Opening the Door to Imagination
Student matinees and field trips welcome young people into the magic of theatre. View All PerformancesTo request a field trip for your school, please fill out the form below and submit. Bookings will be scheduled in the order in which they are received. Once the booking is confirmed, we will email you confirmation with a contract for your signature. Please note: submitting this form does not guarantee a reservation.
The Third Wave
October 14 - 17, 2025
By Joseph Robinette & Ron Jones
Directed by Holly Barkdoll
“How can people possibly deny the Holocaust?” asks a student. When a teacher gives his students an untested exercise in fascist behavior, life splinters out of control. Based on the true story of a high school experiment gone wrong.
Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, IL
Annie
December 2 - 19, 2025
Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin Based on “Little Orphan Annie” © By Thomas Meehan (Permission of Tribune Content Agency)
Directed by Dennis O’Connell
The world’s most beloved family musical onstage at Magical Theatre for the first time ever!
Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of families that sunshine – and tomorrow – are just around the corner.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
January 29 - February 6, 2026
Book by Agatha Christie, Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Dennis O’Connell
Eight suspects, one thrilling ride!
Passengers awake to chilling news: the fatal stabbing of a fellow traveler – his door locked from inside, no less. Can famed detective Hercule Poirot solve this “odyssey of deception and trickery” before the killer strikes again? A suspenseful, thrilling ride!
“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Dragons Love Tacos
April 29 - May 15, 2026
Written by Ernie Nolan, Based on the book by Adam Rubin & Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Directed by Holly Barkdoll
Deliciously funny!
Of course, dragons love tacos – but spicy salsa? Yikes – watch out for that! The #1 New York Times bestseller is now the taco party to end all taco parties!
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences.
Stepping into a World of Opportunity
When students walk through our doors, they don’t just step into a theatre – they enter a new world where anything is possible and their imagination is free to roam among colorful characters, otherworldly scenery and fantastical stories. We want kids who visit us on a field trip to have their creativity stimulated and walk away smiling.
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Want more information or have additional questions about our student matinees and field trips? Connect with us and we’re happy to answer those questions and provide you with the information you need! To reserve seats, call (330) 848-3708.