Student Matinees

ATP’s Student Matinee Series brings the excitement of live theatre to students from across Calgary and the surrounding area. We strive to assist teachers in integrating the arts into their curriculum by providing contemporary, relevant plays on the Martha Cohen Theatre stage.

Audience Advice: Our audience advice is a grade recommendation. We base those on what we deem appropriate for Kindergarten through Grade 12 students however it is always subjective, so if you are concerned about the content of the performance, please inform us before making your request. We will be happy to provide you with more information (though the amount of information we are able to provide is subject to availability when the matinee is a touring presentation or brand new work).

The wait is over!

Registration is NOW OPEN for ATP’s 2024-2025 Season of Student Matinees

REGISTRATION FORM

Each Student Matinee takes place at 11:30am in the Martha Cohen Theatre and includes:

  • A daytime performance exclusive to students and educators
  • Discounted tickets to a quality, Canadian world-premiere or well-known international work
  • A 15-20 minute talkback after the show with the artists involved in the production
  • Educational Resource PDF Booklet
  • Timing: All student matinees begin promptly at 11:30am at the Martha Cohen Theatre in Arts Commons (north side): 215 8 Avenue SE, Calgary. Classes are asked to arrive by 11:15am to ensure the performance can begin and end as scheduled.

BOOKING YOUR STUDENT MATINEE

  • Fill out the form with your requested dates and numbers.
  • Upon acceptance, a 20% (non-refundable) deposit is due.
  • The remaining payment is due 4 weeks before your scheduled performance.

Charlotte’s Web

Adapted from the book by E.B. White
By Joseph Robinette
Directed by Rebecca Northan

Grade Recommendation: Grades 1-5

$21/student

11:30 Show Time

DATES:

  • Tuesday, December 3
  • Wednesday, December 4
  • Thursday, December 5
  • Tuesday, December 10
  • Wednesday, December 11
  • Thursday, December 12
CHARLOTTE’S WEB SHOW INFO

King James

By Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Haysam Kadri
In association with Theatre Aquarius

Grade Recommendation: Grades 9-12
*Course Language

$21/student

11:30 Show Time

DATES:

  • Wednesday, March 5
  • Wednesday, March 12
KING JAMES SHOW INFO

Liars at a Funeral

By Sophia Fabiili

Grade Recommendation: Grades 9-12
*Mature content and discussions of sex

$21/student

11:30 Show Time

DATES:

  • Wednesday, April 30
  • Wednesday, May 17
LIARS AT A FUNERAL SHOW INFO

Any Questions or Concerns? Please contact:

Kevyn Sander, Ticket Sales Coordinator
ksander@atplive.com
403-294-7402

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THE THEATRE

Educator Resources
The resources are created to help introduce your students to the play through details about the production, and discussion topics.

Post Show Chats
Immediately following the performance, join the artists onstage for an in-depth conversation about the play. Post-show chats are offered after student matinee performances as an opportunity for your students to ask their questions, share their comments, and start the dialogue we hope will continue in your classroom. We make every effort to have a post-show chat after each matinee as long as the run time of the show allows for it.