Student Matinee Series
Students from throughout the region have the opportunity to come to Gulfshore Playhouse to see world-class professional theatre and explore the timeless themes presented in our productions on our Moran Mainstage.
We are incredibly grateful to Anthony and Beverly Petullo, whose generous $1.5 million endowment ensures that professional theatre at Gulfshore Playhouse remains accessible to students in Collier County. Thanks to the Petullo Endowment, we are now offering FREE tickets to our Student Matinees, giving more young people the opportunity to experience the transformative power of live theatre.
Tickets must be booked at least two weeks in advance. For questions, please contact John Perine at jperine@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
A Christmas Carol
Date: Friday, December 11 at 10AM
Genre: Holiday Play
Recommended Audience: Grades 6-12
Date: Friday, December 18 at 10AM
Genre: Holiday Play
Recommended Audience: Grades K-5
The classic Christmas story adapted by Gulfshore Playhouse CEO, Founder, and Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury.
Heist
Date: Friday, January 29 at 10AM
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Recommended Audience: Grades 9-12
Imagine your favorite heist movie, but on stage. Heist uses groundbreaking theatre technology to bring a fast-paced heist movie to life. Heist includes some language suitable for older audiences. For more information, reach out to Frances Barnett at fbarnett@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Guys and Dolls
Date: Friday, March 12 at 10AM
Genre: Musical Comedy
Recommended Audience: Grades 6-12
A classic musical comedy filled with memorable tunes and sweeping romances. Guys and Dolls follows gamblers, missionaries, and showgirls in New York City in the 1950s.
Tartuffe
Date: Friday, May 7 at 10AM
Genre: Musical Comedy
Recommended Audience: Grades 6-12
Written by Moliere in 1664, Tartuffe is a timeless French comedy about a con-man who takes advantage of a wealthy family in order to achieve greatness. A razor-sharp, outrageous, laugh-out-loud comedy that is as relevant today as it was in 17th century France.
For inquiries, click here for Our Inquiry Form or please contact John Perine at jperine@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Student matinee tickets must be booked two weeks prior to the performance. For more information, contact John Perine at jperine@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
These educational opportunities are made possible thanks to the Anthony and Beverly Petullo Endowment for Student Matinees and VIP Experiences.
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