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: $12/student (book before September 15th and save $1/ticket)

• 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 guides will be available soon!

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!