Theater field trips provide students with skills needed to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Live performances can enhance literary knowledge and innovative thinking and increase vocabulary, tolerance, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Shows selected for the Schooltime Series encourage literacy, creativity, communication, and imagination.
I cannot stress enough what a wonderful opportunity it was for these young people, many of whom have never seen a live performance. So many of them are creative and it was inspiring to be able to see the theater as a potential outlet for this creativity. Thank you so much!
Schooltime performances also connect to the National STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Common Core Standards and are designed to target recommended grade ranges. We do not provide performances for children younger than Pre-K ages.
Planning for Your Field Trip
- Explore this season’s Schooltime Series and choose the performances that fit your group. Grade recommendations are listed on each show page.
- Check the performance length. Most shows run 45-60 minutes unless noted.
- Review the process for buying tickets
- Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime. Cars and buses parking on campus require a parking permit. Please wait to arrange transportation until your tickets are confirmed.
- Review the House Policies and etiquette with students and chaperones before attending.
Visit the Shows page to see all available performances. UNM Ticketing Services assigns all seating.