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
Wilderness Generation
Content Warning: Adult Themes
Running Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission.
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 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.