2025-2026 School Matinee Series
All tickets for Matinee Series shows are $5. For inquiries on booking school groups, email pac@georgiasouthern.edu.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:30AM
One of the first true classics of American literature, this is an authentic retelling of Washington Irving’s story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman! When Ichabod Crane takes a new job as schoolmaster of Sleepy Hollow, he was expecting to have a simple life, but things get complicated very quickly! This tale is just spooky enough to delight any audience as the days get shorter, the air gets colder, and the nights turn long and dark. A perfect introduction to this literary classic.
Recommended for Grades 4 and up.
New Kid
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:30AM
Nick and his family are leaving their native country of Homeland and moving to America. But upon arrival in the “land of opportunity,” they discover a wildly different culture and are struck by challenges they didn’t expect. In Dennis Foon’s clever play, Nick and his Homelander family speak English while the Americans speak a gibberish language, allowing the audience to experience what it is like to be an outsider overwhelmed by a new place.
Recommended for Grades 3 and up.
Peter Pan
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30AM
Join Bright Star’s acclaimed comic duo Lenny and Mabel as they hilariously work to bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play. Your young audience will love the antics of Tinkerbell, the bumbling Captain Hook, Darling Wendy (or should we say Wendy Darling) and of course the free-spirited adventurous boy who just wouldn’t grow up.
Recommended for Grades Pre-K through 3.
As You Like It
By William Shakespeare
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:30AM
Join the Georgia Southern Theatre program and the Performing Arts Center in the Forest of Arden where Shakespeare subverts the traditional rules of romance. Transformation in the woods lies at the heart of this delightful comedy where gender roles, nature and politics are confused as the characters explore how bewildering and yet utterly wonderful life and love can be. Key to the play is the story of Rosalind, who must disguise herself as a boy to escape from her tyrannical uncle. Fleeing to the forest she teaches lessons in love to Orlando (her own lover) and others experiencing the pangs of young love.
Appropriate for all ages.
Directed by Lisa L. Abbott, SDC
A co-production of Georgia Southern Theatre and the Performing Arts Center
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:30AM
It’s Christmas time at the Cincinnati Zoo, and everyone there eagerly anticipates the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo. Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited—she’s counting on Bella to reunite her family in time for the holidays. However, the unexpected happens and only one person can prevent tragedy! Will Santa arrive in time to save Bella—and Christmas? This stellar holiday classic is a heartwarming musical adventure for the whole family.
Recommended for All Ages.
George Washington Carver & Friends
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30AM
Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially when it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver – a man who invented thousands of uses for the peanut – this show introduces students to other incredible scientists, entrepreneurs, and groundbreakers from Black History. Meet Madame CJ Walker, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and more!
Recommended for Grades K through 5.
The Life of Dr. King
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30AM
One of Black History’s most influential Civil Rights Leaders, the life and story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of both triumph and tragedy. Learn how Dr. King came to be such a prominent leader in this dramatic show. Follow Dr. King’s life from his time as a young boy in Georgia, to becoming a preacher in Alabama, to becoming an important figure on the international stage. A powerful and impactful story, audiences will come to recognize that the Civil Rights won during Dr. King’s time came with a heavy price and consider what role they will continue to play in the struggle for equality.
Recommended for Grades 3 and up.
Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30AM
Have you always imagined a wildlife program where you could meet real life dinosaurs, but you thought they were all extinct? Well, imagine no more! Get ready to ROAR with excitement as Bright Star Theatre Company’s fastest-selling show, Dino Academy, wows audiences with amazing life-like dinosaur puppets, thrilling stories, and tons of extraordinary prehistoric fun. By the end of this show, you will be a dino expert as you laugh, learn, and interact with this incredible cast of creatures – big, small, and jaw-droppingly cool – that have come to life before your very eyes!
Recommended for Grades Pre-K through 5.
Empowered, Brilliant, & Brave: Great Women of Black History
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30AM
Meet some of Black History’s most inspiring female figures in this special show that highlights some of the world’s most amazing women. Crunch some hidden figures with Dorothy Vaughan. Follow along the Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubman. Celebrate the Jazz Age with Ella Fitzgerald. Plus meet incredible groundbreakers like Michelle Obama, Sojourner Truth, Serena Williams, and many, many more amazing women from Black History!
Recommended for Grades 3 through 8.
Jack’s Adventure in American History
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30AM
Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history! George Washington, Ben Franklin, Henry Ford and Neil Armstrong are just some of the 22 characters who show up in this high-energy adventure. Audience volunteers help write the Constitution, work on Ford’s assembly line, and even demand the right to vote.
Recommended for Grades 2 through 6.
Game Show USA
Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30AM
This year, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday—also called the Semiquincentennial! Learning about American history helps us understand where we came from, how we grew as a country, and the people who helped shape our freedom. Just like we celebrate our own birthdays, the USA’s birthday is a time to look back, learn, and celebrate together! Join us for this delightfully wacky game show, where you’ll test your knowledge of all things USA, from the earliest origins, all the way to present day!
Recommended for Grades 3 through 8.
Winnie the Pooh
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30AM
The beloved literary classic comes to life in this sweet and charming production. Join Pooh and all your favorite characters from Hundred Acre Wood as they find themselves in the playful predicaments first imagined by writer A.A. Milne in 1926. Christopher Robin, Owl, Eeyore and more bring this classic work to life.
Recommended for Grades Pre-K through 4.
Last updated: 8/8/2025
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