an email confirmation within 5 minutes, please check to ensure you've completed the above steps.
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You will receive a MAILED contract and invoice within one week of placing a reservation online. If you do not receive the contract and invoice, we DID NOT receive your request for tickets. Please contact Cathi@SchauerCenter.org to check on your reservation.
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Please READ, SIGN and RETURN your Remittance Copy of the contract within 30 days.
Making reservations for more than one performance? Re-enter SCHOOL in the pre-sale access code box and repeat!
Once received by our office, your online reservation will be processed as an order, using the correct price based on the number of seats you requested. NOTE: Online reservations are not a guaranteed reservation unless you receive an email confirmation.
"Schooltime Matinees bring books to life! I'm a homeschooling mom and the Schauer has allowed my kids to appreciate the drama arts. The staff is very friendly and there is always a good seat in the house, regardless of where you sit!" - Schooltime Matinee Educator
All upcoming Schooltime Matinee Events
Oct 13:
10:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare
The story begins with Aesop’s classic fable of The Tortoise and The Hare where the “slow and steady” Tortoise defeats the nimble but overconfident Hare. For those who ever wondered what happened after the Race Lightwire Theater continues the story which finds the two opponents 10 years down the road, now with children of their own and exploring modern day distractions. Smart phones and video games create a new landscape of lost connections to life experiences. The Next Gen features Tortoise Junior and Lil’ Hare in a whole new kind of race, where their adventures lead them into unexpected territory. Old man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare must come together despite their differences to find and save their children. What hurdles will they have to overcome to make it to the finish line?
With dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling, and creative use of music from classical to pop, this production brings this classic tale into a brilliant new light.
Performed by Lightwire Theater.
Curriculum Connections: Science, Art, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading.
Nov 29:
10:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
The Velveteen Rabbit
“What is Real? When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.”
The power of play and childhood fantasy, the pure light of unconditional love—these timeless forces illuminate our faithful rendering of Margery Williams’ tale of friendship and the passing of time. A lovely score and detailed period costumes will transport your audience back to the beginning of the last century. There they will experience a particular innocence and wisdom that have much to say to our present culture of instant gratification and disposable friends.
Performed by Virginia Repertory Theatre.
Curriculum Connections: Art, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading.
Jan 18:
10:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
Shrek the Musical Jr.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek.
Performed by Schauer Rising Stars Productions.
Curriculum Connections: Music, Dance, Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts.
Feb 20:
10:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Co-produced by the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, this stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of other people from the bonds of slavery. As Harriet and her friend, Sarah Bradford, narrate her adventurous life, we share in the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage. This accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson is at turns inspiring, heart-warming, and comical, full of the good humor, determination and the charity of its subject. Your students will find a new appreciation for Harriet Tubman and a deeper understanding of her times.
Performed by Virginia Repertory Theatre.
Curriculum Connections: History, Language Arts, Biography, Multicultural, Music, Family Ties, Self-Esteem, Women’s Studies.
Mar 1:
10:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly, and of course, the star of the show—The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear, Brown Bear—now celebrating 50 years—has sold more than 18.2 million copies.
Performed by Rockefeller Productions.
Curriculum Connections: Puppetry, Visual Art, Literature, Sequence—Words, Numbers, Days of the Week, Atmosphere, Water Cycle, Social Emotional Learning.
Mar 13:
10:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Silas is from a family of shepherds and has to do right by his mum and granddad as he reluctantly takes on the responsibility of watching their sheep up on the mountain over the winter. But he’s bored, lonely, and missing out on the fun of the annual knitting competition in town, so he cries—“Wolf!”
This is a beautiful wintery tale about a boy who learns that “nobody believes a liar, even when they’re telling the truth” and finds a place for himself (and his imagination) in his warm woolly community.
Inspired by Aesop’s famous fable, a gifted ensemble of actor musicians play instruments and sing live as they embody all the delightful characters, including hilarious sheep and perhaps a scary wolf or two…
Performed by Tutti Frutti Productions and York Theatre Royal.
Curriculum Connections: Literary Classic, Language Arts, Science, Emotional & Social Development, Self Awareness.
