Theatre Field Trip Project

Programs for K-8

More than critically hailed explorations of classic children's literature, more than internationally acclaimed musical comedies, these productions, each presented before more than 50,000 audience members to date, offer young audiences access to positive role models and social and personal values, as well as a wide variety of theatrical and musical genres, through the use of familiar stories, world-class performances, inspiring music and colorful word play. Mounted with authentic and professional costumes, props, sets, make-up, lighting and sound, the plays deal with contemporary issues in a theatrical manner, couched in a historical setting, and are presented by Actors' Repertory Theatre, Santa Monica's internationally acclaimed professional acting company.

Productions are presented in one of two Santa Monica Playhouse performance auditoriums. You may book one or two performances of the same play on any week day, beginning at 9am or later. Plays are one hour with a short intermission (complimentary refreshments are served). Workshops are also available. Great news! We receive funding for a major portion of your Field Trip. The actual per show cost is $1575. Cost to your school is only $695 for one show or $975 for two shows on the same day. In some cases, further funding is available.

Filled with poetry, word-play and puns! Hilarious!
 

“A Splendid Children's
   Theatrical Experience!"

L.A. PARENT

Fairytales are highlighted in this interactive musical!
 

“Fine and fanciful…an ‘A’!”
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Only a limited number of performances are available each semester. To book a show, a workshop, or for more information, contact us at:

“Please continue to give students this terrific opportunity!”
ORANGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“I am so honored and absolutely overjoyed that your fabulous program is being offered again this year…You are all such a pleasure to work with and your theater is just amazing. The children learn so much about literature, fairy tales, live theater, acting, audience behavior, play-writing…well, obviously I could go on and on. I feel like your unofficial biggest teacher fan!”
JUAN CABRILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“Your group’s performance of `Cinderella’ was splendid! The sound and set were perfect. The production moved at an appropriate pace and all of our students, kindergarten through sixth, enjoyed the performance equally.”
EMERSON SCHOOL

“Congratulations on your overwhelmingly successful performance…we were so impressed not only with your production, but also with the professional manner in which you worked with us.”
JOHN BURROUGHS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

“Today was outstanding! Your enthusiasm, your professionalism, and the scope of your material were all impressive, and the students loved every minute.”
LONE HILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

“ ‘Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party’ was absolutely delightful. The staff and students thoroughly enjoyed the play. Thank you for providing the students at Rio Vista Elementary with a wonderful theatre experience.”
RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY

“I want you to know how very much we at the hospital enjoyed the talented performers from the Playhouse who visited here last December. It was a real thrill for us to see such professionals in action, and in our midst. Please convey to them my gratitude for their coming, and the appreciation of our patients and staff.”
VOLUNTEER SERVICES, PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES,
L.A. COUNTY USC MEDICAL CENTER

“This letter is to express our appreciation to the members of the cast for providing an exciting, `live’ theatrical production for our many students. The lighting, special effects and costuming were superb. In addition, the acting was exceptional. We feel that the Santa Monica Playhouse performs a valuable community service. A large percentage of children at McKinley School are culturally deprived and seldom have the opportunity to experience real theatrical presentations. I know that other schools throughout our community would enjoy the repertoire which this Santa Monica Theatre has to offer.”
MCKINLEY SCHOOL

“Teachers, aides and parents were impressed at your group’s ability to captivate the attention of our Kindergarten through 3rd grade audience for one hour. The acting, singing and lighting were superb and very professional. The question and answer time you spent with the students was great! Thank you for contributing a positive and different experience for the Hollingworth students.”
HOLLINGWORTH SCHOOL

“Having seen a number of the productions by the Santa Monica Playhouse theatre company, I can, without reservations, attest to the fact that the caliber of dramatics presented by this group is of the most professional quality.”
TEMPLE RAMAT ZION

“You have turned my whole group into enthusiastic playwrights. Two of the girls were even planning their play about Abraham Lincoln as we left your theatre…As I may have told you, these students are learning disabled…When they returned to their respective classrooms, they were bubbling over with enthusiasm. Today I have continued to hear excited comments from students and teachers about the Santa Monica Playhouse.”
MCKINLEY SCHOOL

“On a very important note, this particular program will also help us address the state educational standards...Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Cultural Context and Aesthetic Valuing... vocabulary development, literacy response and analysis.”
WILL ROGERS LEARNING COMMUNITY