Here at YPT, we curate dedicated matinees exclusively available to schools: Monday - Friday at 10am and 12pm.

Watch your favorite classroom stories - and some soon-to-be favorites as well - transform from page to stage! Choose from any of our mainstage programs when planning your trip:

• Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play!” : Ideal for Pre-K through 3rd Grade / 60 mins / Seats up to 195

• A Year with Frog and Toad: Ideal for K through 5th Grade / 75 mins / Seats up to 195

• The Hobbit: Ideal for 1st through 6th Grade / 90 mins / Seats up to 140

• Hula-Hoopin’ Queen: Ideal for K through 5th Grade / 70 mins / Seats up to 195

• Discounted tickets: $11/student

• One complimentary teacher/chaperone for every 10 students

• Post-show Q&A with the cast - learn more about the making of the show directly from the show-makers themselves!

All of our shows also feature unique, complimentary study guides designed to meet Illinois State Standards for Theatre, English/Language Arts, and Social Emotional Learning. With ready-to-use lesson ideas and printable activity pages, download your Hula-Hoopin’ Queen study guide HERE.

We keep it simple.

Complete our short field trip request form, that collects all of your details in one secure place. Once submitted, we'll follow-up with a confirmation and invoice to complete your booking!

Spots are limited, but with our "reserve now, pay later" options, it's easy to get your students on the calendar today!