School Groups - Shaw Festival Theatre

Hands-on Workshops

Let the magic of the theatre capture students’ creativity in these high-energy workshops. Discover how to extend your acting, voice, movement, and characterization skills for the stage. An hour-long session with Shaw professionals.

Book at 1-800-511-7429. $5 student

Which play are you seeing?

The Shaw’s Education Department is happy to tailor the workshops to meet the needs of your students.

Grade/Age Recommendations

Festival Theatre

• Damn Yankees – Grade 7+, Age 12+
• The Importance of Being Earnest – Grade 7+, Age 12+
• The Doctor’s Dilemma – Grade 7+, Age 12+
• Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – Grade 3+, Age 8+

Royal George Theatre

• Cyrano de Bergerac – Grade 7+, Age 12+
• Gaslight – Grade 9+, Age 14+
• Chitra – Grade 6+, Age 11+
• Just to Get Married – Grade 7+, Age 12+
• A Christmas Carol – Grade 1+, Age 6+

Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre

• This is How We Got Here – Grade 9+, Age 14+
• Too True to Be Good – Grade 7+, Age 12+
• Everybody – Grade 9+, Age 14+
• August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean – Grade 9+, Age 14+

Students are some of our most enthusiastic audience members and we want to ensure their visit is memorable.

To that end, please take the time to review these theatre etiquette tips with your students:

• Stash your coats and backpacks at Coat Check on your way into the theatre.
• Be nice to the ushers; they may be famous one day. And besides, it’s good karma!
• Impress everyone around you before the show by reading the house programme and saying loudly “So good to see Kiera Sangster back at The Shaw.”
• We invite you to take photos when the house lights are on – pre-show, at intermission and post-show –please share your experience by tagging ShawFestival or using #ShareYourShaw
• During the performance, out of respect and for the safety of our performers, we ask that you turn off your cell phones.
• Laugh, cry, sigh – you hear the actors and they hear you. The actors feed off your energy, so if you enjoy their performance, please let them know by responding!
• Actors get hungry too – they will hear if you’re eating, unwrapping candy, or sharing gum. Wait until intermission or after the show to unwrap candy and merchandise.
• Love the show? Want to share with your friends? Follow @shawfestival on Instagram, Tweet @Shawtheatre, or check out our Facebook page.

TIPS FOR TEACHERS

• Arrive at least 20 minutes early.
• Assign one chaperone for every fifteen students.
• Remind students to use washrooms before the show and during intermission.

We want to extend our most sincere thanks to all teachers who bring their students to the Shaw Festival, and for supporting theatre and arts education!

$25 Student Group Tickets

Student groups can book $25 tickets in any seating location at Special Matinee performances, marked SM on the calendar.

Students can also see great theatre for $30 in balcony Blue seating for any Festival Theatre regularly-priced performance. Valid student ID required. Price does not include applicable taxes.

Contact our Box Office at 1-800-511-7429 to book.