FAQ

To check your school eligibility:

• Go online to nationaltheatre.com and click on “Book a Show”
• Call us at 1-800-858-3999 ext. 1
• Email us at [email protected]

Our performances are delivered at no cost thanks to partnerships from generous sponsors allowing us to bring theatrical experiences to schools within their communities.

Yes, all of our performances align with state educational standards and support core curriculum areas including science, health, and safety.  In addition to the performances students and educators receive free digital and/or print educational materials.

There are three ways to schedule a show for your school:

• Go online to nationaltheatre.com and click on “Book a Show”
• Call us at 1-800-858-3999 ext. 1
• Email us at [email protected]

• Elementary school performances - grades K-6
• Middle school performances - grades 6-8
• High school performances – grades 9-12

We recommend a maximum of 250 students per show for the best educational experience.  Schools with larger student populations can schedule multiple performances on the same day.

• Elementary school performances last 25 minutes, 35 minutes for middle school and 40 for high school making them perfect for fitting into school schedules.
• Actors arrive at the school 30 minutes before the scheduled show start time to set everything up in the performance space. If more than one performance is scheduled, it takes about 15 minutes to reset and for the student groups to transition.

Any space where students can gather comfortably and safely! Our actors perform in auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, libraries or large classrooms.

Your school provides the space and students, the actors bring everything needed.