PTC’s school-based programs invite students and teachers to engage with the power of storytelling through plays, musicals, and live performance. Whether delivered as in-school workshops or after-school residencies, these dynamic experiences are designed to foster creativity, spark dialogue, and inspire collaboration. Programs can complement existing curricula or stand alone as an exciting introduction to theater, making the arts accessible, relevant, and fun.
PTC’s current program offerings include:
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Backstage tours of the Suzanne Roberts Theatre
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Rehearsal-room observations
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In-school workshops
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Pre- and post-show workshops facilitated by PTC Education staff and teaching artists
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Student matinee performances followed by a talkback/Q&A with the cast and creative team
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Professional development opportunities for educators, including workshops and curriculum development consultation
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Flexible residency offerings
2025/26 Season Programming
Primary Trust
Content Warning: Primary Trust contains strong language and adult themes and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Running Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission.
Synopsis: When Kenneth loses his longtime job, he’s forced to step out of his comfort zone for the first time in years, navigating new friendships and unexpected challenges.
Perfect for: English and Theatre Teachers
Pre-Show Workshops Available: September 15–26, 2025
Student Matinee Programming: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Post-Show Workshops Available: October 6–17, 2025
Paige in Full
Running Time: 60 minutes, with no intermission. Recommended for students in 7th-12th grades.
Synopsis: Paige Hernandez shares her journey growing up in Baltimore and finding her voice through rhythm, resilience, and remix culture. Paige in Full is a high-energy solo show that fuses hip-hop, dance, poetry, and multimedia.
Perfect for: English, Theatre, Music, and Dance Teachers
Student Matinee Productions
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Post-Show Workshops Available: January 20–30, 2026
Caesar
Content Warning: TBD
Running Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes, with no intermission. Recommended ages 12 and up.
Synopsis: When Brutus joins a plot to assassinate Caesar in the name of democracy, the aftermath plunges Rome into chaos. A fast-paced, 95-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.
Perfect for: English, Theatre, and Social Studies Teachers
Theatre Tours & Rehearsal Observation Available: January 20–29, 2026
Pre-Show Workshops Available: February 2–18, 2026
Student Matinee Performances: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM and Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Post-Show Workshops Available: February 20–March 6, 2026
Wilderness Generation
Content Warning: TBD
Running Time: 2 hours, including an intermission. Recommended ages 13 and up.
Synopsis: Five cousins reunite at their family home in the Tidewater South, where laughter, memories, and long-held secrets collide.
Perfect for: English, Theatre, and African American Literature Studies
Theatre Tours & Rehearsal Observation Available: March 23–April 3, 2026
Pre-Show Workshops Available: April 6–22, 2026
Student Matinee Performance: Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Post-Show Workshops Available: April 27 – May 7, 2026
Become a School Partner and Enjoy:
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Free and low-cost tickets to student matinees
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Affordable, customizable, and imaginative in-class instruction by our trained teaching artists
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Study guides with tailored activities, historical and contextual background, and career spotlights for every production
Want to get involved?
Contact education@philatheatreco.org for more information.
PTC is EITC
PTC is approved for Pennsylvania’s Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) organization! Ask us about how you or your company can benefit from this exciting tax credit. Contact development@philatheatreco.org for more information.